Join 2025 Cascades
Imagine Your Possibilities
We are excited to share the 2025 Cascades with you!
With 57 years of tradition and pride: Commitment, dedication, and teamwork are the cornerstones of our success. We encourage your participation, and look forward to seeing you soon. Your DCI journey starts here.
What We're Looking for at Auditions
Auditions will give the staff an idea of your music, marching, movement, and equipment skills. We will also be looking at several other factors, including:
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Positive attitude
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Work ethic
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Commitment to effort
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Ability to process information and instruction and apply it to exercises
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Ability to handle constructive criticism in a positive manner
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Interaction with other members
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Interview with the appropriate caption supervisor
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Ability to attend all camps and move into Spring Training (some flexibility is allowed due to school commitments)
What is Needed for Audition/Experience Camps
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Bring a positive attitude and willingness to learn
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All musicians should have a three ring binder and a pencil
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Change of clothes for the weekend. Plan to dress in layers. It will be warm in the gym and cold outside
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Comfortable marching shoes
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Sleeping bag and pillow
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Showering supplies and toiletries
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Your own instrument (in particular brass) if possible, to ensure you have something to use throughout the audition weekends
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Housing and food are all provided
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Attendance at all experience camps is mandatory unless you have a previously-approved school conflict
What are the Financial Responsibilities?
The 2025 member tuition is $5,000.00. Usually paid in 6 installments approximately $850 each, January-June. Member fees must be paid in full before Spring Training move-ins.
There are many opportunities to fundraise for your tuition!
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Recruiting Commission is a tuition break for returning members and the new member that they recruited
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Recruiting Booth at NW events is a way for returning members & parents to earn tuition credit.
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DCI Championship Raffle Tickets can be sold
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Write Sponsorship Letters to your community asking for support
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Event Program Ad Sales to sell ads for our multiple Northwest Youth Music Games digital programs
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DCI Scholarships are available until February of each season
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Cascades Scholarships are made available in the spring based on need and commitment
What Happens if I am Offered a Contract?
If you have been offered a position with the Cascades you must take care of your paperwork and membership payments confirming your acceptance of your contract offer immediately.
Our 2025 educational program is structured around a series of virtual assignments, physical conditioning and monthly in-person rehearsals, followed by an extended spring training camp and a full national tour.
NOTE: Percussion and Colorguard members may be required to submit video assignments during the winter months that they are not attending camps.
Stay positive, don’t lose sight of your Drum Corps dreams. You are here because you love doing this and the Cascades will celebrate your effort.
If you’re unable to find what you need on the website, please contact the appropriate caption for audition information.
BRASS
PERCUSSION
COLORGUARD
VISUAL