Join the White Sabers

Membership

Ready to take your musical and performance skills to the next level? Join us and become a part of a dedicated team of musicians and performers. Gain invaluable experience, improve your talents, and forge lasting friendships within a supportive community. Whether you're a brass player, a percussionist, or interested in color guard, we welcome individuals who are committed to hard work and growth. Woodwind or string player? There is also a place for you!

Join us today and be a part of our tradition of excellence in music and performance.

  • Brass instrumentation includes trumpets, mellophones, baritones, euphoniums, trombones, and tubas.

  • The battery percussion section marches on the field. This section is typically made up of snares, tenors/ quad drums, bass drums, and marching cymbals.

  • The front ensemble, or pit, is made up of stationary instruments. Typical instrumentation may include marimba, vibraphone, xylophone, glockenspiel, drum set, auxiliary percussion, electric and bass guitar, and more.

  • The colorguard is the primary visual component of the drum corps. Members of this section may spin flag, rifle or saber, dance, and/ or interact with props, etc.

  • Drum majors will be the primary communication of tempo, dynamics, emotion, and directions to the drum corps as well as a liaison between administration, staff, and members. Throughout the season, the drum major is the most visible member of the corps. Positive interactions with other drum majors/corps members, along with being the voice of the organization at all times is a key component to being a great leader.

Interested in volunteering with the White Sabers? Learn more here.

Upcoming Events

  • March Full Corps Camp

    Sunday, March 10 • 9am-3pm

    Wilson Magnet High School
    501 Genesee St
    Rochester, NY 14611

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Membership is open to all ages and skill levels. Previous experience with music or colorguard is preferred, but not required. Although drum and bugle corps do not include woodwind sections, we train woodwind players each season to perform in roles of their choosing. Description text goes here

  • Every prospective member is given the opportunity to audition for the section of their choice, but Caption Leaders reserve the right to suggest a section or role that may be better suited to the individual.

    Audition dates and expectations will be communicated ahead of time by Caption Leaders.

  • During the winter months, we hold rehearsals and clinics 1-2 days a month, usually on Sundays.

    In late Spring, we begin full weekend rehearsals. A typical weekend runs from 9am Saturday through 4pm Sunday.

  • We aim to keep the cost of membership both affordable and valuable. Your tuition includes equipment, instruction, uniform and parade wear, some transportation, as well as various housing and rehearsal facilities.

    You have the opportunity to fundraise 100% of your tuition! We provide various fundraisers, sponsorship, and scholarship opportunities throughout the season to help offset costs.

  • Most meals, snacks, and Gatorade are offered at a nominal cost.

  • As of 2024, White Sabers Drum & Bugle Corps will be competing in the Drum Corps International (DCI) All-Age class. During the summer months, the corps performs throughout the Northeast, with championships taking place mid-August at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN.