The preseason.

The Colts use three-day camps, one-day audition events, and video auditions to establish membership in the corps. Each of these events can lead to 1) a contract of membership, 2) a recall so we can evaluate you further, 3) a recommendation for our Open Class corps — Colt Cadets, or 4) an invitation to try again next year. Click “Audition” above for further details.

Video Auditions

Video auditions are optional and available for an additional fee. You will receive an audition result based on your video. In some instances, students will be offered a contract of membership. To be considered for the initial round of member contracts, SUBMIT YOUR VIDEO BY NOVEMBER 23!

2026 Live Events

Offers of full membership will be extended following each event. If there are special circumstances that make attendance at one of these events impossible, first let us know via the Camp RSVP, and then contact your caption head to express your interest in a spot, and to discuss preparations you should make for the next rehearsal (for color guard, this could be in April following WGI). Contracted members are expected to attend all three-day rehearsal camps scheduled for their section — especially the April rehearsal weekend. Attendance at events, and communication about attendance, is required of all Colts members throughout the preseason.

The cost to attend our three-day camps is $100. Please note event details below may change. Always check colts.org before leaving for a camp for the most up to date information. ALL STUDENTS SHOULD PLAN TO ATTEND ONE OF OUR WEEKEND CAMPS. Camps are a callback for video auditions, first-time auditions for those who did not submit a video, and rehearsals for all members as we prepare for the coming season.

THREE-DAY CAMPS

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November 28-30, 2025 | Taylor High School, Kokomo, IN (all sections; use IND for flights)
December 19-21, 2025 | Taylor High School, Kokomo, IN (all sections; use IND for flights)
January 23-25, 2026 | Taylor High School, Kokomo, IN (brass, percussion and conductors; use IND for flights)
February 20-22, 2026 | Taylor High School, Kokomo, IN (brass and conductors; use IND for flights)
April 24-26, 2026 | Oskaloosa High School, Oskaloosa, IA (all sections; use DSM for flights)

ONE-DAY AUDITION EVENTS

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December 6, 2025 | Timber Creek High School, Orlando, FL (brass and percussion, NO cymbals; NO airport shuttle provided)
December 14, 2025 | C.E. King High School, Houston, TX (all sections; NO airport shuttle provided)
We are pursuing other one-day events. Details will be announced as soon as facilities are confirmed.

TRAVEL PLANS

For camps scheduled to take place at Taylor High School in Kokomo, we provide ground transportation to the school for flights into the Indianapolis airport (IND). Please land by 5:30 PM or earlier on Friday; and depart at 3:30 PM or later on Sunday. If you are considering a flight outside of these time parameters, you MUST notify us prior to booking (email kathleen@colts.org). All flight details MUST be listed on your RSVP along with your intention to ride the airport shuttle. If you need help finding a ride to camp, or to arrange a ride from a bus station, please notify us ASAP by emailing kathleen@colts.org. You can also help fellow members by offering a ride in your vehicle. Please indicate this on your RSVP.

For the April camp scheduled to take place in Oskaloosa, Iowa, we provide ground transportation to the school for flights into the Des Moines airport (DSM). Please land by 5:30 PM or earlier on Friday; and depart at 3:30 PM or later on Sunday. If you are considering a flight outside of these time parameters, you MUST notify us prior to booking (email kathleen@colts.org). All flight details MUST be listed on your RSVP along with your intention to ride the airport shuttle. If you need help finding a ride to camp, or to arrange a ride from a bus station, please notify us ASAP by emailing kathleen@colts.org. You can also help fellow members by offering a ride in your vehicle. Please indicate this on your RSVP.

The Colts do not provide ground transportation for one-day audition events.

Camp Documents and Forms

Sample Camp Schedules

Three-Day Event

6:00 PM
Unload equipment and food; Registration

8:00 PM
Full corps meeting

8:20 PM
Rehearsal begins

8:45 PM
Parent meeting

11:30 PM
Snack

12:00 AM
Lights out!

8:00 AM
Wake/eat

9:00 AM
Full corps stretch

9:30 AM
Sectionals rehearsal
Brass in visual

1:00 PM
Meal 2

2:00 PM
Sectionals rehearsal

5:45 PM
Full corps meeting

6:00 PM
Meal 3
Staff meeting

7:00 PM
Sectionals rehearsal

9:30 PM
Full ensemble

11:00 PM
Meal 4

11:45 PM
Student leadership meeting

12:00 AM
Lights out!

8:00 AM
Wake/eat

9:00 AM
Full corps stretch

9:30 AM
Sectionals rehearsal
Brass in visual

10:30 AM
Brass to sectionals

12:00 PM
Music ensemble

1:00 PM
Performance

1:30 PM
Full corps meeting
Pack and clean facility
Don't forget to grab a sack lunch!

3:00 PM
Dismissed

One-Day Event

8:00 AM
Unload equipment and food; Registration

9:00 AM
Member meeting, cafeteria

9:30 AM
Rehearsal begins

10:00 AM
Parent meeting

1:00 PM
Meal

2:00 PM
Rehearsal

4:45 PM
Final Meeting

5:00 PM
Pack and clean facility \ Dismissed