Auditions
Join A Drum Corps!
With the 2017 Drum Corps International season in the history books, drum corps throughout the country are already preparing for a wave of new recruits, which means one thing—auditions.
For those wishing to join a corps, preparation is essential. Fortunately, most corps offer materials online detailing all of their technical requirements and explaining their respective audition processes.
Use this page as a resource to get your drum corps search and audition preparations underway. Always be sure to contact the organization of your choice directly to confirm dates, locations and other audition requirements. Good luck!
Guide To Auditions
Each season, thousands of performers take their first steps with a Drum Corps International group. Here’s how you can be one of them.
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Audition Dates & Locations
Listed below are audition dates for many drum corps across the country. As groups finalize plans for their 2017 audition camps, posted information will be added, updated and changed periodically.
Blue Devils
Blue Knights
Blue Stars
Bluecoats
Boston Crusaders
Carolina Crown
Colts
Crossmen
Genesis
Jersey Surf
Madison Scouts
Mandarins
Music City
Oregon Crusaders
Pacific Crest
Phantom Regiment
Pioneer
Santa Clara Vanguard
Seattle Cascades
Spirit of Atlanta
The Academy
The Cadets
The Cavaliers
Troopers
7th Regiment
Blue Devils B
Blue Devils C
Colt Cadets
Columbians
Gold
Golden Empire
Guardians
Heat Wave
Impulse
Incognito
Legends
Louisiana Stars
Raiders
River City Rhythm
Shadow
Southwind
Spartans
The Battalion
Vanguard Cadets
Vessel
Watchmen
Are you age-eligible to join a DCI drum corps? Enter your birthday in this calcluator to do the math.
Drum Corps International's age limit is 21 years of age with one exception. Corps members who turn 22 on or after June 1 are eligible to march during that year. Minimum age limits may vary from corps to corps.
Audition Tips
Prepare for your audition with these tips and tricks.
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