Join the White Sabers

Membership

Ready to take your musical and performance skills to the next level? Join us and become a part of a dedicated team of musicians and performers. Gain invaluable experience, improve your talents, and forge lasting friendships within a supportive community. Whether you're a brass player, a percussionist, or interested in color guard, we welcome individuals who are committed to hard work and growth. Woodwind or string player? No worries - We’ve trained many performers how to transition into another section!

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  • Brass instrumentation includes trumpets, mellophones, baritones, euphoniums, trombones, and tubas.

  • The battery percussion section marches on the field. This section is typically made up of snares, tenors/ quad drums, bass drums, and marching cymbals.

  • The front ensemble, or pit, is made up of stationary instruments. Typical instrumentation may include marimba, vibraphone, xylophone, glockenspiel, drum set, auxiliary percussion, electric and bass guitar, and more.

  • The colorguard is the primary visual component of the drum corps. Members of this section may spin flag, rifle or saber, dance, and/ or interact with props, etc.

  • Drum majors will be the primary communication of tempo, dynamics, emotion, and directions to the drum corps as well as a liaison between administration, staff, and members. Throughout the season, the drum major is the most visible member of the corps. Positive interactions with other drum majors/corps members, along with being the voice of the organization at all times is a key component to being a great leader.

Interested in volunteering with the White Sabers? Learn more here.

Colorguard Auditions

🗓️ Sunday 4/13, 9-4

Interested in auditioning? Reach out to guard@whitesabers.org

Interested in submitting a video audition? See the criteria here. Video auditions will be accepted through Sunday, April 20.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • DCI All-Age is drum corps division founded in 2024 that encompasses former Drum Corps Associates "Senior Corps" groups.

    All-Age corps are not typical 'touring' Junior drum corps. We tend to rehearse on a weekend-only schedule to accommodate the wide age range of marching members. To be considered for a position with White Sabers, you must have reliable transportation to rehearsals in the Rochester, NY from April through August.

  • Membership is open to all ages and skill levels. Previous experience with music or colorguard is preferred, but not required. Although drum and bugle corps do not include woodwind sections, we train woodwind players each season to perform in roles of their choosing.

  • Every prospective member is given the opportunity to audition for the section of their choice, but Caption Leaders reserve the right to suggest a section or role that may be better suited to the individual.

    Audition dates and expectations will be communicated ahead of time by Caption Leaders.

    The competitive portion of the season runs from July through World Championships held in mid-August.

    To be considered for a position with the White Sabers, you must be in good standing with previously marched organizations and have reliable transportation to our weekend rehearsals held in the Rochester, NY area between April and August.

  • During the winter months, we hold rehearsals and clinics 1-2 days a month, usually on Sundays.

    In late Spring, we begin full weekend rehearsals. A typical weekend runs from 9am Saturday through 4pm Sunday. Housing is generally available.

  • As of 2024, White Sabers Drum & Bugle Corps will be competing in the Drum Corps International (DCI) All-Age class. During the summer months, the corps performs throughout the Northeast, with championships taking place mid-August at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN.

  • We aim to keep the cost of membership both affordable and valuable. Your tuition includes equipment, instruction, uniform and parade wear, some transportation, as well as various housing and rehearsal facilities.

    You have the opportunity to fundraise 100% of your tuition! We provide various fundraisers, sponsorship, and scholarship opportunities throughout the season to help offset costs.

  • Most meals, snacks, and Gatorade are offered at a nominal cost.

  • We offer nearby housing each full weekend, free of charge. Additionally, many members live close to rehearsals allowing for additional carpools, etc.