UNT Blast
2024-07-18 08:00 - 23:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | University of North Texas, 1155 Union Circle, Denton, TX, 76205, United States
UNT BLAST! Featuring seven-time DCI world champion Santa Clara Vanguard
University of North Texas (UNT) College of Music Wind Studies and Santa Clara Vanguard are excited to host a one-day educational marching event, UNT Blast, on Thursday, July 18, 2024 on the UNT campus. Participants are invited to campus for the day to learn, rehearse, and perform with the staff and members of Santa Clara Vanguard through a variety of sessions and events.
Participants will need to bring their own instrument.
High school band students and directors are invited to experience the day individually or as a group. Discounts available for band directors bringing 10 or more students.* Tuition and fees include instruction, t-shirt, lunch and dinner, and a ticket to the DCI show.
*Band directors bringing a minimum of 10 students, please email music.camps@unt.edu for a coupon code for your students to receive a $50 tuition discount.
Location
Everything will be housed on UNT campus followed by the DCI Denton show at DATCU Stadium at UNT.
Registration Deadline
July 1, 2024
Tuition & Fees
Tuition: $125
Non-refundable registration fee: $25
Registration & Refund Policies
Payment is due in full at the time of registration.
Refund information: Refunds requested by June 1, 2024 will be honored less a processing fee ($2.9% of total paid + $0.30) and the $25 non-refundable application fee. We are unable to process refunds requested after June 1, 2024.
Tentative Event Schedule
8:00am: Registration
9:00am: Session 1
10:30am: Session 2
12:00pm: Lunch in Dining Hall
1:30pm: Session 3
3:00pm: Session 4
4:00pm: Closing Session
6:00: Dinner in Dining Hall
8:00pm: DCI Denton Performances
11:15pm: Dismissal
Questions? Contact us at music.camps@unt.edu or (940) 369-6541.
To register, simply click here to get to the UNT Summer Workshops registration portal. Once there, on the left side of the screen, select “program,” and scroll down to “UNT Blast.”

DCI Denton
2024-07-18 20:30 - 22:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | DATCU Stadium, 1251 S Bonnie Brae St, Denton, CA, 76207, United States
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Lineup & Times
All times CT and subject to change

Bluecoats – Canton, OH

Boston Crusaders – Boston, MA

Carolina Crown – Fort Mill, SC

Crossmen – San Antonio, TX

Music City – Nashville, TN

Pacific Crest – City of Industry, CA

Phantom Regiment – Rockford, IL

Santa Clara Vanguard – Santa Clara, CA

Zephyrus Drum & Bugle Corps – Tulsa, OK

DCI Southwestern Championship
2024-07-20 13:30 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Alamodome, 100 Montana St., San Antonio, TX, 78203
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Lineup & Times
All times CT and subject to change

The Academy – Tempe, AZ

Blue Devils – Concord, CA

Blue Knights – Denver, CO

Blue Stars – La Crosse, WI

Bluecoats – Canton, OH

Boston Crusaders – Boston, MA

Carolina Crown – Fort Mill, SC

The Cavaliers – Rosemont, IL

Colts – Dubuque, IA

Crossmen – San Antonio, TX

Genesis – Austin, TX

Guardians – Dallas/Fort Worth, TX

Jersey Surf – Camden County, NJ

Madison Scouts – Madison, WI

Mandarins – Sacramento, CA

Music City – Nashville, TN

Pacific Crest – City of Industry, CA

Phantom Regiment – Rockford, IL

Santa Clara Vanguard – Santa Clara, CA

Seattle Cascades – Seattle, WA

Spirit of Atlanta – Atlanta, GA

Troopers – Casper, WY

Zephyrus Drum & Bugle Corps – Tulsa, OK

DCI McKinney
2024-07-23 20:00 - 23:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | McKinney ISD Stadium, 4201 Hardin Blvd, McKinney, TX, 75070
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Lineup & Times
All times CT and subject to change

Blue Knights – Denver, CO

Blue Stars – La Crosse, WI

Genesis – Austin, TX

Jersey Surf – Camden County, NJ

Mandarins – Sacramento, CA

Santa Clara Vanguard – Santa Clara, CA

Seattle Cascades – Seattle, WA

Troopers – Casper, WY

Zephyrus Drum & Bugle Corps – Tulsa, OK

DCI Monroe
2024-07-24 20:00 - 23:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Malone Stadium, 308 Warhawk Way, Monroe, LA, 71209, United States
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Lineup & Times
All times CT and subject to change

Blue Knights – Denver, CO

Blue Stars – La Crosse, WI

The Cavaliers – Rosemont, IL

Genesis – Austin, TX

Jersey Surf – Camden County, NJ

Santa Clara Vanguard – Santa Clara, CA

Troopers – Casper, WY

DCI Southeastern Championship
2024-07-27 17:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Center Parc Credit Union Stadium, 755 Hank Aaron Dr SE, Atlanta, GA, 30315
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Lineup & Times
All times ET and subject to change

The Academy – Tempe, AZ

Atlanta CV – Atlanta, GA

Blue Devils – Concord, CA

Blue Stars – La Crosse, WI

Bluecoats – Canton, OH

Boston Crusaders – Boston, MA

Carolina Crown – Fort Mill, SC

Colts – Dubuque, IA

Crossmen – San Antonio, TX

Genesis – Austin, TX

Heat Wave – Tampa Bay, FL

Mandarins – Sacramento, CA

Phantom Regiment – Rockford, IL

Santa Clara Vanguard – Santa Clara, CA

Spirit of Atlanta – Atlanta, GA

Spirit of Atlanta Alumni – Atlanta, GA

DCI Annapolis
2024-07-30 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, 304 Farragut Rd, Annapolis, MD, 21402, United States
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Lineup & Times
All times ET and subject to change

Blue Devils – Concord, CA

Blue Knights – Denver, CO

Bluecoats – Canton, OH

Crossmen – San Antonio, TX

Jersey Surf – Camden County, NJ

Santa Clara Vanguard – Santa Clara, CA

Troopers – Casper, WY

DCI East Coast Showcase
2024-08-01 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | eterans Memorial Stadium, 240 Osgood St., Lawrence, MA, 1843, United States
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Lineup & Times
All times ET and subject to change

Boston Crusaders – Boston, MA

Carolina Crown – Fort Mill, SC

The Cavaliers – Rosemont, IL

Crusaders Senior – Boston, MA

Santa Clara Vanguard – Santa Clara, CA

Troopers – Casper, WY

DCI Eastern Classic
2024-08-03 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | J. Birney Crum Stadium, Linden St. & 20th St., Allentown,, PA, 18105
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Lineup & Times
All times ET and subject to change

Blue Stars – La Crosse, WI

Boston Crusaders – Boston, MA

Carolina Crown – Fort Mill, SC

Crossmen – San Antonio, TX

Jersey Surf – Camden County, NJ

Mandarins – Sacramento, CA

Phantom Regiment – Rockford, IL

Santa Clara Vanguard – Santa Clara, CA

Seattle Cascades – Seattle, WA

Spirit of Atlanta – Atlanta, GA

Troopers – Casper, WY

DCI Pittsburgh
2024-08-05 19:30 - 22:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Baldwin High School Stadium, 4653 Clairton Blvd. (PA Route 51), Pittsburgh, PA, 15236, United States
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Lineup & Times
All times ET and subject to change

The Academy – Tempe, AZ

Genesis – Austin, TX

Jersey Surf – Camden County, NJ

Madison Scouts – Madison, WI

Music City – Nashville, TN

Santa Clara Vanguard – Santa Clara, CA

Vanguard Alumni Association Monthly Meeting
2024-08-07 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-09-04 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-10-02 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-11-06 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom
This meeting will be hosted on Zoom
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81387235213?pwd=[REDACTED]
To join by phone:
– Dial: 669-900-6833
– Meeting ID: 813 8723 5213
– Passcode: [REDACTED]
To find a more local number, visit https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kstsEvUfM
Once you a located a more local number, use the same meeting ID and passcode.

DCI World Championship Prelims
2024-08-08 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lucas Oil Stadium, 500 S. Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, 46225
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Lineup & Times
All times ET and subject to change

7th Regiment – New London, CT

The Academy – Tempe, AZ

The Battalion – Salt Lake City, UT

Blue Devils – Concord, CA

Blue Devils “B” – Concord, CA

Blue Knights – Denver, CO

Blue Stars – La Crosse, WI

Bluecoats – Canton, OH

Boston Crusaders – Boston, MA

Carolina Crown – Fort Mill, SC

The Cavaliers – Rosemont, IL

Colt Cadets – Dubuque, IA

Colts – Dubuque, IA

Columbians – Pasco, WA

Crossmen – San Antonio, TX

Genesis – Austin, TX

Gold – San Diego, CA

Guardians – Dallas/Fort Worth, TX

Jersey Surf – Camden County, NJ

Les Stentors – Sherbrooke, QC

Madison Scouts – Madison, WI

Mandarins – Sacramento, CA

Music City – Nashville, TN

Pacific Crest – City of Industry, CA

Phantom Regiment – Rockford, IL

Raiders – Princeton, NJ

River City Rhythm – Anoka, MN

Santa Clara Vanguard – Santa Clara, CA

Seattle Cascades – Seattle, WA

Spartans – Nashua, NH

Spirit of Atlanta – Atlanta, GA

Troopers – Casper, WY

SCV Color Guard Video Audition
2024-09-13 - 2025-04-12
Once you register and pay for this event, you will receive an email with a link listing place to upload your video. Please allow 24-48 hours for this. Video auditions will be evaluated at the end of each month.
During this audition, you should be prepared to perform the following:

Equipment:Technique (please demonstrate on each piece of equipment you can spin):Spins on both right and left sidesStandard tosses (Flag – up to a double, Weapons – up to 6’s or 7’s)1 minute of choreography for EACH piece of equipment
Movement:“Across the floor” exercisesGoing in and out of groundVariety of leaps and jumpsTurns1 minute of choreography
Equipment tricks, advanced movement skills, or any other special talents you would like to show us!

Please review this letter from Daniel Riley, SCV Guard Caption Manager.

What to Expect of the Guard Audition Process

SCV Conductor Video Audition
2024-09-20 - 2024-11-30
Once you register and pay for this event, you will receive an email with a link listing instructions and a place to upload your video, resumé, and cover letter. Video auditions and supplemental documents will be evaluated at the end of each month.

VMAPA Board of Directors Meeting
2024-09-24 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Hi there,

You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: Sep 24, 2024, 4:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Topic: VMAPA Board Meeting
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Fe6PI3VMQvWGU-2znjCb-A

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Vanguard Alumni Association Committees Meeting - OCT
2024-10-16 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
The Vanguard Alumni Association has a few alumni-run committees focused on various objectives, such as fundraising and alumni engagement. These committees meet on the third Wednesday of each month. Any and all alumni are welcome to join!
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83022633586?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 830 2263 3586
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/ks3J16VC4

Brass Satellite Audition at WCU
2024-11-09 | Western Carolina University, 1 University Dr, Cullowhee, NC, 28723, United States
This is a satellite audition, meaning you will be auditioning one-on-one for one of our brass staff members. Once you register and pay for this event and a date and location have been set, you will receive an email with available time slots. You must fill out this form in order to be seen on your audition day.
During this audition, you should be prepared to perform the following:

Technical etude of your choiceLyrical etude of your choiceFull range chromatic scaleDance auditionMarching audition

What to Expect of the Brass Audition Process

View the Visual Audition Materials Here

Brass Satellite Audition - Southern California
2024-11-09 | Buena Park High School, 8833 Academy Dr, Buena Park, CA, 90621, United States
Buena Park High School – November 9th from 10:00a-1:00p
This is a satellite audition, meaning you will be auditioning one-on-one for one of our brass staff members. Once you register and pay for this event and a date and location have been set, you will receive an email with available time slots. You must fill out this form in order to be seen on your audition day.
During this audition, you should be prepared to perform the following:

Technical etude of your choiceLyrical etude of your choiceFull range chromatic scaleDance auditionMarching audition

What to Expect of the Brass Audition Process

View the Visual Audition Materials Here

Brass Satellite Audition - San Jose
2024-11-10
Vanguard Corps Hall – November 10th from 10:00a-12:00p
This is a satellite audition, meaning you will be auditioning one-on-one for one of our brass staff members. Once you register and pay for this event and a date and location have been set, you will receive an email with available time slots. You must fill out this form in order to be seen on your audition day.
During this audition, you should be prepared to perform the following:

Technical etude of your choiceLyrical etude of your choiceFull range chromatic scaleDance auditionMarching audition

What to Expect of the Brass Audition Process

View the Visual Audition Materials Here

Cymbal Audition at Vanguard Corps Hall
2024-11-10 08:30 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Vanguard Corps Hall, 1795 Space Park Dr, Santa Clara, CA, 95054, United States
Please review this letter from Paul Rennick, SCV Percussion Arranger & Caption Manager.

What to Expect of the Percussion Audition Process

SCV & FIU Guard Clinic
2024-11-10 10:30 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Archbishop Coleman Carroll HS, 10300 Sw 167 Ave, Miami, 33196, United States
Attendees of this event can spin with the Florida International University World Guard for the day while at the same time being evaluated for a callback or contract with the Santa Clara Vanguard!
Please review this letter from Daniel Riley, SCV Guard Caption Manager.

What to Expect of the Guard Audition Process

Guard Satellite Audition - Santa Clara
2024-11-16 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Vanguard Corps Hall, 1795 Space Park Dr, Santa Clara, CA, 95054, United States
This is a satellite audition, meaning you will be auditioning one-on-one for one of our guard staff members. Once you register and pay for this event and a date and location have been set, you will receive an email with available time slots. You must fill out this form in order to be seen on your audition day.

What to Expect of the Guard Audition Process

Guard Satellite Audition - Southern California
2024-11-17 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Schurr High School, 820 N Wilcox Ave, Montebello, CA, 90640, United States

Percussion Audition Camp
2024-11-23 08:00 - 2024-11-24 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Carroll Senior High School, 1501 W Southlake Blvd, Southlake, TX, 76092, United States
This event is for all prospective snare, tenor, bass, and front ensemble members. Check in will begin at 8:00AM followed by a full meeting at 8:50AM. Meals are provided starting with lunch on Saturday and ending with breakfast on Sunday. Our camp concludes at 1:00PM Sunday afternoon followed by cleaning and pack up with an approximate dismissal at 2:00PM.
All participants need to complete the VMAPA Participant Liability Form (18 and older please use this link – 17 and under you will receive these forms via email following your registration).
This is an overnight camp and housing will be provided at the high school Saturday night only. Please review the camp packing list to make sure you have everything you need!
Please review this letter from Paul Rennick, SCV Percussion Arranger & Caption Manager.

What to Expect of the Percussion Audition Process

Brass Satellite Audition - San Antonio/Austin
2024-11-24 09:30 - 14:30 (America/Chicago)

Guard Satellite Audition - Austin
2024-11-24 09:30 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Bowie High School, 4103 W Slaughter Ln, Austin, TX, 78749, United States
This is a satellite audition, meaning you will be auditioning one-on-one for one of our guard staff members. Once you register and pay for this event and a date and location have been set, you will receive an email with available time slots. You must fill out this form in order to be seen on your audition day.
During this audition, you should be prepared to perform the following:

Equipment:Technique (please demonstrate on each piece of equipment you can spin):Spins on both right and left sidesStandard tosses (Flag – up to a double, Weapons – up to 6’s or 7’s)1 minute of choreography for EACH piece of equipment
Movement:“Across the floor” exercisesGoing in and out of groundVariety of leaps and jumpsTurns1 minute of choreography
Equipment tricks, advanced movement skills, or any other special talents you would like to show us!

What to Expect of the Guard Audition Process

Brass Satellite Audition at University of Houston
2024-11-24 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | University of Houston, Houston, TX, United States
