The preseason.

The Colts use three-day camps, one-day audition events, and video auditions to establish membership in the corps. Each of these events can lead to 1) a contract of membership, 2) a recall so we can evaluate you further, 3) a recommendation for our Open Class corps — Colt Cadets, or 4) an invitation to try again next year. Click “Audition” above for further details.

Video Auditions

Enrollment in the Red Zone — our preseason audition curriculum — includes an opportunity to submit a video audition for no additional fee. Video auditions are recommended, but not required, so you can get feedback from our staff prior to attending a live event. ALL STUDENTS SHOULD PLAN TO ATTEND ONE OF OUR WEEKEND CAMPS. In some instances, students will be offered a contract of membership based on their video audition. To be considered for the next round of member contracts, SUBMIT YOUR VIDEO BY APRIL 15!

2025 Live Events

Offers of full membership will be extended following each event. If there are special circumstances that make attendance at one of these events impossible, first let us know via the Camp RSVP, and then contact your caption head to express your interest in a spot, and to discuss preparations you should make for the next rehearsal (for color guard, this could be in April following WGI). Contracted members are expected to attend all three-day rehearsal camps scheduled for their section — especially the April rehearsal weekend. Attendance at events, and communication about attendance, is required of all Colts members throughout the preseason.

The cost to attend our preseason events below is $100. Please note event details below may change. Always check colts.org before leaving for a camp for the most up to date information. ALL STUDENTS SHOULD PLAN TO ATTEND ONE OF OUR WEEKEND CAMPS. Camps are a callback for video auditions, first-time auditions for those who did not submit a video, and rehearsals for all members as we prepare for the coming season.

THREE-DAY CAMPS

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November 29 - December 1, 2024 | Five Flags Center, Dubuque, IA (all sections; use CID, MLI, or ORD for flights)
December 20-22, 2024 | Berg Middle School, Newton, IA (all sections; use DSM for flights)
January 24-26, 2025 | Taylor High School, Kokomo, IN (brass, percussion and conductors; use IND for flights)
February 21-23, 2025 | Taylor High School, Kokomo, IN (brass and conductors; use IND for flights)
April 25-27, 2025 | Oskaloosa High School, Oskaloosa, IA (all sections; use DSM for flights)

ONE-DAY AUDITION EVENTS

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November 23, 2024 | C.E. King High School, Houston, TX (brass, percussion and guard; no cymbals or conductors)
November 23, 2024 | Bel Air High School, El Paso, TX (brass, percussion and conductors; no cymbals or color guard)
December 7, 2024 | Timber Creek High School, Orlando, FL (brass, percussion and guard; no cymbals or conductors)

Camp Documents and Forms

Sample Camp Schedules

Three-Day Event

6:00 PM
Unload equipment and food; Registration

8:00 PM
Full corps meeting

8:20 PM
Rehearsal begins

8:45 PM
Parent meeting

11:30 PM
Snack

12:00 AM
Lights out!

8:00 AM
Wake/eat

9:00 AM
Full corps stretch

9:30 AM
Sectionals rehearsal
Brass in visual

1:00 PM
Meal 2

2:00 PM
Sectionals rehearsal

5:45 PM
Full corps meeting

6:00 PM
Meal 3
Staff meeting

7:00 PM
Sectionals rehearsal

9:30 PM
Full ensemble

11:00 PM
Meal 4

11:45 PM
Student leadership meeting

12:00 AM
Lights out!

8:00 AM
Wake/eat

9:00 AM
Full corps stretch

9:30 AM
Sectionals rehearsal
Brass in visual

10:30 AM
Brass to sectionals

12:00 PM
Music ensemble

1:00 PM
Performance

1:30 PM
Full corps meeting
Pack and clean facility
Don't forget to grab a sack lunch!

3:00 PM
Dismissed

One-Day Event

8:00 AM
Unload equipment and food; Registration

9:00 AM
Member meeting, cafeteria

9:30 AM
Rehearsal begins

10:00 AM
Parent meeting

1:00 PM
Meal

2:00 PM
Rehearsal

4:45 PM
Final Meeting

5:00 PM
Pack and clean facility \ Dismissed