Thank you for your interest in joining the Santa Clara Vanguard Cadets! We are the SCV organization’s competitive, Open Class drum corps as well as the primary training ensemble for the 6-time DCI World Champion Santa Clara Vanguard. Below, please find information about our upcoming auditions, schedules and expectations.
AUDITIONS
Brass, Colorguard and Percussion performers are encouraged to attend the full-weekend combined Vanguard and Vanguard Cadets clinics on November 23-25 and December 14-16 held in Santa Clara. For potential new members, this is a chance to learn the fundamental Santa Clara Vanguard approach to playing, marching and movement. For returning members, these clinics are the perfect opportunity to sharpen current skills and challenge yourself to acquire new ones.
Our selection process is a progressive one that includes two audition clinics and two workshop rehearsals:
- Sunday, November 25, 2007 (Will take place concurrently with Combined Audition Clinic 1)
- Friday, December 14 - Sunday, December 16, 2007 (Audition Camp 2)
- Sunday, January 6, 2008 (Workshop Rehearsal 1)
- Sunday, January 13, 2008 (Workshop Rehearsal 2)
No one is expected to handle everything at first, so don't get discouraged. What's most important is that you have a great attitude, drive and willingness to learn during the course of the audition process! All three sections for the 2008 corps will be finalized immediately following the January 13 workshop rehearsal.
Below you'll find specific audition procedures, rehearsal schedules and expectations for our Brass, Colorguard and Percussion sections. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us.
Again, thank you for your interest in the Santa Clara Vanguard Cadets. We look forward to seeing YOU at auditions to start your experience of a lifetime!
BRASS
Auditions
All brass players interested in joining the 2008 horn line must attend the November 25 and December 16 audition clinics held in Santa Clara. For potential new members, these clinics are your chance to learn the fundamental Santa Clara Vanguard approach to brass playing, marching and movement and for the staff to get to know you. For returning members, these clinics are the perfect opportunity to sharpen current skills and challenge yourself to acquire new ones.
- Brass players should bring their normal mouthpiece with them to auditions
- Wear tennis shoes and clothes that will allow you to march and move (no jeans)
- Everyone must RSVP ahead of time to attend these audition clinics
Prospective brass players should also purchase the 2008 SCV Brass Technique Program Packet. This is the same packet that will be used for the Vanguard A-Corps auditions.
Camps
Monthly weekend-long camps (Friday evening, all day Saturday and all day Sunday) will be held one weekend per month from January through May. These rehearsal camps are the foundation of our season, providing critical rehearsal time to learn all of the elements for our 2008 show. Camp attendance is mandatory for all members so please view our 2008 camp schedule.
Weekly Rehearsals
Weekly rehearsals this season will be held each Sunday from 10:00am – 3:00pm beginning Sunday, January 6, 2008. On Camp Weekends, Sunday rehearsals are included in the Camp. All members who live within a 100 mile radius are required to attend and you can view our entire 2008 season calendar here.
Out-of-area brass players who want to be part of the 2008 Vanguard Cadets should contact Mr. Steve Barnhill, our Brass Caption Manager at barnhills@esuhsd.org to discuss audition requirements and rehearsal expectations.
PERCUSSION
Auditions
All battery percussion and front ensemble players interested in being part of the 2008 percussion section must attend both the Sunday, November 25 and Sunday, December 16 audition clinics held in Santa Clara. For potential new members, these clinics are your chance to learn the fundamental Santa Clara Vanguard approach to percussion playing, marching and movement and for the staff to get to know you. For returning members, these clinics are the perfect opportunity to sharpen current skills and challenge yourself to learn some new ones.
- Percussion players should bring sticks with them to auditions
- Wear tennis shoes and clothes that will allow you to march and move (no jeans)
- Everyone must RSVP ahead of time to attend these audition clinics
There are 2 parts to the Vanguard Cadets Battery Percussion audition packet. First, download the PDF packet linked below. Second, you will also need to know part of 2 of the excercises available in the SCV Battery Percussion Packets which you can purchase below through Tapspace Publications.
Those interesting in the Vanguard Cadets Front Ensemble will need to purchase the SCV Front Ensemble Audition Packet from Tapspace Publications using the link below.
Cadets Battery Audition Exercise Packet (343k - Adobe PDF)
Camps
Monthly weekend-long camps (Friday evening, all day Saturday and all day Sunday) will be held one weekend per month from January through May. These rehearsal camps are the foundation of our season, providing critical rehearsal time to learn all of the elements for our 2008 show. Camp attendance is mandatory for all members so please view our 2008 camp schedule
Weekly Rehearsals
Weekly rehearsals this season will be held each Sunday from 10:00am – 3:00pm beginning Sunday, January 6, 2008. On Camp Weekends, Sunday rehearsals are included in the Camp. All members who live within a 100 mile radius are required to attend and you can view our entire 2008 season calendar here. Attendance is required for all members of the battery percussion and front ensemble. Those members performing in a winter percussion line should let the staff know as soon as they are accepted into the Vanguard Cadets.
Out-of-area percussion players who want to be part of the 2008 Vanguard Cadets should contact Kohei Mizushima, our Percussion Caption Manager at kohei@mizushima.com to discuss audition requirements and rehearsal expectations.
COLORGUARD
Auditions
All performers who want to be part of the Vanguard Cadets colorguard must attend both the Sunday, November 25 and Sunday, December 16 audition clinics held in Santa Clara. For potential new members, these clinics are your opportunity to learn the fundamental Santa Clara Vanguard approach to equipment manipulation, dance and movement and for the staff to get to know you. For returning members, these clinics are the perfect opportunity to sharpen current skills and challenge yourself to learn some new ones.
- Colorguard performers should should wear comfortable dance shoes and clothes
- We will provide equipment to spin, but you should bring your own rifle or sabre if you have one
- Everyone must RSVP ahead of time to attend these audition clinics
Camps
Monthly weekend-long camps will be held from January through May. These rehearsal camps are the foundation of our season, providing critical rehearsal time to learn all of the elements for our 2008 show. Camp attendance is mandatory for all members so please view our 2008 camp schedule.
Weekly Rehearsals
Our weekly rehearsals this season will be held each Sunday from 10:00am – 3:00pm beginning January 6, 2008. On Camp Weekends, Sunday rehearsals are included in the Camp. All members who live within a 100 mile radius are required to attend and you can view our entire 2008 season calendar here. Those members performing in a winterguard should let the staff know as soon as they are accepted into the Vanguard Cadets.
Out-of-area colorguard performers who want to be part of the 2008 Vanguard Cadets should contact Alexis Velez, our Colorguard Caption Manager at alexisvelex@gmail.com to discuss audition requirements and rehearsal expectations.
