{"id":80,"date":"2026-10-05T19:26:38","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T19:26:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/goldyoutharts.org\/drumcorps\/?page_id=80"},"modified":"2026-10-10T09:39:19","modified_gmt":"2026-10-10T16:39:19","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/goldyoutharts.org\/drumcorps\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"gold-site wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<section class=\"gk-fq-0 gs-779w4 wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"gk-fq-1 gs-9h2ib6 wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/goldyoutharts.org\/drumcorps\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gold-front-ensemble.jpg\" alt=\"Gold front ensemble member smiling mid-performance\" class=\"wp-image-58\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goldyoutharts.org\/drumcorps\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gold-front-ensemble.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/goldyoutharts.org\/drumcorps\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gold-front-ensemble-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/goldyoutharts.org\/drumcorps\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gold-front-ensemble-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/goldyoutharts.org\/drumcorps\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gold-front-ensemble-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/goldyoutharts.org\/drumcorps\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gold-front-ensemble-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(6,0,0,0.85) 0%, rgba(6,0,0,0.55) 50%, rgba(6,0,0,0.1) 85%)\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gk-fq-3 gs-or5kj7 wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"gk-fq-4 gs-i7amgn wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gk-fq-5 gs-1bmveg2 wp-block-paragraph\">Everything members and parents ask about joining Gold, from auditions to tour.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gk-fq-6 gs-f7ouuj wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"gk-fq-7 gs-1muoh45 wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"gk-fq-8 gs-1rkkuku wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#what\">What is drum corps?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gk-fq-9 gs-1rkkuku wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#join\">Joining Gold<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gk-fq-10 gs-1rkkuku wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#audition\">Auditions<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gk-fq-11 gs-1rkkuku wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#contract\">Callbacks &amp; contracts<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gk-fq-12 gs-1rkkuku wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#expect\">Season &amp; schedule<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"gk-fq-13 gs-alwnpa wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"gk-fq-14 gs-xx9832 wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"gk-fq-15 gs-m9vg0u wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"gk-fq-16 gs-htdwvm wp-block-heading\">What is drum corps?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gk-fq-17 gs-mytvyf wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"gk-fq-18 gs-1x7tkhc wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"gk-fq-19 wp-block-paragraph\">What is drum corps?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gk-fq-20 gs-116ud92 wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"transform: rotate(180deg); transition: transform 200ms ease\"><path d=\"M6 9l6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gdc-if gk-fq-21 wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"gk-fq-22 gs-1wugmtz wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"gk-fq-23 gs-m13anh wp-block-paragraph\">Drum corps is a competitive musical marching activity that takes place in the summer. Like marching band, it is made up of brass, percussion and color guard. There are no woodwinds, but woodwind players are encouraged to join and learn a new instrument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gk-fq-24 gs-m13anh wp-block-paragraph\">Drum Corps International (DCI) is the nonprofit governing organization for all drum and bugle corps. DCI competitions take place in the summer, and most corps begin training in late winter or early spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gdc-if gk-fq-25 g-hide wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr)); gap: 8px 24px\"><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gdc-if gk-fq-27 wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"gk-fq-28 gs-9fqkze wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dci.org\">Learn more at DCI.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gk-fq-29 gs-m9vg0u wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"gk-fq-30 gs-htdwvm wp-block-heading\">Joining Gold<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gk-fq-31 gs-mytvyf wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"gk-fq-32 gs-1x7tkhc wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"gk-fq-33 wp-block-paragraph\">Is there a fee to audition?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gk-fq-34 gs-1cof6r2 wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"transform: rotate(0deg); transition: transform 200ms ease\"><path d=\"M6 9l6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gdc-if gk-fq-35 g-hide wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"gk-fq-36 gs-1wugmtz wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"gk-fq-37 gs-m13anh wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. The $125 audition fee covers everything: the audition packet, instruction, all audition weekends and any callback camps. No other fees are charged until you are a contracted member.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gdc-if gk-fq-38 g-hide wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr)); gap: 8px 24px\"><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gdc-if gk-fq-40 wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"gk-fq-41 gs-9fqkze wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goldyoutharts.org\/drumcorps\/audition\/\">See audition dates<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gk-fq-42 gs-mytvyf wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"gk-fq-43 gs-1x7tkhc wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"gk-fq-44 wp-block-paragraph\">How much does it cost to march?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gk-fq-45 gs-1cof6r2 wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"transform: rotate(0deg); transition: transform 200ms ease\"><path d=\"M6 9l6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gdc-if gk-fq-46 g-hide wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"gk-fq-47 gs-1wugmtz wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"gk-fq-48 gs-m13anh wp-block-paragraph\">The 2027 tour fee is being finalized and is expected to be about $6,000. It covers an 80+ day program: staff instruction, rehearsal facilities, uniforms, instruments and equipment, transportation and lodging on mini-tour and tour to championships, and meals on tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gk-fq-49 gs-m13anh wp-block-paragraph\">Fundraising opportunities are available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gdc-if gk-fq-50 g-hide wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr)); gap: 8px 24px\"><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gdc-if gk-fq-52 g-hide wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<a href style=\"align-self: flex-start; font-weight: 600; padding: 4px 0\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gk-fq-54 gs-mytvyf wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"gk-fq-55 gs-1x7tkhc wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"gk-fq-56 wp-block-paragraph\">What if I can\u2019t make any of the audition dates?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gk-fq-57 gs-1cof6r2 wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"transform: rotate(0deg); transition: transform 200ms ease\"><path d=\"M6 9l6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gdc-if gk-fq-58 g-hide wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"gk-fq-59 gs-1wugmtz wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"gk-fq-60 gs-m13anh wp-block-paragraph\">Brass can audition at open rehearsals in February, March and April; check the calendar for dates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gk-fq-61 gs-m13anh wp-block-paragraph\">You can also ask about a video audition by emailing our Corps Director, Joe Paul, at Joe.Paul@GoldYouthArts.org.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gdc-if gk-fq-62 g-hide wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr)); gap: 8px 24px\"><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gdc-if gk-fq-64 g-hide wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<a href style=\"align-self: flex-start; font-weight: 600; padding: 4px 0\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gk-fq-66 gs-mytvyf wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"gk-fq-67 gs-1x7tkhc wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"gk-fq-68 wp-block-paragraph\">If I owe money to another corps, can I still join?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gk-fq-69 gs-1cof6r2 wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"transform: rotate(0deg); transition: transform 200ms ease\"><path d=\"M6 9l6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gdc-if gk-fq-70 g-hide wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"gk-fq-71 gs-1wugmtz wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"gk-fq-72 gs-m13anh wp-block-paragraph\">No. Any outstanding debts to another corps must be paid before you are eligible to join Gold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gdc-if gk-fq-73 g-hide wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr)); gap: 8px 24px\"><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gdc-if gk-fq-75 g-hide wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<a href style=\"align-self: flex-start; font-weight: 600; padding: 4px 0\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gk-fq-77 gs-mytvyf wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"gk-fq-78 gs-1x7tkhc wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"gk-fq-79 wp-block-paragraph\">Who can my parents talk to if they have questions?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gk-fq-80 gs-1cof6r2 wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"transform: rotate(0deg); transition: transform 200ms ease\"><path d=\"M6 9l6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gdc-if gk-fq-81 g-hide wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"gk-fq-82 gs-1wugmtz wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"gk-fq-83 gs-m13anh wp-block-paragraph\">Drum corps is new to many parents. Start with this website and DCI\u2019s parent resources at dci.org\/parents. Every audition weekend includes a new-parent meeting with a detailed Q&amp;A.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gk-fq-84 gs-m13anh wp-block-paragraph\">If your parents still have questions, they\u2019re welcome to contact us directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gdc-if gk-fq-85 g-hide wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr)); gap: 8px 24px\"><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gdc-if gk-fq-87 wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"gk-fq-88 gs-9fqkze wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:contact@golddrumcorps.org\">Email contact@golddrumcorps.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gk-fq-89 gs-m9vg0u wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"gk-fq-90 gs-htdwvm wp-block-heading\">Auditions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gk-fq-91 gs-mytvyf wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"gk-fq-92 gs-1x7tkhc wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"gk-fq-93 wp-block-paragraph\">What are you looking for when I audition?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gk-fq-94 gs-1cof6r2 wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"transform: rotate(0deg); transition: transform 200ms ease\"><path d=\"M6 9l6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gdc-if gk-fq-95 g-hide wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"gk-fq-96 gs-1wugmtz wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"gk-fq-97 gs-m13anh wp-block-paragraph\">Auditions show our staff your music, marching, movement and equipment skills. We also look for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gdc-if gk-fq-98 wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"gk-fq-99 gs-rdb3x wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"gk-fq-100 gs-1dj90dv wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#b07f00\" stroke-width=\"2.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex: 0 0 18px; margin-top: 4px\"><path d=\"M5 12.5l4.5 4.5L19 7\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gk-fq-101 wp-block-paragraph\">A positive attitude<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gk-fq-102 gs-1dj90dv wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#b07f00\" stroke-width=\"2.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex: 0 0 18px; margin-top: 4px\"><path d=\"M5 12.5l4.5 4.5L19 7\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gk-fq-103 wp-block-paragraph\">Work ethic and commitment to effort<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gk-fq-104 gs-1dj90dv wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#b07f00\" stroke-width=\"2.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex: 0 0 18px; margin-top: 4px\"><path d=\"M5 12.5l4.5 4.5L19 7\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gk-fq-105 wp-block-paragraph\">Focus and the ability to follow directions<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gk-fq-106 gs-1dj90dv wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#b07f00\" stroke-width=\"2.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex: 0 0 18px; margin-top: 4px\"><path d=\"M5 12.5l4.5 4.5L19 7\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gk-fq-107 wp-block-paragraph\">Learning and applying instruction to exercises<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gk-fq-108 gs-1dj90dv wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#b07f00\" stroke-width=\"2.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex: 0 0 18px; margin-top: 4px\"><path d=\"M5 12.5l4.5 4.5L19 7\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gk-fq-109 wp-block-paragraph\">Handling constructive criticism positively<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gk-fq-110 gs-1dj90dv wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#b07f00\" stroke-width=\"2.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex: 0 0 18px; margin-top: 4px\"><path d=\"M5 12.5l4.5 4.5L19 7\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gk-fq-111 wp-block-paragraph\">How you interact with other auditionees<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gk-fq-112 gs-1dj90dv wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#b07f00\" stroke-width=\"2.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex: 0 0 18px; margin-top: 4px\"><path d=\"M5 12.5l4.5 4.5L19 7\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gk-fq-113 wp-block-paragraph\">Being able to attend all camps, rehearsals and performances<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gdc-if gk-fq-114 g-hide wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<a href style=\"align-self: flex-start; font-weight: 600; padding: 4px 0\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gk-fq-116 gs-mytvyf wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"gk-fq-117 gs-1x7tkhc wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"gk-fq-118 wp-block-paragraph\">Will I be interviewed?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gk-fq-119 gs-1cof6r2 wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"transform: rotate(0deg); transition: transform 200ms ease\"><path d=\"M6 9l6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gdc-if gk-fq-120 g-hide wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"gk-fq-121 gs-1wugmtz wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"gk-fq-122 gs-m13anh wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Along with the rehearsal-setting audition, every prospective member is interviewed by the appropriate caption head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gdc-if gk-fq-123 g-hide wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr)); gap: 8px 24px\"><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gdc-if gk-fq-125 g-hide wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<a href style=\"align-self: flex-start; font-weight: 600; padding: 4px 0\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gk-fq-127 gs-mytvyf wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"gk-fq-128 gs-1x7tkhc wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"gk-fq-129 wp-block-paragraph\">Any advice for audition day?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gk-fq-130 gs-1cof6r2 wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"transform: rotate(0deg); transition: transform 200ms ease\"><path d=\"M6 9l6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gdc-if gk-fq-131 g-hide wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"gk-fq-132 gs-1wugmtz wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"gk-fq-133 gs-m13anh wp-block-paragraph\">Enjoy yourself and stay positive: our staff wants you to succeed. Our member Code of Conduct shows what we expect of every member.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gdc-if gk-fq-134 g-hide wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr)); gap: 8px 24px\"><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gdc-if gk-fq-136 wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"gk-fq-137 gs-9fqkze wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goldyoutharts.org\/drumcorps\/member-staff-safety\/\">Read the Code of Conduct<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gk-fq-138 gs-m9vg0u wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"gk-fq-139 gs-htdwvm wp-block-heading\">Callbacks &amp; contracts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gk-fq-140 gs-mytvyf wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"gk-fq-141 gs-1x7tkhc wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"gk-fq-142 wp-block-paragraph\">What if I get a callback?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gk-fq-143 gs-1cof6r2 wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"transform: rotate(0deg); transition: transform 200ms ease\"><path d=\"M6 9l6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gdc-if gk-fq-144 g-hide wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"gk-fq-145 gs-1wugmtz wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"gk-fq-146 gs-m13anh wp-block-paragraph\">Percussion and color guard callbacks only need to attend our April camp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gk-fq-147 gs-m13anh wp-block-paragraph\">Brass callbacks continue at each brass rehearsal until all spots are filled. There is no extra cost for any callback camp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gdc-if gk-fq-148 g-hide wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr)); gap: 8px 24px\"><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gdc-if gk-fq-150 g-hide wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<a href style=\"align-self: flex-start; font-weight: 600; padding: 4px 0\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gk-fq-152 gs-mytvyf wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"gk-fq-153 gs-1x7tkhc wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"gk-fq-154 wp-block-paragraph\">What if I\u2019m offered a contract?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gk-fq-155 gs-1cof6r2 wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"transform: rotate(0deg); transition: transform 200ms ease\"><path d=\"M6 9l6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gdc-if gk-fq-156 g-hide wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"gk-fq-157 gs-1wugmtz wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"gk-fq-158 gs-m13anh wp-block-paragraph\">Contracted members attend our monthly rehearsal camps, held one weekend each month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gk-fq-159 gs-m13anh wp-block-paragraph\">An initial deposit is due within 10 days to secure your spot, and tour fees must be paid in full by June 15. We recommend paying about $1,000 a month starting in January.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gdc-if gk-fq-160 g-hide wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr)); gap: 8px 24px\"><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gdc-if gk-fq-162 g-hide wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<a href style=\"align-self: flex-start; font-weight: 600; padding: 4px 0\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gk-fq-164 gs-mytvyf wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"gk-fq-165 gs-1x7tkhc wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"gk-fq-166 wp-block-paragraph\">Are there discounts?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gk-fq-167 gs-1cof6r2 wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"transform: rotate(0deg); transition: transform 200ms ease\"><path d=\"M6 9l6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gdc-if gk-fq-168 g-hide wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"gk-fq-169 gs-1wugmtz wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"gk-fq-170 gs-m13anh wp-block-paragraph\">Returning members get a discount for each year they have marched with Gold, and there is an extra discount for paying tuition in full within 10 days of your contract offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gdc-if gk-fq-171 g-hide wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr)); gap: 8px 24px\"><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gdc-if gk-fq-173 wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"gk-fq-174 gs-9fqkze wp-block-paragraph\">Email Kevin.Valentine@goldyoutharts.org<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gk-fq-175 gs-m9vg0u wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"gk-fq-176 gs-htdwvm wp-block-heading\">Season &amp; schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gk-fq-177 gs-mytvyf wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"gk-fq-178 gs-1x7tkhc wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"gk-fq-179 wp-block-paragraph\">How much time will I need to commit?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gk-fq-180 gs-1cof6r2 wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"transform: rotate(0deg); transition: transform 200ms ease\"><path d=\"M6 9l6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gdc-if gk-fq-181 g-hide wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"gk-fq-182 gs-1wugmtz wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"gk-fq-183 gs-m13anh wp-block-paragraph\">Gold runs from December auditions through the DCI World Championships in August. The full season is laid out below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gdc-if gk-fq-184 g-hide wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr)); gap: 8px 24px\"><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gk-fq-188 gs-mytvyf wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"gk-fq-189 gs-1x7tkhc wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"gk-fq-190 wp-block-paragraph\">Where are rehearsals?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gk-fq-191 gs-1cof6r2 wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" style=\"transform: rotate(0deg); transition: transform 200ms ease\"><path d=\"M6 9l6 6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gdc-if gk-fq-192 g-hide wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"gk-fq-193 gs-1wugmtz wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"gk-fq-194 gs-m13anh wp-block-paragraph\">Our main spring rehearsal site is Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Eastvale, CA. Other locations depend on facility access and are posted on the calendar as they\u2019re confirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gdc-if gk-fq-195 g-hide wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr)); gap: 8px 24px\"><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gdc-if gk-fq-197 g-hide wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<a href style=\"align-self: flex-start; font-weight: 600; padding: 4px 0\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"gk-fq-199 gs-1f767hf wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"gk-fq-200 gs-bcr4sc wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"gk-fq-201 gs-djbscj wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"gk-fq-202 gs-1bpckjn wp-block-heading\">What a season with Gold looks like<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gk-fq-203 gs-1aj4co1 wp-block-paragraph\">School and performance conflicts are excused through the second week of June. After that, every member attends every Gold event unless the Corps Director clears an exception.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gk-fq-204 gs-1aor5un wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"gk-fq-205 gs-198vgjn wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"gk-fq-206 gs-jz62gf wp-block-paragraph\">Dec \u2013 Jan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gk-fq-207 gs-18o7a2c wp-block-paragraph\">Audition camps<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gk-fq-208 gs-u4djbv wp-block-paragraph\">Two weekend rehearsal camps with open auditions for all sections.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gk-fq-209 gs-198vgjn wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"gk-fq-210 gs-jz62gf wp-block-paragraph\">Feb \u2013 Apr<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gk-fq-211 gs-18o7a2c wp-block-paragraph\">Brass rehearsals<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gk-fq-212 gs-u4djbv wp-block-paragraph\">Periodic weekend brass rehearsals with ongoing auditions. Guard and percussion may get video assignments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gk-fq-213 gs-198vgjn wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"gk-fq-214 gs-jz62gf wp-block-paragraph\">Late Apr \u2013 May<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gk-fq-215 gs-18o7a2c wp-block-paragraph\">Full corps camps<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gk-fq-216 gs-u4djbv wp-block-paragraph\">Every weekend, all sections. 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