DCP NewsFeed Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 We’re excited about getting back to the activity we all love and putting the Blue Stars back on the field in the summer of 2021. The information here is what we know right now about the season and what will be required to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for all. The Virus is In […] View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewToPosting Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 Hope they get kids who can pay $3,400 for the season (per their website) without the usual means of fundraising. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inbetween Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 4 minutes ago, NewToPosting said: Hope they get kids who can pay $3,400 for the season (per their website) without the usual means of fundraising. I'm sure they will. This is about the same costs most corps are telling their members to expect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewToPosting Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 31 minutes ago, inbetween said: I'm sure they will. This is about the same costs most corps are telling their members to expect. Really? Where do you see other corps posting dues information? Can you link to it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inbetween Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 2 minutes ago, NewToPosting said: Really? Where do you see other corps posting dues information? Can you link to it? Some have been posted on other threads here as well on corps websites. I'm sure you know where to find google. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewToPosting Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 1 minute ago, inbetween said: Some have been posted on other threads here as well on corps websites. I'm sure you know where to find google. Sure do. Used to work there. I posted a link to what I think is the only corps who has posted a specific dollar amount on their website. Since you chimed in quickly, I thought maybe you'd be able to link to show that other corps are stating the same. This is also the first time I'm seeing a specific date range or a "tour". DCI hasn't announced a tour. I'm not trying to argue, but one corps (Blue Stars) made their dues information readily available. $3,400 for 45 days seems exorbitant. Thus, my shock that other corps are charging the same. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inbetween Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 1 minute ago, NewToPosting said: Sure do. Used to work there. I posted a link to what I think is the only corps who has posted a specific dollar amount on their website. Since you chimed in quickly, I thought maybe you'd be able to link to show that other corps are stating the same. This is also the first time I'm seeing a specific date range or a "tour". DCI hasn't announced a tour. I'm not trying to argue, but one corps (Blue Stars) made their dues information readily available. $3,400 for 45 days seems exorbitant. Thus, my shock that other corps are charging the same. Some haven't posted announcements but they have the information on their websites. Others i've been told(or shown). You also have to realize the cost is going up because of all the covid requirements(extra rooms, supplies etc). Blue Stars have said that amount is their total charge. A lot of corps are going to give you a smaller number, then add on all kind of fees, etc. Not trying to argue either, simply too lazy to go through emails, websites, text etc and compile the information here. I will say there is an open class corps that has advertised on their website dues that are almost the same amount... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craiga Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 This plan by the Blue Stars seems reasonable and realistic to me. I wish them the best! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craiga Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 6 minutes ago, NewToPosting said: Sure do. Used to work there. I posted a link to what I think is the only corps who has posted a specific dollar amount on their website. Since you chimed in quickly, I thought maybe you'd be able to link to show that other corps are stating the same. This is also the first time I'm seeing a specific date range or a "tour". DCI hasn't announced a tour. I'm not trying to argue, but one corps (Blue Stars) made their dues information readily available. $3,400 for 45 days seems exorbitant. Thus, my shock that other corps are charging the same. For some comparison, the Maine jazz camp charges high school kids $1900 for ONE WEEK. Living in dorms, eating campus food, no travel at all, and one final performance at week's end for a hundred or so parents and spectators. So, I think the Blue Stars fees are reasonable. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewToPosting Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 (edited) Oh, I wish them every bit of success. And of course, the costs rise every year and especially with a year of no revenues, they have to make money to put the show on the road - no question there. I had heard a while back that some corps were targeting the $1,500-$2,000 range, but that didn't include a "tour". That was also just anecdotal from friends on staff with various corps. And of course, everyone has been planning on whatever this summer will be as more local. So, the Midwest Combine makes sense, too. Edited March 4, 2021 by NewToPosting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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