Audition Information

We are happy to announce the audition dates and locations for the 2019 season of The Cadets. Whether you are joining us for the first time or you are hoping to return for another season, we are excited to have you. Signing up is in three simple steps.

New: Starting in January, camp fees are $150 if you sign up online and $175 if you sign up the day of check-in. Sign up early and save (you can choose "pay at camp").

You must sign in or create an account in step 1 before proceeding.

Step 1 - Register

Create an account or sign into your existing one and pay the one-time registration fee.
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Step 2 - Choose Audition

Choose a corps and which camps you will attend or request a video audition.
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Step 3 - Complete Forms

Review and complete forms required to attend any Cadets rehearsal or audition.
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Audition Dates

November 10 - East Rutherford, NJ
Free Cadets Experience Day, All Sections

November 16-18 - Salem, NJ
The Cadets Auditions, All Sections

December 1 - Jupiter, FL
The Cadets Auditions, All Sections

December 7-9 - Salem, NJ
The Cadets Auditions, Brass & Percussion

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December 15 - Houston, TX
The Cadets Auditions, Brass & Percussion

December 16 - Dallas, TX
The Cadets Auditions, Brass & Percussion

Audition Packets

Audition packets contain tons of information about The Cadets, tips, exercises and techniques, and much more. It is an essential tool for anyone interested in becoming a Cadet.

All that attend an audition camp in submit a video audition are required to purchase the audition packet.

Drum Major
Brass
Battery
Front Ensemble
Color Guard

Video

Video Auditions

You must try to attend an audition camp. Video auditions are for exigent circumstances that prevent you from attending. Your video audition should include an introduction and a brief history of your experience. Additional information and exercises will be in the audition packets above. The video audition option is $150.

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Video Feedback

If you're not sure if you're ready to come to camp, you can still send us a video! Our staff will provide you with tips and feedback and will let you know if you should come to camp! You can download the audtion packets above, but you can perform anything you want to in your video! The video feedback option is $25.

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Financial Responsibility

Registration and event fees cover the cost of food, housing, instruction, shuttles, and administrative needs. These can be paid online, through the mail, over the phone, or at the door on the day of your event. The one-time registration fee is $125. Each full-weekend audition and rehearsal camp is $150 if you sign up online and $175 if you sign up at check-in. If you attend a single day audition in Florida or Texas the event fee is $75. Audition material is required for all members and is $25.

The 2019 membership fee covers your uniform, equipment, transportation, food, housing, and instruction for the upcoming season.

The Cadets membership fee is $4200 for all members. There will be opportunities to save up to $500 by paying early as well as fundraising and possible scholarships.