
JOIN THE BOSTON CRUSADERS
We have limited spots left for our 2023 season! Final color guard auditions will take place April 28th-30th in San Antonio, TX. Brass, battery, and front ensemble auditions are now closed, however you may fill out the interest form below to be notified in case of openings.
Although auditions for our 2023 season are winding down, you can still purchase an audition packet and review requirements to prepare for the next! Scroll down for more information about joining the Boston Crusaders and our 2023 schedule.
PREPARE
PURCHASE YOUR PACKET
The most important part of your audition is the packet! Purchase your downloadable audition packet to receive the technique exercises, warmups, and show excerpts that will be evaluated at the in-person audition camps. Plus, each packet provides access to our Backstage video service so that you can see the exercises in action!
Purchasing a packet is required for all brass and percussion auditionees. There is no packet for color guard or conductors, please click here for more info.


PURCHASE PACKET
The most important part of your audition is the packet! Purchase your downloadable audition packet to receive the technique exercises, warmups, and show excerpts that will be evaluated at the in-person audition camps. Plus, each packet provides access to our Backstage video service so you can see the exercises in action!
Purchasing a packet is required for all brass and percussion auditionees. There is no packet for color guard. More information about audition requirements and process is provided within the packet.

JOIN INTEREST GROUPS
Before registering for an audition you can meet and interact with veteran members and staff, ask questions, and post progress videos by joining your section’s interest group on Facebook! Our staff and veteran members will be available to provide critique, answer questions, and provide advice before your audition!
Click below to find your section!
REVIEW AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
Make sure you’re prepared by reviewing your section’s audition requirements. Here you’ll find section-by-section information regarding what music to prepare, what equipment to bring, and anything else you should know before heading to an audition!
Other information regarding membership, finances, and logistics are included in our FAQs below. If your question still isn’t answered, send us an email at info@bostoncruaders.org!


REVIEW AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
Make sure you’re prepared by reviewing your section’s audition requirements. Here you’ll find section-by-section information regarding what music to prepare, what equipment to bring, and anything else you should know before heading to an audition!
Other information regarding membership, finances, and logistics are included in our FAQs below. If your question still isn’t answered, send us an email at info@bostoncruaders.org!
THE 2023 SEASON

DECEMBER CALLBACK CAMP
December 9th-11th
Pieper High School – San Antonio, TX
Brass and percussion callbacks and returning percussion

JANUARY CAMP
January 13th-15th
Pieper High School – San Antonio, TX
Contracted brass and percussion

MARCH BRASS CAMP
March 17th-19th
Pieper High School – San Antonio, TX
Brass only camp

APRIL CAMP
April 28th-30th
Pieper High School – San Antonio, TX
Color guard final callbacks. Brass and percussion camp.

SPRING TRAINING
Mid-May
The summer begins in Castleton, VT! All members will move into Castleton University in mid-May to begin spring training. Exact dates for each section will be included in your membership handbook. After a month of spring training, the corps will set off on tour in mid-June.
Full tour calendar available here.