CROSSMEN DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS FAQS
Here are a few frequently asked questions concerning the Crossmen DCI audition process. Simply click on a question and you’ll be directed to the answer at the bottom of this page. Still have a question for us? Please send us an CONTACT US with your question.
Where do participants stay during a Crossmen experience camp?
Can I audition to be a drum major?
What time do experience camps usually start and end?
What is the audition process like?
Should I bring my own equipment or instrument?
What should I wear to a camp?
Do Crossmen provide transportation to camp?
Where I can find out more information about the summer tour?
Do I need to attend all 3 experience camps?
How are my camp fees used?
Where do I sign up or make a payment?
I have never marched or auditioned for a drum corps, can I attend a camp?
WHERE DO PARTICIPANTS STAY DURING A CROSSMEN EXPERIENCE CAMP?
All members will be staying, sleeping, rehearsing, showering, and eating at the school selected for the audition. Members will sleep in the gymnasium of the school and shower in the school’s locker rooms. Meals are obtained from the Crossmen food truck. It will be a full drum corps experience!
We separate male/female camper sleeping areas. Most of the time, we are capable of establishing two completely separate gyms or sleeping areas, in all other cases, we clearly set a line of male to female sleeping areas. All locations are clearly labeled MALE or FEMALE.
Showers will be separated based off sex and age groups - under 18 and 18+. Please be sure to let Crossmen Administration know if you require other accommodations.
Before every camp, we require each camper to fill out an RSVP Form. This form lets us know you're coming, but also helps us understand what kind of dietary needs you need. Please be sure to be as specific as possible so that we can accommodate your needs!
CAN I AUDITION TO BE A DRUM MAJOR?
Crossmen and Contempo Leadership’s Drum Major & Leadership camp is held in January every year! All looking to gain more experience as a drum major and overall leader are welcome to attend. More information and registration for this camp can be found here >
Need more experience? Check out our Drum Major Summer Day Camp!
Need more experience? Check out our Drum Major Summer Day Camp!
WHAT TIME DO EXPERIENCE CAMPS USUALLY START AND END?
FULL WEEKEND CAMPS
Doors open at 5pm. Check in for experience camps start at 6:00pm Friday, with an introduction meeting at 8:00 P.M. Camps typically end on Sunday of camp weekend at 2:00 P.M. after our eXperience showcase performance, which begins at 12:00 P.M.
SATELLITE/ONE-DAY CAMPS
Satellite/One-day camps typically run from 8:30 A.M. - 6:00 P.M and are subject to change.
Schedules for ALL camps will be sent no later than the Monday prior to each camp.
Satellite/One-day camps typically run from 8:30 A.M. - 6:00 P.M and are subject to change.
WHAT IS THE AUDITION PROCESS LIKE?
For more information on the audition process please visit our info page here >
SHOULD I BRING MY OWN EQUIPMENT OR INSTRUMENT?
PercussionBATTERY - Although we would like to have all campers on a drum if possible, understand that there are usually more campers than drums. We will supply Crossmen's drums, but we encourage all campers to bring their own equipment if possible. Please bring a practice pad as well.
FRONT ENSEMBLE - No, the front ensemble will utilize the corps instruments during camps. We do ask that you bring your own set of varying mallets.BrassYes, you are encouraged to bring your own instrument and mouthpiece. Corps-owned brass instruments are not issued until the camps during the spring when contracts will be issued.
Color GuardFlags will be provided to everyone. Some weapons will be provided to those who would like to audition for a spot, but feel free to bring your own, especially if you are driving to camp. Gloves are acceptable for spinning, but are not required.
Brass and Guard - Gloves will be sold at all experience camps. Brass - Berps will be sold at camps.
FRONT ENSEMBLE - No, the front ensemble will utilize the corps instruments during camps. We do ask that you bring your own set of varying mallets.
BrassYes, you are encouraged to bring your own instrument and mouthpiece. Corps-owned brass instruments are not issued until the camps during the spring when contracts will be issued.
Color GuardFlags will be provided to everyone. Some weapons will be provided to those who would like to audition for a spot, but feel free to bring your own, especially if you are driving to camp. Gloves are acceptable for spinning, but are not required.