We still have a few spots open for 2025!
If you miss our Nov & Dec Camp, you can still audition through Video or our call back camps
Sign up- today for an EASY Video Audition
Questions: Info@crossmen.org
Easy Video Auditions: use a video you already have (All State music, winter guard, or other audition video) or use the skills/music in the audition packet.
Easy Video Due Dates: We are now evaluating videos in the order they are received, until the last spots are filled. Get yours in as soon as possible to get invited to a call back camp
Guard Registration &
Free Video Audition
When you register for Guard ($45), you will receive your audition packet. It contains all the information on skills and the details of the audition process.
Guard "Easy" Video Auditions are included with Registration
Easy Video Auditions: use a video you already have (winter guard, or other audition video) or use the skills/music in the audition packet.
Drum Major
Video Audition
If you missed our Drum Major Camp you can still audition through video.
Get you video in as soon as possible to get invited to the Jan Call Back Camp.
You can used an audition video you have already created or music that you already know.
Brass & Percussion Register Now!
Step 1: Register
Step 2: Sign up for Video Audition
Step 1: Get your audition packet ($45). It contains all the information on music, skills and the details of the audition process. Once you have registered, then sign up for a camp or video below.
Step 2: After you register, you can sign up for a Video Audition ($45) using the info in your audition packet.
Easy Video Auditions: use a video you already have (All State music, other audition video, etc..) or use the music/skills in the audition packet.
We are now evaluating videos in the order they are received, until the last spots are filled.
Questions:
Upcoming Camps
Spring Schedule for 2025 Crossmen
Feb 14–16 Brass & Percussion
March 21–23 Brass
April 25–27 All Captions
May 25 Percussion Move-in
May 27 Guard Move-in
May 28 HighBrass Move-in
May 29 Low Brass Move-in
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Am I eligible to march?DCI'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. Most members of the drum corps are 16 and older, but several 15 year old's do earn positions each year!
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Can I audition for Drum Major?Yes! Drum Majors can now sign up for the December Drum Major eXperience and Audition Camp. If you would like to learn, grow your skills and meet other drum majors, this is a great chance for you as you do not have to audition. Our staff includes former drum majors and band directors that will work with you. If you would like to audition, this camp is your first step towards the 2025 Crossmen! Sign up for the Drum Major eXperience Camp here.
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Can I send in a video audition?Yes! While attending an eXperience camp is the best way to meet and learn from our staff we are happy to accept virtual auditions!
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What if I march winter guard?Marching winter guard is not an issue, in fact most of our guard members participate in a winter program. The guard is only required to attend to our December camp and April camp.
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Does the corps provide housing or meals for members?Housing and meals are provided for all overnight audition camps as well as spring training and tour. A typical 3 day audition camp will start around 5 pm on Friday evening and typically end by3 pm on Sunday. Site housing will be provided Friday and Saturday with all meals provided starting from snack on Friday night to breakfast on Sunday.
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What if my school ends after spring training begins?Every year we have members who have conflicts between school and the drum corps. We ask that you communicate with the corps director and your caption manager about any conflicts you may have with the audition process or spring training. We are happy to reach out to your school in regards to proctoring exams, taking exams early or other accommodations you might need. We have had many members who are in the same situation as you and they have made it work so they were able to fulfill their school and corps responsibilities.
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Do I need to bring an instrument?If you are able, please bring your own (or your schools) instrument to use. Tubas may bring a sousaphone if you do not have access to a marching tuba.
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What if I am flying to camp? Are shuttles provided?The Crossmen will typically provide ground transportation to and from the closest airport to the camp housing site for weekend camps
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Do I need to be vaccinated?Yes, or receive an exception. Please email info@crossmen.org if you need an exception. Our overall goal is to reduce the risk of a mass spreading event and reduce the impact of illnesses. The Drum Corps environment of long bus rides, sleeping in gyms and continuous close contact requires that we take steps to reduce the risk of a spreading and illness event that will impact the overall member experience and the Corps. For Camps, Vaccinations are highly recommended but not required For contracted members, volunteers and staff: Before arrival at Spring Training each participant will need to have had an updated (2024 - 2025 formulation) COVID19 vaccine sometime after Feb 2025, or receive an exception.
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What if I have more questions?Please email info@crossmen.org.
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