General Requirements
Audition Age
You must be between the ages of 15 and 21 years old by May 31st. 22 year olds are eligible to march if your birthday is on or after June 1st. We believe that students all over this age range can be successful in our organization as long as you are committed to excellence and willing to put in the work.
Talent
Unless otherwise stated, you should have experience in brass, percussion (battery or front ensemble), colorguard or marching band. You will be evaluated by our educational staff at all audition and rehearsal events with the expectation of improvement over time. Goals and objectives will be based on materials in the audition packet and in-person discussions at audition events.
Attitude
Every single day, we get up and go to work. We live by those words and expect you to live by them, too. You will be pushed harder than you ever have before, and there will be times where you will be tempted to give up. Positivity and perseverance will see you and your fellow performers through the easy and more difficult days.
Health & Fitness
The rehearsal, performance, and travel schedule involved are extremely demanding, and a full health history and physical exam are required by every performer every performing season to adequately assess your fitness. It is crucial that you are able to withstand the physical, mental, and emotional toll of the day-to-day. This information is to ensure that our medical staff is able to adequately assist you during the season should you need it.
Attendance
If you are offered a call back or a contract, you are required to attend every rehearsal event required by your section. Please review the camp schedule and note any conflicts with school events. These must be discussed with your caption staff as soon as you know about them. Last minute/emergency school and family events should be communicated with your caption staff as soon as possible.
Financial Commitment
All member fees are mandatory. We expect that you will have developed a plan to meet the financial commitment before you audition. Payments should be made on time according to the schedule outlined in your contract. Any financial issues should be communicated right away to determine if any assistance can be offered. See the financial page for a more detailed outline of this commitment.
Audition Dates
Video Auditions
Submissions begin OCTOBER 15TH 2025ONLINE
All Video Audition Details and Video Submissions will be Due by Nov. 20th 2025!
IN PERSON AUDITION Weekend #1
NOVEMBER 28-30Hays High School - 4820 Jack C Hays Trail, Buda, TX 78610
FULL WEEKEND EXPERIENCE
IN PERSON AUDITION Weekend #2
DECEMBER 19-21Hays High School - 4820 Jack C Hays Trail, Buda, TX 78610
FULL WEEKEND EXPERIENCE
Dallas Area Guard Clinic
Nov. 16thRockwall H.S. - 901 W Yellow Jacket Ln, Rockwall, TX 75087
One day guard clinic hosted by the Genesis Guard Staff with special guest: Tre Brown Register Click Here
Houston Area Guard Clinic
Nov. 16thNimitz H.S. - 2425 W W Thorne Dr, Houston, TX 77073
One day guard clinic hosted by the Genesis Guard Staff with special guest: Stephanie Chavez-Pradt
San Antonio Guard Clinic
Nov. 16thPearsall H.S. - 1990 Maverick Dr, Pearsall, TX 78061
One day guard clinic hosted by the Genesis Guard Staff with special guest: Roman Garcia
RGV Area Guard Clinic
Nov. 16thPSJA Austin M.S. - 804 S Stewart Rd, San Juan, TX 78589
One day guard clinic hosted by the Genesis Guard Staff
The Process
1
Register and pay
Use this registration form to register in the FENIXperience.
Registration Fees:
$150 for the entire FENIXperience -includes online resources, 1 day clinic/auditions and the FULL WEEKEND FENIXperience events.
This covers all materials, online lessons, video submissions and staff interactions as well as your first In-Person Camp for Virtual participants including housing, meals and instruction. Once you have filled out the registration form you will be all set to begin your journey.
2
Enroll In Our Online Audition Platform
Once you register and pay, you will automatically receive a confirmation email that will instruct you to enroll in both our Brass and Visual audition platforms.
Once enrolled you will be walked through the process by our instructors in the form of an online video course. These videos will teach you the exercises you will need to perform in your audition.
3
Attend An In Person Audition Camp
Video Auditions: Once registered you will receive information on submitting your video audition.
The goal is to get everyone to one of our full weekend FENIXperience Camps so we suggest that you sign up for one of those events. If you attend a 1 day clinic/audition or choose the online audition submittal option, you can be awarded a Provisional Contract and will be required to attend one of the Full FENIXperience weekend camps before a full contract will be offered.
The 1 Day and Online options are designed for students to “test the water” and see if Full Membership is right for them. A full weekend gives our staff the opportunity to see how students perform in a normal drum corps setting.
Your registration fee for the FULL FENIXperience covers the total cost of your audition process.
A full audition weekend includes all housing, meals and instruction and will be action packed with clinicians, introductions to our 2026 production and much more.
Make sure to bring your instrument, as we will not have enough to go around during audition events.
4
Audition Results
Once you have gone through the video and in person audition process, you will be given one of three results.
1 – Contract – Congratulations, you have been offered a contract to be a performer for the 2026 Season
2 – Call Back – Competition is fierce this year, we need to see more from you before offering you a contract.
3 – Invitation – Thank you for auditioning. We cannot offer you a position this season. And we invite you to audition again next year.
Regardless of the result, you will be provided with feedback that will help you grow as a performer. And if your journey with us ends during the audition process, we sincerely hope you will try again next season.
5
Get ready to hit the ground running
If you are offered a contract through the FENIXperience, and choose to accept it, you will be required to attend any and all events as detailed when you receive your contract.
Our goal is to make this as enjoyable and educational a program as possible and we are looking forward to sharing Genesis with you!
The road ahead will be full of fun and new experiences but also full of challenge! If you have been selected, it is because we believe in your abilities. So expect to jump right in with both feet! Welcome to the Fenix Family.
1
Register and pay
Use this registration form to register in the FENIXperience.
Registration Fees:
$150 for the entire FENIXperience -includes online resources, 1 day clinic/auditions and the FULL WEEKEND FENIXperience events.
This covers all materials, online lessons, video submissions and staff interactions as well as your first In-Person Camp for Virtual participants including housing, meals and instruction. Once you have filled out the registration form you will be all set to begin your journey.
2
Enroll In Our Online Audition Platform
Once you register and pay, you will automatically receive a confirmation email that will instruct you to enroll in both our Battery and Visual audition platforms.
Once enrolled you will be walked through the process by our instructors in the form of an online video course. These videos will teach you the exercises you will need to perform in your audition video.
3
Attend An In Person Audition Camp
The goal is to get everyone to one of our full weekend FENIXperience Camps so we suggest that you sign up for one of those events. If you attend a 1 day clinic/audition or choose the online audition submittal option, you can be awarded a Provisional Contract and will be required to attend one of the Full FENIXperience weekend camps before a full contract will be offered.
The 1 Day and Online options are designed for students to “test the water” and see if Full Membership is right for them. A full weekend gives our staff the opportunity to see how students perform in a normal drum corps setting.
Your registration fee for the FULL FENIXperience covers the total cost of your audition process.
A full audition weekend includes all housing, meals and instruction and will be action packed with clinicians, introductions to our 2026 production and much more.
Make sure to bring your instrument, as we will not have enough to go around during audition events.
4
Audition Results
Once you have gone through the video and in person audition process, you will be given one of three results.
1 – Contract – Congratulations, you have been offered a contract to be a performer for the 2026 Season
2 – Call Back – Competition is fierce this year, we need to see more from you before offering you a contract.
3 – Invitation – Thank you for auditioning. We cannot offer you a position this season. And we invite you to audition again next year.
Regardless of the result, you will be provided with feedback that will help you grow as a performer. And if your journey with us ends during the audition process, we sincerely hope you will try again next season.
5
Get ready to hit the ground running
If you are offered a contract through the FENIXperience, and choose to accept it, you will be required to attend any and all events as detailed when you receive your contract.
Our goal is to make this as enjoyable and educational a program as possible and we are looking forward to sharing Genesis with you!
The road ahead will be full of fun and new experiences but also full of challenge! If you have been selected, it is because we believe in your abilities. So expect to jump right in with both feet! Welcome to the Fenix Family.
1
Register and pay
Use this registration form to register in the FENIXperience.
Registration Fees:
$150 for the entire FENIXperience -includes online resources, 1 day clinic/auditions and the FULL WEEKEND FENIXperience events.
This covers all materials, online lessons, video submissions and staff interactions as well as your first In-Person Camp for Virtual participants including housing, meals and instruction. Once you have filled out the registration form you will be all set to begin your journey.
2
Enroll In Our Online Audition Platform
Once you register and pay, you will automatically receive a confirmation email that will instruct you to enroll in our online Front Ensemble audition platform.
Once enrolled you will be walked through the process by our instructors in the form of an online video course. These videos will teach you the exercises you will need to perform in your audition video.
3
Attend An In Person Audition Camp
The goal is to get everyone to one of our full weekend FENIXperience Camps so we suggest that you sign up for one of those events. If you attend a 1 day clinic/audition or choose the online audition submittal option, you can be awarded a Provisional Contract and will be required to attend one of the Full FENIXperience weekend camps before a full contract will be offered.
The 1 Day and Online options are designed for students to “test the water” and see if Full Membership is right for them. A full weekend gives our staff the opportunity to see how students perform in a normal drum corps setting.
Your registration fee for the FULL FENIXperience covers the total cost of your audition process.
A full audition weekend includes all housing, meals and instruction and will be action packed with clinicians, introductions to our 2026 production and much more.
Make sure to bring your instrument, as we will not have enough to go around during audition events.
4
Audition Results
Once you have gone through the video and in person audition process, you will be given one of three results.
1 – Contract – Congratulations, you have been offered a contract to be a performer for the 2026 Season
2 – Call Back – Competition is fierce this year, we need to see more from you before offering you a contract.
3 – Invitation – Thank you for auditioning. We cannot offer you a position this season. And we invite you to audition again next year.
Regardless of the result, you will be provided with feedback that will help you grow as a performer. And if your journey with us ends during the audition process, we sincerely hope you will try again next season.
5
Get ready to hit the ground running
If you are offered a contract through the FENIXperience, and choose to accept it, you will be required to attend any and all events as detailed when you receive your contract.
Our goal is to make this as enjoyable and educational a program as possible and we are looking forward to sharing Genesis with you!
The road ahead will be full of fun and new experiences but also full of challenge! If you have been selected, it is because we believe in your abilities. So expect to jump right in with both feet! Welcome to the Fenix Family.
1
Register and pay
One Day Guard Clinic: Use this registration form to register for a 1 day experience.
Full Weekend Auditions: Use this registration form to register in the FENIXperience.
Registration Fees:
$50 for a 1 day clinic experience
$150 for the entire FENIXperience -includes online resources, 1 day clinic/auditions and the FULL WEEKEND FENIXperience events.
This covers all materials, online lessons, video submissions and staff interactions as well as your first In-Person Camp for Virtual participants including housing, meals and instruction. Once you have filled out the registration form you will be all set to begin your journey.
2
Enroll In Our Online Audition Platform
Video Auditions: Once registered you will receive information on submitting your video audition.
Once you register and pay, you will automatically receive a confirmation email that will instruct you to enroll in our online Colorguard audition platform.
Once enrolled you will be walked through the process by our instructors in the form of an online video course. These videos will teach you the exercises you will need to perform in your audition video.
3
Attend An In Person Audition Camp
The goal is to get everyone to one of our full weekend FENIXperience Camps so we suggest that you sign up for one of those events. If you attend a 1 day clinic/audition or choose the online audition submittal option, you can be awarded a Provisional Contract and will be required to attend one of the Full FENIXperience weekend camps before a full contract will be offered.
The 1 Day and Online options are designed for students to “test the water” and see if Full Membership is right for them. A full weekend gives our staff the opportunity to see how students perform in a normal drum corps setting.
Your registration fee for the FULL FENIXperience covers the total cost of your audition process.
A full audition weekend includes all housing, meals and instruction and will be action packed with clinicians, introductions to our 2026 production and much more.
Make sure to bring your instrument, as we will not have enough to go around during audition events.
4
Audition Results
Once you have gone through the video and in person audition process, you will be given one of three results.
1 – Contract – Congratulations, you have been offered a contract to be a performer for the 2026 Season
2 – Call Back – Competition is fierce this year, we need to see more from you before offering you a contract.
3 – Invitation – Thank you for auditioning. We cannot offer you a position this season. And we invite you to audition again next year.
Regardless of the result, you will be provided with feedback that will help you grow as a performer. And if your journey with us ends during the audition process, we sincerely hope you will try again next season.
5
Get ready to hit the ground running
If you are offered a contract through the FENIXperience, and choose to accept it, you will be required to attend any and all events as detailed when you receive your contract.
Our goal is to make this as enjoyable and educational a program as possible and we are looking forward to sharing Genesis with you!
The road ahead will be full of fun and new experiences but also full of challenge! If you have been selected, it is because we believe in your abilities. So expect to jump right in with both feet! Welcome to the Fenix Family.
1
Register and pay
Use this registration form to register in the FENIXperience.
Registration Fees:
$150 for the entire FENIXperience -includes online resources, 1 day clinic/auditions and the FULL WEEKEND FENIXperience events.
This covers all materials, online lessons, video submissions and staff interactions as well as your first In-Person Camp for Virtual participants including housing, meals and instruction. Once you have filled out the registration form you will be all set to begin your journey.
2
Enroll In Our Online Audition Platform
Once you register and pay, you will automatically receive a confirmation email that will instruct you to enroll in our online Drum Major audition platform.
Once enrolled you will be walked through the process by our instructors in the form of an online video course. These videos will teach you the exercises you will need to perform in your audition video.
First you will be asked to perform some basic conducting patterns, gestures, and exercises. Our staff will be evaluating how well you have followed the instructions, how well you emulate the conducting style demonstrated in the videos, and most importantly, how consistently you are hitting the beat. To get a leg up on the competition, enroll in our free drum major training, Drum Major Essentials. Next you will be asked to answer a few simple questions on camera. This is just to give us a first impression of your communication skills and personality.
3
Attend An In Person Audition Camp
Your registration fee for the FULL FENIXperience covers the total cost of your audition process.
A full audition weekend includes all housing, meals and instruction and will be action packed with clinicians, introductions to our 2026 production and much more.
At this point, if you have not already, you should enroll in our free drum major training course, Drum Major Essentials. Completing this comprehensive training will give you a full understanding of our curriculum and give you the best chance of being successful at the in person audition event.
At the audition camp you will participate in leadership training sessions, conduct in front of the brass ensemble, learn about field timing and rehearsal logistics, make friends other excellent conductors like yourself, and be instructed by our World Class conducting staff. You will also enter an individual audition room where you will perform a piece of music of your choice to show off your skills and where you will be interviewed by our Corps Director and Head Conductor.
4
Audition Results
Once you have gone through the video and in person audition process, you will be given one of three results.
1 – Contract – Congratulations, you have been offered a contract to be a performer for the 2026 Season
2 – Call Back – Competition is fierce this year, we need to see more from you before offering you a contract.
3 – Invitation – Thank you for auditioning. We cannot offer you a position this season. And we invite you to audition again next year.
Regardless of the result, you will be provided with feedback that will help you grow as a performer. And if your journey with us ends during the audition process, we sincerely hope you will try again next season.
5
Get ready to hit the ground running
If you are offered a contract through the FENIXperience, and choose to accept it, you will be required to attend any and all events as detailed when you receive your contract.
Our goal is to make this as enjoyable and educational a program as possible and we are looking forward to sharing Genesis with you!
The road ahead will be full of fun and new experiences but also full of challenge! At Genesis, being a drum major is a leadership position from day 1. If you have been selected, it is because we believe in your abilities. So expect to jump right in with both feet! Welcome to the Fenix Family.
More Information
Returning Members
Returning members - you will receive your info from our Admin including discount codes and instructions. We will resume this page in 2024.
Video Auditions
Video only auditions are on a case by case basis. We strongly encourage any students wishing to audition to attend an in person event.
Want to participate?
Audition for 2025
VIDEO AUDITIONS
Submissions begin Oct. 15thVideo auditions give a student the ability to get feedback and see their status prior to attending an In Person event. The fee for video auditions also includes an in person event.
FENIXperience FULL WEEKEND
NOV. 28-30 and DEC. 19-21Our full weekend FENIXperience camp provides our students with the opportunity to have the full "drum corps experience". You audition fee enters you in for both a video auditions and the Full Weekend Events. Full weekend includes housing, meals and instruction.
Colorguard 1 Day Experience Clinics
Dates VaryGenesis is hosting a series of 1 day Experience clinics for Colorguard Performers of all skill sets. Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and the Rio Grande Valley areas. These are a great way to sharpen your skills, learn from our experienced Colorguard staff, network with other guard students and instructors as well as experience Genesis before your audition. Registration fee covers all instruction and lunch. If you are already registered for one of our Full Weekend Audition these events are already included in your fee.
Returning Genesis Performers
NOV. 28-30 WEEKEND IS REQUIREDWe value our returning performers! FENIXperience is free for returning performers. Make sure to ask your admin for the discount code.