Do you want to raise your game on your next audition, whether for dci, wgi, or some other ensemble. I am one of the few that have had the privilege of becoming the blue devils drum major at the young age of 16 this will be my third year with the corps. David dugan, first drum major of the blue devils passed. We are looking forward to celebrating our 58th anniversary in 2021. Justin was also a rehearsal assistant for the blue stars drum and bugle corps in 2017. Always be sure to contact the organization of your choice directly to confirm dates, locations and other audition requirements. Army performs blue devils ditty 60 years of cavaliers percussion history in 60 minutes and more. It is a privilege to be given the opportunity to uphold this very strong position. Lancaster was one of three wt band members who earned a spot on an elite drum corps but the only one to come away with a gold medal.
The book notes the uniforms were the product of fellow students, most likely. Sep 06, 2018 in 2011 mike was the conductor of the bluecoats drum and bugle corps of canton, ohio and was a performer in rhythm xs percussion ensemble from 20112012. Those responsibilities are carried by the horn sergeants. To be drum major for the blue devils is the greatest honor imaginable. Blue devils special needs guard bd international rcc indoor percussion diablo wind symphony.
Marching band uniforms marching band memes marching music band problems music jokes drum major drum corps international drumline band nerd. Concord high school map 4200 concord blvd concord, ca 94521. After college, he plans to pursue a career as a high school band director. Longtime blue devil brass arranger and instructor wayne downey shares further insight into mels impact on our activity. Snareline at practice for dci east championships in allentown, pa 2003. Download exercise now at finals night guard warmup. Jun 15, 2019 aug 14, the famous ditty warm up of the blue devils drum line.
As the organization has upgraded the staff, show, and equipment, it should be an exciting time to see what the road to madison has in store. Im a trumpet player, id like to audition this year, and i was wondering if anyone could show me the musical audition stuff for this upcoming season or seasons past. Andrew rogers began his drum corps career as a trumpet player with the 2007 blue devils. The nurse suggested i play his favorite music to him.
Brass audition materials are available after completing the regist. Upon acceptance to the corps, a deposit is required. This year also marks the 12th year that one of the two blue devils drum majors has come from the area of fresno, calif. Meet the 2018 visual instructional team madison scouts drum.
Bd performing arts permanently enriches the lives of young people through a commitment to. Blue devils front ensemble audition pak mallets show. In 1970, a group of ten buglers was added to the blue devils drums and flags, and the corps entered its first competition as the blue devils drum and bugle corps. This covers fees for all uniforms, camps, rehearsals, and the summer tour. How does it feel to be a drum major for the blue devils. At select multiday drum clinics, students will have the chance to observe and interact with the blue devils drum. Blue devils and pacific crest experience camp and auditions is a combined audition camp in southern california brass and battery participants can sign up for either group and may elect to audition for one or both at the beginning of the camp front ensemble, color guard, and drum major participants will audition solely for pacific crest. I submitted 10 auditions for americas got talent 2021 drums, chickens, and. Dec 1, 2011 snareline at practice for dci east championships in allentown, pa 2003. System blue educational event featuring the blue devils.
This virtual audition academy is an excellent opportunity for students looking to polish their skills and elevate their next audition. Aug 03, 2019 watch blue devils drum line warm up 3. This is ian jeffreys drum major audition for the 2014 season at the blue stars drum and bugle corps. Audition experience camp dates announced bluecoats. The blue devils drum and bugle corps is a world class competitive junior drum and bugle corps based in concord, california, united states. Bluecoats announce bloo19 audition experience camps bluecoats. We are glad you have chosen to take a look at our program. Note that i say conductor, and not drum major they dont have the same responsibilities, as far as i know. Lasting through may 3rd, eligible individuals are encouraged to submit video auditions for the blue devils, rcc indoor, or both. When hes not in the marching band scene, nathan is an avid trumpet. The blue devils and santa clara vanguard came together to celebrate their respective 60th and 50th anniversaries.
Those who receive a contract or callback for the blue devils will be invited to participate in an incredible lineup of performance activities planned for the summer of 2021 as well. These two corps, along with carolina crown, presented shows about change, evolution, and mixing the old with the new. The huntington high school blue devil marching band will host a series of five. Blue devils a corps wins th major title east bay times. Dec 28, 2015 the 2014 drum corps international world championship is remembered for the blue devils finishing the season undefeated. U drumline 2017 audition info the university of utah.
Sep 27, 2002 the blue devils b are coming off a 2005 season, which produced the best group in the programs history 2006 proves to be an even better season. Corps news and announcements drum corps international. Should i audition for drum major at an open class corps. Mar 24, 2020 blue devils book blue devils opener blue devils book blue devils drumbreak blue devils drumline entire lot.
From 20082010, he was on visual staff at monterey high school in lubbock, tx. Blue devils threw it back this week to a clip of 2019s standstill performance at mile high in denver. The corps has finished first or second for the past seasons and has placed no lower than fifth since finishing third in 1975. They expect you to play a lot more technical material. Mel canales was a kind and loving soul who shared his many talents with both the vanguard and blue devil families. Northern california travel, discounted hotel, and shuttle. Previous marching experience includes serving as drum major for the brunswick high school marching blue devils for two years under the direction of jay wardeska. Use this page as a resource to get your drum corps search and audition preparations underway. This is a remake of the blue devils 2015 audition video that went viral a few years back, i was dared to remake it and this is the fi.
In 2008, he auditioned to be a drum major and held that position until he aged out in 2011. She went on to become head drum major, and won the jim jones leadership award for open class in 2019. Nov 04, 2017 curious about what the blue devils and rcc indoor percussion educators look for in prospective members. Blue devils and pacific crest experience camp and auditions is a combined audition camp in southern california. Oct 12, 2019 scojos video archive watch everything from conversations with scott about designing blue devils shows, to onstage performances, to the classic lick of the week series, to throwback videos of old school drum corps. In most world class drum corps, a member is chosen or is auditioned in some way to be the drum major for the next year. Our audition and experience camp dates will be announced soon. Front ensemble, color guard, and drum major participants will audition solely for pacific crest.
Blue devils 2015 auditions ill try to keep this short. Some are hand picked from local high school marching bands, some are open auditions, etc. The first director was high school music teacher james c. Video auditions for the 2022 blue devils and rcc indoor are now open. After his many years as a marching member in scv he joined the burgeoning staff of the blue devils. While the size of the corps has remained about the same, audition numbers have i. Oct 01, 2017 in 2017, several drum corps hit major milestones. Head cam by cc wagoner at ben davis high school on august 9th performing the concord blue devils 2017 program, metamorph.
A fairly long double tonguing exercise from arbans book. Drum corps international marching musics major league. For those wishing to join a corps, preparation is essential. Blue devils auditions blue devils drum and bugle corps. Blue devils color guard auditions northern california. So i played a recording of the 1976 blue devils show. With the 2019 drum corps international season in the history books, drum corps throughout the country are already preparing for a wave of new recruits, which means one thing auditions. Bluecoats announce bloo19 audition experience camps.
At select multiday drum clinics, students will have the chance to observe and interact with the blue devils drum line. Brass and battery participants can sign up for either group and may elect to audition for one or both at the beginning of the camp. There was a girl who got an assistant drum major position at southwind in 2018 despite having no prior drum corps experience and no prior experience as a drum major. Most of the drum majors are not vets in fact, a lot of them dont even play brass instruments, or have even marched drum corps. In the process, the corps broke a nearly decade old scoring record, ending just 0. Rob marched in dci for 8 years, as a member of jersey surf 9904 soprano soloist and drum major, and the blue devils 0506 upper lead. Aug 14, the famous ditty warm up of the blue devils drum line.
I submitted 10 auditions for americas got talent 2021 drums, chickens, and more. Concord blue devils 20 front ensemble audition info. I am currently 18 years old, and i am attending a community college in clovis, calif. All band students audition for seating in two concert bands which become t. Blue devils 2012 auditions are under way concord, ca concords worldclass drum and bugle corps has begun testing candidates for the 2012 season. She went on to become head drum major, and won the jim jones leadership award for open class in. If you are interested in becoming a blue devils drum major, please fill out the interest form and specify drum major. Video auditions are accepted until january 10, 2020.
The blue devils are members of drum corps international. They also hold the record for the highest score in dci history, winning the 2014 dci world championship title with a score of 99. Mike was also a member of the miami university marching band for four years, serving as the drum major during the 2011 and 2012 seasons. My audition for the drum and bugle blue devils a corpse with a little somethin extra at the end. After a successful audition casey marched in the blue devils drum and. In 2017 drum corps international competition, the blue devils and. One of the unique and most exciting components of system blue educational events is the personal interaction with the instructors and former members of the 17time world champion blue devils. Drumline battle 2018 2018 rcc audition piece msu spartan marching band. From 20082010, he was on visual staff at monterey high school in. Blue devils snare line, concord, ca marching band memes. The book notes the uniforms were the product of fellow students, most likely referring to a campaign by the general organization to raise funds for their purchase or an outright grant of monies. A collection of audition exercises used by the blue devils front ensemble.
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