We hold 3-day weekend BKXperience-audition camps in November and December in Denver, and several 1-day BKXperience-audition clinics at locations outside of Colorado! Participate in BKX camps and clinics throughout the United States in November and December 2021. Celebrating its 60th Anniversary in 2018, the corps was founded in 1958 by Fred and Fae Taylor, who hosted local television shows for teens and taught music in their Fred and Fae Talent School..Fred was also a drummer in the Denver Grenadiers (American Legion) Senior Drum and Bugle Corps.who saw that a junior drum and bugle corps would provide performing opportunities to their students. The Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps is an internationally recognized pageantry arts performance ensemble consisting of 154 performers ages 17-21 and a touring staff of 60. Please check-in at registration before going to audition/rehearsal. Need a little extra encouragement? Ascend also co-sponsors the BKXperience-Perform!
Contact us. Prospective members then will have the opportunity to audition at many BKX camps and clinics held across the country in November and December 2021. You should try to eat before any 3-day camp on Friday. Auditioning for a drum corps can be intimidating, and we know that. DCI Community Code of Conduct & Ethics Guidelines, Blue Devils make waves at star-studded Broken Arrow event, Busy July Saturday yields wealth of competitive intrigue, 10 competitive notes from 10 days of #DCI2022.
What do I need for a BKXperience 1-Day clinic? Under Arnold's leadership, the corps improved to 22nd place in '87, 17th in '88, 16th in '89, 13th in '90, and gained its first DCI Finals slot with a 9th place finish in 1991. How old do I have to be? Once youre registered to audition, you will be given access to the DOT BOOK for your section our packet with the educational breakdown of our technique, and the audition material youll need to learn! ), toiletries, a water jug and anything else you will need for an overnight stay.
Once youre registered to audition, you will be given access to the DOT BOOK for your section - our packet with the educational breakdown of our technique, and the audition material youll need to learn! Lastly, we will continue to watch and monitor the situation.
Being able to meet the commitment of member tuition is one factor in becoming a Blue Knight. In addition to our vaccination, masking, and social distancing requirements already in place,ALLparticipants, staff, and volunteers at the camp will need tosubmit proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR diagnostic testtaken within 72 hours (3 days) prior to arrival at camp. Find the clinic closest to you, and come to one of the 3-day camps in Denver, Colorado. EVERYONEattending must be fully vaccinatedandhave proof of a negative PCR test from within 72 hours of arrival at camp.
From drumheads to drumsticks, snare wires to accessories, find everything you need to play with more precision, power, and finesse. Our staff evaluates potential members individually, as well as in group rehearsal settings, and all returning members are required to re-audition alongside new auditionees so that equal consideration can be given to all candidates. After reading through the Dot Book, the breakdown of how clinics and camps work for each section are listed below: For brass, percussion, and color guard auditionees, all listed auditions are part of a two-step process. Participants at the November camp will work closely with current Blue Knights drum majors, learn and practice our conducting technique, share leadership experiences, and get several hours of instruction and discussion with our staff. We select our membership based on each individuals talent, attitude, attendance, and ability to meet financial obligations. However, as of February 2022 many positions have been filled and contracted for the 2022 season. Contact info@ascendperformingarts.org. If you were already registered for the January Camp, you will be added to the Brass January 22 Rehearsal class on BKX. Sign up and get the latest info on gear, merch, and promotions delivered to your inbox. Our staff evaluates potential members individually, as well as in group rehearsal settings, and all returning members are required to re-audition alongside new auditionees so that equal consideration can be given to all candidates. BKXperience 1-Day Clinic$100 Before October 22nd$125 After October 22nd$150 Day of Event, BKXperience 3-Day Camp$150 Before October 22nd$175 After October 22nd$200 Day of Event. If you have not registered and still want to audition, you can still register for aVirtual Audition. The Lindstroms were to instill the corps with a professional attitude toward competition; the successful bingo operation, in place since the early 80s, made it possible for the corps to purchase the equipment necessary to fulfill the goals of the new attitude. Aside from paying your audition fee and clinic fee, see below for the list of needed items for each section.
Plan B saw them enter their first field competition in the corps' inaugural season and travel to VFW Nationals the following year.
Digitally-measured reeds and mouthpieces designed to help you play with consistency, confidence and, above all, calm. When does a 1-day BKXperience camp start and end?
Audition Fee$30This is paid only once per participant, and covers both the cost of our packaged educational/audition material, and allows your to audition! Ascend also conducts numerous events, educational clinics, and provides event entertainment worldwide. From capos to tuners, cables to picks, we have every conceivable tool you need to find the sound youre looking for.
SHOP NOW, JOIN 337,764 MUSICIANS ALREADY IN PLAYERS CIRCLE, "Our partnership with D'Addario allows our performers to sound their best in any situation.
Former vaudeville comedians and musicians, Fred and Faye Taylor, founded the Blue Knights in 1958.
The BKXperience 3-Day Camp in Denver in November is open to anyone interested, and is the first round of the selection process. 2 Choose an audition package by instrument. Not just your yearly audition packet the Dot Book is a meticulously and artfully crafted combination of text, videos, illustrations, and exercises to not only introduce you to the Blue Knights pedagogy, but immerse you in it. The year 1984 was to see the arrival of corps director George Lindstrom and his wife, Lynn. I have a specific question about accommodations at camp not answered here, where can I ask? Get the latest updates and the newest job postings right in your inbox. (Blue Knights also hosted the DCI Championships in 1978 and 2004--- in '78, the corps was only a parade corps, but in 2003, they finished in 10th place,). At 1-day clinics, please bring your own horn. The Blue Knights continue to strive for performance excellence and remain true to the ideals of Fred and Fae Taylor who started the Blue Knights for the purpose of giving young people an outlet to express themselves and gain self-esteem through music and performance. What is the audition process for this year? Shuttle transportation is only available for Denver camps. XPND PEDALBOARDS ARE BACK IN STOCK!
Have a question?Email us at info@ascendperformingarts.org, If you as a brass player are unable to attend the February Camp, please reach out to. There will be additional information and policies available in the membership contract, including information on how you can acquire your own sponsorships, which will be provided once you are accepted into the Blue Knights as a member. Brass and color guard sections have already extended over 50% of their contracts, however, the percussion section has not had this same opportunity to have a majority of their prospective call backs drum together in the same place at the sametime.
We ask that parents not volunteering not visit rehearsal at this time, in order to limit the amount of people we have in any given space, to prevent the spread of COVID-19. If you were not registered for the camp, but want to attend the virtual Zoom rehearsal,register hereat no cost. At CoolWorks, we believe that life is made of moments, and the best moments 35, Mvts. As you are well aware, the Omicron variant of COVID-19 is rapidly spreading across the United States and globally. Before attending your first clinic or camp, youll want to take the time to go through the Dot Book and make sure you understand the technique and can perform the required audition material. Thge 2020 season was cancelled due to the covid-19 pandemic. I & II, Barber's Piano Concerto Op. Please be diligent in doing so aswe will offer no exceptions. BRASSYou will need a three ring binder with plastic page protectors, two pencils, your own mouthpiece, a pair of gloves for playing a corps horn, a water jug, and athletic shoes with clothing that permits movement. If you arrive later than that you must check-in at the next meal of the camp, or contact us at info@ascendperformingarts.org. Have a plan in place during auditions for when you are offered a contract! In 1977 and '78 (and again in 2004), the Blue Knights were hosts for the DCI World Championships. I (as Blue Knights), Primary Colors: Kaval Sviri (The Flute Plays), Izapoved (Confession), Prologue (as Blue Knights), A Midsummer Knights' Dream: A Midsummer Knights Dream, Some Enchanted Evening (as Blue Knights), Dark Knights: Barber's Concerto For Piano And Orchestra, Op. We have made this decision in order to providethe safest experience possible for attending percussion participants by reducing the total number of attendees to the minimum. Typically, our 3-day camps in Denver start with a welcome meeting around 7pm on Friday, and end around 4pm on Sunday. 1986 was a crucial year in the corps' history when, not only was recruting low, but some members were injured by a lightning strike on the practice field. Didnt find what you were looking for? May my parents come to a BKXperience camp or clinic event? Operating under Ascend Performing Arts, the organization also sponsors other ensembles including an award-winning indoor percussion ensemble and the first-ever NFL drumline, the Stampede. Are there ways to reduce the tuition fee? In some cases, we may be able to transfer a fee or registration to another instrument or event. If you as a color guard participant have a call back or are not contracted, you will have your registration transferred to a Virtual Audition. 10 In E Minor, Op.
Members who are accepted into the corps should plan on attending the training camps in January and April. And if you want to grow as an individual, a leader, and form life-long connections with a community, you can find your home with Blue Knights. If you want to be a Blue Knights member in 2022, BKX is the beginning of your journey. We will have showers available at the camp location as well; two of the most often forgotten items when packing for camp are a towel and shower shoes (flip-flops, crocs, etc.)!
Since then, the corps has had twenty Finals appearances in and a high placement of 6th in 2000 and again in 2015.
We have just recently opened virtualauditions for this year in order to make our auditions even moreaccessible! It is highly recommended (though not mandatory) that prospective members attend more than one of the clinics and camps offered in November and December to increase your exposure to our instructors and materials. Please send us your flight information as soon as you know it so we have time to plan. Those interested in auditioning will also go through an interview with our staff at the November camp. Under Arnold's leadership, the corps improved to 22nd place in '87, 17th in '88, 16th in '89, 13th in '90, and gained its first DCI Finals slot with a 9th place finish in 1991. The Blue Knights Experience is THE way for you to learn, connect, interact, and engage with the Blue Knights Drum & Bugle Corps. Based in Denver, Colorado, the Blue Knights are a member corps of Drum Corps International. The Lindstroms departed after the 1985 season, and current director Mark Arnold was hired.
We take a lot of pride in and have put a lot of work into our inviting, friendly, and supportive environment. We will pick you up from the airport and bring you to the camp, as well as return you to the airport after the camp is over.
We cover the rest of the cost of the season with grants, fundraising, and donations. We select our membership based on each individual's talent, attitude, attendance, and ability to meet financial obligations. and, Knight Reign: Whitacre's Cloudburst, Mackey's Turbine, Ravel's Jeux D'eau, Amazing Grace (as Blue Knights), Shiver: A Winter In Colorado: Vivaldi's The Four Seasons: Winter, Newbury's Glide, Nick's Landslide, Kline's Tarantella, Eshkeri's Coronation From Auditions for the 2022 Blue Knights Drum & Bugle Corps will be held at each BKX camp and clinic this fall. We will continue to evaluate our ability to hold this event, and may fully cancel the event if we deem it to be necessary. 1-3, 98 Drum Corps International World Championships, 1999 Drum Corps International World Championships, 2000 Drum Corps International World Championships Washington, DC Volumes 1-3, 2001 Drum Corps International World Championships Buffalo, New York Volumes 1-3, 2002 Drum Corps International World Championships, 2003 Drum Corps International World Championships, 2005 Drum Corps International World Championships, 2006 Drum Corps International World Championships, Division I Finalists, 2007 Drum Corps International World Championships, Division I Finalists, 2008 Drum Corps International World Championships, 2009 Drum Corps International World Championships. Parents are more than welcome to join our team of volunteers either cooking meals or working on equipment during a camp! We do ask that you bring your own equipment if you can, because of the number of people that will be auditioning. What can I do to improve my chances of making the Blue Knights? All flights should be scheduled to arrive in Denver before 6:00 pm on Friday as best as possible. Due to the age limit in place across all open and world class DCI corps, in order to be a member of the Blue Knights you must be no older than 21 years old. Contact our Corps Director, Daniel Belcher at daniel.belcher@ascendperformingarts.org. tag us with #CoolWorksJobs on Social, or release the courier pigeons. For all auditions, you may play on your concert horn (trombone, french horn, c-tuba, etc.). They attended their first DCI Championships in 1975, finishing in 11th place in Class A prelims. Wherever you are on your artistic journey, theres a groundbreaking string ready to clear a path towards elevating your performance. Were enlivened and compelled to spread the word about jobs in great places, All returning members are required to re-audition alongside new auditionees, so we can give equal consideration to all candidates. Parents should use the camp volunteer signup on our Current Volunteer Requests page, and will need to submit proof of vaccination. PERCUSSIONYou will need sticks and/or mallets, a water jug, and athletic shoes with clothing that permits movement. We are proud to use Evans drumheads and Promark drumsticks and mallets exclusively at the Blue Knights.
Brass players should bring an appropriate instrument if possible (or at least their mouthpiece).
PRODUCTS Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps USES, EVANS HYBRID GREY MARCHING SNARE DRUM HEAD, 14 INCH, EVANS MX5 MARCHING SNARE SIDE DRUM HEAD, 14 INCH, CALIFORNIA TRANSPARENCY IN SUPPLY CHAINS ACT. Flags will be provided, but you should bring your own weapon(s) if possible! 2; Steve Vickers;Drum Corps International], Final show in DCX Archives August 22, 1959 American Legion National Championships Minneapolis MN placed 23 with a score of 50.310, Final show in DCX Archives September 9, 1961 American Legion National Championships Denver CO placed 9 with a score of 64.511, Final show in DCX Archives August 28, 1963 VFW Nationals Finals Seattle WA placed 10 with a score of 60.050, Final show in DCX Archives July 29, 1964 The Pageantry of Drums Casper WY placed 2 with a score of 67.300, Final show in DCX Archives July 24, 1965 Kansas American Legion State Great Bend KS placed 3 with a score of 57.230, Final show in DCX Archives June 25, 1972 Wichita KS placed 7 with a score of 32.100, Final show in DCX Archives August 4, 1973 Kansas VFW State Championship Hutchinson KS placed 11 with a score of 22.500, Final show in DCX Archives July 21, 1974 Sacramento CA placed 1 with a score of 50.050, Final show in DCX Archives August 13, 1975 DCI World Championships - Class A and All Girl Prelims Philadelphia PA placed 11 with a score of 48.150, Final show in DCX Archives August 28, 1976 Drum Corps West Finals Renton WA placed 10 with a score of 56.850, Final show in DCX Archives August 20, 1977 American Legion National-Prelims Denver CO placed 23 with a score of 63.200, Final show in DCX Archives July 5, 1981 Madison WI placed 4 with a score of 30.750, Final show in DCX Archives July 31, 1982 Cheyenne WY placed 7 with a score of 41.450, Final show in DCX Archives August 18, 1983 DCI World Championships Quarter Finals Miami FL placed 19 with a score of 51.700, Final show in DCX Archives August 17, 1984 DCI World Championships Semi Finals Atlanta GA placed 22 with a score of 70.700, Final show in DCX Archives August 15, 1985 DCI World Championships Quarter Finals Madison WI placed 18 with a score of 68.200, Final show in DCX Archives August 14, 1986 DCI World Championships Quarter Finals Madison WI placed 15 with a score of 68.700, Final show in DCX Archives August 14, 1987 DCI World Championships Semi Finals Madison WI placed 22 with a score of 73.400, Final show in DCX Archives August 19, 1988 DCI World Championships Semi Finals Kansas City MO placed 17 with a score of 78.600, Final show in DCX Archives August 18, 1989 DCI World Championships Semi Finals Kansas City MO placed 16 with a score of 81.200, Final show in DCX Archives August 17, 1990 DCI World Championships Semi Finals Buffalo NY placed 13 with a score of 85.400, Final show in DCX Archives August 17, 1991 DCI World Championships Dallas TX placed 9 with a score of 87.700, Final show in DCX Archives August 15, 1992 DCI World Championships Madison WI placed 9 with a score of 90.000, Final show in DCX Archives August 21, 1993 DCI World Championships Jackson MS placed 10 with a score of 85.000, Final show in DCX Archives August 20, 1994 DCI World Championships Foxboro MA placed 7 with a score of 88.400, Final show in DCX Archives August 11, 1995 DCI World Championships Semi Finals Buffalo NY placed 13 with a score of 81.300, Final show in DCX Archives August 17, 1996 DCI World Championships Orlando FL placed 12 with a score of 80.700, Final show in DCX Archives August 16, 1997 DCI World Championships Orlando FL placed 9 with a score of 88.200, Final show in DCX Archives August 15, 1998 DCI World Championships Orlando FL placed 9 with a score of 89.500, Final show in DCX Archives August 14, 1999 DCI World Championships Madison WI placed 7 with a score of 92.500, Final show in DCX Archives August 12, 2000 DCI World Championships College Park MD placed 6 with a score of 92.000, Final show in DCX Archives August 10, 2001 DCI Championships - Div I Semi-Finals Buffalo NY placed 14 with a score of 83.900, Final show in DCX Archives August 9, 2002 World Championships Semifinals Madison WI placed 13 with a score of 85.500, Final show in DCX Archives August 8, 2003 DCI Championships - Div I Semifinals Orlando FL placed 13 with a score of 85.350, Final show in DCX Archives August 7, 2004 DCI World Championships - Div I Finals Denver CO placed 10 with a score of 87.600, Final show in DCX Archives August 13, 2005 DCI World Championships - Div I Finals Foxboro MA placed 10 with a score of 88.225, Final show in DCX Archives August 12, 2006 DCI World Championships - Division I Finals Madison WI placed 7 with a score of 90.125, Final show in DCX Archives August 11, 2007 DCI World Championships Finals Pasadena CA placed 8 with a score of 90.275, Final show in DCX Archives August 9, 2008 World Class Finals Bloomington IN placed 9 with a score of 88.250, Final show in DCX Archives August 8, 2009 DCI World Championships World Class Finals Indianapolis IN placed 11 with a score of 86.450, Final show in DCX Archives August 14, 2010 World Class Finals Indianapolis IN placed 11 with a score of 87.100, Final show in DCX Archives August 13, 2011 DCI World Championship Finals Indianapolis IN placed 9 with a score of 89.200, Final show in DCX Archives August 11, 2012 DCI World Championship Finals Indianapolis IN placed 10 with a score of 86.700, Final show in DCX Archives August 10, 2013 DCI World Championship Finals Indianapolis IN placed 10 with a score of 87.750, Final show in DCX Archives August 9, 2014 DCI World Championships World Class Finals Indianapolis IN placed 8 with a score of 91.150, Final show in DCX Archives August 8, 2015 DCI World Championships World Class Finals Indianapolis IN placed 6 with a score of 91.850, Final show in DCX Archives August 13, 2016 DCI World Championship Finals Indianapolis IN placed 7 with a score of 90.738, Final show in DCX Archives August 12, 2017 DCI World Championship Finals Indianapolis IN placed 8 with a score of 90.400, Final show in DCX Archives August 11, 2018 DCI World Championship Finals Indianapolis IN United States placed 9 with a score of 88.925, Final show in DCX Archives August 10, 2019 DCI World Championship Finals Indianapolis IN United States placed 7 with a score of 92.050, Final show in DCX Archives August 14, 2021 DCI Celebration - Indianapolis Indianapolis IN United States, Final show in DCX Archives August 11, 2022 DCI World Championship Prelims Indianapolis IN USA. You can submit your test results using this Google form:https://forms.gle/43dEPcCyDtirsNf69. Join the BKXperience and begin your journey to becoming a Blue Knight.
Contact us. Prospective members then will have the opportunity to audition at many BKX camps and clinics held across the country in November and December 2021. You should try to eat before any 3-day camp on Friday. Auditioning for a drum corps can be intimidating, and we know that. DCI Community Code of Conduct & Ethics Guidelines, Blue Devils make waves at star-studded Broken Arrow event, Busy July Saturday yields wealth of competitive intrigue, 10 competitive notes from 10 days of #DCI2022.
What do I need for a BKXperience 1-Day clinic? Under Arnold's leadership, the corps improved to 22nd place in '87, 17th in '88, 16th in '89, 13th in '90, and gained its first DCI Finals slot with a 9th place finish in 1991. How old do I have to be? Once youre registered to audition, you will be given access to the DOT BOOK for your section our packet with the educational breakdown of our technique, and the audition material youll need to learn! ), toiletries, a water jug and anything else you will need for an overnight stay.
Once youre registered to audition, you will be given access to the DOT BOOK for your section - our packet with the educational breakdown of our technique, and the audition material youll need to learn! Lastly, we will continue to watch and monitor the situation. Being able to meet the commitment of member tuition is one factor in becoming a Blue Knight. In addition to our vaccination, masking, and social distancing requirements already in place,ALLparticipants, staff, and volunteers at the camp will need tosubmit proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR diagnostic testtaken within 72 hours (3 days) prior to arrival at camp. Find the clinic closest to you, and come to one of the 3-day camps in Denver, Colorado. EVERYONEattending must be fully vaccinatedandhave proof of a negative PCR test from within 72 hours of arrival at camp.
From drumheads to drumsticks, snare wires to accessories, find everything you need to play with more precision, power, and finesse. Our staff evaluates potential members individually, as well as in group rehearsal settings, and all returning members are required to re-audition alongside new auditionees so that equal consideration can be given to all candidates. After reading through the Dot Book, the breakdown of how clinics and camps work for each section are listed below: For brass, percussion, and color guard auditionees, all listed auditions are part of a two-step process. Participants at the November camp will work closely with current Blue Knights drum majors, learn and practice our conducting technique, share leadership experiences, and get several hours of instruction and discussion with our staff. We select our membership based on each individuals talent, attitude, attendance, and ability to meet financial obligations. However, as of February 2022 many positions have been filled and contracted for the 2022 season. Contact info@ascendperformingarts.org. If you were already registered for the January Camp, you will be added to the Brass January 22 Rehearsal class on BKX. Sign up and get the latest info on gear, merch, and promotions delivered to your inbox. Our staff evaluates potential members individually, as well as in group rehearsal settings, and all returning members are required to re-audition alongside new auditionees so that equal consideration can be given to all candidates. BKXperience 1-Day Clinic$100 Before October 22nd$125 After October 22nd$150 Day of Event, BKXperience 3-Day Camp$150 Before October 22nd$175 After October 22nd$200 Day of Event. If you have not registered and still want to audition, you can still register for aVirtual Audition. The Lindstroms were to instill the corps with a professional attitude toward competition; the successful bingo operation, in place since the early 80s, made it possible for the corps to purchase the equipment necessary to fulfill the goals of the new attitude. Aside from paying your audition fee and clinic fee, see below for the list of needed items for each section.
Plan B saw them enter their first field competition in the corps' inaugural season and travel to VFW Nationals the following year.
Digitally-measured reeds and mouthpieces designed to help you play with consistency, confidence and, above all, calm. When does a 1-day BKXperience camp start and end?
Audition Fee$30This is paid only once per participant, and covers both the cost of our packaged educational/audition material, and allows your to audition! Ascend also conducts numerous events, educational clinics, and provides event entertainment worldwide. From capos to tuners, cables to picks, we have every conceivable tool you need to find the sound youre looking for.
SHOP NOW, JOIN 337,764 MUSICIANS ALREADY IN PLAYERS CIRCLE, "Our partnership with D'Addario allows our performers to sound their best in any situation.
Former vaudeville comedians and musicians, Fred and Faye Taylor, founded the Blue Knights in 1958. The BKXperience 3-Day Camp in Denver in November is open to anyone interested, and is the first round of the selection process. 2 Choose an audition package by instrument. Not just your yearly audition packet the Dot Book is a meticulously and artfully crafted combination of text, videos, illustrations, and exercises to not only introduce you to the Blue Knights pedagogy, but immerse you in it. The year 1984 was to see the arrival of corps director George Lindstrom and his wife, Lynn. I have a specific question about accommodations at camp not answered here, where can I ask? Get the latest updates and the newest job postings right in your inbox. (Blue Knights also hosted the DCI Championships in 1978 and 2004--- in '78, the corps was only a parade corps, but in 2003, they finished in 10th place,). At 1-day clinics, please bring your own horn. The Blue Knights continue to strive for performance excellence and remain true to the ideals of Fred and Fae Taylor who started the Blue Knights for the purpose of giving young people an outlet to express themselves and gain self-esteem through music and performance. What is the audition process for this year? Shuttle transportation is only available for Denver camps. XPND PEDALBOARDS ARE BACK IN STOCK!
Have a question?Email us at info@ascendperformingarts.org, If you as a brass player are unable to attend the February Camp, please reach out to. There will be additional information and policies available in the membership contract, including information on how you can acquire your own sponsorships, which will be provided once you are accepted into the Blue Knights as a member. Brass and color guard sections have already extended over 50% of their contracts, however, the percussion section has not had this same opportunity to have a majority of their prospective call backs drum together in the same place at the sametime.
We ask that parents not volunteering not visit rehearsal at this time, in order to limit the amount of people we have in any given space, to prevent the spread of COVID-19. If you were not registered for the camp, but want to attend the virtual Zoom rehearsal,register hereat no cost. At CoolWorks, we believe that life is made of moments, and the best moments 35, Mvts. As you are well aware, the Omicron variant of COVID-19 is rapidly spreading across the United States and globally. Before attending your first clinic or camp, youll want to take the time to go through the Dot Book and make sure you understand the technique and can perform the required audition material. Thge 2020 season was cancelled due to the covid-19 pandemic. I & II, Barber's Piano Concerto Op. Please be diligent in doing so aswe will offer no exceptions. BRASSYou will need a three ring binder with plastic page protectors, two pencils, your own mouthpiece, a pair of gloves for playing a corps horn, a water jug, and athletic shoes with clothing that permits movement. If you arrive later than that you must check-in at the next meal of the camp, or contact us at info@ascendperformingarts.org. Have a plan in place during auditions for when you are offered a contract! In 1977 and '78 (and again in 2004), the Blue Knights were hosts for the DCI World Championships. I (as Blue Knights), Primary Colors: Kaval Sviri (The Flute Plays), Izapoved (Confession), Prologue (as Blue Knights), A Midsummer Knights' Dream: A Midsummer Knights Dream, Some Enchanted Evening (as Blue Knights), Dark Knights: Barber's Concerto For Piano And Orchestra, Op. We have made this decision in order to providethe safest experience possible for attending percussion participants by reducing the total number of attendees to the minimum. Typically, our 3-day camps in Denver start with a welcome meeting around 7pm on Friday, and end around 4pm on Sunday. 1986 was a crucial year in the corps' history when, not only was recruting low, but some members were injured by a lightning strike on the practice field. Didnt find what you were looking for? May my parents come to a BKXperience camp or clinic event? Operating under Ascend Performing Arts, the organization also sponsors other ensembles including an award-winning indoor percussion ensemble and the first-ever NFL drumline, the Stampede. Are there ways to reduce the tuition fee? In some cases, we may be able to transfer a fee or registration to another instrument or event. If you as a color guard participant have a call back or are not contracted, you will have your registration transferred to a Virtual Audition. 10 In E Minor, Op.
Members who are accepted into the corps should plan on attending the training camps in January and April. And if you want to grow as an individual, a leader, and form life-long connections with a community, you can find your home with Blue Knights. If you want to be a Blue Knights member in 2022, BKX is the beginning of your journey. We will have showers available at the camp location as well; two of the most often forgotten items when packing for camp are a towel and shower shoes (flip-flops, crocs, etc.)!
Since then, the corps has had twenty Finals appearances in and a high placement of 6th in 2000 and again in 2015.
We have just recently opened virtualauditions for this year in order to make our auditions even moreaccessible! It is highly recommended (though not mandatory) that prospective members attend more than one of the clinics and camps offered in November and December to increase your exposure to our instructors and materials. Please send us your flight information as soon as you know it so we have time to plan. Those interested in auditioning will also go through an interview with our staff at the November camp. Under Arnold's leadership, the corps improved to 22nd place in '87, 17th in '88, 16th in '89, 13th in '90, and gained its first DCI Finals slot with a 9th place finish in 1991. The Blue Knights Experience is THE way for you to learn, connect, interact, and engage with the Blue Knights Drum & Bugle Corps. Based in Denver, Colorado, the Blue Knights are a member corps of Drum Corps International. The Lindstroms departed after the 1985 season, and current director Mark Arnold was hired.
We take a lot of pride in and have put a lot of work into our inviting, friendly, and supportive environment. We will pick you up from the airport and bring you to the camp, as well as return you to the airport after the camp is over.
We cover the rest of the cost of the season with grants, fundraising, and donations. We select our membership based on each individual's talent, attitude, attendance, and ability to meet financial obligations. and, Knight Reign: Whitacre's Cloudburst, Mackey's Turbine, Ravel's Jeux D'eau, Amazing Grace (as Blue Knights), Shiver: A Winter In Colorado: Vivaldi's The Four Seasons: Winter, Newbury's Glide, Nick's Landslide, Kline's Tarantella, Eshkeri's Coronation From Auditions for the 2022 Blue Knights Drum & Bugle Corps will be held at each BKX camp and clinic this fall. We will continue to evaluate our ability to hold this event, and may fully cancel the event if we deem it to be necessary. 1-3, 98 Drum Corps International World Championships, 1999 Drum Corps International World Championships, 2000 Drum Corps International World Championships Washington, DC Volumes 1-3, 2001 Drum Corps International World Championships Buffalo, New York Volumes 1-3, 2002 Drum Corps International World Championships, 2003 Drum Corps International World Championships, 2005 Drum Corps International World Championships, 2006 Drum Corps International World Championships, Division I Finalists, 2007 Drum Corps International World Championships, Division I Finalists, 2008 Drum Corps International World Championships, 2009 Drum Corps International World Championships. Parents are more than welcome to join our team of volunteers either cooking meals or working on equipment during a camp! We do ask that you bring your own equipment if you can, because of the number of people that will be auditioning. What can I do to improve my chances of making the Blue Knights? All flights should be scheduled to arrive in Denver before 6:00 pm on Friday as best as possible. Due to the age limit in place across all open and world class DCI corps, in order to be a member of the Blue Knights you must be no older than 21 years old. Contact our Corps Director, Daniel Belcher at daniel.belcher@ascendperformingarts.org. tag us with #CoolWorksJobs on Social, or release the courier pigeons. For all auditions, you may play on your concert horn (trombone, french horn, c-tuba, etc.). They attended their first DCI Championships in 1975, finishing in 11th place in Class A prelims. Wherever you are on your artistic journey, theres a groundbreaking string ready to clear a path towards elevating your performance. Were enlivened and compelled to spread the word about jobs in great places, All returning members are required to re-audition alongside new auditionees, so we can give equal consideration to all candidates. Parents should use the camp volunteer signup on our Current Volunteer Requests page, and will need to submit proof of vaccination. PERCUSSIONYou will need sticks and/or mallets, a water jug, and athletic shoes with clothing that permits movement. We are proud to use Evans drumheads and Promark drumsticks and mallets exclusively at the Blue Knights.
Brass players should bring an appropriate instrument if possible (or at least their mouthpiece).
PRODUCTS Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps USES, EVANS HYBRID GREY MARCHING SNARE DRUM HEAD, 14 INCH, EVANS MX5 MARCHING SNARE SIDE DRUM HEAD, 14 INCH, CALIFORNIA TRANSPARENCY IN SUPPLY CHAINS ACT. Flags will be provided, but you should bring your own weapon(s) if possible! 2; Steve Vickers;Drum Corps International], Final show in DCX Archives August 22, 1959 American Legion National Championships Minneapolis MN placed 23 with a score of 50.310, Final show in DCX Archives September 9, 1961 American Legion National Championships Denver CO placed 9 with a score of 64.511, Final show in DCX Archives August 28, 1963 VFW Nationals Finals Seattle WA placed 10 with a score of 60.050, Final show in DCX Archives July 29, 1964 The Pageantry of Drums Casper WY placed 2 with a score of 67.300, Final show in DCX Archives July 24, 1965 Kansas American Legion State Great Bend KS placed 3 with a score of 57.230, Final show in DCX Archives June 25, 1972 Wichita KS placed 7 with a score of 32.100, Final show in DCX Archives August 4, 1973 Kansas VFW State Championship Hutchinson KS placed 11 with a score of 22.500, Final show in DCX Archives July 21, 1974 Sacramento CA placed 1 with a score of 50.050, Final show in DCX Archives August 13, 1975 DCI World Championships - Class A and All Girl Prelims Philadelphia PA placed 11 with a score of 48.150, Final show in DCX Archives August 28, 1976 Drum Corps West Finals Renton WA placed 10 with a score of 56.850, Final show in DCX Archives August 20, 1977 American Legion National-Prelims Denver CO placed 23 with a score of 63.200, Final show in DCX Archives July 5, 1981 Madison WI placed 4 with a score of 30.750, Final show in DCX Archives July 31, 1982 Cheyenne WY placed 7 with a score of 41.450, Final show in DCX Archives August 18, 1983 DCI World Championships Quarter Finals Miami FL placed 19 with a score of 51.700, Final show in DCX Archives August 17, 1984 DCI World Championships Semi Finals Atlanta GA placed 22 with a score of 70.700, Final show in DCX Archives August 15, 1985 DCI World Championships Quarter Finals Madison WI placed 18 with a score of 68.200, Final show in DCX Archives August 14, 1986 DCI World Championships Quarter Finals Madison WI placed 15 with a score of 68.700, Final show in DCX Archives August 14, 1987 DCI World Championships Semi Finals Madison WI placed 22 with a score of 73.400, Final show in DCX Archives August 19, 1988 DCI World Championships Semi Finals Kansas City MO placed 17 with a score of 78.600, Final show in DCX Archives August 18, 1989 DCI World Championships Semi Finals Kansas City MO placed 16 with a score of 81.200, Final show in DCX Archives August 17, 1990 DCI World Championships Semi Finals Buffalo NY placed 13 with a score of 85.400, Final show in DCX Archives August 17, 1991 DCI World Championships Dallas TX placed 9 with a score of 87.700, Final show in DCX Archives August 15, 1992 DCI World Championships Madison WI placed 9 with a score of 90.000, Final show in DCX Archives August 21, 1993 DCI World Championships Jackson MS placed 10 with a score of 85.000, Final show in DCX Archives August 20, 1994 DCI World Championships Foxboro MA placed 7 with a score of 88.400, Final show in DCX Archives August 11, 1995 DCI World Championships Semi Finals Buffalo NY placed 13 with a score of 81.300, Final show in DCX Archives August 17, 1996 DCI World Championships Orlando FL placed 12 with a score of 80.700, Final show in DCX Archives August 16, 1997 DCI World Championships Orlando FL placed 9 with a score of 88.200, Final show in DCX Archives August 15, 1998 DCI World Championships Orlando FL placed 9 with a score of 89.500, Final show in DCX Archives August 14, 1999 DCI World Championships Madison WI placed 7 with a score of 92.500, Final show in DCX Archives August 12, 2000 DCI World Championships College Park MD placed 6 with a score of 92.000, Final show in DCX Archives August 10, 2001 DCI Championships - Div I Semi-Finals Buffalo NY placed 14 with a score of 83.900, Final show in DCX Archives August 9, 2002 World Championships Semifinals Madison WI placed 13 with a score of 85.500, Final show in DCX Archives August 8, 2003 DCI Championships - Div I Semifinals Orlando FL placed 13 with a score of 85.350, Final show in DCX Archives August 7, 2004 DCI World Championships - Div I Finals Denver CO placed 10 with a score of 87.600, Final show in DCX Archives August 13, 2005 DCI World Championships - Div I Finals Foxboro MA placed 10 with a score of 88.225, Final show in DCX Archives August 12, 2006 DCI World Championships - Division I Finals Madison WI placed 7 with a score of 90.125, Final show in DCX Archives August 11, 2007 DCI World Championships Finals Pasadena CA placed 8 with a score of 90.275, Final show in DCX Archives August 9, 2008 World Class Finals Bloomington IN placed 9 with a score of 88.250, Final show in DCX Archives August 8, 2009 DCI World Championships World Class Finals Indianapolis IN placed 11 with a score of 86.450, Final show in DCX Archives August 14, 2010 World Class Finals Indianapolis IN placed 11 with a score of 87.100, Final show in DCX Archives August 13, 2011 DCI World Championship Finals Indianapolis IN placed 9 with a score of 89.200, Final show in DCX Archives August 11, 2012 DCI World Championship Finals Indianapolis IN placed 10 with a score of 86.700, Final show in DCX Archives August 10, 2013 DCI World Championship Finals Indianapolis IN placed 10 with a score of 87.750, Final show in DCX Archives August 9, 2014 DCI World Championships World Class Finals Indianapolis IN placed 8 with a score of 91.150, Final show in DCX Archives August 8, 2015 DCI World Championships World Class Finals Indianapolis IN placed 6 with a score of 91.850, Final show in DCX Archives August 13, 2016 DCI World Championship Finals Indianapolis IN placed 7 with a score of 90.738, Final show in DCX Archives August 12, 2017 DCI World Championship Finals Indianapolis IN placed 8 with a score of 90.400, Final show in DCX Archives August 11, 2018 DCI World Championship Finals Indianapolis IN United States placed 9 with a score of 88.925, Final show in DCX Archives August 10, 2019 DCI World Championship Finals Indianapolis IN United States placed 7 with a score of 92.050, Final show in DCX Archives August 14, 2021 DCI Celebration - Indianapolis Indianapolis IN United States, Final show in DCX Archives August 11, 2022 DCI World Championship Prelims Indianapolis IN USA. 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