DCI Huntington
2025-07-30 19:30 - 23:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
DCI Huntington

30 Jul
Huntington, WV
7:30 PM ET

DCI Eastern Classic
2025-08-02 19:00 - 23:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
DCI Eastern Classic

02 Aug
Allentown, PA
7:00 PM ET

DCI Pittsburgh
2025-08-04 19:30 - 23:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
DCI Pittsburgh

04 Aug
Pittsburgh, PA
7:30 PM ET

DCI World Championship Prelims
2025-08-07 11:30 - 23:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
DCI World Championship Prelims

07 Aug
Indianapolis, IN
11:45 AM ET

2025 End of Season Banquet
2025-08-10 10:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
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VMAPA Board of Directors Meeting - August 26th
2025-08-26 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Hi there,

You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: August 26, 2025, 6:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Topic: VMAPA Board Meeting
Webinar link: https://zoom.us/j/94264360778?pwd=[REDACTED]

SCV26 Drum Major Video Audition
2025-09-15 - 2025-11-22
Candidates hoping to be considered as a Santa Clara Vanguard Drum Major should exemplify excellence in both conducting and leadership. In 2026, we anticipate one position available to join our returning third-year head drum major and two second-year drum majors.

The selection process will happen over the course of several rounds:

Round One – Open to All (Deadline 11/22/25, 11:59pm EST):
All Round One participants are required to submit this Google Form prior to the deadline in order to be considered for a Drum Major position. We typically have lots of applicants, so early submission is absolutely appreciated. In this form, you will be asked to complete the following:

1. Resumé – Please clearly include any pertinent marching and/or leadership experience.
2. Cover Letter – In one to two pages, tell us about who you are and specifically articulate your qualifications and motivations for this position. Include a significant section that discusses your ability to fit into an already existing outstanding leadership team.
3. Two References for SCV to contact for Letters of Recommendation
4. Video – Record and upload (unlisted) to YouTube one video of approximately 5-6 minutes in length including the following content:

Introduction – Share with us your marching experience and why you would like to be a Drum Major for the Santa Clara Vanguard! (Suggested 2 minutes)
Conducting – Three 60-90 second samples of the following conducting abilities: One example that showcases your technique and fundamental abilities, one more fast-paced, aggressive piece of music (think drum corps closer), and one more lyrical example (think drum corps ballad). Be sure to capture your full body and face in this video. Audio samples should be clearly audible. Please proof this video for quality before submission – videos not meeting this criteria will be automatically dismissed.

Round Two – Invitation Only:
All Round One participants will receive an email by 12/5/25 informing them of their status and if they will be moving on to the callback camp in Dallas, TX on December 19-21, 2025. Applicants should also be prepared to attend all future camp dates: January 23-25, February 20-22, March 27-29, April 24-26.

Round Three – Pending Camp Experience:
Pending the camp experience, the Corps Director and Caption Heads may hold individual finalist interviews of approximately 30-45 minutes via Zoom in late December. These will be scheduled individually.

If you have any questions, please contact us at auditions@scvanguard.org.

SCV26 Brass Video Audition
2025-09-15 - 2025-12-06
Here is your opportunity to start your audition journey from the convenience of your home town! Review the following instructions for your video submission. The brass and visual materials can be found in the audition packet as well as the link to submit your video can be found in your email confirmation after you pay for this event. Packet and visual materials will be available on September 24th.
The deadline to submit your video in order to be considered for an invitation to our callback camp is December 6th.

Record and upload (unlisted) two YouTube videos including the following content:

Video 1 – Music

Please edit the following into one video:- Introduction – Share with us your marching experience and why you would like to march Vanguard! Please include your first and last name, the instrument you’re auditioning on, where you’re from, what school you attend, your major in college (if applicable), and your drum corps and/or related experience.- Technical etude of your choice- Lyrical etude of your choice- Chromatic scale (full range)

Video 2 – Visual:
All of the materials you will need for your visual audition are consolidated into the brass and visual audition packet.

Please edit into one video:- Your movement audition,- 2 reps of your marching audition (once at tempo 144, once at 180)….And any other special talents you would like to show us!

You should expect feedback and grades within the last week of each month (September-November) after paying for your audition fee and submitting your videos.

Contract! This is now your spot to lose, you must keep practicing and show that you have earned your spot at December Callback in North Texas
Invited to December Callback Camp or subsequent rehearsal camps (if positions are still available)
Not this year, you will receive feedback for future growth

If you have any questions, please contact us at Auditions@SCVanguard.org.

SCV26 Color Guard Video Audition
2025-09-15 - 2026-04-06
Here is your opportunity to start your audition journey from the convenience of your home town! Review this letter from Color Guard Caption Manager Daniel Riley and the following instructions for your video submission. The link to submit your video can be found in your email confirmation after you pay for this event.
*All required choreography can be found in your email receipt after purchase
Introduction:
Share with us your marching experience and why you would like to march Vanguard!
Equipment:
REQUIRED FOR ALL – Flag choreography
REQUIRED IF AUDITIONING FOR A WEAPON SPOT – Sabre and/or rifle choreography
Movement:
REQUIRED FOR ALL – Movement choreography
Additional/Optional:
Equipment tricks, advanced movement skills, or any other special talents you would like to show us!
You should expect feedback and grades within the last week of each month (September-March).
You will receive feedback after paying for your audition fee and submitting your videos.

Contract! This is now your spot to lose, you must keep practicing and show that you have earned your spot at April Callback in San Jose
Invitation to April Callback Camp
Not this year, you will receive feedback for future growth

If you have any questions, please contact us at Auditions@SCVanguard.org.

Vanguard Alumni Association Monthly October Meeting
2025-10-08 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
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.

SCV26 Color Guard Satellite Audition - USF/Tampa
2025-10-12 09:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | University of South Florida, 3755 USF Holly Drive MUS 101, Tampa, FL, 33620, United States
This audition is an individualized one-on-one audition experience. Review this letter from Color Guard Caption Manager Daniel Riley and the following instructions for your individual audition time slot. The link to sign up for your time can be found in your email confirmation after you pay for this event.

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 sides
Standard tosses (Flag – up to a double – 2 different 45 tosses of your choice; Weapons – up to 6’s or 7’s)
1 minute of flag choreography (required of all)
1 minute of weapon choreography (required of those auditioning for a weapon spot)
Movement:
“Across the floor” exercises
Going in and out of ground
Variety of leaps and jumps
Turns
1 minute of dance choreography (required of all)

Equipment tricks, advanced movement skills, or any other special talents you would like to show us!

You should expect feedback and grades in the days following your audition.

Contract! This is now your spot to lose, you must keep practicing and show that you have earned your spot at April Callback in San Jose
Invitation to April Callback Camp
Not this year, you will receive feedback for future growth

If you have any questions, please contact us at Auditions@SCVanguard.org.

SCV26 Brass Satellite Audition - University of Idaho
2025-11-02 08:30 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | University of Idaho, 1012 S Deakin St, Moscow, ID, 83843, United States
This audition is an individualized one-on-one audition experience. Review the following instructions for your individual audition time slot. The link to sign up for your time can be found in your email confirmation after you pay for this event.

During this audition, you should be prepared to perform the following (visual materials will be sent to you September 24th):

Technical etude of your choice
Lyrical etude of your choice
Full range chromatic scale
Dance audition
Marching audition

You should expect feedback and grades in the days following your audition.

Contract! This is now your spot to lose, you must keep practicing and show that you have earned your spot at December Callback in North Texas
Invitation to December Callback Camp
Not this year, you will receive feedback for future growth

If you have any questions, please contact us at Auditions@SCVanguard.org.

SCV26 Color Guard Satellite Audition - Southern California
2025-11-02 09:30 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | West Ranch High School, 26255 Valencia Blvd, Stevenson Ranch, CA, 91381, United States

Vanguard Alumni Association Monthly Meeting
2025-11-05 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-12-03 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles)

SCV26 Brass Satellite Audition - SoCal
2025-11-08 09:30 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | West Ranch High School, 26255 Valencia Blvd, Stevenson Ranch, CA, 91381, United States
This audition is an individualized one-on-one audition experience. Review the following instructions for your individual audition time slot. The link to sign up for your time can be found in your email confirmation after you pay for this event. Equipment will NOT be provided for you by SCV or the West Ranch High School. Please plan to arrive with your own equipment

During this audition, you should be prepared to perform the following (visual materials can be found in the brass audition packet which you can access following purchase of this event):

Technical etude of your choice
Lyrical etude of your choice
Full range chromatic scale
Dance audition
Marching audition

Campus Map and Parking: Below is a campus map for you to use to get to the music wing at West Ranch High School. Parking is available in the lot shown on the map
Check In and Warm Up: There is no check in upon arrival, please have everything required of you taken care of ahead of time (liability form, time slot selected, etc) so that you can get the most out of your audition time. You can arrive up to 30 minutes before your assigned audition time and warm up in the jazz room. You should begin making your way to the band room for your audition 5 minutes before your scheduled time and await your turn
You should expect feedback and grades in the days following your audition.

Contract! This is now your spot to lose, you must keep practicing and show that you have earned your spot at December Callback in North Texas
Invitation to December Callback Camp
Not this year, you will receive feedback for future growth

If you have any questions, please contact us at Auditions@SCVanguard.org.

SCV26 Brass Satellite Audition - Santa Clara
2025-11-09 09:30 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Vanguard Corps Hall, 1795 Space Park Dr, Santa Clara, CA, 95054, United States
This audition is an individualized one-on-one audition experience. Review the following instructions for your individual audition time slot. The link to sign up for your time can be found in your email confirmation after you pay for this event. Equipment will NOT be provided for you by SCV. Please plan to arrive with your own equipment

During this audition, you should be prepared to perform the following (visual materials will be sent to you September 24th):

Technical etude of your choice
Lyrical etude of your choice
Full range chromatic scale
Dance audition
Marching audition

Corps Hall Map and Parking: Below is a map for you to use to get to the ensemble rooms at the SCV Corps Hall. Parking is available in the lot shown on the map but please keep in mind that people will begin arriving later in the morning for our Sunday bingo matinee and parking may get pretty full!

Check In and Warm Up: There is no check in upon arrival, please have everything required of you taken care of ahead of time (liability form, time slot selected, etc) so that you can get the most out of your audition time. You can arrive up to 30 minutes before your assigned audition time and warm up in the drum room (first room after entering the lobby). You should begin making your way to the dance room for your audition 5 minutes before your scheduled time and await your turn

You should expect feedback and grades in the days following your audition.

Contract! This is now your spot to lose, you must keep practicing and show that you have earned your spot at December Callback in North Texas
Invitation to December Callback Camp
Not this year, you will receive feedback for future growth

If you have any questions, please contact us at Auditions@SCVanguard.org.

SCV26 Percussion One-Day Audition Camp - SoCal
2025-11-09 10:00 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Patriot High School, 4355 Camino Real, Jurupa, CA, 92509, United States
This event is a one-day audition camp at Patriot High School. Check in will begin Sunday morning at 9:45 AM and dismissal will be Sunday afternoon at 3:00 PM. There will be no meal break during this audition, please eat breakfast prior to arrival. Equipment will be provided, though all participants are encouraged to bring their own if they have access. Cymbals should be prepared to bring their own pair of cymbals. Registration closes at 12:00 AM on Sunday, November 9th. All documentation can be found in your email confirmation after you pay for this event.
Schedule:
9:45-10:05 AM – Check in window
10:10 AM – Opening meeting and equipment set up
10:30 AM – Instruction/evaluation begins
2:30 PM – Instruction/evaluation ends, pack up equipment
3:00 PM – Latest estimated end time, no closing meeting, staff will provide information about feedback at the end of your block
How to prepare for this audition camp:
Please review this letter from Paul Rennick, SCV Percussion Caption Manager
You should expect feedback and grades in the days following your audition.

Contract! This is now your spot to lose, you must keep practicing and show that you have earned your spot at December Callback in North Texas
Invitation to December Callback Camp
Not this year, you will receive feedback for future growth

If you have any questions, please contact us at Auditions@SCVanguard.org.

SCV26 Percussion Satellite Audition - PASIC
2025-11-14 | Indiana Convention Center, 100 S Capitol Ave, Indianapolis, IN, 46225, United States
This event is an individualized one-on-one audition at Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) in Indianapolis, IN. Registration closes at 12:00 AM on Friday, November 14th. One-on-one auditions will be from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Friday, November 14th. All documentation, including the sign up sheet, can be found in your email confirmation after you pay for this event.
How to prepare for this audition camp:
Please review this letter from Paul Rennick, SCV Percussion Caption Manager
You should expect feedback and grades in the days following your audition.

Contract! This is now your spot to lose, you must keep practicing and show that you have earned your spot at December Callback in North Texas
Invitation to December Callback Camp
Not this year, you will receive feedback for future growth

If you have any questions, please contact us at Auditions@SCVanguard.org.

SCV26 Percussion One-Day Clinic & Audition Camp - Austin
2025-11-16 08:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Vandegrift High School, 9500 McNeil Dr, Austin, TX, 78750, United States
This event is a one-day clinic and audition camp at Vandegrift High School. The emphasis on this event is educational with the opportunity to advance in the audition process. Check in will begin Sunday morning at 8:30 AM and dismissal will be at 7:00 PM. Lunch is provided on-site. Equipment will be provided, though participants are encouraged to bring their own instruments if they have access. Registration closes at 12:00 AM on Sunday, November 16th. All documentation can be found in your email confirmation after you pay for this event.
How to prepare for this audition camp:
Please review this letter from Paul Rennick, SCV Percussion Caption Manager
You should expect feedback and grades in the days following your audition.

Contract! This is now your spot to lose, you must keep practicing and show that you have earned your spot at December Callback in North Texas
Invitation to December Callback Camp
Not this year, you will receive feedback for future growth

If you have any questions, please contact us at Auditions@SCVanguard.org.

SCV26 Brass Satellite Audition - Austin
2025-11-22 09:30 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Bowie High School, 4103 W Slaughter Ln, Austin, TX, 78749, United States

SCV26 Color Guard Satellite Audition - Austin
2025-11-22 09:30 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Bowie High School, 4103 W Slaughter Ln, Austin, TX, 78749, United States

SCV26 Brass Satellite Audition - Oklahoma
2025-11-23 09:30 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK, United States

SCV26 Color Guard Satellite Audition - Western Carolina
2025-11-23 09:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Western Carolina University, 1 University Dr, Cullowhee, NC, 28723, United States

SCV26 Brass Satellite Audition - Western Carolina
2025-11-23 09:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Western Carolina University, 1 University Dr, Cullowhee, NC, 28723, United States

SCV26 Brass Satellite Audition - North Texas
2025-11-23 09:30 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | University of North Texas, 1155 Union Circle, Denton, TX, 76205, United States

SCV26 Brass Satellite Audition - Houston
2025-11-30 09:30 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | The Woodlands High School, 6101 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX, 77381, United States

SCV26 Percussion and Guard December Audition Camp
2025-12-05 18:00 - 2025-12-07 13:30 (America/Chicago)
This event is an overnight camp experience (exact location TBA). Check in will begin Friday at 6:00 PM and dismissal will be Sunday at 1:30 PM. Airport shuttles will be provided to/from DFW only – no shuttles to/from DAL. Meals are provided after block Friday night, Saturday breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack, and Sunday breakfast. Equipment will be provided. Registration closes at 12:00 AM on Friday, December 5th. All documentation, including the shuttle request form, can be found in your email confirmation after you pay for this event.
How to prepare for this audition camp:
COLOR GUARD: Please review this letter from Daniel Riley, SCV Guard Caption Manager
PERCUSSION: Please review this letter from Paul Rennick, SCV Percussion Caption Manager
You should expect feedback and grades in the days following your audition.

Contract! This is now your spot to lose, you must keep practicing and show that you have earned your spot at December Callback in North Texas (percussion) or April Callback in San Jose (guard)
Invitation to December Callback Camp (percussion) or April Callback Camp (guard)
Not this year, you will receive feedback for future growth

If you have any questions, please contact us at Auditions@SCVanguard.org.

VMAPA Board of Directors Meeting - December 8th
2025-12-08 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Hi there,

You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: December 8, 2025, 6:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Topic: VMAPA Board Meeting
Webinar link: https://zoom.us/j/93348232517

SCV26 Japan Brass and Guard Audition
2025-12-13 09:00 - 19:00 (Asia/Tokyo)
Audition for the Santa Clara Vanguard in Japan! This is for anyone auditioning for a brass instrument or color guard position. Please plan to bring your own instrument/equipment.This is a one-day audition camp at Tokyo Jitsugyo High School.
How to prepare for this audition camp:
COLOR GUARD: Please review this letter from Daniel Riley, SCV Guard Caption Manager
BRASS: Our audition packet, including musical and visual materials, will be available on September 24th and will be sent to you through email.
You will be required to complete a liability form. This paperwork will be sent to you in your email receipt after purchase of this event.
You should expect feedback and grades in the days following your audition. Specifics about coming to the United States if you receive a callback invitation or a membership contract will be discussed with the caption managers and director.

If you have any questions, please contact us at Auditions@SCVanguard.org.
