Colts One-Day Audition Events In Orlando And Houston

The Colts offer an opportunity to earn a spot in the drum corps at these one-day audition events in Florida and Texas!

Orlando (Brass Only): The Florida event will be held Saturday, December 6, at Timber Creek High School. The address is 1001 Avalon Park Blvd, Orlando, FL 32828. Click here for a Google map to the school. This audition is for brass students only. Check-in will begin at 9:00 AM and the audition will run from 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM. For parking and school entry, use the main parking lot and the entrance to the PAC lobby into Timber Creek High School.

Houston (Color Guard Only): The Texas event will be held Sunday, December 14, at C.E King High School. The address is 11433 East Sam Houston Pkwy N, Houston, TX 77044. Click here for a Google map to the school. The audition for color guard only (no brass, percussion, or conductors) will run from 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM. Check-in will begin at 9:00 AM. The day of the event, attendees should park in front of the Performing Arts Center. When you enter in from the Feeder Road, the PAC will be on your right hand side. Use the Performing Arts Center front doors for entrance to check in.

Please register to attend and pay the event fee ($75). Students wishing to audition should enroll in the Red Zone ($100). Red Zone enrollment includes audition costs, the 2026 packet for your instrument/section, and access to our online learning platform. Always check our website, and your email, within a few hours of leaving for camp for any last-minute updates!

Housing and transportation are not provided for one day events. There will be a parent meeting at 10:00 AM at each event. Colts admin will be onsite the day of the event to answer any questions. You can also send any additional questions to colts@colts.org.

Camp Paperwork

Prior to the event, you will be expected to turn in:

Member Application \ Submit your application in advance to save time at check in. All auditioning students must submit a member application. The application only needs to be submitted once per year, unless your information changes.

Photo \ Email a headshot of yourself to camp@colts.org. Include your name (first and last), section, and which audition camp you are attending. This picture is added to your audition file so our instructional team can quickly learn your name and face. This picture should be submitted before the camp starts and is required of all attending. Make sure the image is clear, well lit, and contains your whole face. As awesome as your sunglasses or Snapchat filters may look, they should not be included in your headshot.

What To Bring

When you arrive to check in at the school, bring with you:

Colts Medical History Form \ This form is required in order to audition. The medical form also provides permission to participate in our activities. Students 18 or older may sign their own medical form. Any student 17 or younger must have a parent or guardian signature to participate. Medical forms only need to be submitted once per year, unless your information changes. Be sure to complete both sides!

Brass \ Bring your own mouthpiece, marching instrument, music stand, binder for music, water bottle, and gloves. If you have absolutely no access to an instrument and need one provided, contact colts@colts.org. Be prepared to play the exercises and excerpts provided in the brass packet that best fits your area of interest. We will evaluate you individually, and as a part of the ensemble.

Percussion \ Bring your own sticks and/or mallets, a practice pad, and a water bottle. A stand for your pad is beneficial if you have one available. We will provide all other instruments for camps. Prospective members should be familiar with the exercise packet that best fits your area of interest. Front ensemble students are expected to perform a short segment of a personal selection for the individual audition. We will evaluate all percussion students individually, and as a part of the group.

Color Guard \ Bring black lightweight workout clothing for rehearsal (no jeans), your own rifle and/or sabre (if you would like), knee pads (recommended), and a water bottle. There is no need to purchase any special equipment for rehearsal. You will wear your audition t-shirt for most rehearsal segments throughout the day.

Membership Contracts

Positions are available in all sections of the drum corps. Following the event, you will receive 1) an offer of membership, 2) a recall for a second audition, 3) a suggestion to come back again next year or to consider Colt Cadets (our DCI Open Class drum corps).

Email And Website

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Welcome! We are excited to have you as a part of the Colts family!