Audition/Clinic info for the 2007 season. Applications for all sections are being accepted
for the drum and bugle corps for the 2007 season.
Want to apply? Download and fill out the forms and bring to auditions:
Member Application
Medical Release
Responsibility Agreement
More of these forms will be
available at registration.
Also, read the Frequently Asked Questions for membership in Revolution below that should answer most of your questions.
To read more about the upcoming camps, click on Schedule.
Need to reach someone? Visit the Contact Us section.
May Camp Info
BRASS and GUARD SPOTS STILL OPEN!
Come on out and join the 2007 season!
Next Full Camp:
Date: May 18th - 20th, 2007
Location:
St. Gerard Catholic HS
521 South New Braunfels
San Antonio, TX 78203
MapQuest: Map of Camp Location
Registration Time: 6pm
Fees:
$75 Registration Fee (one time, non-refundable)
$35 Camp Fee
** 2007 Brass & Percussion Audition Music Posted!**
Click Here
2007 Typical Camp Schedule:
Friday:
6:00pm-7:00pm............Camp registration
7:00pm-7:30pm............Corps meeting
7:30pm-8:30pm...........Visual Sectionals
8:45pm-11:00pm..........Music Sectionals
11:00pm-11:45pm........Snack/Shower
12:00pm.......................Corps meeting/Lights out
Saturday:
7:30am-7:55am...........Wake-up/Get yourself together
8:00am-8:45am...........Stretch and run
8:45am-9:30am...........Breakfast
9:30am-11:55am.........Visual
12:00pm-12:45pm...........Lunch/Clean-up
12:55pm-5:55pm...........Sectionals
6:00pm-6:45pm...........Dinner
6:45pm-10:45pm..........Sectionals/ Ensemble
10:45pm-11:30pm........Shower/Snack
11:30pm-12:00pm........Corps meeting
12:00pm......................Lights out
Sunday:
7:30am-7:55am...........Wake/Get yourself together
8:00am-8:45am...........Stretch/Run/Stretch
8:45am-9:30am...........Breakfast
9:30am-11:55am.........Sectionals
12:00pm-12:45pm........Lunch/Move-out of gym
12:45pm-1:30pm..........Clean-up
1:30pm-2:15pm............Booster meeting
1:30pm-2:30pm............Sectionals/Warm-up
2:30pm-3:00pm............Show and Tell performance
3:00pm-4:00pm............Corps Meeting/Load Truck/Sections wrap-up
4:00pm........................Dismissal
* For a schedule of All-Days, click on Schedule.
** Schedule subject to change!
Suggested Packing List:
$75 Registration Fee (one time, non-refundable)
$35 Camp Fee
Paperwork (if applicable)
Instrument and accessories
Gloves and horn towel (hornline and color guard)
Good pair of athletic shoes
Comfortable clothes
Lip Balm – DCT recommended
Sleeping bag
Pillow
Shower towel
Toiletries
Water bottle
Hat
Sun Block (at least SPF-35)
DOT Book (for learning marching drill in Spring camps)
Journal
Application Details:
Print out and complete this paperwork and bring to the next
camp, when you check in. Click on the links below to go to the download (will need Adobe Acrobat Reader,
click HERE if you don't
have it and wish to download it):
*Click HERE to RSVP*.
Tell us your first and last name and instrument/
equipment you are trying out for so we can buy you food.
Camp Details:
January, February and March camps are for Brass and Percussion only. Guard will return at April camp.
To see all camp dates, click Schedule.
Registration runs between 6pm - 7pm Friday night.
Rehearsal begins at 7pm.
Rehearsal concludes at 4pm Sunday afternoon.
Members and auditionees are required to stay with the drum corps at the school Friday and Saturday night.
Parents who volunteer to help cook or sew are also welcome to stay at the school.
There will be a public performance on Sunday afternoon at 2:30pm. All full ensemble rehearsals are open to the public.
Flight Information:
Flights go into the San Antonio International (SAT) airport.
All flight information, including arrival and departure times, flight numbers and airline names, should be
included with your RSVP.
A cell phone number should also be included.
If your information changes, please RE-RSVP.
Arrivals should be scheduled between 9am and 5pm on Friday.
Departures from (SAT) should be scheduled no earlier than 5pm on Sunday evening.
Other Information:
Anyone who did not attend the December audition/clinic will need to prepare
with the audition materials listed below.
Please prepare to audition on your own marching instrument.
Students who don't plan to audition until they have more experience should attend a couple of audition/clinic
weekends for the experience. Attending the camp offers an idea of what to expect in the future and an opportunity to
learn more about the styles and techniques employed by Revolution brass, percussion, and color guard staff.
Audition/Clinic Music and Information:
Click on the links below to download Brass, Pit, or Battery music and audition information.
What are we looking for in a member?
Attitude: Your attitude may be the most important factor in your success as a member of Revolution.
Time: We understand that conflicts arise and those are dealt with on a case-by-case basis.
However, you need to have the ability to attend most winter/spring rehearsals and all of the summer
performances. You also need to be available to move in with the corps in June.
Finances: Tour Fees, camp fees, and registration fees need to be considered. Do you have the ability to
pay for your fees (or find ways in which you can)?
Age: You may audition for Revolution if you are between the age of 14 and 21. You are allowed
to march with the corps if you turn 22 on or after June 1, 2006.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Camp questions:
Q: What do I need to bring to camp?
A: Everyone should bring comfortable clothing and toiletries, enough for two days.
There will be souvenirs available for purchase on Sunday, so in addition to your camp fee ($35) which pays for food
and housing and the one-time, non-refundable registration fee ($75),
you may wish to bring some extra spending money. Note: The registration fee and camp fee are used to cover the
clinic and possible membership into the Drum & Bugle Corps.
• Brass players: Bring your own mouthpiece for rehearsal, and your horn if possible.
• Percussionists: Bring sticks and mallets, and your drum if you so choose (to ensure everyone has an instrument).
• Guard: Bring a practice flag (6'). Rifles or sabers, bring your own (39") weapon of choice.
Q: Where do I find out more about the camps?
A: To learn more about the upcoming camp schedule, click HERE.
Financial obligation:
Standard tour fees will be $995 for the 2007 season. You will be able to make payment
arrangements with the Business Manager, Mike Quigley at
(m.quigley@revolutionypa.org).
Members will also need to participate in six (6) fundraiser events to complete their membership requirements.
This can be done through Revolution Youth in Performing Arts (YPA) sponsored fundraisers (such as Spurs games
in San
Antonio, music concerts in Austin, or baseball games in Houston). If the member is unable to work YPA-sponsored
fundraisers, they may be able to "create-their-own" fundraiser to help "buy out" their fundraiser event commitment.
To read more about these fundraisers, visit our Chat/Discussion Forum.
NOTE: Financial concerns should not keep you from participating.
You will also be able to reduce your corps fees by camp attendance, sponsorships, fundraising volunteer hours,
or by scholarship. Also, veteran members of Revolution will receive a $50 discount for each year marched.
If all obligations are met and you get really involved in working
fundraiser events, your full corps fees could be reduced to as low as $450 dollars.
If you would like further information regarding dues and discounts please contact us (email:
m.quigley@revolutionypa.org), the
corps hall (phone:
210-320-1276) or refer to the member handbook.
Q: What do the fees cover?
A: The tour fee covers nearly all costs associated with the tour during the summer. This includes room and
board, all meals (except for 4 or 5 free nights), nearly 13,000 miles of travel, and many hours of quality
instruction while on tour.
Revolution will provide members all meals except on "free days" which typically happen every 7 to 10 days on tour. On
free days, members have the option of going to a mall or do something that you can only do in the area
(i.e. sightsee in New York city).
Members will also pay for their own laundry (usually $5-$15 per visit, with one visit every two weeks) and occasional runs to
Wal-Mart to pick up incidentals. The amount of extra money required for these sorts of things varies from person to person.
A good rule of thumb is anywhere between $150 and $350.
Q: Are there opportunities for me to earn money towards my financial
obligations?
A: YES! The corps offers several fundraiser opportunities and provides all necessary sponsorship materials for the member to work. However, the member is the one who ultimately puts forth the effort to raise the funds. Also, there may be a limited number of scholarships available to the corps membership and are granted like any other scholarship (based on financial need and application).
If you feel you may have difficulty meeting your financial obligations to the corps, please speak with a member of the administrative staff. The corps can only help you if we know of your situation. We want to help you!
Audition questions:
Q: Do I need to sign up beforehand? Do I need to mail anything in?
A: No advance forms are required -- show up at camp with your forms; membership application, medical release,
and responsibility agreement. For
your convenience, the registration forms is available on this website (top of this page). We will
also have these forms available for you at registration at camp.
Q: What do I have to do at audition?
A: First, show that you have a desire to be a part of the Revolution. Secondly, the staff will assess your
ability (in a relatively relaxed audition) and give you something to work on. Between camps, if you show
that you can improve and display a sincere desire to perform well, you are the type of person we want!
Q: What do I need to prepare for the audition?
A: Prepared pieces are encouraged but are not required. Horn line, battery, and pit may be required to sight read selections from the show music, perform exercises from rehearsal, and play previously rehearsed portions of the show music.
Suggestions to brass players: Practice lip slurs, articulation, and range exercises prior to camp.
Percussion: Work on your basic rudiments and common exercises prior to camp.
Guard: Work on basic movement fundamentals and increasing flexibility are good things to do prior to coming to camp.
Q: Do you accept video-taped auditions?
A: Yes, if you are unable to attend an audition camp, it is possible to submit a video.
Please note: Although a videotape can help show your skills, placement in Revolution can only be accomplished by
an actual audition in front of the staff. You may send in a videotape, but you will not be offered a position solely based
on the videotape alone (also, videotapes will not be returned). Based on your videotape audition, we may request you to
attend the next camp to audition in person.
Part of the audition process is making sure that you are committed to being a part of Revolution. We understand the
cost of traveling to camps, but many members travel across the state of Texas and all over the country to march here.
Therefore, our audition process must be fair to everyone. Attending camps is crucial to your membership.
By attending a camp, you will also become familiar with Revolution. This can also help you decide for yourself
if this is something you want to do. Commitment, dedication, work ethic, and attitude doesn't always show up in a video.
Those qualities would best be shown in person.
Requirements are as follows:
Length: 10 minutes.
Format: NTSC VHS videotape, (NTSC is the standard North American videotape format).
Contents: Varies by section, but similar to the material you would be expected to
perform in a live audition:
• Brass: Demonstrate basic proficiency with several scales,
show range, articulation, play a solo piece.
• Percussion: Demonstrate proficiency with percussion basic fundamentals, various techniques and a solo piece.
• Guard: Demonstrate basics, drop spins, dance.
Remember: This is a very short amount of time to show off as many skills as you can; however we don't expect a
flawless performance. Don't spend a lot of time making your video. Introduce yourself, tell us where you are from,
do your audition and your best. If you have any questions, email: m.quigley@revolutionypa.org.
Good Luck!
Q: Can I audition for drum major my first year in the >corps?
A: Yes. We will be auditioning interested parties for the position of drum major and/or sideline conductor for the 2007 season.
Q: I marched for Revolution in the past, do I need to audition to march again this year?
A: Yes. We will be auditioning for all positions in the drum corps, including those positions held by members last year.
Time-commitment questions:
Q: Can I join Revolution if I'm in my high school or college band? What if I my school starts in early August?
A: Yes, but check your schedule with your band director. If your band camp is in early August, it may conflict with DCI Championships and if you're "signed on" with Revolution we won't be able to spare you during that Finals Week. Thus, you may need to arrive late at your school band camp. Again, check with your band director to clear any schedule conflicts.
Also, if you need to miss any Revolution camps or arrive late to "move-in" due to performances, graduation commitments, or other school-related activities, it will most likely be no problem. However, please contact a member of the administrative staff to work out any schedule conflicts as early as possible!
Other questions:
Q: What instruments are in the corps?
A:
Brass:
All "bugles" are bell-front, three-valve any key brass instruments. All music is written in your normal clef.
• Trumpet (Bb): The highest brass voice.
• Mellophone (F): The alto voice.
• Baritone (Bb): The tenor voice. Trombonists usually play baritone.
• Euphonium: Larger and darker-sounding than the baritone, and plays the lower tenor voicing.
• Contra bass Tuba: The bass voice, Hefted on the left shoulder to play.
Percussion:
The Battery (or marching percussion) consists of snares, tenors, and bass drums. The Pit (or front ensemble) generally consists of, but is not limited to: wooden keyboards (xylophones, marimba), metallic keyboards (vibraphones, bells, crotales), timpani, Afro-Cuban drums (congas, timbales), cymbals, gongs, custom-made wind chimes and various concert percussion instruments.
Guard:
Revolution guard will audition males and females. The guard utilizes flags, rifles, sabers, and dance in their routines.
Q: Can my parents get involved?
A: Absolutely! Revolution has a volunteer organization very similar to a band booster organization.
Volunteers are needed during the winter and spring camps to prepare meals, service vehicles, sew uniforms,
repair instruments, etc. These volunteers also help with cooking, driving, travel arrangements, sewing, uniforms, and other sundry needs during the summer national tour. Revolution tours with anywhere from 10-20 volunteers.
» Want to volunteer? Email us HERE.
I didn't see my question here. Who can I ask?
Ask a question by email...click wes.roberts@revolutionypa.org.
