Fundraising for your school tour is great way to get your group involved as a team in preparation for their trip. It also is an ideal way to help lower the out of pocket cost of your trip for your students. Before you start any fundraising initiative, check with your school board to find out any regulations they have regarding fundraising in your school. It can be very useful to discuss previous fundraising efforts with other teachers in your school district to find out what types of fundraising they have found to be most affective in the past.
There are many different ideas for fundraising, ranging from sales of popular branded products and services to creative ideas that relate directly to your curriculum. Product and Service sales are often the most simplest fundraising initiatives, but more involved projects can include creating a drama/dance/music camp for local children, and of course, producing concerts or shows with your students for the specific purpose of raising money for a tour.
We have listed here a number of links that you may find useful in order to generate new fundraising ideas. Your Pro Musica tour coordinator is at your disposal to help you find effective ways to lower the cost for your students, so please do not hesitate to ask for further fundraising suggestions.