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In 1972, there were over 500 drum and bugle corps marching. Today, there are less than 50. Fewer and fewer young people are having the opportunity to experience the camaraderie, the artistry, and the discipline that meant so much to us growing up.

If you are like us, you remember when Bingo funded the corps activities almost exclusively. Today, competition from card clubs, casinos and online gaming means that the Corps can no longer rely on the bingo program alone.

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