We expect most of our performers to come from Northern California, but are open to those from other parts of California as well. Exceptions for out of state membership is availble but will be limited.

Audition fees help us provide you with a open-class educational experience, including paying for facilities, meals, and instruction.  Fees vary based on event and range from $90-$150. Early bird discounts may apply. Fees for all auditions will increase by 25% if paid on the day of the event. 

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.

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 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 in Southern and Northern Calofornia.

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!

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 January for Brass and Percussion and 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.

Rehearsal camps are expected for all members offered contracts. 

Rehearsal Camps

• January 22-24 Northern California
• February TBD Northern California
• March TBD Northern California
• April 23-25 in Northern California (exact location TBA)
• May 28-31 in Northern California