Camps are open to musician & color guard students who want to audition for the 2026 Bluecoats or who want to get the Bluecoats Experience.

Students will learn from our world-class educational team, meet other talented young performers from around the world, learn about the Bluecoats approach, and complete an individual audition.

While the role of Drum Major is reserved for veteran members of the corps, conductor auditions are open to anyone.

Conductor round one auditions will take place through virtual auditions.

Conductor callbacks will take place at the January Musician Rehearsal Camp in Navarre, OH.

All required materials for your round one audition are included in the virtual audition course!

Please email us at join@bluecoats.com if you have questions.

In order to march the drum corps this summer you must be at least 16 years old on May 1st and you must be young enough to participate in Drum Corps International competition this summer (turning age 22 on June 1 , 2026 or later). Most students in the drum corps each summer are 18 and older, but several students 16-18 do earn positions each year!

Many of your questions will be answered in our Audition FAQs! Start by taking a look there.