Join the Conquistadors Family: Invest in Local Youth & Music!
We Are Your Community’s Corps: Cultivating Pride, Passion, and Performance
The Conquistadors Drum & Bugle Corps is proud to be a vital part of the Southern Tier community. We are more than just a musical ensemble; we are a local non-profit organization dedicated to providing an unparalleled, character-building experience for the young people right here in our neighborhoods.
Our mission is simple: To use the power of music and marching arts to teach discipline, teamwork, responsibility, and civic pride.
By donating today, you are not funding a performance; you are investing directly in the future of a local student, providing them with a safe, educational, and enriching activity that lasts long after the summer ends.
The Community Impact: Where Your Dollars Work
The Conquistadors thrive on local support. Your donation helps keep this positive, educational program accessible and affordable for every motivated member in our area.
Your contribution directly supports our essential local operations, including:
- Local Rehearsal Space: Securing facilities (like local schools or parks) for our weekly rehearsals and weekend camps right here in the greater Binghamton area.
- Educational Resources: Providing sheet music, specialized clinicians, and small-group instruction to improve musical literacy and performance skills.
- Instrument Maintenance: Keeping our instruments in top condition for use by members.
- Keeping Dues Affordable: Reducing the financial barrier to participation so any member, regardless of family income, can join the Corps.
- Local Events: Helping us appear in local parades, community concerts, and exhibitions throughout the year.
Local Heroes: Many of our alumni return to volunteer as staff, mentors, and support crew—they are teaching the next generation of local leaders!
1. Donate Online (Secure & Easy)
Use our PayPal portal to make a secure one-time donation or set up a recurring monthly gift to sustain our efforts year-round.
2. In-Kind Donations & Volunteers
We are always looking for volunteers to help with meals, uniform repair, and local logistics, as well as donations of non-perishable goods or services. Please reach out!
- Email: info@conquistadorsdbc.org
- Phone: 607-689-2835
Thank You for Investing in Our Members!
The Conquistadors Drum & Bugle Corps is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Your donation is tax-deductible and fuels a program that builds character, instills confidence, and enriches our local arts scene.
We can’t march without our community! Thank you for standing behind our members.