2024 Columbus Saints Drum & Bugle Corps
The Columbus Saints are an all-age competitive drum & bugle corps that rehearses primarily on the weekends, travels regionally, and is centered on having a strong relationship with our community, keeping drum corps accessible and affordable, and having fun! The corps rehearses 2x a month throughout the winter, and spring, then has performances and rehearsals most weekends from June – Early August.
Open House Auditions:
Open House – COLUMBUS, OH – January 13th, 2024
We will be announcing video workshops and video auditions starting in early December for those who want to get a leg up, or those who want to help secure their spot in the corps while still completing their indoor season.
Take The Field
For membership within the Saints, you must complete the interest form, attend an upcoming open house and rehearsal, and find your placement with the corps.
For 2024, the estimated cost for the season will range between $700-850. We offer extended 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.
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 total events each year on the weekends (Sat & some Sundays), 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.
Andrew Sutliff (Bass) – Alumni of Genesis D&B, Martrix World || Hazel Grace (Marimba) – Alumni of Inov8, Connexus Percussion, Martrix World
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 21st year! Brass, drumline, front ensemble, and color guard – all skill levels welcome!
Email lcarlton@columbussaints.org or call us at 614-697-4413 to learn more!
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Without the Saints I would never have been able to gain the skill & experience to help me march WGI and more. It’s a family that challenges you while having fun, with a cost that allows anyone to participate.
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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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“I founded the Saints because I wanted the youth in the community to be able to experience the joy of performing as I did when I marched drum corps.”
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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.
