​The school district pays for the Marching Band directors' salaries for class work.  All other expenses are provided by contributions made by booster parents via fundraising. 
The expenses covered by donations and fundraisers include:
• Directors, techs, and choreographers used outside of class time
• Music, drill design, show design, and choreography
• Buses and bus drivers to transport students to competitions and performances
• Truck rentals and drivers to transport equipment
• Food, including meals, snacks, drinks and water for the students for all away shows
• Flag and prop material, design, and construction
• Uniform maintenance, replacement, and upkeep
• General equipment, such as mule and generators
• Instrument purchase and maintenance
• Entry fees for organizations and competitions
                                                                               ~Thank you from the Coon Rapids Marching Cardinals!