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$2500 is rediculous! I cant imagine those high school kids coming up with that much dough that easily. It's hard enough for the top corps with dominantly college age people to come up with that amount. I guess parents really do overly spoil their kids these days.

I "only" paid about $400 my last year - in 1979! And we rode on old school busses! Inflation has hit everything.

It is, unfortunately, much more expensive these days.

Our fees are really on the low side, esp. considering the things we give our kids and the distances we have to travel being from the "fringe" compared to where most of the shows are.

Corps set their fees to generate the funds they need to meet their needs. They will be different for everyone. Randy and our business staff have done an outstanding job with making sure we have what we need, and at as an affordable price as possible.

While it would be nice for the kids to be able to march for free, it's just not going to happen. If you'd like more kids to be able to march for less money, then PLEASE volunteer or make a donation to your favorite corps.

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In reply to the costs to march Teal Sound, here is a simple description of our fees and cost breakdown:

All-Inclusive Season Dues and Tour Fees - ALL Fees for the winter and spring camps and summer tour are covered within your monthly payment for the 2010 season.

Members may also decrease their dues by $50.00 if their parent or parents volunteer to work an entire camp weekend (limited to one camp per member) or $100 if parent works 1 full week of spring training or summer tour. Parents must stay on-site and be active within the VolunTeal program for the weekend or summer.

Membership in the Teal Sound Drum & Bugle Corps represents a financial obligation that must be upheld in order to insure the success and future of the corps. Due to the costs of Fuel, Food, Transportation and Housing, we must evaluate our program each year and adjust the membership dues accordingly. The management of the Teal Sound Drum & Bugle Corps will make every effort to see that each one of you are able to obtain the above financial responsibilities and that each of you are successful in reaching your goal.

Anyone unable to attend a camp will still be held responsible for all dues to be paid by that camp date. Failure to pay, without management approval, will result in a possible loss of spot and a 1% interest charge applied. All dues and fees must be paid no later than June 5, 2010.

Scholarships

Each year there are a limited number (10) of Work Scholarships available to those with Financial Hardships. These scholarships must be applied for at the beginning of the season along with a letter of recommendation from your band director, financial documentation showing hardship, and a 2 page essay on why you should be a member of Teal Sound and what it will mean to you. All applicants must have their information turned in by the January 2009 camp.

Fundraisers

There are several opportunities for members to help decrease their dues through various fundraisers while with the corps. These fundraisers begin in January and continue through May.

Breakdown of Dues and ALL Fees – Where does your money go?

Registration/Audition Fee –Processing of all paperwork, audition materials, facility rental,

Fees, and insurance.

* $65.00 Early Registration before Oct. 15, 2009

* $85.00 per student after Oct. 15, 2009 and on site at audition dates

* 50.00 per returning member or $65.00 after Oct. 15, 2009

Camp Fees - Housing, Facility Costs, Food and Instruction

* 100.00 per person per camp.

* This Fee is non-refundable.

* If contracted to be a member of Teal Sound, this fee will be included into the total dues owed per member

Accessory Fee - Uniform Rental; Equipment Maintenance; Spring Training; Shoes and gloves; Section Shorts and Member shirt; Entertainment Fee; Corps jacket (may deduct $80.00 if new jacket was purchased during 2009 season).

* $700.00 per member

Summer Tour Fee – Housing, Transportation, Food, Insurance and Instruction

* $1800.00 per person

I hope this helps to explain the process of Teal Sound's fees to all. Remember, this is only a small portion of what it takes to operate the entire program in today's activity.

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My guess is that this is no where near as bad as you want it to sound. Notice other corps don't let anyone know what their cost to march is. How about it Blue Devils, Cavaliers and Cadets. What does it cost???????????????

Most corps provide this info online:

Academy $2415 (tour, audition fee, equipment fees)

Blue Devils A $2200 (tour and membership fees) Does not include housing while in Concord.

Blue Knights ($75 audition fee - no tour fee info online)

Blue Stars ($110 registration fee - no tour fee info online)

Bluecoats ($75 registration fee, $75 camp fee - no tour fee info online)

Boston Crusaders $2465 (tour, registration, camp, move-in fees)

Cadets - no info online

Carolina Crown $2900 (registration, camp, tour, uniform, spring training fees)

Cascades $1600 (guard) - $2300 (perc) (registration, camp, tour, uniform fees)

Cavaliers - no info online

Colts $2700 (registration, camp, equipment, tour fees)

Crossmen $3050 (registration, camp, tour, equipment, spring training fees)

Glassmen $2560 (guard $2685) (registration, camp, tour, uniform fees)

Jersey Surf $1500 avg. (no specifics given)

Madison Scouts $2380 (guard $2080) (audition, tour fees)

Mandarins $2340 (membership, uniform, tour fees)

Pacific Crest $2300 (tour fee)

Phantom Regiment $2300 - $2600 (no specifics given)

Pioneer $1800 (no specifics given)

Santa Clara Vanguard $2200 (audition, membership fees)

Spirit $2480 (audition, camp, tour fees)

Teal Sound $2585 (registration, camp, uniform, tour fees)

Troopers $2625 (audition, camp, equipment, tour fees)

I estimated four camp fees for corps who listed it as a separate fee.

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Most corps provide this info online:

Academy $2415 (tour, audition fee, equipment fees)

Blue Devils A $2200 (tour and membership fees) Does not include housing while in Concord.

Blue Knights ($75 audition fee - no tour fee info online)

Blue Stars ($110 registration fee - no tour fee info online)

Bluecoats ($75 registration fee, $75 camp fee - no tour fee info online)

Boston Crusaders $2465 (tour, registration, camp, move-in fees)

Cadets - no info online

Carolina Crown $2900 (registration, camp, tour, uniform, spring training fees)

Cascades $1600 (guard) - $2300 (perc) (registration, camp, tour, uniform fees)

Cavaliers - no info online

Colts $2700 (registration, camp, equipment, tour fees)

Crossmen $3050 (registration, camp, tour, equipment, spring training fees)

Glassmen $2560 (guard $2685) (registration, camp, tour, uniform fees)

Jersey Surf $1500 avg. (no specifics given)

Madison Scouts $2380 (guard $2080) (audition, tour fees)

Mandarins $2340 (membership, uniform, tour fees)

Pacific Crest $2300 (tour fee)

Phantom Regiment $2300 - $2600 (no specifics given)

Pioneer $1800 (no specifics given)

Santa Clara Vanguard $2200 (audition, membership fees)

Spirit $2480 (audition, camp, tour fees)

Teal Sound $2585 (registration, camp, uniform, tour fees)

Troopers $2625 (audition, camp, equipment, tour fees)

I estimated four camp fees for corps who listed it as a separate fee.

So in actuality, 2500 is around the average for the corps. Thanks for that info. It is informative and interesting to know. Do they also list what the tryouts fees are for those 300-400 people that don't make the top corps but audition anyway?

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So in actuality, 2500 is around the average for the corps. Thanks for that info. It is informative and interesting to know. Do they also list what the tryouts fees are for those 300-400 people that don't make the top corps but audition anyway?

Most corps have an annual registration/membership/audition fee on average of $100. Camp fees were usually $50 or $75 dollars. Some corps applied the camp fees to the tour/tuition fee when the member is accepted into the corps; other corps it is a separate fee. I included these fees in the total when it was listed.

Corps usually discounted fees for vets and many allowed fundraising credits. For example a 4-year Colts vet gets a $1000 discount and Boston allows 25% of funds raised over $200 to be applied towards a member's dues.

There may be some small miscellaneous costs that are not included in those totals such as shoes, gloves, mouthpieces, etc.

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Glad this post has turned into a very informative one. If anyone knows any financial info on the corps that don't display it on their website that would be appreciated so we can add it to the above list.

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Most corps provide this info online:

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Cascades $1600 (guard) - $2300 (perc) (registration, camp, tour, uniform fees)

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So it looks like it's better to march horn with Cascades cause there is no charge for horn members.

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Most corps provide this info online:

Academy $2415 (tour, audition fee, equipment fees)

Blue Devils A $2200 (tour and membership fees) Does not include housing while in Concord.

Blue Knights ($75 audition fee - no tour fee info online)

Blue Stars ($110 registration fee - no tour fee info online)

Bluecoats ($75 registration fee, $75 camp fee - no tour fee info online)

Boston Crusaders $2465 (tour, registration, camp, move-in fees)

Cadets - no info online

Carolina Crown $2900 (registration, camp, tour, uniform, spring training fees)

Cascades $1600 (guard) - $2300 (perc) (registration, camp, tour, uniform fees)

Cavaliers - no info online

Colts $2700 (registration, camp, equipment, tour fees)

Crossmen $3050 (registration, camp, tour, equipment, spring training fees)

Glassmen $2560 (guard $2685) (registration, camp, tour, uniform fees)

Jersey Surf $1500 avg. (no specifics given)

Madison Scouts $2380 (guard $2080) (audition, tour fees)

Mandarins $2340 (membership, uniform, tour fees)

Pacific Crest $2300 (tour fee)

Phantom Regiment $2300 - $2600 (no specifics given)

Pioneer $1800 (no specifics given)

Santa Clara Vanguard $2200 (audition, membership fees)

Spirit $2480 (audition, camp, tour fees)

Teal Sound $2585 (registration, camp, uniform, tour fees)

Troopers $2625 (audition, camp, equipment, tour fees)

I estimated four camp fees for corps who listed it as a separate fee.

Does anyone know why some corps charge different amounts for different sections? I would think that maybe part of the cost is an equipment fee, and each section has a different equipment fee. Or it might be a uniform fee, where the guard of every corps normally gets new uniforms each year. Any one know for sure? :worthy::worthy:

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Does anyone know why some corps charge different amounts for different sections? I would think that maybe part of the cost is an equipment fee, and each section has a different equipment fee. Or it might be a uniform fee, where the guard of every corps normally gets new uniforms each year. Any one know for sure? :worthy::worthy:

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Most likely it is the fact that the guard is only at one or two winter camps, while the brass and percussion usually attend six.

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