I've had a lot of trouble in the past in school. It gives me joy to play music. I love listening to it. I love playing it. For all the good things band can do for students, it often doesn't get much financial support from school districts.
Most bands rely heavily on their booster clubs for funding.
High school band teacher Susan Alexander said she spends about 40 percent of her day on fund raising. She said that the proposed increase would be a big help. Copyright 2001 by TheCarolinaChannel. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.