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Maximizing The Return On Investment For College Marching Bands, Brandon S. Alt
Maximizing The Return On Investment For College Marching Bands, Brandon S. Alt
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This report outlines the findings from a study conducted of the income and budgets of college marching bands for the 2017-2018 academic year. The study was conducted with members of the College Band Directors National Association using their Athletic Band listserv. Participants were asked questions about their marching band’s income, expenditures, use of development funds, and their school and band’s demographics. The data is then analyzed to highlight trends within the data, and to generate recommendations for how marching bands can improve their budgets. Study limitations are also discussed.
Existing literature surrounding funding and budgeting issues is also reviewed, including …