5.3 Fundraising (Drum corps)
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This article is from the Drum corps FAQ, by Cathy Doser cathyd@halcyon.com with numerous contributions by others.
5.3 Fundraising (Drum corps)
Since drum corps are not associated with any school (typically
they are non-profit corporations), they must do their own fund-raising.
Fund-raising activities include all sorts of events. The
Bluecoats from Canton, OH, for example, hold a mini-car race in downtown
Canton which raises all sorts of money (as well as publicizing the corps
name). Funds also come from corps membership fees, as they are called.
Fees can range between $200-$1,000 depending on the corps (if you
calculate that out, that could be as much as $50,000).
The Blue Devils from Concord, CA, take in about 70% of their $1.5
million operating funds from bingo (the $1.5 million goes to 7
different performing groups in the Blue Devils organization).
Prize money is another source of income. The top corps get
something like $2500 per performance, which adds up to about $75,000
total in a season. Many corps sponsor their own shows, which raises
some more money. Donations and boosters also contribute to the money needed.
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