Student Dues Support Participation.
LCBA Memberships Create Opportunity.
One of the most common questions we receive is:
"If I'm already paying chorus dues, why should I join LCBA?"
It's a great question—and the answer is simple.
The $150 annual student dues cover the basic costs of participating in the Lassiter Chorus Program. They help purchase music, instructional materials, classroom supplies, accompanists, and other day-to-day expenses that every student uses.
An LCBA Membership goes beyond the basics.
It allows us to provide the experiences that transform chorus from a class into one of the most memorable parts of a student's high school career.
How Does Your Contribution Benefit Students?
Every dollar invested in LCBA goes right back into creating exceptional experiences for our students.
Sheet Music
Every concert begins with the music itself. We perform new pieces every year. Unlike textbooks that can be reused for years, every choir member needs their own legal copy of every piece we perform.
Most choral music costs between $2.25 and $3.75 per copy. With more than 180 students in our program, purchasing just one piece of music costs between $400 and $675.
Now consider that each choir performs multiple selections throughout the year for concerts, Large Group Performance Evaluation (LGPE), honor choir performances, festivals, and special events. Music purchases alone total approximately $4,000 each year, allowing our students to perform a diverse and challenging repertoire.
Performing with Professional Musicians
One of the things that sets the Lassiter Chorus apart is the opportunity for students to rehearse and perform alongside professional musicians.
LCBA funds:
- A professional collaborative pianist throughout the concert season
- A live rock band for our Spring Concert
- Guest artists, clinicians, adjudicators, and master teachers who work directly with our students
These experiences provide a level of musical excellence that simply would not be possible without booster support.
Creating Meaningful Performance Opportunities
Performing is one of the most rewarding parts of being in chorus.
LCBA helps make these experiences possible by supporting:
- LGPE registration fees
- All-State Chorus 2nd audition expenses
- Transportation to performances and special events
- Educational performance opportunities throughout the year
Whether students are performing in the community, representing Lassiter at festivals, or participating in statewide music events, LCBA helps remove financial barriers and make these opportunities possible.
Supporting Our Students
Being part of chorus is about much more than rehearsals and concerts.
Your membership also helps provide:
- Meals and snacks during long performance days
- Youth Night activities
- New music folders and library supplies
- Photography and concert videography
- Student awards and senior recognition
- Senior scholarships
- Hospitality for guest musicians and clinicians
These are the moments that build community, celebrate achievement, and create lasting memories for our students.
Investing in Excellence
LCBA also funds:
- Professional development for our directors
- Memberships in professional music organizations
- Recruitment efforts to grow the program
- Website hosting and communication tools
- Insurance, accounting, and administrative expenses that allow LCBA to operate as a nonprofit organization
These investments ensure that the Lassiter Chorus continues to grow, innovate, and provide one of the finest choral experiences in Georgia.
Your Membership Makes the Difference
This year's operating budget exceeds $40,000, and nearly every dollar is invested directly back into our students and the experiences they receive throughout the year. From purchasing music and hiring professional musicians to funding transportation, scholarships, meals, and educational opportunities, LCBA makes it all possible.
When you become an LCBA member, you're helping create unforgettable experiences for every singer in our program. Your support allows students to perform exceptional literature, learn from world-class musicians, travel to meaningful performances, celebrate their accomplishments, and develop skills that will last a lifetime.
To make the beginning of the school year as easy as possible, we've created membership packages that bundle together many of the items families purchase each fall. These packages save time, include valuable benefits like reserved concert seating, and provide an easy way to support the Lassiter Chorus at the level that works best for your family.