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Drum corps preparation starts with a clear plan: understand the season, prepare, film, and submit your audition.

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For first-timers, returning performers, and the people supporting them.
FEATURED AUDITION VIDEO

Watch this audition example to see how a performer presents their work on camera. Compare what you observe with the exact video prompt, framing, takes, and submission rules from the corps you’re auditioning for. Watch on YouTube ↗

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YOUR ROADMAP / START ANYWHERE

Pick the next step that fits you.

Drum corps preparation has several connected parts. Use these focused guides to learn what the season asks of you, practice with a plan, and prepare for the audition process. Return to the next guide whenever you’re ready.

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Start Here

Understand the season, the commitment, and your first practical steps.

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Build Your Preparation

Create a repeatable routine for performance, movement, focus, and recovery.

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Choose Your Performance Role

Explore brass, percussion, color guard, and dance with role-specific starting points.

Open this guide →04 / YOUR NEXT STEP

Follow the Audition Path

Move from researching corps to preparing, auditioning, and following up.

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Film a Clear Audition Video

Set up your space, framing, sound, takes, and submission details.

Open this guide →06 / YOUR NEXT STEP

Plan for the Full Season

Think through costs, time away, travel, gear, and your support system.

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Watch With Purpose

Study performances and examples, then turn observations into practice.

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Audition by Corps

Explore active corps, see audition notes, and open each corps’ official requirements.

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KEEP EXPLORING

Learn from guides, audition examples, and corps profiles.

Use the current audition packet and staff instructions for the corps you’re considering. These resources help you ask better questions and make a practical plan.

A / YOUR NEXT STEP

Preparation Guides

Browse step-by-step instructions on training, performance, auditions, recovery, and season logistics.

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Audition Video Examples

Watch examples in the shared player and learn what makes a recording clear and easy to evaluate.

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Explore the Corps

Compare corps programs, locations, profiles, and official links on DrumCorps.net.

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