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 Mon/Weds from 4:30 – 6:30 pm. Rehearsals typically end with the football season.
What is a typical Saturday Game Day like?
| 9:00–11:00 | Rehearse at Coate Field | |
| 11:00–Noon | Lunch break | |
| Noon | Step off for the stadium | |
| 12:15 | Perform at the Quarterback Club Tent | |
| 12:45 | Pre-Game show at Veterans Memorial stadium | |
| 1:00 | 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. We have a locker room area that enables all members to store their instruments securely.
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.
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.
Students from Viterbo and WWTC are welcome to participate in the Screaming Eagles Marching Band.
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.
