BRASS PERC GUARD DM
BRASS PERC GUARD DM
Get Started: Register for CrownDATA
CrownDATA is your homebase for all things Carolina Crown! To get started, simply register for an account and submit an application. The registration fee for Crown101 is $175.00 for new applicants. If you’re a returning member who has completed at least one season with Crown, your registration fee is waived. Once we receive your application and registration fee payment, you’ll gain access to all of the audition materials for your chosen section including audition packets, video resources and more! Even better, we’ll add you to our private Facebook channels which will allow you to interact with the staff, vets and other applicants as you work through the steps of your audition!
Select an In-Person or Virtual Experience
After you’ve created your CrownDATA account and registered for auditions, your next step will be to choose either an in-person or virtual audition experience, depending on the requirements of your section.
Brass
All new Brass applicants are required to submit a video audition for Round 1. The staff will begin video evaluations after October 1. After that date you will receive feedback within 2 weeks of your video submission. Auditions will be accepted until all spots are filled.
Callback invitations will be given as part of the evaluation process for a live audition camp in December.
Returning members are not required to submit a video and will receive an automatic callback to December camp for those moving on to the second round of auditions.
Color Guard
All Color Guard applicants are required to submit a video audition for Round 1. Applicants can also choose to attend a live, in person audition camp in Indianapolis, IN for consideration. The staff will begin video evaluations after October 1. After that date you will receive feedback within 2 weeks of your video submission. Auditions will be accepted until all spots are filled.
Callback invitations will be given as part of the evaluation process for a live audition camp in Tarpon Springs, FL in November for those moving on to the second round of auditions.
Percussion
The video audition process is optional for Percussion applicants. Anyone who registers for Percussion auditions may select a live, in-person audition camp experience from the options below. Applicants can submit a video audition for feedback if they desire, however attendance at a live camp is preferred. Applicants may attend events in CA, IN, TX and SC for consideration. Percussion callbacks will be held in South Carolina in January.
Drum Major
Video evaluations for the 2024 drum major positions are now complete.
All Drum Major applicants are required to submit a video audition for Round 1. The staff will begin video evaluations after October 1. After that date you will receive feedback within 2 weeks of your video submission. Auditions will be accepted until all spots are filled.
Callback invitations will be given as part of the evaluation process for a live audition camp in December for those moving on to the second round of auditions.
Going Through the Process
For those who move on past the virtual evaluations, you’ll have the opportunity to begin learning rehearsal techniques, exercises, even show music! Each section will set assignments and expectations for their own audition process. You’ll work through your video assignments and participate in the requirements posted to the Facebook groups for your section. Based on your performance, progress and development, you may even receive a contract to perform with Carolina Crown for the next season!
Camp Dates
To register for one of the camps below, login to your CrownDATA account and click “Submit an RSVP” to get started.
Summer Dates
Percussion Early Move-Ins
May 15th, 2024
Member Leadership Camp
May 16th, 2024
Spring Training
May 18th - June 16th, 2024
Tour
June 16th - August 10th, 2024
To be considered for membership in Carolina Crown, you must not only participate in the audition process, but remain up-to-date financially with the drum corps. Member’s tuition and fees account for only a small percentage of the total cost needed to operate the corps. Below you will find a breakdown of the cost for membership.
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2024 Audition/Camp Fees
Crown101 Registration Fee - $175
This is a non-refundable fee which must be paid during the submission of the Registration Form. (This fee is waived for returning members. Vets should contact nancy@carolinacrown.org for assistance). You can download & receive the audition material only when the registration is completely submitted and paid in full.
Camp Fee - $175/camp
This fee pays for the member’s housing, instruction, food, etc. for each Crown pre-season camp. It is expected that the participant attend all pre-season camps for your particular section. Camp fees are non-refundable unless notified of camp absense at least 1 week before the camp date.
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2024 Tuition/Tour Fees
Tuition/Participation Fee - $5500
As you can imagine, the costs to operate and produce a world-class Drum Corps such as Carolina Crown are enormous! Much of our costs include equipment, vehicles, show design, instructional staff, housing, fuel and more. Tuition and fees paid by members of Carolina Crown only account for a fraction of the costs associated with operating the summer tour.
Spring Training - Included in Tuition
This fee includes housing at Gardner-Webb University where members sleep in semi-private rooms with meals provided for them in the university food court during the week. In looking at this cost it is below $12 a day for 3 meals (all you can eat) and a private bed to sleep.
Uniform - Included in Tuition
This fee includes use and maintenance of the main components of the uniform, including plumes, unitards, shoes, and gloves for the entire season.
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The registration fee for Crown101 is $175.00. You’ll receive access to all of the educational materials, packets and video resources to prepare for your audition. Veteran members of the corps are eligible for free registration for the program and are not required to pay the $175 audition fee. Your CrownDATA account will automatically apply your vet discount when you submit your application. If it does not, please contact Nancy Coates (nancy@carolinacrown.org) for assitance.
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Staff will begin reviewing videos after October 1st. They will provide feedback and potential callback information. We will keep accepting video submissions until our cast is full. Take the time to review the entire Audition Packet and Crown101 information. After October 1st, video evaluations and feedback can take up to two weeks.
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The in-person audition camp for those Crown101 participants receiving a call-back invitation will be held:
December 15-17 - Fort Mill SC Area
January 12-14 (brass) tentative in the Fort Mill area
February 16-18 (brass only) tentative in the Fort Mill area
March 15-17 (brass only) tentative in the Fort Mill area
April 26-28 (all sections) tentative in the Fort Mill area -
All previous members of Carolina Crown are required to participate in the audition process for the new season. No former member is guaranteed a spot for this season, but must continue to earn a place amongst the corps by ensuring that they maintain the level of excellence Crown demands. Veteran members of the corps are eligible for free registration for the program and are not required to pay the $175 audition fee. Your CrownDATA account will automatically apply your vet discount when you submit your application. If it does not, please contact Nancy Coates (nancy@carolinacrown.org) for assitance.
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All 165 spots within the corps are open for the 2024 auditions! Each year, we require all returning members to go through the audition process just the same as someone who is brand new to Carolina Crown.
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At this time video auditions for drum major & conductor positions are complete for the 2024 season.
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As is stated at the time of payment, the registration fee is non-refundable since it provides access to all audition and Crown101 materials. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Once you have registered for a CrownDATA account and your videos are ready to go, we suggest uploading them as unlisted to YouTube! Within your CrownDATA account, you’ll be able to submit the direct links to these videos. Percussion are not required to submit a video audition before attending an in-person camp.
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As you can imagine, the costs to operate and produce a world-class Drum Corps such as Carolina Crown are enormous! Much of our costs include equipment, vehicles, show design, instructional staff, housing, fuel and more. Tuition and fees paid by members of Carolina Crown only account for a fraction of the costs associated with operating the summer tour. We are currently working through 2024 details and tour schedule, and will release more information once it’s available.