Raiders TX Open House
for New Applicants & Returning Members
2025 is the 35th anniversary for the Raiders!
Open House is your chance to experience what it is like to be a part of the Raiders!
People of all skill levels and backgrounds between the ages of 14 to 21 are invited to attend.
It’s a chance for you to meet the administration, staff, and members, learn about our 2025 program, and experience how the Raiders rehearse and operate.
New to drum corps? Great! We would be happy to have you! Open House is a great opportunity to get your first taste of what it’s like to be a part of a drum corps.
No matter your level of experience, you will have the opportunity to learn from a world class staff while having fun engaging with other members.
Brass, Percussion & Color Guard Performers
Nov 23-24, 2024
A weekend of learning about what makes the Raiders experience unique, what it’s like to practice and perform in a touring DCI drum corps, the summer schedule, how to prepare for the audition, and costs to join.
You’ll leave having improved your performing skills and be fully prepared to audition for the summer of a lifetime!
Davis HS in Houston, TX
Saturday, Nov 23
Check-in at 12pm. Open House runs from 1-9pm. Dinner is provided for all attendees.
Sunday, Nov 24
Rehearsal 9a-3p. Lunch is included for all attendees. Show-and-tell performance at 2pm!
Parent meetings & wrap up 3pm. Dismissed by 4pm.
Davis High School
12525 Ella Blvd
Houston, TX 77067
Parents welcome!
Parents are welcome to attend! Please come watch and see what Raiders are all about.
Parents do not need to register in advance.
Register today!
Want to try it?
EVERYONE is welcome to audition for a spot with Raiders. That means you!
Fill out this form to get your name on our list. We’ll send you all the info you need to get started.
Use this form to get in touch with our staff, and ask us any questions you like—
We’d love to hear from you!
$50 - Open House Ticket
Grab your in-person ticket here to attend our 2025 season Open House in Houston, TX.
Note for Davis HS students and Raiders Vets—
This Open House is FREE for any student of Davis High School, and all Raiders vets.
$25 - Housing & Breakfast
Need to stay overnight? Breakfast and housing are available for anyone who needs them.
Still required for Raiders/Davis students
Raiders vets & Davis students must purchase a housing package if planning to stay overnight.
Registration Packet - Optional
Open House attendees who are interested in audition should also purchase a registration packet.
(Checking it out but not sure yet about auditioning? No sweat — no packet necessary!)
Raiders Open House
No audition required
Not ready for a full DCI season? — No problem.
Even if you’re not ready to try out for a DCI drum corps, we STILL want to meet you!
You’ll learn from our DCI staff, and see how a drum corps operates at the highest levels — with no pressure to audition if you’re not ready.
DCI staff rehearsal
Come learn from the full Raiders DBC staff of DCI veterans.
DCI drum corps is its own world. Come spend a few hours or a full day learning from our veteran staff.
Everyone on the Raiders teaching staff has earned their place thanks to their extensive experience.
Open House Questions
Should I bring my own instrument?
The Raiders will have instruments available but it’s possible we will run out for certain sections.
If it’s convenient and you have the space, please bring your own instrument if you have one (except front ensemble).
Bring any brass instrument, even if it’s not normally drum-corps style (ie. trombone, Sousaphone, etc.)
Is it hard?
The Raiders Rehearsal Auditions are designed to be fun, educational, and inspiring.
You will learn many new things and they will be in an encouraging environment where you will learn to improve yourself, make new friends, and have fun while doing so.
Register Today!
Want to try it?
EVERYONE is welcome to audition for a spot with Raiders. That means you!
Fill out this form to get your name on our list. We’ll send you all the info you need to get started.
Use this form to get in touch with our staff, and ask us any questions you like—
We’d love to hear from you!
$50 - Open House Ticket
Grab your in-person ticket here to attend our 2025 season Open House in Houston, TX.
Note for Davis HS students and Raiders Vets—
This Open House is FREE for any student of Davis High School, and all Raiders vets.
$25 - Housing & Meals
Need to stay overnight? Meals and housing are available for anyone who needs them.
Still required for Raiders/Davis students
Raiders vets & Davis students must purchase a housing package if planning to stay overnight.
Registration Packet - Optional
Open House attendees who are interested in audition should also purchase a registration packet.
(Checking it out but not sure yet about auditioning? No sweat — no packet necessary!)
