The Sweethearts Foundation is an independent Not for Profit organisation and as such, relies heavily on the fees from members to run the program. Membership fees contribute to a range of annual costs to the Foundation including:
- Performance / Sound support
- Mentors / Artist workshops / camps
- Travel fees outside of local region (Bus hire, driver, petrol etc.)
- Repairs, maintenance and equipment upgrades
- Insurances
All members must be financial to be involved in our bands. If band members are needing support with any payments we do offer payment plans specific to band member’s needs.
Band members are reminded that there are additional costs from time to time with camps, food and extended transport depending on the venue.
The Sweethearts Foundation Board has set the following membership fees schedule for 2024. Payments are due at the start of each term unless paying the discounted yearly rate.
- The 2024 Membership levy for Sweethearts band members will be a discounted price of $1,675.94 if paid prior to the end of term one (March 28th), or $468.98 per term, $1,875.94 per year. This includes membership of the Sweethearts Foundation Inc.
- The 2024 Membership levy for Sweethearts “In Training” band members will be a discounted price of $943.69 if paid prior to the end of term one (March 28th), or $260.92 per term, $1043.69 per year. This includes membership of the Sweethearts Foundation Inc.
- The 2024 Membership levy for Sweethearts “Young Hearts” band members will be a discounted price of $943.69 if paid prior to the end of term one (March 28th), or $260.92 per term, $1043.69 per year. This includes membership of the Sweethearts Foundation Inc.
Independent instrumental lessons are required for all Full and In Training Sweethearts members.
All Year 10 & 11 students are expected to undertake the Certificate IV (Music) as part of their studies and work with the band.