The February Camp weekend will be held on February 17-19, 2012 for Brass and Percussion Only.  To register to attend, please submit your Drum Corps RSVP and follow the registration process by Friday, February 10 so we can plan accordingly for the weekend.  Have your payment postmarked by Friday, February 10 and receive a $10 pre-registration discount (new applicants and call backs only).
 
 
Legends Drum & Bugle Corps is seeking performers on the following instruments for this season:
 
Baritone/Euph – 3
Trumpet – 5
Mellophone – 1
Tuba - 3
 
Marimba – 2
Vibraphone – 2
Cymbals – 4
Timpani - 1
Auxiliary - 1
 
Color Guard**

If you are interested in one of these positions, please submit your Drum Corps RSVP and follow the registration process by Friday, February 10 so we can plan accordingly for the weekend.
 
Have your payment postmarked by Friday, February 10 and receive a $10 pre-registration discount (new applicants and call backs only).
 
*New for 2012 - Upon completion of the registration process (paperwork and payment), you will be given access to the materials to prepare for auditions.
 
**Legends will be holding Color Guard Auditions for the 2012 season at the upcoming April Camp Weekend (April 27-29).  If you are interested in auditioning for a color guard position please submit a Drum Corps Member Application.

Please contact us with any questions:
 
Allison Patrick, Operations
allison@legendspaa.org

To register to attend the February Camp weekend, please submit your Drum Corps RSVP at http://www.legendspaa.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=173 by Friday, February 10 and follow the registration process so we can plan accordingly for the weekend.

The Legends Drum Major must be a veteran member of the corps, completing at least one season of marching.  However, if we have an opening for a field conductor, we may open auditions for that position in the spring.

All positions for Legends are open and any veterans that are eligible to march are required to audition for a position before receiving a contract.   

To view our current positions that are open, visit http://www.legendspaa.org/drumcorps/febcamp

Specifics on what to bring to camps and what to prepare can be found on the drum corps camps page.

New for 2012 - Upon completion of the registration process (paperwork and payment), you will be given access to the materials to prepare for auditions.

All interested members stay at the school, overnight, for the duration of the camp weekend. 

You will have the opportunity to experience and learn the skills necessary to perform at one of the highest levels of the drum & bugle corps activity.  During the auditions, you will learn about what it takes to be a part of DCI and Legends:  time commitment, costs, tour schedule, and our expectations for preparation will be discussed.  You will also have time to ask any questions that you might have. 

Time will be spent with the instructional staff of your respective area (brass, percussion, guard).  They will discuss and work with you on what is expected from you to be a Legend.  You will spend time in ensemble and sub section settings to work through the manuals and exercises.  There will also be one on one time with your primary supervisor and/or respective instructors.

You will be around a number of professional educators and volunteers who love Legends and drum corps.  The atmosphere will be very relaxed and we are here to help you have an incredible drum corps experience.

Positions will be awarded to the people whose strong desire is to be successful.  Your talent and skills are given primary consideration in the selection process and our staff will place members accordingly.  Also considered is your commitment level, communication, your personal and financial responsibility, your attitude, your growth, and your improvement.

At the conclusion of camp, you will be informed of one of these results from your audition: 

A. You will be offered a contract for a position with the corps.

B. You will be given a callback to see your improvement in certain areas.

C. You will be given information on how you may improve for an audition next year.

Attendance at all rehearsals is expected.  We understand that conflicts arise and those are dealt with on an individual basis. However, your best chance of making the corps will depend on your attendance at the camps.  When you fail to attend a camp and haven't told us why in advance, we assume that you do not wish to be a part of the corps.

If you have a conflict, contact Allison Patrick at allison@legendspaa.org and indicate what type of conflict it is and the times that it takes place during the camp weekend.  Conflicts must be communicated at least one week prior to the camp weekend.

Yes.  We support the winter activity and understand the commitments of those schedules.  We ask that we try and arrange a 50/50 split during our camp weekends.

Kalamazoo has an airport (AZO), Amtrak, and Greyhound station.  Other nearby airports include Grand Rapids MI (GRR) and Southbend IN (SBN).  The closest major airports are Detroit MI and Chicago IL.  Shuttles can be arranged to camps.  A nominal fee may be assessed.

Travel by flight, amtrak, greyhound should be booked to allow you to get to camp by the posted registration time and to stay for the full duration of camp and still have ample time to get to the airport following the conclusion of camp.  If you need to arrange for shuttle to camp or have questions prior to booking travel, please contact Allison Patrick at allison@legendspaa.org

Our age range is from 15-22, or freshman in high school to college age and membership is comprised from all areas of the country.  8th grade students/younger than age 15 will be granted membership upon approval from the Corps Director and respective staff member.

Absolutely!  Legends needs 8-12 volunteers each day while on tour during the summer.  These volunteers help with cooking, sewing, uniforms, transportation, and general needs.  Volunteers are also needed during the camp weekends to help prepare meals and miscellaneous projects.  If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Traci Glasscock at traci@legendspaa.org.

Scholarships are available and is open to any member of Legends who is accepted into membership for the current year of the award.  You must attend the December audition weekend to be eligible to apply for a scholarship from Legends.

Yes, any Percussion IO member and/or Indoor Ensemble member will receive a credit towards the Drum & Bugle Corps tuition for the same participating season.  The amount of this credit will be determined in April 2012.

The sponsorship program is a great way for members to raise money towards their tuition.  100% of monies generated from this program will be applied to their account.  Legends provides members with a sponsorship letter that can be shared to family, friends, and community members about their upcoming drum corps experience.

A new member for Legends can expect tuition for 2012 to range between $2500-$3000.  A veteran member for Legends can expect tuition for 2012 to range between $2300-$2600.  Camp fees are included in this figure, as these monies are applied towards tuition if a contract is offered and accepted.  
 

Payment arrangements are available and can be discussed once a contract is awarded.

Legends will accept a video in the event that there is no way that you are able to attend the December Audition Camp.

Submitting a video does not guarantee you a position with the corps.  The video will give us a chance to assess your skills and if we like what we see, we will invite you to attend the January camp to audition in person. 

The process to submit a video is as follows:

• Submit your drum corps member application.
• Submit your payment by Friday, November 25 through our payment page.
• Email Allison Patrick and indicate that you are interested in submitting a video and what your conflict is with attending the Mandatory December Audition Camp.  Once your member app and video assessment payment is received you will receive information on how to submit your video on a private forum that will be set up for you on the Legends website.  On this forum you will find what to prepare and will also receive feedback.   Videos will only be reviewed on these forums upon receipt of payment and your member application.  Videos submitted in any other way will not be reviewed or considered.  Your video must be posted by Friday, December 2 for consideration.

The 2012 Summer Tour Schedule can be found by visiting our drum corps schedule page. 

View the drum corps schedule page for the 2012 Audition/Rehearsal weekend dates. 

Rehearsal/Audition weekends begin with registration at 6:30 p.m. on Friday and conclude around 4:00 p.m. on Sunday.  Please check the exact schedule for the weekend on the drum corps camps page. 

If you have any further questions please contact:

Allison Patrick, Operations 
allison@legendspaa.org