empowering youth performers Since 2002
7th Regiment Youth Performing Arts Organization (7RYPAO) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization based out of New London, CT. The organization's primary program, 7th Regiment Drum & Bugle Corps, is a touring youth performing arts ensemble that travels the country, and competes against other drum corps in professional, college, and high school venues during a 6-week experience each summer. 7th Regiment is a member of Drum Corps International (DCI), the non-profit governing, oversight, and sanctioning body for North American drum and bugle corps.
more ways to support our mission
7th Regiment travels with a caravan of almost 100 individuals in 2 busses, 2 trucks, and additional vehicles throughout the summer. The corps tours across New England and the Midwest, spending several weeks on busses and sleeping on gym floors. Four meals a day are served to everyone, along with electrolytes to keep our members and staff hydrated. The costs of traveling and performing is immense, and your support helps to offset those costs - especially transportation and food.
ways to donate
One Time/Sustaining Donations
Whether you can donate once or every month, no amount is too small. Each contribution goes directly back to our members’ experience.
Make sure to select the fund you wish to support!
Payroll Deductions/Company Match
Many companies have donation programs where they will allow you to donate to your selected charity directly from your paycheck! Inquire with your company’s Human Resources department to select 7th Regiment Youth Performing Arts Organization as your charity.
Our members are fed four times a day, every day, meaning in any given summer 7th Regiment will go through thousands of gallons of milk, hundreds of jars of peanut butter, and more Gatorade mix than we can count.
Every donation towards sponsoring a meal is tax-deductible and will go directly to supporting 7th Regiment on the road. Whether you sponsor one meal or a full day, your support goes directly to feeding our members.
Every summer 7th Regiment travels thousands of miles across several states to competitions across the Northeast and Midwest, a fleet consisting of busses, two tractor semi-trailers, a box truck, and more.
Every donation towards sponsoring a mile is tax-deductible and will go directly to supporting 7th Regiment on the road.
On tour, unexpected costs can show up, whether due to running out of field paint, using up medical supplies, and more.
Check out our Amazon Wishlist and choose how you want to support us on tour!
Sign up for an iGive account, select 7th Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps as your designated charity, and start your online shopping!
Whether it’s your birthday or you are just feeling in a giving mood, you can start your very own fundraiser on Facebook/Meta for 7th Regiment!
get involved
Fielding a Drum Corps is hard work. We are always looking for volunteers to help us at weekend rehearsals or on the road.
Interested in lending a hand? Visit our Volunteer page for the latest volunteer opportunities!
Are you a business owner? Do you work for a local business in Connecticut?
We are always on the search for operational and event sponsors for support. We love recognizing them each year at our Sounds by the Seaport event!
Email marketing@7thregiment.org for more information.
Our Board of Directors ensure that our organization operates at the highest standards and ensures the sustainability of it’s programming.
We are always looking for experienced and passionate individuals who want to help sustain our organization into the future.