Justin's age out with the Blue Stars
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My name is Justin Wilkins I am a fourth year member of the Blue Stars Drum and Bugle Corps Colorguard, The past three summers that I have spent with the Blue Stars have been the most inspiring, challenging, and overall greatest summers of my life. The organization means so much to me for it has not only made me a stronger performer but a stronger, more well rounded person as well. To let you know a little more about myself I am full time and senior student at Columbia College Chicago studying Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management with a concentration in touring and producing live music. With my degree and my love for the life of living on the road my future career goal is to be a tour manager for a performing artist. Going on tour not only gives me the wonderful experience of drum corps but also experience that can help me in my future career goals. Aside from attending school full time I also a coach the Lake Park High School color guard in Roselle, Illinois. Who just finished their 2014 winter season finishing 24th in Scholastic A division of WGI.
For those who are not familiar with what Drum Corps it is essentially the major league of marching band that takes place over the entire summer. For the first two weeks of the summer young adults from the ages of 16 to 21 all move in together to start learning the summer production that will be performed at over 40 shows. All summer we rehearse to perfect our show some days starting as early and as 6am and ending at 11pm the dedication and hard work put into the show does not go unrecognized. We travel through out the U.S. to present our show to as wide of an audience as possible with concluding our season at the DCI Championship finals that takes place at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
On top of school tuition and rent it is becoming very difficult for myself to make payments for my age out summer. This why I am reaching out to you for any help you could possibly offer. After 3 years of hard work, passion, and dedication I could not explain how much this corps and activity has truly left an impact on my life. Which is why I can not simply let myself miss out on what is expected to be the most rewarding, emotional, and unforgettable summer yet. I completely understand that times are difficult for everyone but I can not stress enough that any donation regardless of how big or small is more than appreciated. I can not do this without your help.
For those who are not familiar with what Drum Corps it is essentially the major league of marching band that takes place over the entire summer. For the first two weeks of the summer young adults from the ages of 16 to 21 all move in together to start learning the summer production that will be performed at over 40 shows. All summer we rehearse to perfect our show some days starting as early and as 6am and ending at 11pm the dedication and hard work put into the show does not go unrecognized. We travel through out the U.S. to present our show to as wide of an audience as possible with concluding our season at the DCI Championship finals that takes place at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
On top of school tuition and rent it is becoming very difficult for myself to make payments for my age out summer. This why I am reaching out to you for any help you could possibly offer. After 3 years of hard work, passion, and dedication I could not explain how much this corps and activity has truly left an impact on my life. Which is why I can not simply let myself miss out on what is expected to be the most rewarding, emotional, and unforgettable summer yet. I completely understand that times are difficult for everyone but I can not stress enough that any donation regardless of how big or small is more than appreciated. I can not do this without your help.
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Justin Wilkins
Organizer
Chicago, IL
