Upcoming Events
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​Audition Series - There is a one-time fee for auditions and a separate fee for the spin clinic.
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One time Audition Fee - $50
via Venmo @BlackWatchCG or Cash at Check-In
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​​2026 Auditions - Open NOW!
September 13, 2025
11 AM - 7 PM
September 14, 2025​
9 AM - 4 PM
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2026 Auditions/Spin Clinic
September 28, 2025
9 AM - 4 PM
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Spin Clinic Fee: $25
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2026 Call Backs
October 5, 2025
9 AM - 4 PM
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*Call backs will be Invite Only. If you are planning to march with the Black Watch 2026, you are asked to be in attendance at this audition.
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Auditions will be held at:
The Kings Christian School
5 Carnegie Plaza
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
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2026 Video Auditions - Registration opens August 15th
One time Audition Fee - $50
via Venmo @BlackWatchCG
Due: September 14th by 11 PM
Where to send them: blackwatchcolorguard@gmail.com
In Your Video:
1. Please Introduce yourself:
- We want to know who you are as an individual and performer. Tell us about your performance history, some of your favorite things, any relevant training you have received, etc.
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2. Your Audition:
- You will be required to film all of these pieces in your video audition.
1. Movement Piece - Your choice (at least 30 sec.)
2. Equipment
- Rifles - weapon warm up of your choice, tosses (single to a 6)
- Saber - weapon warm up of your choice, tosses (single to a 6)
- Flag - drop spins , pull hits, 45 (single, single 1/2, double)
*Trick toss is not required, but optional.
3. Equipment Piece - Your choice (at least 30 sec.)
- Create a piece that demonstrates equipment phrases that best represents you and
your understanding of musicality and body quality. Please choose the piece of
equipment you auditioning with. If you have a secondary piece of equipment you
would like to audition with, this is not required but encouraged. If you are only
auditioning for dance, please submit dance piece (at least 1:30)
3. What's Next:
1. If you are offered a spot with the Black Watch 2026 or receive a Call Back, please
let us know your plans for being in attendance to the mandatory Call Backs on
October 5th.
4. Submit your Video
1. Via unlisted YouTube video
2. Share via Google Drive
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Important Things to Know for The Black Watch 2026:
1. Our Rehearsals typically start around November in Full Effect. All Cast members must attend. During staging week, all cast members must be there, no exceptions. We notify this weekend in advance. We MAY have a few rehearsals in October.
2. We Rehearse Friday Nights, Saturday's (most of day), and Sunday's until 2:30 (this may vary).
3. Dues for the season are presented by the Director. Dues are also broken up into payments during the season. If you have questions about dues prior to receiving a contract for the 2026 Season, please reach out via email.
4. We Participate in WGI & MAIN Shows throughout the season.
5. We typically have a few fundraisers for the season to help with dues and other expenses. Dues are typically due by the end of March.
6. We help with placing people for housing if you live further than where we practice. Please let us know if you need assistance with this.
Black Watch Rehearsals are Held at:
The Kings Christian School
5 Carnegie Plaza
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
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