2025 Columbus Saints Drum & Bugle Corps
Ignite your passion. Challenge your limits. Create unforgettable moments.
Join the Columbus Saints, an inclusive and affordable weekend drum corps for all ages! Compete in DCI All-Age, tour regionally, and perform at DCI World Championships. Since 2003, we’ve built a fun and focused, skilled community of friends. Ready for the upcoming season? Sign up today – all ages (12-55+) welcome! Develop your skills and experience competitive marching arts. You Can Do This!
Next Rehearsal:
Saturday, April 12th, 2025 | FULL CORPS
Full Corps 9AM Unload, 9AM-630PM
Location: Asbury South United Methodist Church, 4760 Winchester Pike, Columbus, OH 43232 [Google Maps]
Register For Camp Or Virtual Audition
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2025 Schedule
Membership FAQ
Corps Staff
Take The Field
For membership within the Saints, you must complete the interest form, attend an upcoming rehearsal, and find your placement with the corps. No age limit, just bring the passion and dedication to excel! Beginners, high schoolers, even drum corps or band veterans – all welcome to find their place in the corps.
For 2025, the cost is $800 and we offer payment plans, opportunities to volunteer in-kind, needs based scholarships and more. Cost shouldn’t be the obstacle to marching; let’s work to get you on the field.
2025 Interest Form
Live, Laugh, Drum Corps…On The Weekends
The Saints compete in Drum Corps International All-Age Class, while also performing at parades, band festivals, corporate events, etc. About 12-14 total events each year on the weekends (mostly Sat & Sundays, select Fridays), with select summer performances taking place on a weekday evening.
The majority of competitions are in Ohio, culminating in Indianapolis, IN at Drum Corps International World Championships the 2nd weekend (Fri-Sun) of August.
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I love the family atmosphere. Each year you get a new brother/sister while still keeping in touch with old members. It is something to do in the summer. You get to experience new places with new people. I am mostly just happy to continue my love for playing music, and what’s better than doing with people you love.
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…if you miss something the first time, you just keep pushing towards making it great.
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The Saints gave me the chance to meet new people & make amazing friends, gain valuable skills needed to excel in marching band, and the training to be successful in numerous WGI guards. I love my Saints family!
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…since my grandson has joined the Saints, it’s helped him focus, do better in school, and has exposed him to opportunities for travel, performance and education he never had before.
Educators That Are In Our Communities
Our staff members bring together global experience as educators, performers, and more.
From local band directors, HBCU Band alumni, DCI World, US Military Band veterans, and more; our staff are able to specialize member education all season to help you reach the highest level!
March Drum Corps. Earn College Scholarships
Successful completion of a competitive season with the Columbus Saints waives audition requirements for the Wilberforce University Marching Band and pre-qualifies students for WU band scholarships up to $10,000 a year.
Saints Member Justin DeWitt attended Wilberforce University using this benefit, with no student loans, while performing as a member of the marching band, and pursuing a Bachelor’s Of Music.
Let’s Get It Started
We’re excited to welcome you into our community of friends, family, and supporters.
Now recruiting for our 22nd year! Brass, drumline, front ensemble, and color guard – all skill levels welcome!
Email lcarlton@columbussaints.org or call us at 614-285-6077 to learn more!