Prospective Members

Commitments and Responsibilities

Regular Rehearsals are held during the fall semester only on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 4:00-6:00 p.m. and briefly on Game Days. Weekly sectional rehearsals are also required and will be scheduled by Section Leaders. While this might sound like a lot of work, most students find the schedule quite flexible. Students in the marching band also have time to participate in a wide variety of organizations on campus such as ROTC and academic honor programs. Many band members also work during the marching season. Naturally, your parents will be happy to hear that Marching Band will not require such a large amount of time that it will interfere with studies! In fact, many students find that participating in marching band assists them with time management skills.

Academic Credit is necessary for participation in marching band. This applies to all curriculum electives. Students interested in participating in the Marching Band can enroll in EMUS 1287 (Call # 74597) for one hour of lower-division credit or EMUS 3287 (Call # 74651) for one hour of upper-division credit. These classes are cross-listed and both correspond to the same rehearsal schedule.

Financial Obligations include purchasing black shoes through the band office and paying for the dry cleaning of your uniform several times during the season. Additionally, there is a $20 university instrument rental fee (if applicable) and a $30 uniform fee, which help offset the rising costs of repair and replacement. The good news is that the Marching Band will pay for your music, transportation, lodging on trips, meals on trips, and will provide you with several items of CU Marching Band Logo clothing.

Attendance is held to the highest standard in the Golden Buffalo Marching Band. Band Members are required to attend all rehearsals and all performances. Marching Band members are also eligible to audition for the Basketball Pep Band.

Band Camp is held during the week prior to the start of classes. All members of the Marching Band must plan to attend. If you will be living in the residence halls, you will move into your assigned dorm room for the year on the evening prior to band camp, earlier than most other students. First year marching band members enjoy the Band Camp experience, since it gives them a chance to meet many new friends and find their way around campus before classes even begin!
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Memorable Band Trips

Many students join the Marching Band for the outstanding travel opportunities that await band members. Bowl Trips have included the 2008 Independence Bowl, 2007 Champs Sports Bowl, 2004 Houston Bowl, 2003 Alamo Bowl, 2001 Fiesta Bowl, the 1999 Insight.com Bowl, the 1998 Aloha Bowl. All trips are paid for by the Marching Band and included lodging, meals, and transportation (because getting there is half the fun!).