"Developing Lifelong Excellence in Young People
through a Superior and Challenging Performing Arts Education Experience"

Dear Prospective Member,

Thanks for expressing interest in our 14-time World Championship Finalist drum corps, committed to excellence in education and performance. Our goal is to provide you with the most beneficial, enlightening, exciting, and FUN experience available! The fond memories gained will definitely last a lifetime!

Carolina Crown completed their 20th season at the Drum Corps International World Championships at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. Our show, “the Grass is Always Greener”, thrilled audiences throughout the country with its award winning musical book coupled with its intricate and demanding visual package. We were definitely a crowd favorite, and achieved our highest placement to date within the competitive arena of Drum Corps International all while providing great entertainment for the audience. Since its inception, Carolina Crown has continued to amaze the masses with incredible performances, as well as solid, consistent growth as an organization. The only thing missing in the upcoming 2010 season is YOU!

You will quickly learn to appreciate daily life in the "Crown family" through a summer of hard work, traveling, exhilarating performances, learning, AND FUN! You can look forward to developing friendships that will last for years and expect to grow and mature as a person, bearing ideals that, if implemented, will bring lifelong success – the true beauty of drum corps!

The attainment of these ideals is the primary goal of Carolina Crown's outstanding faculty. They will teach you, guide you, and push you to excel... perhaps further than you ever thought possible! Each year Carolina Crown offers a faculty comprised of the top educators in the country. This year will be no different as we add even more great teachers to our core of returning faculty.

In addition to excellence on the field, we strive for excellence throughout the organization. Our goal is to create an environment that allows you to be successful both on and off the performance field. From travel, to food, to education – Carolina Crown strives to be the best!

What will it take for you to be part of the 2010 Carolina Crown? It starts with dedication, the strength to take pride in yourself as a team member rather than an individual, and thorough preparation to do your job at the highest level possible. These basic ingredients are the foundation of all outstanding Carolina Crown members.

I hope you will choose to take advantage of the wonderful things Carolina Crown has to offer, and I challenge you to challenge yourself. Insist on excellence because the Carolina Crown experience is yours to control and enjoy. We will always be here to do everything in our power to help you achieve your goals!


See you in November,

Kevin Smith, Executive Director