Dear Parents/Guardians,

We are so glad that your student is a part of the historic band program here at Lewis Cass! We pride ourselves in providing students with the option to rent quality school-owned instruments. These instruments have been used by many students that came before you. This means these instruments receive normal wear and tear that must be maintained and cared for.
  This year we are requesting a School Owned Instrument fee that will help in maintaining our instruments throughout the year.  The cost of renting an instrument from Lewis Cass is $20 a semester, ($40 a year).  The summer use is included in the fall semester. If you are unable to pay $20 upfront, we would be more than happy to set up a personal payment plan. 
  The only reason a student would be charged more than $20 a semester is if there is obvious abuse or damage to the instrument caused by that student.  The student will be charged the repair fee if it is beyond normal wear and tear.
Thank you so much for your contribution and support of the Lewis Cass band program, and please feel free to reach out at any time with questions and concerns!

Dylan Humburg and Alan Hinshaw
Band Directors