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. Do not take this lightly as without membership dues the corps will not exist for you. 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 see that each of you are successful in reaching your goal.
2009 membership Dues & Fees
New Members: $2785.00 per person for Dues and ALL Fees
Veteran Members: $2650.00 per person for Dues and ALL Fees
The 2009 Registration Fee is $85.00 for new members and $50.00 for returning members. There is an available online pre-registration special of $65.00 if made on or prior to Oct. 15, 2008, this one-time, non-refundable fee covers administrative, school facility usage and audition materials.
NEW FOR 2009:
All-Inclusive Season Dues and Fees- ALL Fees for the winter and spring camps and summer tour are covered within your monthly payment for the 2009 season.
A member discount of $150.00 may be taken if members have their complete dues paid by no later than March 1, 2009. This is known as the Early Bird Special.
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). Parents must stay on-site and be active within the VolunTeal program for the weekend.
Every member will be able to deduct $100.00 from his or her tuition through participation in the 50/50 Raffle Fundraiser. A one-time deduction will be limited to the first 10 tickets sold by member.
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 rising 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 26, 2008.
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.
Breakdown of Dues and ALL Fees – Where does your money go?
Registration Fee – Processing of all paperwork, audition materials, audition site rental and fees
- $65.00 Early Registration before Oct. 15, 2008
- $85.00 per student after Oct. 15, 2008 and on site at audition dates
- $50.00 per returning member
Camp Fees - Housing, Facility Costs, Food and Instruction
- $60.00 per person per camp.
- This Fee is included in monthly payment and is non-refundable.
Equipment & Uniform Rental Fee - Care of New Uniforms, Brass & Perc. Maintenance
- $150.00 per member - Included in Monthly Payment
PLEASE NOTE: Before any instrument may be checked out and taken home with a member, ALL fees must be up to date and current and ALL Member contracts must be signed and accepted. All members must check instruments in and out at each camp.
Spring Training Fee - Housing, Facility Costs, Food and Instruction
- $200.00 per person - Included in Monthly Payment
Corps Shoes & Gloves – Purchase of Corps and Guard shoes and 2 pairs of Gloves for each member
- $50.00 per member – Included in Monthly Payment
Entertainment Fee – Movie, Theme Park Admission, Tour Special Days
- $75.00 per member - Included in Monthly Payment
Date |
Registration Fee |
Camp Fee |
No-Contracted Fee |
Contracted Member Fee |
Total Due |
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| Dec. 6 or 7 |
$85.00 |
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|
$85.00 |
| Dec. 13 & 14 |
$85 if not paid |
$60.00 |
$140.00 |
$140.00 |
$285.00 |
| Jan. 16–18 |
|
$60.00 |
$140.00 |
$400.00 |
$685.00 |
| Feb. 13–15 |
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|
|
$400.00 |
$1085.00 |
| Mar. 13–15 |
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|
|
$400.00 |
$1485.00 |
| Apr. 17–19 |
|
|
|
$400.00 |
$1885.00 |
| May 8–10 |
|
|
|
$400.00 |
$2285.00 |
| May 22–25 |
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|
|
$2285.00 |
| June 13 |
|
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|
$400.00 |
$2685.00 |
| June 26* |
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$100.00 |
$2785.00 |
*(Veteran returning members may skip this payment) |
REFUND POLICY
Once a member has been offered a spot, contracted and upon return of signed contract, the full amount of tuition is due based upon the payment schedule above. This must be followed to continue membership in the Teal Sound. All Dues, once contracted, are non-refundable, including being released from the corps for discipline and medical reasons. If you are not contracted, the first and second tuition payment, if made on time, less a $100.00 instructional and administrative fee will be refunded if requested. This request must be made via USPS Certified Mail, within 10 days of camp date. Registration and camp fees are non refundable at any time. FAILURE TO PAY AND MEET THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS MAY RESULT IN DISMISSAL FROM TEAL SOUND.
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