Tuition & Fees
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Tuition and fees help offset tour operation costs directly, including: the success of safe travel, proper nutrition, great instruction and design, and administrative costs for a great experience for each and every member.
Rehearsal Weekend Fees
$ 50 - Registration Fee (waived for returning DBC members of Legends; one-time fee for new applicants)
$ 75 - Rehearsal/Audition Weekend Fee (required for ALL applicants)
Pre-registration dates are one week prior to camp starting date. Have your payment postmarked by this date and receive a $10 pre-registration discount (new applicants and call backs only).
Rehearsal Weekend fees are non-refundable.
Summer Tuition
Tuition covers the cost of all meals, practice facilities, housing, bus transportation, drivers, equipment, uniforms, and professional instruction during the summer tour (June 8-August 12). The following items are included in the cost of tuition:
- 1 tour shirt
- 1 rehearsal hat
- 2 rehearsal shorts
- 1 pair of wristbands (battery member only)
- 4 pairs of black performance gloves (brass only)
- 1 towel for brass instruments (brass member only)
- 1 performance compression shirt
- One banquet meal (member only)
*New for 2012 – Any paid Legends Drum Corps Audition/Rehearsal Weekend (Camp) fees will be applied towards your final tuition payment. The Registration Fee and November Experience Camp do not apply.
Returning drum corps members of Legends will receive a discount.
The average daily cost for 2009 = $51.94
The average daily cost for 2010 = $48.25
The average daily cost for 2011 = $43
The average daily cost for 2012 = $39.15
Members will be able to enter the shows at no additional charge as a member of Legends.
Additional Rehearsal Fees - as necessary
In the event that any additional rehearsals are added, there may be a nominal fee attached to help offset the costs of food, facilities, and staffing.
Contract Terms and Additional Fees
Rehearsal Weekends, Tuition, and Additional Fees will be clearly laid out in the Financial Agreement and Member Contract. All prospective members will be provided a copy to be signed by the member (and parents, if member is under 18 years of age) which is to be returned to corps’ administration at the following rehearsal of when the contract was issued.
Additional Financial Support
Legends PAA, Inc. is a 501c3 charitable organization. Your financial contribution is tax-deductible. We are currently looking for additional financial support to help offset the additional costs needed to continue to build this organization. If you are able to contribute, please contact Ibe Sodawalla. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Mail payments/contributions payable to:
Legends Performing Arts Association
PO Box 2303
Portage, MI 49081-2303



