Frequently Asked Questions
1. What should I do if my child can not attend an event?
Complete and submit the following Google Form at least 24 hours prior to the event.
https://goo.gl/forms/CIH2PuGVcIzgTIKM2
2. What does my child need for marching band season?
For summer band practice, students are required to have an insulated thermos jug (minimum 1/2 gallon required) of water or sports drink. Shoes are required to be an athletic, running, or cross country training type shoe that is low cut (exposes the ankle bone). It is strongly recommended for them to have a hat and sunglasses and they should wear shorts, light colored tops, and sunscreen. Cymbal players will need solid black weight lifting gloves.
Items worn under the marching uniform can be purchased on Registration Day which will include a gold shirt, black shorts, and black shoes. Solid black socks are also required to be worn with the uniform and should be at least crew length. Ankle socks are not sufficient. They will need a garment bag (and/or duffle bag) which can also be purchased on Registration Day. Students will be provided a list by their section leaders of other required items.
3. What if my child is in Football, Volleyball, Cross Country, Team Tennis, Cheerleading Squad, or Strutters?
These students are excused from morning outdoor rehearsals in the summer and after school rehearsals once school begins. During the summer these students are not expected to attend morning rehearsals but ARE expected to attend afternoon music rehearsals when the two activities do not conflict. These students will not march in the halftime field show but will instead perform on the sidelines along with the other athletes and alternates.
4. What do the band fees cover?
Band Fees make up the majority of the KOBA budget and enable KOBA to operate throughout the year. Band fees cover expenses not already paid for by Klein ISD such as:
This makes up a "fair share" payment that spreads the financial burden across the entire band family. KOBA will be unable to provide these items if Band Fees are not paid. If finances are an issue, we have fundraising opportunities that you can take advantage of to offset the cost.
5. How does a student earn a spot in the marching band show?
Coming Soon
6. How does a student keep a spot in the marching band show?
Coming Soon
7. What is game day inspection?
Coming Soon
8. How are meals handled on long competition or game days?
Coming Soon
9. How does academic eligibility work for band?
Coming Soon
10. How can I sign up for private lessons?
Coming Soon
11. What does my child need to do to improve?
Coming Soon
12. Can my child leave with me from an event?
If you plan on taking your child home after the football games on Friday night, an email notification must be sent to Mr. Clearwater (tclearwater@kleinisd.net) by 5:00 p.m. the day of the game.
13. What's the difference between a KOBA fundraiser and a student fundraiser?
Proceeds from KOBA fundraisers are used to pay for general expenses of the band. The more money we can make in KOBA fundraisers, the lower we can keep our band fees. Klein Oak's 2016-2017 band fees are $100 less than other Klein high schools and the fundraisers help make this happen. Proceeds from student fundraisers go directly into the student's Charms account which they can use toward trip and other band fees.
14. What does my child need for concert season?
Tuxedos and dresses are provided by the band. Boys are required to have a white tuxedo shirt, black tie and cummerbund, black socks, and black shoes. Tuxedo shirts and ties/cummerbunds can be purchased at any formal wear store, Steinmart, or Men’s Wearhouse. Girls are required to have black shoes.
15. What is MusicProdigy?
We will no longer be using SmartMusic. DO NOT RESUBSCRIBE.
This year, we will be using a new similar software called MusicProdigy. It is a cloud based program that can be used on computers, tablets, and smartphones and does not require an individual subscription fee. Please stay tuned for more information.
16. How is the band involved with Music and Arts Instrument Displays?
It is true that band expenses begin to pile up. We also realize that some families experience financial hardship from time to time. We have an opportunity for those, or any other family, to make some money on the side with the intention of using it to offset the costs of Band or Color Guard.
Music and Arts Centers (MAC for short) is one of the local music dealers in our area. KOBA has a partnership with MAC to allow parents to earn money to pay for band expenses. Instrument displays are meetings where beginner band students come with their parents to pick out and rent an instrument. Parents are emplyed to fill out instrument contracts and answer general questions about band. Most displays are in surrounding school districts and in the evenings or weekends. Sometimes parents are employed in the stores to help with the busy time of year. MAC hires parents to work instrument displays and pays them $35-$45 per display. Training sessions are in July and August and displays begin in August. You will be paid $35 for the training after working your first display.
Complete and submit the following Google Form at least 24 hours prior to the event.
https://goo.gl/forms/CIH2PuGVcIzgTIKM2
2. What does my child need for marching band season?
For summer band practice, students are required to have an insulated thermos jug (minimum 1/2 gallon required) of water or sports drink. Shoes are required to be an athletic, running, or cross country training type shoe that is low cut (exposes the ankle bone). It is strongly recommended for them to have a hat and sunglasses and they should wear shorts, light colored tops, and sunscreen. Cymbal players will need solid black weight lifting gloves.
Items worn under the marching uniform can be purchased on Registration Day which will include a gold shirt, black shorts, and black shoes. Solid black socks are also required to be worn with the uniform and should be at least crew length. Ankle socks are not sufficient. They will need a garment bag (and/or duffle bag) which can also be purchased on Registration Day. Students will be provided a list by their section leaders of other required items.
3. What if my child is in Football, Volleyball, Cross Country, Team Tennis, Cheerleading Squad, or Strutters?
These students are excused from morning outdoor rehearsals in the summer and after school rehearsals once school begins. During the summer these students are not expected to attend morning rehearsals but ARE expected to attend afternoon music rehearsals when the two activities do not conflict. These students will not march in the halftime field show but will instead perform on the sidelines along with the other athletes and alternates.
4. What do the band fees cover?
Band Fees make up the majority of the KOBA budget and enable KOBA to operate throughout the year. Band fees cover expenses not already paid for by Klein ISD such as:
- marching drill
- marching show musical arrangement
- marching show expenses
- auxilary marching band staff
- year round color guard staff
- winter guard show design
- winter guard transportation
- band banquet
- band clinicians
- master class/sectional leaders
- concert expenses
- KISD ensemble entry fees
- KO Band Concerto Competition expenses
- bus transportation to non-UIL events
- uniform final cleaning
- social activities
- refreshments for all students
- meals for extended competition days
- scholarships
- yearbook ad
- ice machine maintenance
- poster and other office expenses
This makes up a "fair share" payment that spreads the financial burden across the entire band family. KOBA will be unable to provide these items if Band Fees are not paid. If finances are an issue, we have fundraising opportunities that you can take advantage of to offset the cost.
5. How does a student earn a spot in the marching band show?
Coming Soon
6. How does a student keep a spot in the marching band show?
Coming Soon
7. What is game day inspection?
Coming Soon
8. How are meals handled on long competition or game days?
Coming Soon
9. How does academic eligibility work for band?
Coming Soon
10. How can I sign up for private lessons?
Coming Soon
11. What does my child need to do to improve?
Coming Soon
12. Can my child leave with me from an event?
If you plan on taking your child home after the football games on Friday night, an email notification must be sent to Mr. Clearwater (tclearwater@kleinisd.net) by 5:00 p.m. the day of the game.
13. What's the difference between a KOBA fundraiser and a student fundraiser?
Proceeds from KOBA fundraisers are used to pay for general expenses of the band. The more money we can make in KOBA fundraisers, the lower we can keep our band fees. Klein Oak's 2016-2017 band fees are $100 less than other Klein high schools and the fundraisers help make this happen. Proceeds from student fundraisers go directly into the student's Charms account which they can use toward trip and other band fees.
14. What does my child need for concert season?
Tuxedos and dresses are provided by the band. Boys are required to have a white tuxedo shirt, black tie and cummerbund, black socks, and black shoes. Tuxedo shirts and ties/cummerbunds can be purchased at any formal wear store, Steinmart, or Men’s Wearhouse. Girls are required to have black shoes.
15. What is MusicProdigy?
We will no longer be using SmartMusic. DO NOT RESUBSCRIBE.
This year, we will be using a new similar software called MusicProdigy. It is a cloud based program that can be used on computers, tablets, and smartphones and does not require an individual subscription fee. Please stay tuned for more information.
16. How is the band involved with Music and Arts Instrument Displays?
It is true that band expenses begin to pile up. We also realize that some families experience financial hardship from time to time. We have an opportunity for those, or any other family, to make some money on the side with the intention of using it to offset the costs of Band or Color Guard.
Music and Arts Centers (MAC for short) is one of the local music dealers in our area. KOBA has a partnership with MAC to allow parents to earn money to pay for band expenses. Instrument displays are meetings where beginner band students come with their parents to pick out and rent an instrument. Parents are emplyed to fill out instrument contracts and answer general questions about band. Most displays are in surrounding school districts and in the evenings or weekends. Sometimes parents are employed in the stores to help with the busy time of year. MAC hires parents to work instrument displays and pays them $35-$45 per display. Training sessions are in July and August and displays begin in August. You will be paid $35 for the training after working your first display.
