Drum Corps Finance 101

One of the most discussed topics in the drum & bugle corps activity is related to organizational funding. Where does the money come from and where does it go? It’s no secret that a modern drum & bugle corps takes a significant amount of resources to operate in an efficient, productive, and safe manner. Below we take a look at a general breakdown of the revenue and expenses for the Blue Stars’ 2022 fiscal year.

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*Please note: these numbers are specific to the Blue Stars. Each organization operates differently, with unique sources of revenue and expense priorities.