Experience Day

Seattle Cascades are a nationally touring competitive drum & bugle corps, based in the Pacific Northwest. New to the activity? Learn more about our organization and values to by watching this 2 minute video.

Our 2023 ducational program is structured around a series of virtual assignments, physical conditioning and monthly in-person rehearsals, followed by an extended spring training camp and a full national tour. Member experience, health and welfare are central to our educational mission.

Learn more about our values here.

The Seattle Cascades Experience Day is the ultimate drum corps experience for all performers. You can check out our educational Experience Clinics featuring the Seattle Cascades staff to help hone your skills as a performer and prepare for drum corps auditions! If you want to be a member of the Seattle Cascades in 2024, then check out our Experience Day! The full Seattle Cascades experience that not only allows you to prepare for an audition for the Seattle Cascades, but gives you a taste of what it’s like to be a member, from our pedagogy, to our culture, and family!

Fri, Sep 27
2025 Virtual Auditions
Virtual Auditions Open
RSVP
Sep 27, 2024, 7:00 AM – Dec 07, 2024, 11:50 PM
Virtual Auditions Open
For Brass, Colorguard, Percussion and Drum Major.
Fri, Dec 13
December Audition Camp
Scappoose High School
RSVP
Dec 13, 2024, 8:00 PM – Dec 15, 2024, 5:00 PM
Scappoose High School, 33700 SE High School Way, Scappoose, OR 97056, USA
2025 Seattle Cascades Audition Camp for Brass, Colorguard and Percussion.
Sat, Jul 06
Seattle Cascades Experience Summit - Renton
Renton Memorial Stadium
Details
Jul 06, 2024, 12:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Renton Memorial Stadium, 405 Logan Ave N, Renton, WA 98057, USA
Fri, Jul 05
Experience Summit - Portland CANCELED HEAT
Hillsboro Stadium
Details
Jul 05, 2024, 12:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Hillsboro Stadium, 4450 NE Century Blvd, Hillsboro, OR 97124, USA
Our apologies, the Summit will be canceled due to high heat. The Cascades will contact those who previously purchased, about tickets and refunds.
Sat, Jun 08
Spring Training
Jewell School
Details
Jun 08, 2024, 9:00 AM – Jul 05, 2024, 9:00 AM
Jewell School, 83874 OR-103, Seaside, OR 97138, USA
Fri, May 24
Free May Camp
Scappoose High School
Details
May 24, 2024, 8:00 PM – May 27, 2024, 5:00 PM
Scappoose High School, 33700 SE High School Way, Scappoose, OR 97056, USA
Seattle Cascades Camp for Brass, Colorguard and Percussion.
Fri, Apr 26
April Experience Camp
Scappoose High School
Details
Apr 26, 2024, 8:00 PM – Apr 28, 2024, 5:00 PM
Scappoose High School, 33700 SE High School Way, Scappoose, OR 97056, USA
Seattle Cascades Camp for Brass, Colorguard and Percussion.
Sun, Mar 10
Southern Oregon Audition
Crater High School
Details
Mar 10, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Crater High School, 655 N 3rd St, Central Point, OR 97502, USA
Seattle Cascades Audition for Brass and Colorguard
Fri, Feb 23
February Experience Camp
Scappoose High School
Details
Feb 23, 2024, 8:00 PM – Feb 25, 2024, 5:00 PM
Scappoose High School, 33700 SE High School Way, Scappoose, OR 97056, USA
Seattle Cascades Camp for Brass, Colorguard and Percussion.
Fri, Jan 19
January Experience Camp
Scappoose High School
Details
Jan 19, 2024, 8:00 PM – Jan 21, 2024, 5:00 PM
Scappoose High School, 33700 SE High School Way, Scappoose, OR 97056, USA
Seattle Cascades Camp for Brass, Colorguard and Percussion.
Tue, Dec 19
Virtual Auditions January
Virtual Auditions Open
Details
Dec 19, 2023, 7:30 AM – Jan 13, 2024, 11:50 PM
Virtual Auditions Open
Seattle Cascades Virtual Auditions for Brass, Colorguard and Percussion. January Virtual Audition submissions are due January 13th by Midnight.
Fri, Dec 15
December Audition Camp
Scappoose High School
Details
Dec 15, 2023, 8:00 PM – Dec 17, 2023, 5:00 PM
Scappoose High School, 33700 SE High School Way, Scappoose, OR 97056, USA
Seattle Cascades Audition Camp for Brass, Colorguard and Percussion.
Tue, Oct 10
2024 - Virtual Auditions
Virtual Auditions Open
Details
Oct 10, 2023, 8:30 AM – Dec 01, 2023, 11:50 PM
Virtual Auditions Open
Seattle Cascades Virtual Auditions for Brass, Colorguard and Percussion.
Tue, Jul 11
Cascades & Friends - Boise Show & Clinic
Centennial HS
Details
Jul 11, 2023, 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Centennial HS, 12400 W McMillan Rd, Boise, ID 83713, USA
Come watch the Seattle Cascades Drum and Bugle Corps and Boise Gems as well as other outstanding performing ensembles in a full day of activities on July 11, 2023. Clinic is from 1pm - 5pm Show is from 7pm - 9pm
Mon, Jul 10
Cascades & Friends - Tri-Cities Show & Clinic
Kamiakin HS
Details
Jul 10, 2023, 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Kamiakin HS, 600 N Arthur St, Kennewick, WA 99336, USA
Come watch the Seattle Cascades Drum and Bugle Corps, Columbians and Boise Gems as well as other outstanding performing ensembles in a full day of activities on July 10, 2023. Clinic is from 1pm - 5pm Show is from 7pm - 9pm
Sat, Jul 08
Cascades & Friends - Seattle Show & Clinic
Marysville Pilchuck HS
Details
Jul 08, 2023, 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Marysville Pilchuck HS, 5611 108th St NE, Marysville, WA 98271, USA
Come watch the Seattle Cascades Drum and Bugle Corps, Beats of Redmond, Soundwave, Blue Thunder and Drummers Den as well as other outstanding performing ensembles in a full day of activities on July 8, 2023. Clinic is from 1pm - 5pm Show is from 7pm - 9pm
Fri, Jul 07
Cascades & Friends - Portland Show & Clinic
Sherwood HS
Details
Jul 07, 2023, 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sherwood HS, 18800 SW Haide Rd, Sherwood, OR 97140, USA
Come watch the Seattle Cascades Drum and Bugle Corps as well as Mulan Drum Team, Jade Dance Team, Phoenix Hanfu Team and other outstanding performing ensembles in a full day of activities on July 7, 2023. Clinic is from 1pm - 5pm Show is from 7pm - 9pm
Sat, Jun 17
2023 - Spring Training June 17th - July 10th
Portland Area
Details
Jun 17, 2023, 8:30 AM – Jul 22, 2023, 12:00 PM
Portland Area
Check in for Spring Training starts on June 16th at 8pm and continues on June 17th till 9:30am.

NOTE: THESE ARE NOT AUDITION EVENTS. The experience clinics are for educational purposes. Please register for an Experience Camp to audition for the Drum Corps.