Audition Information
Blue Band is open to all students at the University Park campus by audition. The Blue Band accepts 290–310 student members annually. The Blue Band is a select ensemble with talented musicians and band front performers auditioning in all sections. All prospective members, new and returning, must audition each year for membership; not everyone who auditions is accepted.
Planning to audition?
Here's a checklist to follow to register for and complete your Blue Band audition:
- File the proper online Intent to Audition form — either instrumentalist, majorette, or silk. (For Drum Major or Feature Twirler audition information, please see their respective pages.) All prospective new and returning Blue Band members must file an Intent to Audition form so that the band office can effectively plan arrival day and band camp activities. The administrative deadline for filing your Intent to Audition form is August 3, 2008. If you miss this date, please contact the Blue Band office immediately by calling (814) 865-3982.
- If you are a prospective majorette, your audition will be held at the band front clinic on Saturday, April 19, 2008. Prospective silks are encouraged — but not required — to attend the clinic as well. More information: majorette auditions, silk auditions.
- Schedule MUSIC 081 — Marching Blue Band when you register for Fall classes. The Fall 2008 schedule number for Blue Band is 821821.
- Prepare for your audition. For more information regarding instrumentalist auditions, click here.
- Expect a mailing from the Blue Band during or around the week of August 4, 2008 with arrival and move in information.
- Arrive on campus between 8 am and 12 pm for auditions and band camp. Band camp is scheduled to begin on August 19, 2008. Note: Do not contact the Housing department regarding early move in to residence halls. By filing your Intent to Audition form, you will be automatically registered for an early arrival.
Where are auditions/band camp?
Blue Band Building
Services Road & University Drive
University Park Campus
Band camp information
Band camp for prospective new members is scheduled to begin on August 19, 2008. Arrive at the Blue Band Building between 8 am and 12 pm to check in and sign up for an audition time slot. Note: Other than the time you will need to warm up and perform a playing audition, you will not have any other band activities that afternoon until 7:30 pm.
Note regarding early residence hall room availability
If you fill out an Intent to Audition form, and you have a housing contract for Fall 2008, you will be able to check in to your campus room on August 19. You will need to get a check-in permission form from the Blue Band Office before checking in at your residence area commons desk.
Schedule for move-in/auditions 2008
Monday, August 18, 2008
| TBA | Guide/officer training |
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
| 8:00 AM–12:00 PM | Check-in and audition sign-ups for prospective rookies at Blue Band Building; receive dorm room coupon; check in to dorms at your residence area commons desk |
| 12:00–5:00 PM | Music auditions |
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
| TBA | Check-in and auditions for prospective returnees |
| TBA | Prospective rookie marching sessions — Blue Band field |
Thursday, August 21, 2008
| 8:30–11:30 AM | Band camp |
| 1:30–4:30 PM | Band camp |
| 7:00–10:00 PM | Band camp |
Friday, August 22, 2008
| 8:30–11:30 AM | Band camp |
| 1:30–4:30 PM | Band camp |
| 7:00–10:00 PM | Band camp |
Saturday, August 23, 2008
| 8:30–11:30 AM | Band camp |
| 1:30–4:30 PM | Band camp |
| 7:00–10:00 PM | Band camp |
Sunday, August 24, 2008
| 1:30–4:30 PM | Uniform fitting and distribution |
| 7:00–10:00 PM | Rehearsal |
Monday, August 25, 2008
| 4:00–5:45 PM | Classes begin; Blue Band class schedule begins |
More information
Frequently asked questions
Instrumentalist audition information
Majorette audition information
Silk audition information
Scheduling information
