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I disagree. I think a part time tour can definitely work for World Class, but it's going to take a lot more work during the winter. If Surf can get music playable by February and get older members, the sky is the limit. Now that they have seen what WC is all about, the design staff can plan accordingly (and I'm sure they already are!). I marched in a unit that finished behind Surf once or twice, and I really think they're an organization that believes "slow and steady" will win the race. Sure, they might not be there yet, but in a few years I'm sure they'll be on the bubble of finals.

I guess that makes sense. . . How do they know your experience though? It's not like I could blurt it out in the middle of a rep or anything. . .

Really? Do corps take in to account previous marching experience? Since I've been on tour before would I get a little extra attention?

oh wow really? why is that? to benefit the program as a whole or something? sorry if I seem a little lost in this subject, I just haven't been exposed to the big leagues like this yet haha

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what do you mean? do upper tier staff members scream and demand more than lower tier? what kinds of differences are you talking about. thanks for your general help so far everyone- the more information I can get, the better!

So here's the deal. I marched a low tier WC corps this year and I want to move up in the world for next year. While my time at the other corps was a lot of fun, I want the experience of night shows and new people. I am a mallet player and I was wondering how the auditions work for pit kids in a top 12 corps. Also, what are individual auditions like, and what kinds of skills/chops should I have to even stand a chance at the top 12? I thought about doing Madison Scouts, but they lost to Surf in drums at Allentown, and at that point I might as well march Surf (which would still be a step up!). I am now considering Glassmen, Bluecoats and Phantom, but I am a little nervous. Does anyone know how these corps run their auditions or what their pit books are like technically? Thanks for your help in advance, I am just so lost in the upper tier audition scene. . .