How much does it cost to be in the Santa Clara Vanguard?

Vanguard Cadets 2016 Membership Fee for All Members: $2,150 The Santa Clara Vanguard relies a great deal on the membership fee payment schedule to cover the expenses we incur during the winter, for the summer effort. We do not feel the payment schedule is burdensome.

How old do you have to be to join Santa Clara Vanguard?

It also has the mission of preparing future members for the World Class Santa Clara Vanguard. Membership is primarily open to those between the ages of 15 and 19. Thank you for your interest in joining the Santa Clara Vanguard Cadets!

Where does Santa Clara Vanguard practice?

SCV Rehearsal – Gilroy, CA – Vanguard Music and Performing Arts – Vanguard Music and Performing Arts.

What year did Santa Clara Vanguard win?

Vanguard has won seven DCI World Class Championship titles (1973, 1974, 1978, 1981, 1989, 1999, 2018) and holds the distinction of being the only drum corps to make Finals every year since DCI was formed in 1972.

Why does DCI cost so much?

One of the largest contributing factors to higher total cost of participation is the cost of travel to off-season rehearsal camps. 40 percent of World Class corps members report travelling more than 500 miles to participate with their chosen group.

Who is Paul Rennick?

Paul is an artist and product consultant with Dynasty/Titan USA, and designed the “Custom Elite” series of drums and keyboards. He is also a signature artist with Innovative Percussion, Inc., with four stick designs, FS-PR, FS-PR2, TS-PR, and CMS-1, as well as an artist/clinician and product consultant for Remo Inc.

How many people are in a DCI corp?

World Class, the current Open Class, and International Class all had a membership limit of 150 from 2007 through 2017. For the 2018 season, the membership limit per corps was increased to 154. For the 2022 season, the membership limit per corps was increased to 165.