Membership for 2008 season
Frequently Asked Questions

Thanks for your interest in Phantom Regiment! By visiting this page, you have taken the first step to being a member of one of the most renowned drum & bugle corps in the world!

You can request the membership packet as well as register and pay the audition fee online. For those that would prefer to pay by check via the mail, you can still do so by choosing "Mail Payment" after you submit your information. If you are looking for information about membership, or if you just want to register now for auditions - you can do that with the choices below:

2008 Membership Packet Request - $10

This option is for those that are more than just interested and would like our information. Once your order is received, you will be sent an information packet that will give details of the entire audition process for your section as well as general membership information.

 

2008 Audition Registration & Membership Packet Request - $105

This option is for those potential new & returning members that would like to audition. This will register you for auditions and you will be sent an information packet that will give details of the entire audition process for your section as well as general membership information. (PLEASE NOTE that after November 18, 2007 this fee will be $125). Returning members of the Regiment are eligible for $25 discount.

• Brass & Color Guard Auditions - November 23 - 25, 2007 - Auditions will be held at Beloit Memorial High School in Beloit, Wisconsin (only 15 miles north of Rockford).
• Percussion (Battery & Front Ensemble) Auditions - November 30 - December 2, 2007 - Auditions will be held at Huntley High School in Huntley, Illinois.
• Registration (at both camps) will begin at 4pm on Friday. Auditions will be at 6pm on Friday and run through 2pm on Sunday.
• The audition camps are not just a walk-thru audition. You will experience what it's like to be a part of the Phantom Regiment during the weekend. These are overnight camps (two nights exactly) in which housing (gym floor) will be provided. We will also provide breakfast and snack - lunch and dinner will be on your own at local fast food restaurants which we will transport you to, or you can car pool. We will also provide a free Phantom Regiment audition shirt!
• You will be seen, heard, and receive instruction from some of the best instructors in the country. You will also receive a copy of your audition worksheets with feedback from your instructors. This is a great tool for you whether or not you offered a spot in the Regiment. You can use this information to improve your marching and playing abilities.
• Audition fees are listed below. There is a DISCOUNT for by paying on or before November 18, 2007 as this allows us enough time to prepare your audition worksheets prior to your arrival.

• After you have paid and registered for auditions, email a current picture of yourself to the Regiment offices here. We will use this picture to print out on your audition worksheets prior to your arrival. Photo MUST meet guidelines as outlined for a passport photo. Read here on how to make a passport quality photo. Look at the bottom of the referenced page to see examples of what we are looking for. The photo is a very important part of the audition as it helps us to remember you. Please send your photo via email (only) as soon as possible.
• You will need to bring sleeping gear (don't forget a pillow), shower gear (don't forget a towel), athletic shoes for marching, shorts and/or sweatpants for marching (no jeans), mouthpiece or drumsticks or guard equipment (bring what you can). Brass players and percussionists should bring their instruments if possible.
• Camp dates are listed below. All camps are mandatory.
• Membership is generally limited to the ages between 17 and 21 (must be 21 or younger on June 1, 2008).
• 2008 membership dues will be finalized soon but will likely be between $1800 to $2500. There are many variable costs that go into the membership dues including: food, transportation; housing; instruction; equipment; insurance; and fuel costs to name a few. This amount only represents about 25% of the actual costs per person that it takes to run our operation. This will be updated once everything has been finalized.
• Videotapes are not accepted in lieu of coming to camp.
• The color guard will have auditions for both male and female performers (the actual makeup of the guard members has not yet been determined).
• Conductor auditions are open to everyone, regardless of whether or not the person has previously marched in the Phantom Regiment. The November camp is the only audition for conductors.
• If for some reason you are unable to make the November audition camp, brass and percussion players may attend the December camp to audition for any remaining open positions. Conductors must audition in November. Guard members should email Adam Sage if they cannot make the November audition.
• Member packet & Audition fees are non-refundable.
• View the frequently asked questions.

If you have any questions - feel free to email us.

2008 Camp Schedule

• 11/23/07 – 11/25/07 – Brass, Color Guard & Conductor Auditions
  • Beloit Memorial High School - Beloit, WI
  • Camp only for brass, guard & conductors
• 11/30/07 – 12/02/07 – Percussion Auditions
  • Huntley High School - Huntley, IL
  • Camp only for battery and front ensemble
• 12/28/07 – 12/30/07 – #2 Music/Visual Camp
  • Keith High School - Rockford, IL
  • Camp only for brass & percussion
• 01/18/08 – 01/20/08 – #3 Music Camp
  • Keith High School - Rockford, IL
  • Camp only for brass & percussion
• 02/22/08 – 02/24/08 – #4 Music Camp
  • tba - Rockford, IL
  • Camp only for brass & percussion
• 03/28/08 – 03/30/08 – #5 Visual Camp
  • Beloit Memorial High School - Beloit, W
  • Camp only for brass & battery. Front ensemble will meet separately (tbd)
• 04/25/08 – 04/27/08 – #6 Visual Camp
  • Beloit Memorial High School - Beloit, WI
  • Camp only for brass, battery & guard. Front ensemble will meet separately (tbd)
• 05/16/08 – Percussion Spring Training begins - move-into Dallas area
• 05/20/08 –Brass/Guard Spring Training begins - move-into Rockford
• 05/23/08 - Full Corps Spring Training continues - Rockford