Help DJ March with Spirit of Atlanta

Anonymous asked: Hey, hope you are feeling better. Here's some help with expenses. -Craig Hollingsworth, Sandersville, GA, Contra Bass, Guardsmen of Illinois, 1975 - '77

Thanks so much Craig!

Anonymous asked: your mother thinks you are awesome

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Anonymous asked: Fight hard, man! -Chris Epperson

$50- Patrick H.

$50 Clark H.

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$20 Grace M.

$150- Wristband sales

During the 2008 Project Persona study, a series of questions relating to the total cost of participation were asked, which would include not only the direct costs – tuition and fees – but also the supporting costs incurred during the year – travel to camps and rehearsals, food, other travel expenses, laundry money, etc. The average total cost of participation in a touring World Class drum corps was $3,150. The median value was $3,000; meaning that 50 percent of those responding said the total cost of participation was more than $3,000, and 50 percent indicated it was less than $3,000. One of the largest contributing factors to higher total cost of participation is the cost of travel to off-season rehearsal camps. Some student performers travel from Europe and Asia to participate. They reported participation costs in excess of $6,000. 

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The cost of participating in a DCI-affiliated corps varies group-to-group. For World Class participation, the costs are likely higher than those of an Open Class corps, mainly due to a more extensive travel schedule. Regardless, each corps independently sets its own tuition and fee schedule. Drum Corps International has no role in determining or regulating the tuition and fees corps charge.

The basic cost of participating in a DCI drum corps is the annual tuition. The corps often call this a “tour fee” or “dues.” In keeping with the educational component of Drum Corps International’s mission, the annual fee the students pay the corps is referred to as tuition. The tuition amount varies but generally covers instruments, equipment, uniforms, instruction, facility rental as well as transportation, food and housing during the tours. 

Depending on the corps, there also may be costs associated with off-season auditions and camps. Members may be responsible for some specific equipment and uniform costs as well, such as rehearsal clothes, gloves, valve oil, shoes, socks, hat plumes, etc. Expect your student’s group to provide a list of all costs specific to that corps. 

Considering the cost of a two- or three-day travel trip with a high school marching band to perform at a national parade, or a two week-long summer sports camp can run upward of $1,500 or more, keep in mind that tuition with your son or daughter’s drum corps will include travel, food and housing over the course of more than 60 days during the summer!

Corps will sometimes adjust their student tuition and fees based on the success of their fundraising activities. Corps with strong fundraising capabilities may have lower tuition and fees. Conversely, some corps rely more heavily on student tuition and fees than others. 

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