Absolutely!  But, we encourage you to sign-up and pay ahead of time so you can get all the information you’ll need to be the most prepared.  As previously stated, audition events will increase by 25% if paid the day of the camp. You will also have paperwork to fill out at registration if you sign up day of, this will delay your check in process. If you are under 18 & signed up day of you must have a parent or guardian present at registration for paperwork. 

We do expect auditionees to perform at an in-person audition event, but understand that conflicts may be unavoidable at times. Email us at auditions@scvanguard.org and we will do our best to help you chart a path forward.

Virtual auditions are only available for Brass & Color Guard at this time. Percussion virtual auditions may be accepted for extenuating circumstances and requests must be made via email. 

Audition registration fees are non-refundable. If there is another event you would be able to attend, we can transfer your registration or register you for a video audition. Please email auditions@scvanguard.org.

All positions are open.

Yes!

We plan to have audition events around the country and more specific location. Information will be shared soon!

Some of our events provide housing while others do not. When events open, please make sure you read over the details of housing at that time.

Some of our events provide transportation while others do not. When events open, please make sure you read over the details of transportaion at that time.

As our audition events vary greatly, so do the experiences!

With a video audition, you have the opportunity to show off your skills from the comfort of your hometown. Staff feedback is provided at the end of each month. Contract offers are extremely rare at this level and attendance at an in-person callback camp will be recommended should you move forward in the audition process.

At a satellite audition, you will receive an opportunity to receive one-on-one feedback following and individual music and visual audition (brass) or technique and choreography (guard). Contract offers are extremely rare at this level and attendance at an in-person callback camp will be recommended should you move forward in the audition process.

At a one-day audition, you will receive world class education where our staff will teach you how we do what we do! Some one-day auditions may include a one-on-one individual audition portion but will focus greatly on group exercises and evaluation. Contracts may be offered at a one-day audition event.

At a three-day audition camp, you will get the true drum corps experience - sleeping, eating, and learning at our host school. Our staff will have the opportunity to dive deeper into the materials. Prospective members will be notified of their status in the days following the weekend's conclusion. Contracts may be offered at a three-day audition camp.

All participants offered a contract or callback invitation are required to attend the callback camp In December.

Here is a list of what to bring to audition camps.

At the conclusion of your audition, there are three possible outcomes: a contract (Grade 1), a callback (Grade 2), or an opportunity to try again next year if you are eligible (Grade 3). Callback Camp will be in December for Brass and Percussion and April for Color Guard. This camp is required for all auditionees offered a callback either at an in-person event or from a virtual audition. Members offered a contract will also attend be required to attend this camp.

2027 tuition costs are still TBD. Last year's fees were a total of $5,750. All auditionees offered membership will need to pay an additional non-refundable membership deposit of $200 within seven (7) days of contract offer. Tuition may be paid all at once or in multiple installments beginning in January 2027.  Multiple scholarship opportunities will be available for all participants. SCV offers early payment discounts, returning member discounts, and sibling discounts. 

Contracted members: There will not be additional rehearsal camp fees for the Spring rehearsal camps following payment of the membership deposit. 

Conditional members continuing the audition process after the December callback camp: A camp fee of $50 will be assessed at each in-person event you attend. If you are offered membership, your membership deposit will be pro-rated based on your previously completed camp fees.

You will be required to complete online assignments and training assigned from January through Pre-Tour (Move-Ins).

Rehearsal camps are required for all members. If you are unable to attend a rehearsal camp you must notify corps management and caption managers. 

Rehearsal Camps

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Earning a contract does not guarantee an on-field performance spot. A contract gives you a spot within the corps. Any performer may be assigned to an understudy/alternate position at any time and staff will keep you informed about your standing regularly and provide feedback for improvement. You must keep up with practicing, assignments, maintain a positive attitude, and show a reasonable amount of improvement throughout pre-season and the summer. Refunds are not offered to students who are placed in an understudy/alternate position. All members of the corps carry the same level of responsibility.

To audition for Vanguard, you should be 18 years of age or older or at least a senior in high school. In order to be part of SCV this summer, we ask that you be at least 18 years old by June 1, 2027. Exceptions can be made for participants under the age of 18.