Raiders 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
Sunday - Dec 1, 2024
A full day 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!
Salem HS in Salem, NJ
Virtual option available!
Doors open at 10am and Open House runs from 11am to 5pm.
A light snack will be served in the middle of the day so make sure to eat a good hearty breakfast!
Salem High School
219 Walnut St
Salem, NJ 08079
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.
In Person -or- Virtual
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!
$25 - In-Person
Grab your in-person ticket here to attend our 2025 season Open House in Salem, NJ.
Pay now or later — either way, please grab your ticket now so we know you’ll be there!
$25 - Virtual
Can’t make it to New Jersey? Attend our Open House from anywhere!
Pay now or later — either way, please grab your virtual ticket now so we know you’ll join online.
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
How much does it cost?
The Audition track is all-inclusive at $75 and includes all Experiences, Auditions, Dinner, and a Raiders t-shirt
The Rehearsal track is a great bargain at $25 and includes all Experiences and to watch Auditions. You would make arrangements for your own dinner.
However, dinner can be purchased for $10, and/or the Raiders t-shirt for $25.
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.
Any Covid precautions?
The Raiders requires all participants, staff, and, volunteers to be fully vaccinated according to CDC guidelines.
Masking and vaccine protocols may be modified as required by event location, state, and school guidelines.
In Person -or- Virtual
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!
$25 - In-Person
Grab your in-person ticket here to attend our 2025 season Open House in Salem, NJ.
Pay now or later — either way, please grab your ticket now so we know you’ll be there!
$25 - Virtual
Can’t make it to New Jersey? Attend our Open House from anywhere!
Pay now or later — either way, please grab your virtual ticket now so we know you’ll join online.
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!)
