Zephyrus Drum & Bugle Corps will be bigger and better in 2024!Zephyrus Drum & Bugle Corps has completed its 2023 season with a bang! After six live performances (including three Drum Corps International events) we now look to 2024, when the corps will continue to grow and entertain even larger audiences! Register to audition HERE:
Bixby HS. 1:00-6:00 PM
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Registration now open for brass and percussion
Our first audition camp is now OPEN for registration. Brass and percussion members should now register to receive their audition packets and start practicing. Color guard auditions will be included at future camps in the spring, stay tuned!
Audition camps consist of a long afternoon of fast-paced ensemble learning and individual feedback. We are confident you will learn something no matter what! After signing up, you will receive a link to the audition materials. If you have any questions, send us an email. We will make sure a qualified staff member sends you the information you need. Expect an email with final instructions for camp the week before we meet in person.
Audition camps consist of a long afternoon of fast-paced ensemble learning and individual feedback. We are confident you will learn something no matter what! After signing up, you will receive a link to the audition materials. If you have any questions, send us an email. We will make sure a qualified staff member sends you the information you need. Expect an email with final instructions for camp the week before we meet in person.
WHAT IS DRUM CORPS?
Drum Corps is a high-energy sport of the arts for performers (Brass, Percussion, and Color Guard) age 15-22 who want to push harder than ever, and perform for passionate fans! First time viewers note its similarity to competitive marching band, but at a much higher difficulty level. The average day for a drum corps is to wake up on a gym floor (with a nice comfy air mattress or sleeping pad), eat breakfast, stretch, work out, and rehearse until lunch, rehearse again until dinner, and unless there’s a performance or travel, rehearse some more until the end of the day, punctuated by a snack, a shower, and a strict lights out for a good night’s sleep. That process repeats every day until the show, a musical and visual showcase of skill and artistry, is ready for competition!
WHY Should I audition for Zephyrus?
First of all, we’re here to have fun. Performing in a drum corps should not be a thankless, grueling battle. When you step on the field to perform, our only goal is that you have the time of your life. That means an exciting show, friendly staff, helpful critique, and a corps-wide support system to bring each member to their highest potential.
What will this summer's schedule look like?
We are proud to report that due to the increased interest in Zephyrus and the success of our first two seasons, we will be expanding our summer tour in 2024! (Details coming soon) We will be together for more days, performing at more shows, and offering our members even more fantastic experiences this year! Our schedule will be announced at a later date, but you can still reference last year for a basic idea of how we operate! Keep in mind that this year's schedule will be longer.
Schedule for 2023 (Last season)
Cost of Membership:
2023 fees: $2,075
2024 fees: (to be determined, but LOWER!)
This covers:
This cost is payable through a fundraising portal that's easy to share with friends and family! At the conclusion of your fundraiser, all remaining fees will be due. In the event that you earn a scholarship, you will see that amount in this fundraiser. In the event that you raise more than the tuition amount, the extra funds will go directly to expanding your experience and supporting your fellow members. The member who raises the most above their tuition will be named that year's Student Ambassador.
Sponsorship:
We aim to assist every willing student with the opportunity to have an amazing experience with us. in the event that scholarship funds are available (usually the case), you may qualify for assistance! Applications will be open closer to summer.
- JUNE 26th (9:00 AM) - Move-Ins @ Oklahoma Baptist University
- JULY 2nd - Move to Coweta HS Housing Site
- JULY 7th - Drillers game!
- JULY 12th - TMALA Performance in Ardmore, OK
- JULY 15th - DCI SHOW - Little Rock, AR
- JULY 16th - Community Performance - Coweta, OK
- JULY 17th - DCI SHOW - Olathe, KS
- JULY 18th - DCI SHOW - Broken Arrow, OK
Cost of Membership:
2023 fees: $2,075
2024 fees: (to be determined, but LOWER!)
This covers:
- All group travel
- All entry to events (DCI, Drillers Game, Etc)
- All meals
- Uniform/Costume rental
- Equipment (We provide all percussion instruments as well as tubas)
- Individual training
- Regular medical supervision by a registered nurse
- Corps Jacket
- Corps Necklace
- Other Apparel from Zephyrus and Sponsors
This cost is payable through a fundraising portal that's easy to share with friends and family! At the conclusion of your fundraiser, all remaining fees will be due. In the event that you earn a scholarship, you will see that amount in this fundraiser. In the event that you raise more than the tuition amount, the extra funds will go directly to expanding your experience and supporting your fellow members. The member who raises the most above their tuition will be named that year's Student Ambassador.
Sponsorship:
We aim to assist every willing student with the opportunity to have an amazing experience with us. in the event that scholarship funds are available (usually the case), you may qualify for assistance! Applications will be open closer to summer.
Okay! How do I join?
Scroll back up and complete the interest form! You'll be the first to hear about audition dates and materials!
