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What is a Crossmen Experience / Audition Camp?
The Experience / Audition Camp is a full weekend rehearsal dedicated to providing anyone interested in the experience of being a Crossmen. The weekend will provide exposure to the Crossmen staff, leadership and strategies. Staff will be on hand to lead attendees through a weekend of music and marching rehearsal, ending in presentations for family and friends of what was learned over the weekend. Who should attend?
- Anyone interested in the Crossmen, this year or future years.
- High school brass, percussion and colorguard students.
- College students who have never marched Drum Corps
- Anyone transferring from another corps who believes additional experience may be helpful.
- Returning vets that wish to audition for the 2011 Crossmen (camp serves as round one of auditions)
There is no commitment and attendees may choose to not audition (attendees must audition if trying for membership for the 2011 Crossmen). The weekend is set up for you to enjoy, have fun and to see what this is all about!
The cost to attend the Crossmen Experience Camp is $195 for the full weekend.
- $100 annual registration fee, non-refundable, to reserve a spot at the camp payable in advance either online, by mail or on site.
- There is limited availability.
- $95 camp fee payable in advance either online or by mail. The camp fee is $105 on site (at the door).
The weekend includes:
- All instruction
- Housing at the camp site
- Food service from Friday night through Sunday morning
- Transportation to and from area airports and bus stations
- Free experience camp T-shirt (not available to on site registrants)
- Instruction materials
- Instruction by the Crossmen staff
What if I want to Audition for the Crossmen at the Experience / Audition Camp?
During the weekend, the Crossmen staff will conduct a casual audition to determine your level of competence. Audition music will be available online at the end of Septemeber. At the end of your audition, you will be given feedback about your performance. During this time, you will be given a numerical rating.
Number 1 Rating - It is our opinion that you would be a great member of the Crossmen. Come back to the December camp and begin to make sure you can take on the responsibilities of being a member of the corps.
Number 2 Rating - You are a fine performer but you have some things to work on. You will be given direction and asked to attend the December camps. The hope is, that with some rehearsal, you will improve through November and December.
Number 3 Rating - Your skill level is such that based on the other individuals auditioning, it does not appear that we will be able to offer you a position for the upcoming season. You will be given exercises to work over the coming period, and you are welcome to the next camp, but only with the understanding that your chances of acceptance are not the best.
We do not “CUT” anyone. We recommend a course of action and what occurs next is up to you. We do pledge to provide you with techniques and training to excel at your craft. During the course of the weekend, we hope to provide you a great experience where you make friends and learn about drum corps and how it can change your life. This weekend is for you to investigate, learn and have fun!
What is the next step in auditioning for the Crossmen?
Fill out the online registration form and register for an Experience camp. Once you have completed the online registration form you will receive additional information including camp details, maps. You will receive audition information and materials after we have processed your registration fee. Once you receive the audition materials, begin preparing for your Crossmen audition.
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