Join The 2023 Columbus Saints
Celebrating 20 years, the Saints are Central Ohio’s Drum & Bugle Corps, competing in DCA Class A & DCI All-Age with a weekend only schedule, low cost, regional competitions including World Championships! Coming off a great 2022 season with the corps achieving its highest scores in DCA, and DCI, we’re ready for a focused, and exciting 2023 season.
Who Should Join?
Whether you’re a recent graduate or age-out looking to continue performing and make music friends, or a student building skills for World Class you belong at the Columbus Saints.
Next Rehearsal:
Super Weekend 01: Jun 2nd, 6-9PM, Jun 3rd 9AM-9PM, Jun 4th 9AM-6PM
Super Weekend 01: Jun 9th, 6-9PM, Jun 10th 9AM-9PM, Jun 11th 9AM-6PM
LOCATION: TBA
Email lcarlton@columbussaints.org to Sign-Up For Camp!
Current Openings
Head Drum Major
Brass: 2 Trumpets, 1 Mello, 1 Tuba
Color Guard: All Sections (all skill levels)
- Needs Based Scholarships Available
Take The Field
For membership within the Saints, you must sign-up, and attend an upcoming open house to meet the corps, check out the program and find your placement with the corps.
For 2023, the corps membership cost is reduced to $500 to celebrate our 20th anniversary, and rehearsals are full Saturdays Only during the spring.
To be a Saint you must be willing to stand tall and firm at all times!
Learn, Travel, Compete On The Weekends
The Saints compete in both Drum Corps International , Drum Corps Associates , and perform at community events throughout the season, performing about 16 times each year.
Our rehearsals, competitions and performances are scheduled with working members and families in mind. You can experience drum corps on the weekends (Sat & some Sundays), with select summer performances taking place on a weekday evening.
The majority of competitions are in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Indiana, culminating in Rochester, NY at Drum Corps Associates World Championships over Labor Day weekend.
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 attends 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 20th anniversary! 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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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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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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After completing my undergrad, I realized I missed the marching band; the camaraderie and joy of performing. I’ve found both with the Saints, and I’m excited to be part of the family.
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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!
