Sponsoring Our Members
Help Our Members Reach their Fundraising Goals!
The Academy Drum and Bugle Corps, a program of the Arizona Academy of the Performing Arts, Our World Class ensemble is a member organization of Drum Corps International, Marching Music's Major League.
Based in Tempe, Arizona, our members come to The Academy through a highly-competitive audition process from across the country and around the world. From January through May, our members practice, rehearse and prepare for the rigorous training and tour schedule beginning in late May. A 70+-day period follows with the conclusion of the season in Indianapolis for Drum Corps International World Championships.
The anticipated cost of tuition for 2024 membership to be approximately $5,500. Often referred to as Member Dues, this fee covers nearly all related costs to the experience including training camps, most meals throughout the summer, housing, instruments, equipment, uniforms, and travel.
Thank you for considering making a donation to help our talented members reach their fundraising goals.
The Arizona Academy of the Performing Arts is a 501(c)(3), not for profit organization and your donations to the organization are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. However, gifts to support an individual member's dues are not tax-deductible.
If you prefer to make a donation via mail, checks should be made to AAPA. Please note in the memo to whom you wish your donation to benefit.
AAPA
5861 South Kyrene Rd, Suite 17
Tempe, AZ 85283
Thank you!
The Academy