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.  With the help of our sponsors, equipment and facility costs are at a minimum.
  

Rehearsal Weekend Fees

        $ 85.00 - 1st Rehearsal Weekend in attendance
        $ 60.00 - Veteran members of 2009 and additional weekends (6 rehearsal weekends)

Any registration postmarked AFTER the post-marked deadline, or if you opt to register at camp weekend will be assessed a $15 fee.  Dates of pre-registration are postmarked one week prior to camp starting date.

Rehearsal Weekend fees are non-refundable.

If you are new to Legends, the fee to attend your first rehearsal weekend is $85.  Each additional weekend in attendance is reduced to $60.  These fees are applied towards professional instructors, operational expenses, meals and materials for all members of Legends.
 

Summer Tuition

The 2010 Summer Tuition will be $2895.  Tuition covers the cost of meals, practice facilities, housing, bus transportation, drivers, and professional instructors during the rehearsals/tour season.  New to 2010, all additional fees (including equipment, uniform, excursions, and world championships) are included in the cost of tuition.

Veterans members of 2009 will receive a $150 discount off of your final tuition payment.

The average daily cost for 2009 = $51.94
The average daily cost for 2010 = $48.25

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.

Payment Schedule

If you have the intent to participate in the 2010 Legends Drum and Bugle Corps, please adhere to the following payment schedule, postmarked by the dates listed.

No one is denied membership due to financial hardships.  Please contact Ibe Sodawalla if arrangements need to be made and we will work together to find positive solutions.

Deposit and Contract

The deposit is your intent to participate and will be applied to your tuition once we receive your contract.  Please note that a contract may not be issued until after the above dates listed.  Upon receipt of your contract, the deposit is non-refundable.

Early Tuition/Fee Payment Discount

The total tuition/fees for a member is $2895.  If you are able to pay in full by the January 8 date, you will receive a $100 discount towards your final tuition payment.

Discounts do not apply towards camp fees.

Recurring Payment Discount - (towards payment schedule)

Legends is able to process electronic checks, accept credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, & Discover), and set up recurring transactions.

Please submit an Electronic and Recurring Payment Form with your payment postmarked by January 8, 2010.  Select a recurring payment option, which follows the payment schedule, and receive an additional $50 discount towards your final tuition payment.

Miscellaneous Fees

All members are responsible for their performance shoes at $35.00.  Shoes from prior seasons may be used, but needs to be approved based on condition.  Guard shoes are generally new each year.  Legends uses the MTX Marching Shoe, black, for brass/percussion members.

Brass Members are responsible for rehearsal (white) and performance (black) gloves.  These are available at each camp and during tour.  Gloves are $3/pair or 2 for $5.

Guard and percussion members are supplied with equipment to use during rehearsal and performance tour.  Additional equipment is available for purchase and will be charged to their account upon receiving these items.  This includes items such as sticks, mallets, and rifles. 

Refund Policy

Upon signing of the membership and financial contract, the initial deposit is non-refundable.

At each payment date, $100.00 towards tuition/fees becomes non-refundable.

Termination AFTER May 28, 2010 results in a 50% refund of tuition/fees are non-refundable.

Termination AFTER June 17, 2010 results in a 75% refund of tuition/fees are non-refundable.

Termination AFTER June 30, 2010, all tuition/fees are non-refundable.

Limitations/Fees 
 

• Any payments made after the specified date will be assessed a $15 fee.
• If you have not attended a rehearsal prior to April 23, 2010, you will be assessed a $75 application fee.
• If you are are not able to attend a rehearsal weekend, you will not be assessed the fee for that weekend.
• Discounts do not apply towards rehearsal weekend fees.
• Payment arrangements can be made with a recurring payment source on file and 50% of tuition/fee payments made 
      by June 17, 2010. Necessary documentation required.
• Legends will notify any/all parties of future activities with other organizations if there is a remaining balance on your
      account, which may make it not possible to participate in other programs.
• Member jackets, or any special member items, will not be available until your balance is paid in full.

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