Dedicate yourself to an incredible journey of performance excellence and share your unique talents and abilities as a performer in the 2026 BLUE STARS! For more than 60 years, we have built a legacy of delivering a memorable and engaging drum corps experience — rooted in performance excellence, positive relationships, and dedicated to the growth and development of every member.

Choose to attend an In-Person Camp or submit a Video Audition, then register, purchase your audition, and prepare the audition materials.

By auditioning, you’ll not only showcase your talents, you’ll also learn from our world-class instructional staff, connect with our leadership team, meet many great new people, and take meaningful steps toward becoming a performing member in the BLUE STARS DRUM & BUGLE CORPS.

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LATEST NEWS

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2026 January Camps
2026 January Camps

We look forward to finalizing the 2026 Blue Stars roster in be a series of winter camps to prepare for the 2026 season.

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GivingTuesday: Double Your Impact for the Blue Stars Scholarship Fund
GivingTuesday: Double Your Impact for the Blue Stars Scholarship Fund

Support the next generation of Blue Stars members this GivingTuesday. All contributions to the Scholarship Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $7,000.

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2026 Tour Schedule
2026 Tour Schedule

2026 DCI Tour Schedule Announcement!

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2026 Blue Stars Visual Staff
2026 Blue Stars Visual Staff

Under the leadership of Visual Caption Coordinator Roger Marquis and Visual Caption Head Luke Zamprelli, we are very excited to welcome the new and returning members of the 2026 Blue Stars Visual Staff.

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2026 Blue Stars Battery Staff
2026 Blue Stars Battery Staff

Led by Caption Manager, Jacob Gall, we are excited to introduce the 2026 Blue Stars Battery Staff!

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2026 Japan Audition Camps
2026 Japan Audition Camps

The 2026 Blue Stars Japan Auditions provide an opportunity for international members to experience drum corps and to audition in Tokyo and Osaka, Japan. December 13 & 15, 2025.

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2026 Job Opportunities
2026 Job Opportunities

Join the team behind the scenes making drum corps dreams a reality for the members of the Blue Stars!

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2026 Blue Stars Brass Staff
2026 Blue Stars Brass Staff

Travis Larson returns to lead an experienced team of brass educators to provide high quality instruction throughout the 2026 season.

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2026 Design Team & Caption Heads
2026 Design Team & Caption Heads

Introducing the 2026 Blue Stars Design Team & Caption Heads!

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THE SUMMER OF MY LIFE DOCUMENTARY

From move-in day all the way to DCI World Championship Finals, this documentary explores the drum corps experience beyond just music and marching. The friendships, the pre-show speeches, the bus rides, and the moments in between are often the memories that define a summer.

Immerse yourself in the lifestyle of a drum corps tour and watch as a small group of talented performers experience the summer of their lives.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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PHOENIX, AZ : Brass Only
Dec 7
PHOENIX, AZ : Brass Only

Williams Field High School
2076 S Higley Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85295

DALLAS-FORT WORTH, TX : Color Guard Only
Dec 7
DALLAS-FORT WORTH, TX : Color Guard Only

Timber Creek High School
12350 Timberland Blvd
Fort Worth, TX 76244

TOKYO, JAPAN : Brass & Battery
Dec 13
TOKYO, JAPAN : Brass & Battery

Nishimachi International School
2 Chome-14-7 Motoazabu
Minato City, Tokyo 106-0046, Japan

YOKOHAMA, JAPAN : Brass & Percussion
Dec 14
YOKOHAMA, JAPAN : Brass & Percussion

LOCATION TBA : YOKOHAMA ROBINS REHEARSAL SITE

HOUSTON, TX : Brass & Percussion
Dec 14
HOUSTON, TX : Brass & Percussion

Tomball Memorial High School
19100 Northpointe Ridge Lane
Tomball, TX, 77377

OSAKA, JAPAN : Brass & Percussion
Dec 15
OSAKA, JAPAN : Brass & Percussion

Shijōnawate Gakuen High School
6-45 Gakuencho
Daito, Osaka 574-0001, Japan

Upcoming Events
INDIANAPOLIS, IN : Brass, Percussion, & Conductor Callback Camp
Jan 16
INDIANAPOLIS, IN : Brass, Percussion, & Conductor Callback Camp

Indiana State Fairgrounds
1202 E 38th St
Indianapolis, IN 46205

SCHEDULE: Check-In will begin at 6:00 PM EST on Friday, January 16 and the camp will conclude by approximately 4:00 PM on Sunday, January 18, 2026.

HOUSING: Facilities are provided and attendees should bring a sleeping bag, air mattress, or other type of sleeping pad and pillow.

Camp Packing List

SHUTTLES: Transportation to and from the Indianapolis International Airport is provided. Date/Time of arrivals/departures are to be communicated via the January Camp RSVP.

EQUIPMENT: Corps instruments will be available, but please plan to bring an instrument if you have availability to do so.

HOUSTON, TX : Brass Only Callback Camp
Jan 24
HOUSTON, TX : Brass Only Callback Camp

C.E. King High School
11433 East Sam Houston Pkwy N
Houston, TX 77044

SCHEDULE: Check-In will begin at 8:00 AM EST on Saturday, January 24 and the camp will conclude by approximately 4:00 PM on Sunday, January 25, 2026.

HOUSING: Facilities are provided and attendees should bring a sleeping bag, air mattress, or other type of sleeping pad and pillow.

Camp Packing List

SHUTTLES: Corps provided transportation is UNAVAILABLE for the Texas Callback Camp.

EQUIPMENT: Corps brass instruments are NOT available. You MUST plan to bring an instrument.

Email director@bluestars.org if this is not possible.

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LEBANON, IN : March Brass Camp
Mar 20
LEBANON, IN : March Brass Camp

Boone County Fairgrounds
1300 East 100 South
Lebanon, IN, 46052

SCHEDULE: Check-In will take place from 6:00-8:00PM on March 20 and the camp will conclude by 4:00 PM on Sunday, March 22.

HOUSING: Facilities are provided and attendees at the Indiana Camp should bring a sleeping bag, air mattress, or other type of sleeping pad and pillow.

SHUTTLES: Transportation to and from the Indianapolis International Airport is provided. Date/Time of arrivals/departures are to be communicated via the camp RSVP (coming soon).

EQUIPMENT: Brass inventory will be available for member use.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN : Full Corps April Camp / Guard Callbacks
Apr 24
INDIANAPOLIS, IN : Full Corps April Camp / Guard Callbacks

Indiana State Fairgrounds
1202 E 38th St
Indianapolis, IN 46205

FULL DRUM CORPS CAMP: Color Guard Callbacks take place at the April Camp.

SCHEDULE: Check-In will take place from 6:00-8:00PM on Friday April 24 and the camp will conclude by 4:00 PM on Sunday April 26.

HOUSING: Facilities are provided and attendees at the April Full Corps Camp in Indianapolis should bring a sleeping bag, air mattress, or other type of sleeping pad and pillow.

SHUTTLES: Transportation to and from the Indianapolis International Airport is provided. Date/Time of arrivals/departures are to be communicated via the camp RSVP (coming soon).

EQUIPMENT: Full corps instrument and equipment inventory will be available for member use.