Guard Auditions

The Crossmen Colorguard is reserving a few spots for dynamic performers who may have missed the spring audition cycle.    Please email us at colorguard@crossmen.org and info@crossmen.org to connect with us on any remain spots that might exist.

Percussion: All full other than a Synth and a Drum Set Spot

For Synth and Drum Set only, we are reviewing video auditions. Use the links below to register for the 2023 Crossmen (free) and then register for a video audition (free).  Once you have uploaded your video, please email us at info@crossmen.org and percussion@crossmen.org so we can evaluate your video as soon as possible.   Also email us at those addresses for any questions you have.

Brass Auditions

Brass auditions are still open to fill a few remaining spots the 2023. 

Your first step is to register (free) to get a packet of information.  Then sign up for a Video Audition (free).  You will upload a video as defined in the audition packet, or if you have a video from another audition (All-state, a marching video, or others), we are interested in seeing that as an alternative video submission.  

We encourage you to get your video in as soon as possible for the few spots we have left. Once you have uploaded your video, please email us at info@crossmen.org and brass@crossmen.org so we can evaluate your video as soon as possible.   Also email us at those addresses for any questions you have.

Step 2:  Sign up for Video Audition

2023 Audition Process overview for Brass, Percusion and Guard:

Register & Audition & Contract

1. Register to get your packet & Info

---   When you register, you will receive your audition packet.  It contains all the information on music, skills and the details of the audition process.   It also gives you access to tools like eXtra help videos from the Brass instructors, Cymbal technique videos etc.  

---   By registering, you will receive all the information on the path to be a 2024 Crossmen including camp information, sign ups, regular updates etc.

---  Registration is $99

--- Drum Majors, see below (this registration is not for you)

2. Audition and eXperience Camps

After you have registered, you have multiple options on how to Audition:   One-day camps ($99), weekend camps ($149) & Video Auditions ($75)

You will have the opportunity to attend eXperience Camps that occur in November and December in various locations across Texas.   eXperience Camps are designed for students that want to learn, have fun and grow.  You do not have to audition.    eXperience Camps also were you can audition for an invitation to the Jan Call-Band Camp (Brass, Percussion).  A few students will receive contact offers at eXperience Camps.

Guard:  the primary camp for auditions and contracts is the Dec 15-17 Camp.  Guard students are encouraged to go to a one-day experience camp before the Dec 15-17 camp to get the know the instructors.

Video Auditions are also available for those who cannot make an in-person camp. 

Sign up for Camps and Video auditions will be available soon.  

Houston eXperience Camp

Saturday   Nov 11th

One day camp   Galena Park HS

Brass, Percussion and Guard (no drum major)

Austin eXperience Camp

Saturday Nov 18th

One day camp  Lehman HS

Brass, Percussion and Guard

DFW eXperience Camp

Sunday  Dec 3rd

One Day Camp.  Creekview HS

Brass, Percussion and Guard

Weekend eXperience Camp - Austin Texas

Friday - Sunday Dec 15-17

weekend camp - Del Valle HS

Brass, Percussion and Guard

Guard: This is the primary Audition camp for 2024 (there is no Call-Back camp for Guard in January)

3. Contracts, January Call Back Camp, and Video

Guard:   

Contracts will primarily be awarded during the December camp and from Video Auditions.

Brass and Percussion:  

Contract will be award primarily at the Jan Call Back Camp  

Contact info@crossmen.org to get more info.

2024 Drum Major eXperience Camp & Auditions

We still have an opening for a Drum Major.  Please contact us at info@crossmen.org for more information on how to apply.

Drum Majors can now sign up for the December Drum Major eXperience and Audition Camp.  If you would like to learn, grow your skills and meet other Drum Majors, this is a great chance for you (you do not have to audition). Our staff includes former drum majors and band directors that will work with you. If you would like to audition, this camp is your first step towards the 2024 Crossmen!    If you have any questions, please contact us at info@crossmen.org and sign up on the interest form below.

2024 overall Audition Timeline

August - December 2023

1. Register:  Get your audition packets and more info on the audition process

2. Audition:   Pick one or more options --  eXperience & Audition camps in November and/or Video Audition

An eXperience & Audition Camp is either a 3-day (Friday evening - Sunday afternoon)  or one-day camp.  These camp enable students who are just looking to learn and have the drum corps eXperience as well as those that would like to audition.  

eXperience & Audition camps will be in November &  December. 

Drum Major Camp is typically in December  

--  We typically have eXperience Camps in Houston, Allentown PA (Brass), DFW, Austin, San Antonio and Ohio (Cymbals).   A few contracts will be award at these, as well as invites to the Camp in January

--  During December there will be an Audition Camp.  Some contracts will be awarded at this time as well as invites to the January Camp..  This is the Guard's last in-person camp of the audition process (they do not have a January camp)

January 2024

Guard:   Video audition for remaining Spots

Brass and Percussion:  Contract will be award primarily at the Jan Camp.  Videos are still open for remaining spots.   

Full Corps:  start the physical fitness program

February - March 2024

Video Auditions for any remaining spots.

Brass will have an in-person camp February as well as video sessions in February and March.  

Percussion will have video sessions.  

Guard:  increase your skills in your respective winter guards

All Captions have weekly assignments and physical fitness programs.

April 2024

April--  All Caption in-person Camp 

May 2024

Move-in!  

Other Info:

DCI's age limit is 21 years of age with one exception. Corps members who turn 22 on or after June 1 are eligible to march during that year. Minimum age is typically 16 years of age (we did have a couple 15 year old last season).   In 2022 our average age was 19 years of age.

Crossmen is made up of members from all over the world.  In 2023, Crossmen members came from 27 states and 2 countries.

Crossmen is a fully vaccinated Corps

How do I get an audition package?   Register today and get your audition packet.

How do I sign up for an eXperience camp?   Sign up on the interest form above and we will send you more information when it is available

Instruments:  For camps you bring your own (or your schools) instrument.  In the spring, we will have brand new Yamaha instruments for you!    Tubas can bring a sousaphone if you do not have access to a marching tuba.

One Day camps typically start at 8pm and end at 6pm

Weekend camps typically start around 5pm on Friday and are typically done by 3pm on Sunday.

If you would like more info or have questions, please email info@crossmen.org