Frequently Asked Questions
How do I sign up?
You can register for band (MUS 151)
at freshman registration in June. This includes all musicians, colorguard,
and pom pon members.
Do I get credit?
Students in Marching Band receive 1 credit hour.
When does Marching Band start?
Marching Band Camp (aka Hell Week) starts
a week before the start of classes. Students are able to move into
their dorm room early. This provides students the opportunity to
get acclimated to campus and make lots of friends before the semester
begins.
What are the time requirements?
Rehearsals are TUESDAY and THURSDAY from 7:45 – 9:40 AM.
What is a typical Saturday Game Day like?
| Time | Location |
|---|---|
| 8:00 am–10:00 am | Rehearse at Veterans Memorial Stadium |
| 11:00 am–Noon | Lunch break |
| Noon | Step off for the stadium |
| 12:15 pm | Perform at the Quarterback Club Tent |
| 12:45 pm | Pre-Game show at Veterans Memorial Stadium |
| 1:00 pm | The Screaming Eagles take an active role in keeping the crowd into the game. In addition to playing our spirited pep songs you will learn the words to our traditional football cheers!!! |
What are halftime shows like?
Depending on our football schedule,
we put together 2-3 halftime shows. Our shows are a combination
of contemporary and show band style. Some of our recent shows include:
Music from the rock opera “Tommy”, “Chicago, the band”, “Pirates
of the Caribbean”, “Latin Music”, rock music of the 70’s, 80’s,
and 90’s.
Do I need my own instrument?
We provide sousaphones, marching
baritones, mellophones, tenor and bari sax, and a full battery of
Pearl percussion. Other instruments are limited but possible. If
you need an instrument please let us know in advance so we can be
sure it’s in our inventory. Please email the Dr. Fisher with
instrumental needs. fisher.tamm@uwlax.edu
How do I check out a locker?
Lockers are avalible on Monday, August 29, during band camp. If you have you a large personal instrument or school issued instrument storage will be
available for you on the first night of band Camp. Please bring $10.00 for your locker rental. This is a per semester rental.
Do I have to audition?
All students are accepted into the
Marching band and colorguard. Membership in the pom-pon squad is
by audition. More information regarding the pom-pon squad will be
available soon.
Do I have to be a music major to participate?
No you don’t. As a matter of fact, 75-80% of marching band members
are not music majors. They represent nearly every academic discipline
offered on campus.
Are only UW-L students allowed to participate?
No, students from Viterbo and WWTC are
welcome to participate in the Screaming Eagles Marching Band.
More Information:
Marching band provides a great social experience, especially
for freshmen. It’s a great way to make friends, meet other people
with the same major, and even meet people from your hometown area.
Participating in marching band enables you to move into your dorm
room early, purchase your books, make friends, and learn your way
around campus before the rest of the freshmen ever arrive.
Studies show that if you don’t get involved your freshman year that you won’t join later on.
We take great pride in supporting our football team. We have a great rapport with the coaching staff and players. As a matter of fact, the football team attends our annual Marching Band review at the end of our season.
Our marching band season typically ends before Thanksgiving. This compensates students for their time.