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Apply for Membership

Take the field with one of our member corps. Fill out the application below and a corps director will be in touch within 5–7 business days.

Personal Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Email Address *

Phone Number

City

State / Province

Age *

Corps Interest

Preferred Corps *

Experience & Background

Section *

Primary Instrument / Equipment

Experience Level *

Prior Corps / Ensembles

Availability

Camp & Season Availability

Anything Else?

What to Expect

01

Application Review

Corps directors review every application personally. We look at experience, section needs, and fit.

02

Audition Invite

Qualified applicants are invited to an audition camp — typically held in November.

03

Spring Training

The season kicks off with spring training in April. The competitive season runs June through August.

Eligibility

Age 14–22 as of June 1 of the competitive season

Basic proficiency on your primary instrument or equipment

Ability to attend all required rehearsal camps

Commitment to the full competitive season (June–August)

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