2019 Audition Info
Auditions for the 2019 Golden Empire Drum & Bugle Corps will be held December 7th, 8th, & 9th at Bakersfield College. Please carefully read through the info below for details about the audition camp.
Location/Directions
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Bakersfield College
1801 Panorama Dr. Bakersfield, CA 93305 We will initially meet in the BC gym. The main entrance (known as the Huddle) is on the east side of campus just north of Memorial Stadium. You can enter from Mt. Vernon and park in the lot just east of the stadium. Parking permits will not be required during weekend camps. |
Schedule:
Friday, December 7
4:00pm – Registration begins
5:45pm – Opening meeting
6:00pm – Workshop/Auditions begin
10:00pm – Snack
11:00pm – Meeting
12:00am – Lights out
Saturday, December 8
7:00am – Breakfast
8:00am – 1st block
12:00pm – Lunch
1:00pm – 2nd block
5:00pm – Dinner
6:00pm – 3rd block
10:00pm – Snack
11:00pm – Meeting
12:00am – Lights out
Sunday, December 9 (NO GUARD, Brass & Percussion ONLY)
7:00am – Breakfast
8:00am – 1st block
12:00pm – Lunch
1:00pm – 2nd block
3:00pm – Parent meeting
3:30pm – Show & Tell
4:00pm – Pack, Load, Clean
~5:00pm – Camp Ends
What to bring:
Housing:
Applicants will be housing overnight at Bakersfield College. You will need to bring your own sleeping bag/air mattress, pillow, and toiletries, shower gear, etc. During overnight camps, students are expected to remain on campus. Any exceptions must be approved in advance with the corps director.
Food:
Meals will be provided beginning with snack on Friday evening through lunch on Sunday. Please remember to have a nutritious meal and drink plenty of fluids before arriving so that you will have plenty of energy during workshop/auditions on Friday night.
Transportation:
Location/Directions are listed above. If you are arriving via train/bus/etc., please be sure to arrange for transportation (e.g. Uber/Lyft) from the station to Bakersfield College. At future camps, you can coordinate ride-sharing with local members if needed.
Cost:
The only expense for the audition/workshop camp is the $40 audition fee. Gloves (for brass players) will be available for $2 per pair. Cash and checks or money orders made payable to Golden Empire Performing Arts will be accepted at the camp in addition to credit/debit cards. If you are offered a spot in the corps, your first member contribution payment will be due at the next camp.
Forms:
All applicants should print out and complete the following forms. Applicants under 18 must have these forms signed by a parent or guardian BEFORE attending auditions.
When will I know my status?
You will know by the end of the weekend if you have been offered a spot, have received a “call-back” for the next camp, or aren’t ready for Golden Empire this year. Regardless, we appreciate your desire to join the corps and want you to leave with info and experiences that will help you continue to refine your skills.
Parents/Guardians:
Please share this info with your parent(s) or guardian(s): There will be a parent info meeting on Sunday at 3pm at BC. This will be a great time for them to learn more about Golden Empire and the drumcorps activity in general.
Friday, December 7
4:00pm – Registration begins
5:45pm – Opening meeting
6:00pm – Workshop/Auditions begin
10:00pm – Snack
11:00pm – Meeting
12:00am – Lights out
Saturday, December 8
7:00am – Breakfast
8:00am – 1st block
12:00pm – Lunch
1:00pm – 2nd block
5:00pm – Dinner
6:00pm – 3rd block
10:00pm – Snack
11:00pm – Meeting
12:00am – Lights out
Sunday, December 9 (NO GUARD, Brass & Percussion ONLY)
7:00am – Breakfast
8:00am – 1st block
12:00pm – Lunch
1:00pm – 2nd block
3:00pm – Parent meeting
3:30pm – Show & Tell
4:00pm – Pack, Load, Clean
~5:00pm – Camp Ends
What to bring:
- $40 Audition Fee
- Printed & completed forms (see below)
- Equipment – Refer to your audition packet for specific instructions. In case of a large number of applicants, we recommend that you bring your own marching instrument w/ mouthpiece (brass), drum pad w/ stand (battery), a foldable music stand, rifle/sabre (guard) etc.
- Appropriate rehearsal attire
- Overnight Items - Your own sleeping bag/pillow (air mattress or foam pad), toiletries/shower stuff/towel
Housing:
Applicants will be housing overnight at Bakersfield College. You will need to bring your own sleeping bag/air mattress, pillow, and toiletries, shower gear, etc. During overnight camps, students are expected to remain on campus. Any exceptions must be approved in advance with the corps director.
Food:
Meals will be provided beginning with snack on Friday evening through lunch on Sunday. Please remember to have a nutritious meal and drink plenty of fluids before arriving so that you will have plenty of energy during workshop/auditions on Friday night.
Transportation:
Location/Directions are listed above. If you are arriving via train/bus/etc., please be sure to arrange for transportation (e.g. Uber/Lyft) from the station to Bakersfield College. At future camps, you can coordinate ride-sharing with local members if needed.
Cost:
The only expense for the audition/workshop camp is the $40 audition fee. Gloves (for brass players) will be available for $2 per pair. Cash and checks or money orders made payable to Golden Empire Performing Arts will be accepted at the camp in addition to credit/debit cards. If you are offered a spot in the corps, your first member contribution payment will be due at the next camp.
Forms:
All applicants should print out and complete the following forms. Applicants under 18 must have these forms signed by a parent or guardian BEFORE attending auditions.
- Audition Packet for your section/position
- KCCD Release Form
When will I know my status?
You will know by the end of the weekend if you have been offered a spot, have received a “call-back” for the next camp, or aren’t ready for Golden Empire this year. Regardless, we appreciate your desire to join the corps and want you to leave with info and experiences that will help you continue to refine your skills.
Parents/Guardians:
Please share this info with your parent(s) or guardian(s): There will be a parent info meeting on Sunday at 3pm at BC. This will be a great time for them to learn more about Golden Empire and the drumcorps activity in general.
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