Join Drum Corps

First you must audition and qualify for a placement in the music program.

Orchestral bass drum facts. It takes a special type of person to be a cadet. It is rare for a 16 year old student to earn a position in the drum corps but it has happened. Once you are a cadet you are a cadet for life.

The basic cost of participating in a dci drum corps is the annual tuition. Check out our faq. A band of the highest order.

Minimum age limits may vary from corps to corps. Check out our schedule for upcoming rehearsal information. Since practice schedules.

Corps members who turn 22 on or after june 1 are eligible to march during that year. Drum corps internationals age limit is 21 years of age with one exception. The united states marine drum bugle corps marine barracks washington dc.

In order to march the drum corps this summer you must be at least 16 years old on may 1st. In 1991 he and his wife the late zambia nkrumah started the river city drum corps a west louisville nonprofit arts and education based program for at risk youth and families. Look into relatively local corps first.

Join the team and walk proud. Questions about open house or membership. Being a cadet means constantly pursuing excellence on and off the field.

We encourage students that are 14 16 to audition whenever they feel ready. Make sure your instrument is allowed in a drum corps. Drum corps is a world with a different vocabulary than that of the rest of the world.

Cft 2019 warrant officer lawrence dallas 2019 times square 2019 baritones fleet week 2019 finals retreat 2019 sopranos friday evening parade. After completing this form you will be registered with corpsdata the email and file sharing system of the hurricanes. The hard work determination and constant pursuit of perfection that all great cadets have creates a bond like no other.

With a commitment to providing an exciting drum corps experience in the mid atlantic region thunder brigade is excited to return to dcis soundsport division and the small drum corps association for the 2019 season. Once you are qualified for enlistment you will then be required to pass the initial strength test ist and enter the delayed entry program during which your recruiter will prepare you for recruit training. The corps often call this a tour fee or dues in keeping with the educational component of drum corps internationals mission the annual fee the students pay the corps is referred to as tuition.

The best way to learn about the audition process and where you stand is to attend.