Submit your materials by emailing howardsweinstein@gmail.com by November 20th:

• • A self produced video that has the candidate giving a brief introduction about their background, experience and why they feel they should be chosen as a Drum Major/Conductor for the Boston Crusaders.
  • A written position paper, going into more depth regarding their experiences in pageantry leadership, as well as how they have set themselves up for success to be in this role.
  • Three to four recommendation letters written by teachers, professors and music educators who have witnessed your past experience as Drum Major or a Student Leader in pageantry arts.
  • A video showing the candidate conducting the two musical segments included in the audition package.

Selected candidates will be invited to a live audition at our December Callback Camp December 11-13th in Houston, TX.

Your first step is free! Submit your audition materials free of charge. If you are invited to callback camp, there is a camp fee of $250.

Bring a pencil, paper, and anything you'd need for a typical drum corps camp! No additional equipment is needed for auditions or workshops.

Housing and meals will be provided at the full weekend camps. Candidates must arrange their own transportation from the airport, if applicable.

Yes! We encourage anyone who's interested in marching drum corps at some point to attend a camp, submit a video, learn choreography, and join the Facebook groups. The best way to get a feel for the audition process is to start now, even if you aren't formally auditioning.

Our membership ages range from 16-21. Members who turn 22 on our after June 1st are eligible to march that summer. For members under the age of 18, a parent or guardian must be involved in the process from auditions through contracting and membership.

The 2027 season can be broken up into three main parts: camps, spring training, and tour.

Audition/Camps:

• Auditions: Submit materials online
• Callback Camp: December 11-13th in Houston, TX
• January Camp - January 16th-18th in San Antonio, TX
• Camps: January Camp, April Camp, and additional rehearsals as determined by staff

Spring Training/Move-Ins:

May

The 2027 Boston Crusaders’ spring training will take place in the Northeast throughout the end of May and month of June. While at spring training, members reside in dorms and eat in the campus dining hall, with an end of day snack provided from the corps’ food truck. Our facilities provide ample rehearsal space including indoor space, multiple outdoor fields, and a turf stadium. We enjoy very comfortable spring temperatures and the members have one night off per week for rest and relaxation.

Tour

Concludes August 14th

After spring training, the Boston Crusaders will embark on a tour that is approximately seven weeks long. The corps will travel the country via coach bus and house in high schools and college campuses. The corps will perform on the 2027 Drum Corps International summer tour and several special performances including parades and concerts. Between rehearsals and shows, members will enjoy free days to explore cities along the way. The season will culminate at the 2027 DCI World Championships in Indianapolis, IN. View a sample of a typical tour schedule here.