Frequently Asked Questions

When are the Auditions for Revelation 2027?

The auditions for Revelation Percussion are on October 25th and November 1st at Bandys High School in
Catawba, NC. We encourage you to attend all the audition dates, as it will give you the best opportunity to
receive instructor feedback and give us the best opportunity to see your talent and growth week to week.
We will be giving contracts on November 1st.

What should I do to prepare for the Audition?

1. Complete the registration form on our website at https://www.revelationpercussioninc.org/join
2. You will be emailed the audition packet.
3. You should be comfortable with all warm-ups on your prospective instrument. Mallet players
should be able to play all warm-ups in all 12 major scales.

How much does it cost?

Membership dues are $1,700.00. Members can pay in full or through installments as scheduled
throughout the season. Prospective members will need to bring $100.00 to the final audition date to
accept a contract. That payment will be put towards your membership dues.

Revelation carefully manages our expenses and resources to provide members with an outstanding
experience while keeping membership fees as low as possible. All directors and staƯ are volunteers,
donating their time to make this activity affordable for our members.

All dues must be paid in full by the required deadlines. While we do reach out for corporate and
individual donations, the majority of our program is funded through member dues. Failure to pay dues
may result in dismissal from the ensemble.

The membership tuition goes directly to supporting the ensemble and members by allowing the purchase
and payment of the equipment and services used throughout the season, including:

Instruments, sticks and mallets, uniforms, floors, props, etc.
Program costs (clinics, program design, music, etc.)
Membership and performance fees for CWEA and WGI
Travel expenses (member transportation, fuel, equipment trucks, housing, facilities, etc.)
New member jackets and some meals/snacks are also included.

What is the instrumentation for the 2027 season?

We look to provide a space for as many players as possible and do not limit our ensemble to specific
numbers. Instrumentation will be determined based on talent and during the audition process.

What other expenses do we have throughout the year?

Members may be asked to donate food and meal items to our camp weekends and will need to plan to
bring some money for food and spending (optional) to competitions and our WGI World Percussion Finals
trip to Dayton.

Do you provide housing?

Revelation does NOT provide housing during the standard rehearsal weekends. Once the ensemble is
set, Revelation will be glad to help connect traveling members with local members’ families to ensure
that all members have a place to stay for standard weekends. NOTE: We will provide housing for camp
weekends (at the school) and WGI World Percussion Finals.

What is the rehearsal and performance schedule for the season?

Rehearsals/Contests will be Sundays through November 15th and Saturdays & Sundays November 21st
– April 18th with breaks for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter. We encourage you to visit our website
calendar for the full schedule https://www.revelationpercussioninc.org/calendar.

Can I audition for DCI while participating in Revelation?

While we want all members to continue to grow throughout the year, attendance at all rehearsals, camps,
and performances is mandatory and essential for our success. We do allow members to miss one (1)
rehearsal in November and one (1) rehearsal in December for DCI auditions. These must be approved by
directors prior to membership.

What is the attendance policy?

Attendance at all rehearsals, camps, and performances is mandatory and essential for our success. Any
planned absence must be approved by directors prior to receiving a member contract. Members who
miss rehearsals without prior approval will be at risk of dismissal from the organization.