Volunteers Key To Carolina Crown’s Success

It is easy to forget that your favorite drum and bugle corps is a non-profit organization. You see them at shows in their perfectly-pressed uniforms and costumes performing at the highest of levels and it feels as though you’re watching a professional Broadway musical. But while a touring Broadway show has a paid support staff, a drum corps like Carolina Crown is supported by a team of dedicated volunteers.

Parents, former members, and fans give up their time over camp weekends every month during the winter and spring to help the Crown administrative team prepare the 150 members for their summer tour. Many will also help during the month of spring training in May, and still more will give up a part of or their entire summer and go on the road with Crown.

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