HOW TO AUDITION

All drum major and conductor auditions are in-person! Begin by submitting your materials and then attend our San Antonio Audition Camp.

Submit

STEP ONE: SUBMIT MATERIALS

Due November 8th

Submit a paper including your student leadership experience, formal recommendations, and why you want to serve the Boston Crusaders as a conductor.


SUBMIT MATERIALS

 

Camp

STEP TWO: ATTEND CAMP

November 30th-December 1st

Take advantage of early bird pricing and sign up for our November Audition Camp in San Antonio! Here, you will attend a live audition with workshops and interview with our staff.


REGISTER

 

Early bird pricing: register before November 1st and save!

STEP 2: CALLBACKS

After your first audition, you will either receive a contract, a callback, or critique to try again next year. If you’re selected to move on, you will be invited to our January Callback Camp.

Texas

JANUARY CALLBACK/PRODUCTION CAMP

January 3-5th

San Antonio, TX
Callbacks and rehearsal for brass, percussion, and conductors

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I audition?

  • Write a paper including your leadership experience and why you want to serve the Boston Crusaders.
  • Receive four formal recommendations
  • Submit your materials
  • Register for the November Audition Camp

What are the audition fees?

The registration fee for the audition camp is $250. ($200 if you register before November 1st)

Do I need to bring any equipment?

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

Will there be housing, meals, or transportation provided?

Housing and meals will be provided at the full weekend San Antonio Camp only. Candidates must arrange their own transportation from the airport.

Can I participate without auditioning?

Yes. The best way to get a feel for the audition process is to start now. It is never too early to start working towards your goals. Students are allowed to attend audition dates without formally auditioning.

Is there a minimum age to march with the Boston Crusaders?

Our membership ages range from 16-21. Our average age is 19.5 years of age. 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.

What will the 2025 season be like?

The 2025 season can be broken up into three main parts: camps, spring training, and tour.

Audition/Camps:

  • Step one audition – Video or San Antonio November Camp
  • January Callback Camp – January 3-5 in San Antonio, TX
  • February Brass Rehearsal (Optional) – Dates TBA in San Antonio, TX
  • March Brass Rehearsal (Optional) – Dates TBA in San Antonio, TX
  • April Production Camp – April 25-27 in San Antonio, TX

Spring Training/Move-Ins:

Mid-May through Mid-June

The 2025 Boston Crusaders’ spring training will take place in the Northeast from mid-May through mid-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 provides 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 9th

After four weeks of spring training, the 2025 Boston Crusaders will embark on a tour that is approximately eight weeks long from mid-June to August 9th. The corps will travel the country via coach bus and house in high schools and college campuses. The corps will perform on the 2025 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 2025 DCI World Championships in Indianapolis, IN. View a sample of a typical tour schedule here.

Questions? Email us at info@bostoncrusaders.org

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