FAQs

  • Performing members with Eva Independent must be at least fourteen years of age as of January 1, 2025.

  • Auditions will be held at Corinth Holders High School on November 10 and 24 from 9am - 6pm.

  • Audition fees are $50 (this includes both audition experiences!)

  • Staff members and the directors are aware of the fact that members, especially those in high school, are involved in school music activities and other groups. Although being a member of Eva Independent requires a great deal of time and commitment, we understand that school activities come first, and we try to be flexible with members who have a strong desire to be a part of our group. In these cases, communication with the staff members and directors is paramount. We encourage all prospective members to communicate any schedule conflicts and potential schedule conflicts as soon as possible with staff members and directors so that we can be successful as an ensemble. 

  • Yes! Unlike in a drum corps, indoor winds is not limited to only brass in the hornline. Each year the design team chooses to field an instrumentation that they feel is best suited for the show. For the 2025 season the Eva Independent is accepting auditions on flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, mellophone, baritone, euphonium, and tuba.

  • Eva Independent rehearses on the weekends. Rehearsals run from 9am - 6pm on both Saturday and Sunday. Rehearsals will be held nearly every weekend from December through April, with some exceptions for holidays. Competitions typically begin in mid to late February.

  • Rehearsals are held in the Raleigh area. A detailed rehearsal schedule will be made available to all contracted members prior to the start of the season.

  • The membership tuition for contracted members for the 2025 season will be $950. Payment plans will be made available in the contract.

  • If you have concerns, please reach out to us. We will try our best to work with you to develop a plan.