What is drum corps?

Drum corps is a competitive musical marching activity that takes place during the summer season. Similar to marching band, it is composed of brass instruments, percussion and colorguard. While no woodwind instruments are used, woodwind players are encouraged to join and learn a new instrument.

Openings, Event Dates and Locations

Upcoming Dates

  • May Full Corps Rehearsal and Audition Event:
  • We have openings for all color guard positions (flag/rifle/sabre).
  • We have limited openings in the trumpet and baritone sections.
  • We have one remaining opening in the cymbal section.
  • All 2025 Battery and Front Ensemble positions have been filled and new audition signups are now closed.

Registration

 

Drum Corps Audition Registration!

Audition Fee

The audition fee for 2025 is $125 and covers the entire audition process, music packet, video auditions (for out of town participants), attendance at all events (including experience camps) and an audition t-shirt.

What to Bring to Auditions

  • Your audition fee, if not pre-registered
  • Your own equipment, if possible (horn/mouthpiece, drum, sticks/mallets, flag/rifle)
    • Brass and Percussion equipment will be provided, although we often have more participants auditioning than we have available instruments
  • Pencil and 3-ring binder with inserts to hold music (for brass and percussion)
  • Your printed audition packet (provided by email as part of the registration process)
  • Athletic/workout clothing (no jeans) and running shoes (dance shoes for guard)
  • Plan to dress in layers. If the weather is good we will be outside.
  • Water jug (minimum ½ gallon)
  • Sunscreen
  • A baseball cap or hat
  • Black towel (Brass only, to put horn on)

Video Auditions

We are no longer accepting new video audition signups for brass, battery, or front ensemble positions.

We are accepting video auditions for Color Guard candidates who are not local to Southern California.

 

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