Oct. 3, 2006
Marietta Concert Concert Choir to make some cuts to their fundraising
By CLAIRE BERLIN
cab001@marietta
With the start of each semester at Marietta College, it seems that students are bombarded with the cost of extra class supplies, lab fees, and club dues. A small fee of $15 for printing paper or $30 for choir dues may seem minimal at first, but add that onto clubs, a sports team, a Greek organization, tuition, and the price tag can get pretty hefty.

“I think at first it's all disconcerting that we have to pay dues and tuition at once, but once you look at the bigger picture and what these dues are going for, it makes sense,” said Craig Ripski, sophomore.
Student fundraisers have always been a way to help defray the mounting cost of additional student fees. What happens when these fundraisers are limited or even eliminated?

This year students participating in any of the 5 different choirs offered by the MC Choir Department will have more time for practicing and their wallets will be considerably lighter than before.

Students who participate in choir are required to pay a set fee of $30 per semester. This fee pays for the purchase of music and the rental of the choir uniforms.

So far, the Choir has decided to bag up and toss their Fall Leaf Raking Fundraiser and dump their Singing Valentine's for the spring semester like last years' significant other.

These cuts in fundraising are due to many students and their lack of time to participate in fundraising events due to other clubs and school involvement. However, students shouldn't be discouraged from joining choir just because of the fee.

“We'll never completely get rid of fundraising. We're still giving people options,” said Dr. Daniel Monek, Director of Choral and Vocal Activities.