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Thank you for your interest in auditioning for The
Crossmen. Every year hundreds of young adults
from around the globe make their trip to
San Antonio, Texas in the hopes of making
The Crossmen. As a 22-time DCI finalist, The
Crossmen have become known for tradition,
family, and their commitment to excellence. If
you enjoy pushing your self to the limits, learning
from a world-class staff, traveling the country,
making life-long friends—then the Crossmen is
for YOU! Don’t hesitate to register for one of our
eXperience camps today!
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AUDITION PROCESS
Each prospective member (veterans included) is required to attend one (1) of the first
three (3) audition camps. From there, each individual will be rated according to his or
her abilities. Members will then be offered either a member contract or will be called
back for further evaluation. If called back the member is then required to attend the
next camp. If a member is offered a contract, the member will be required to attend
every camp until Spring Training.
AUDITION CAMPS
Please note that all who wish to audition (including vets) must attend all camps including
one (1) of the three (3) Crossmen eXperience Camps. Camps will begin on Friday evening
and end on Sunday at 1:30pm, with the exception of the December Camp 17th camp.
Transportation will be provided to and from local airports and bus stations.
Registration 6 - 8 PM on Friday
Camp meeting 8:30 PM on Friday
Camp ends 1:15 PM**on Sunday
Please schedule travel according to the camp schedule.
November 18 - 20, 2011 November 25-27, 2011
Dallas eXperience/Audition Camp Houston eXperience/Audition Camp
Forney High School Pearland High School
800 FM 741 S 3775 South Main St
Forney, TX 75126 Pearland, TX 77581-5905
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December 2 - 4
San Antonio Experience/Audition Camp
Madison High School
5005 Stahl Rd.
San Antonio, TX 78259
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December 16 - 18
December Round 2 Audition Camp
Click to RSVP
This camp serves as the call back camp for auditionees from the three eXperience Camps. Check in for those not attending the banquet will be from 6 pm to 8 pm Friday at the CTaylor HS.
Claudia Taylor Johnson High School
23203 Bulverde Road
San Antonio, TX 78259
2011 Banquet Information
Banquet for 2011 Vets, Staff, Administration, Board of Directors, Family, Sponsors, Supporters, and Volunteers Only. The banquet will take place December 16th at 7:00pm and last until 11:00pm. Veterans will depart from banquet directly to camp. Camp for non veterans will begin Saturday Morning. Veterans may come into San Antonio Friday night and stay at school. Adult Supervision will be provided for registrants coming on Friday.
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CORP CAMPS 2012
*All winter camps will be in San Antonio, TX. Flights should be booked to the San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
January 27-29
James Madison H.S.
5005 Stahl Road
San Antonio, TX 78247
February 24-26
Location TBA
March 23-25
Tejeda Middle School
2909 E. Evans Road
San Antonio, TX 78259
April 27-29
Location TBA
May 25
Move-in for 2012 Tour -
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Crossmen Tour?
The Crossmen tour is approximately 3 months long (including spring training).
Move-ins begin Memorial Day weekend and will continue through August 15th.
What do my camp fees go to?
Your camp fees go to housing the corps and room usage, providing 6 meals,
and other operational costs.
How many eXperience audition camps do I need to attend?
You only need to attend one (1) of the three (3) eXperience camps. If you are a brass
and percussion member and are called back you will be expected to attend every
camp starting with the Dec. 17th camp. Guard members are required to attend one
(1) eXperience camp. The caption head will determine which of the next camps you
will need to attend if you are called back.
Where can I find the audition music?
Only paid registrants will receive the audition music via email.
If you have paid and have not received your music after a weeks time,
please email Audrey@Crossmen.org
What do I need to bring for camps?
A more accurate list will be sent to paid registrants, but here is a basic list for camps:
• A twin size air mattress
• A horn (for the eXperience camps, once the lines are set the corps will provide the horns)
• Music and Audition Materials
• A Binder with plastic sheets for music and exercises
• Pencils
• Red water cooler
• Red towel (to lay horn on)
• DCT
• Baseball cap
• Gloves (guard and brass)
• Various maintenance equipment (i.e. valve oil, polish, horn brush, etc.)
I will be in school for the first week of spring training; will this affect my audition?
No, we have many members who attend school. We will work with each member and
their school on a case-by-case issue. Many times schools will allow members to take
final exams early. If we are not able to work something out, we request that you join
up with the Crossmen immediately after you get out.
Is there any financial aid or tuition support for members?
Once you become a member, we have a scholarship application process. Approximately
10 members are selected each year and will receive a $250 scholarship to be applied
towards their tuition and fees.
We also have a membership assistance program in which members approach business,
family members, and friends to help sponsor them for the summer. This is purely up to
the member as to how much they are able to make. More information will be given at
later camps.
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