Fundraisers for Music Programs
One place for all your events and fundraisers for music programs
From marching bands and school choirs to orchestras and jazz ensembles, we’ve got everything you need to stay in tune. Simplify group management, streamline payments, and organize fundraisers for music programs—all in one place.
Cheddar Up for Music Programs
Cheddar Up makes managing music groups simple and stress-free. Whether you’re collecting money for uniforms, organizing performances, or running fundraisers for music programs, you can start in minutes by creating a collection page and sharing the link. Payments and details are tracked automatically—no extra admin work required!


Elevating the Arts: Meet Ushma
Head of the Parent Guild & Fundraising Coordinator, Infinity Ballet Theater
When Ushma joined the board, she introduced Cheddar Up to simplify their processes. Having used it before, she knew it could consolidate payments and reporting into one user-friendly tool.
Getting Started
It’s quick and easy to get your music program started on Cheddar Up!
1. Sign up
To register, create a free account on Cheddar Up.
2. Create a collection
Create online collection pages for a music program fundraiser, classes, and performances (anything!).
3. Share with your group
Share your collection with your community—via email, text, or any communication channel.
4. Manage funds
Track payments on the platform with easy reporting and withdraw funds directly to your music program’s bank account
Getting Started
It’s quick and easy to get your music program started on Cheddar Up!





Custom Forms, Sign Ups, and Waivers too!
We understand that running a music program means juggling more than just payments. From sign-ups for rehearsals to volunteer shifts at concerts and fundraisers for music programs, there’s a lot to organize. With Cheddar Up, you can create custom forms to collect all the information you need—including signatures—right alongside payments, making everything seamless and stress-free.





Booster registration
Collect information with or without payment.
Sponsor registrations
Capture sponsorship information with their donations.
Volunteer sign ups
Beautiful signups
without the clutter.
Waivers
You’re covered with online waivers and easy exports.
Uniform orders
E-commerce tools to help you sell more.
Fundraisers for Music Programs
Fundraising is essential for music groups. Whether you’re raising money for new uniforms, travel expenses, or instrument repairs, Cheddar Up makes it easy to manage fundraisers for music programs. Create custom fundraising pages, collect donations, and track every contribution—all in one simple platform.
Fundraisers for Music Programs
5 Sharp Marching Band Fundraising Ideas
Five marching band fundraising ideas seen on Cheddar Up, a free fundraising software that collects, sorts and tracks…
Spirit wear fundraiser + FREE template
Get our top tips on running a successful spirit wear fundraiser and a FREE template to set up your own fundraiser.
Booster Club Fundraiser Toolkit
Booster clubs power the experiences that make school and extracurricular programs memorable.
Fundraising Tips: How to increase charity donations
Looking to learn how to increase donations to your charity? We give you five practical (and easy!) ways to help you start…
Level Up Your Fundraising with Sponsorship Form Templates
Sponsorships are crucial for any event. Explore sponsorship form templates and key how to’s when it comes…
Music Program Fundraiser Templates
Downloads
When it comes to fundraisers for music programs, Cheddar Up has the best seat in the concert hall. What can earn your group the most money? We ranked the Top 10 in order from highest-grossing average earnings from actual collections on our platform:
Music Program Registrations & Classes
From auditions and rehearsals to competitions and showcases, music groups thrive on organized participation. Cheddar Up simplifies event and showcase registrations, allowing you to create custom forms, collect fees, and gather all the details you need in one place. You can even manage fundraisers for music programs alongside registrations, keeping everything seamless and stress-free.
Registration Resources
The Easiest Camp Registration Software for FREE!
From art workshops and music lessons to theater auditions and dance camps, Fine Arts groups thrive on participation…
How to collect membership dues and fees online
Whether it’s for your booster club, marching band, or ensemble club…there are so many reasons to rethink how you collect membership dues and fees.
Booster Club Membership Form
A booster club membership represents a formal connection between community members and the programs they support. Whether it’s parents, alumni, or local sponsors…
Registration Templates
Music Program Uniforms & Apparel
Equip your music group effortlessly with Cheddar Up. Whether you’re organizing marching band uniforms, choir robes, or spirit wear for your ensemble, our platform makes the ordering process simple. Customize collection pages with sizing options, variations, and payment methods to ensure everyone gets what they need. You can even incorporate fundraisers for music programs right alongside your orders for a seamless experience.
Uniform & Apparel Resources
Create an Online Spiritwear Store in 4 Easy Steps
Create an online spiritwear store in 4 simple steps with an example to get you started! Custom receipts…
Boost Your Team Spirit: Top Spirit Wear Ideas
Spirit wear stores are a great way to show support and raise funds. We’ve got the top spirit wear ideas for schools…
Uniform & Apparel Templates
Music Program Performance & Ticket Sales
Selling tickets for concerts, recitals, and music showcases is effortless with Cheddar Up. Create custom event pages, track ticket sales, and manage attendees all in one place. Whether it’s a performance or part of your fundraisers for music programs, you can provide a smooth purchasing experience for your audience while maximizing support for your group.
Performance Resources
Create event tickets with Cheddar Up
Cheddar Up’s game-changing ticketing feature is designed to give you full control over how you create event tickets…
How to Boost Your Show with Dance Recital Program Ads
Raise funds to support your dancers with dance recital program ads. A fun way for businesses and relatives to show…
Performance Templates
Volunteer Management
Music programs thrive with the help of dedicated volunteers, and Cheddar Up makes managing them a breeze. Whether you need chaperones for a marching band trip, helpers for a concert, or coordinators for fundraisers for music programs, our platform lets you create sign-up forms, schedule shifts, and keep in touch with your team—all in one convenient place.
Volunteer Resources
Volunteer Sign Up Form + examples
When planning an event, ensuring volunteers are on the same page can make the difference. The key to success…
Potluck sign up sheet template + planning tips
Here’s how you can plan the ultimate potluck, using a potluck sign up sheet template to make it the…
Volunteer Templates
Music Program Travel & Tour Fees
Planning a performance trip for your music group? Cheddar Up makes it simple to collect and manage travel fees for marching band tours, choir trips, or orchestra competitions. Create custom pages to collect payments, share trip details, and gather required travel documents. You can even organize fundraisers for music programs alongside your travel planning to help cover costs effortlessly.
Travel & Tour Resources
Group travel planning made easy with Cheddar Up
Here’s your ultimate guide to group travel planning, focusing on key aspects to ensure a smooth journey.
Travel & Tour Templates
Group Gifts & Celebrations
Celebrate your music group’s milestones with ease using Cheddar Up. Whether you’re planning a holiday party, organizing a banquet, coordinating a potluck, or collecting contributions for a director’s gift, our platform simplifies the process. Collect payments, track RSVPs, and manage every detail so your group can focus on making memories.
Group Gift Resources
Volunteer Appreciation Week
Volunteers are the force behind countless initiatives. They give their time, energy, and heart…
Band Director Gifts for the Maestro of Marching
From practical tools of the trade to personalized tokens of gratitude…
Choir Teacher Gifts
Celebrating a choir teacher is about recognizing their dedication, creativity, and the time they put into helping voices shine in harmony.
Band Banquet Ideas that Rock
Looking for band banquet ideas to make planning your celebration a success? We’ve got everything you need to ensure…
Group Gift Templates
Reporting & Fund Management
Effective financial management is key to the success of any music group. With Cheddar Up, you can track payments, manage funds, and generate detailed financial reports—all in one place. Whether you’re organizing events or running fundraisers for music programs, our platform ensures transparency, accuracy, and accountability, so you can focus on helping your group hit all the right notes.
Reporting & Fund Resources
Cheddar Up Reporting Features
From account-wide custom reports to payer response reports, take a look at all the reporting Cheddar Up has to offer…
How to create a fundraising report card [+ free template]
Use Cheddar Up to create an easy-to-understand fundraising report card. Ideal for groups tracking profits, losses…
Reporting Templates
More music program fundraiser resources
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Template Library
See how others are using Cheddar Up with our collection templates made specifically for music programs.
Video Library
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Feature tutorials
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Testimonials

“Cheddar Up has been a game changer! It streamlined the payment process for families and has reduced unpaid fees by thousands of dollars.”
Nikki Weiss
Boswell Band Boosters


“The platform is so flexible. I can use it to collect for an event, a donation and even to set up an online store.”
Christina Hidek
Greenview Upper Elementary PTA


“I needed to collect the students’ contact info, t-shirt size, and a signed waiver. Parents provided all of this on the spot along with payment.”
Gloria Halfacre
Venice High School PTSA

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