UPDATED 5/17/21: Please familiarize yourself with the details below before registering. We have plenty of spots available for brass performers. You may complete your audition remotely or in person at our upcoming rehearsal on May 23 in the City of Industry.
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- Access our Virtual Studio Library:
70+ lessons, including demonstration videos, audition packets, and sheet music! - Schedule your audition
OPTION 1: Remote audition (which takes the form of a private lesson)
OPTION 2: In-person audition at an upcoming rehearsal (May 23 in the City of Industry) - Submit your video prior to audition
- Audition at your scheduled appointment.
>>READ: Information for 2021 prospective performers →
Video Auditions for the 2022 Blue Devils and RCC Indoor are now open. The Blue Devils and Spitfire Audio Partner to Produce Original Sound Library BD Performing Arts & The Blue Devils are proud to announce an exciting new partnership with Spitfire Audio and the release of our recent collaboration – an original drumline sound library.
How do the auditions work?
Your 2021 audition starts with your access to Pacific Crest Virtual Studio, our library of educational and performance-related content. The audition experience should take 14 or fewer days from start to finish.
Step 1: Register and schedule your audition
Step 2: Submit a video before your audition — based on your section requirements. What to prepare →
Step 3: Audition at your scheduled appointment. What to prepare →
Ready? Click HERE →
What is the deadline?
The season is nearing, so time is of the essence. You should start the process as soon as possible.
Note: We are no longer accepting drum major applications. If you are interested in auditioning for our battery percussion section, please contact us at battery@pacific-crest.org to confirm open spots.
Blue Devils Audition Packet Snare
With so much uncertainty, what am I actually auditioning for?
We expect to produce a drum corps ensemble up to the maximum size allowable. Our plan is to perform locally as well as in Indianapolis the second week of August for the DCI celebration of marching music and the kick-off of DCI’s 50th anniversary. (See Schedule At-a-Glance below)
Email a Caption Head
Brass | Battery | Visual | Front Ensemble | Color Guard | Drum Majors
Our 2021 schedule is broken into phases that can modified or stopped based on the status of pandemic restrictions.
Phase 1: Winter and Spring Education (February through June)
Remote meetings, masterclasses, and sub-sectionals as well as in-person rehearsals in April, May, and June.
Phase 2: Preseason Training (July 5 – August 8)
During this 35-day period, we plan to coordinate the field show and prepare the other material to fill out a 45-minute set.
Phase 3: Local Performances (July 24 – August 7)
Field shows, indoor concerts, and live streaming performances in Southern California.
Phase 4: Indianapolis Trip (August 9 – August 15)
The corps will fly one-way to the Indy area on August 9. Tuesday and Wednesday would be rehearsal days, and we would perform in the DCI shows Thursday through Saturday. All performers will fly home (on their own) Sunday, August 15.
UPDATED 3/28: Tuition is $2,850 plus the cost of your flight for the Indianapolis trip and your flight home from Indianapolis. You should plan for other expenses, e.g.brass mouthpieces, costume undergarments, shoes, laundry money, etc.
LINK: Details of Fees and Policies →
Connect With Us
Join the 2021 Pacific Crest Interest Group on Facebook to meet other applicants and current members of the corps.
UPDATED 5/17/21: Please familiarize yourself with the details below before registering. We have plenty of spots available for brass performers. You may complete your audition remotely or in person at our upcoming rehearsal on May 23 in the City of Industry.
- Access our Virtual Studio Library:
70+ lessons, including demonstration videos, audition packets, and sheet music! - Schedule your audition
OPTION 1: Remote audition (which takes the form of a private lesson)
OPTION 2: In-person audition at an upcoming rehearsal (May 23 in the City of Industry) - Submit your video prior to audition
- Audition at your scheduled appointment.
>>READ: Information for 2021 prospective performers →
How do the auditions work?
Your 2021 audition starts with your access to Pacific Crest Virtual Studio, our library of educational and performance-related content. The audition experience should take 14 or fewer days from start to finish.
Step 1: Register and schedule your audition
Step 2: Submit a video before your audition — based on your section requirements. What to prepare →
Step 3: Audition at your scheduled appointment. What to prepare →
Ready? Click HERE →
What is the deadline?
The season is nearing, so time is of the essence. You should start the process as soon as possible.
Note: We are no longer accepting drum major applications. If you are interested in auditioning for our battery percussion section, please contact us at battery@pacific-crest.org to confirm open spots.
With so much uncertainty, what am I actually auditioning for?
We expect to produce a drum corps ensemble up to the maximum size allowable. Our plan is to perform locally as well as in Indianapolis the second week of August for the DCI celebration of marching music and the kick-off of DCI’s 50th anniversary. (See Schedule At-a-Glance below)
Email a Caption Head
Brass | Battery | Visual | Front Ensemble | Color Guard | Drum Majors
Our 2021 schedule is broken into phases that can modified or stopped based on the status of pandemic restrictions.
Phase 1: Winter and Spring Education (February through June)
Remote meetings, masterclasses, and sub-sectionals as well as in-person rehearsals in April, May, and June.
Phase 2: Preseason Training (July 5 – August 8)
During this 35-day period, we plan to coordinate the field show and prepare the other material to fill out a 45-minute set.
Phase 3: Local Performances (July 24 – August 7)
Field shows, indoor concerts, and live streaming performances in Southern California.
Phase 4: Indianapolis Trip (August 9 – August 15)
The corps will fly one-way to the Indy area on August 9. Tuesday and Wednesday would be rehearsal days, and we would perform in the DCI shows Thursday through Saturday. All performers will fly home (on their own) Sunday, August 15.
UPDATED 3/28: Tuition is $2,850 plus the cost of your flight for the Indianapolis trip and your flight home from Indianapolis. You should plan for other expenses, e.g.brass mouthpieces, costume undergarments, shoes, laundry money, etc.
Blue Devils Audition Packet
LINK: Details of Fees and Policies →
Connect With Us
Blue Devils Audition Packet Euphonium
Join the 2021 Pacific Crest Interest Group on Facebook to meet other applicants and current members of the corps.