There are many, many threads on here about how many corps there used to be "Back In The Day". And unfortunately, there are always announcements about a few corps not coming out for the season, or even closing up all together.
Typically the reasons come down to two things, PEOPLE and MONEY.
If you want to see more corps doing well this coming season, do what you can to help out with those two things. So what can YOU do?
PEOPLE
1. Join a corps
2. Join the support staff of a corps
3. Volunteer for a day to help run an event
4. Refer younger people to join a corps
5. Go to a show or three
MONEY
1. Make a dontaion - most corps websites have a link. Even a few dollars is appreciated
2. Buy tickets for shows. Buy some for any high school band kids that you know.
3. Buy a t-shirt or hat or whatever
4. Encourage your friends to do the same
5. Make another donation. ;)
If everyone on DCP sent $20 to their favorite corps, especially right now in the off-season, when most corps don't have much cash flowing in, it would make a HUGE difference and might even keep a corps or two afloat and on the field.