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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. When will band camp take place this year?

    2. The dates for the 2008 Summer Band Camp will begin on Thursday, August 14 for Drumline and Color Guard. The brass and woodwinds will report on Saturday, August 16. More detailed reporting times will be available in the June newsletter. The camp will conclude on Friday, August 22 with an evening exhibition in the stadium. Parents and friends are welcome to attend, and a Free dinner is served. 
  2. What is the time commitment for the Marching Unit?

    3. The time commitment consists of 4 hours of rehearsal during the week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 3:00-4:20. Attendance at all rehearsals is mandatory. Please keep this in mind when registering for classes. Rehearsals are scheduled so that conflicts with other classes are kept to a minimum. The Marching Unit will perform at all home football games, selected away games, and several exhibitions each season. Drumline and Color Guard usually schedule additional sectionals. While in the Marching Unit many members also perform in the Jazz Band, Orchestra, and various smaller ensembles as well as keeping a full academic load. There is time to do it all.

  3. Can non-music majors be in the bands?

    4. Anyone can be in the bands at Kutztown University. Around 80% of the band is made up of non-majors. Music majors are required to be in one large ensemble each semester and the Marching Unit will count towards this requirement.

  4. How do I enroll in the bands?

    5. Register for the appropriate band at registration or during add and drop. If you enroll for credit, you will receive a grade for "1" hour of credit. Many students participate in the Marching Unit in the fall semester and Concert Band in the spring semester. The Department of Bands is committed to providing a musical opportunity for every interested KU student.

  5. How do I audition for the Marching Unit?

    6. Inclusion in the Marching Unit is dependent upon attendance at the weeklong summer band camp, which typically starts two weeks before classes begin. Everyone present at band camp will take part in the Marching Unit show. Please fill out this form to receive information on Band Camp. Contact us as soon as possible to be placed on our mailing list for all future information you will need! Band Camp concludes with an exhibition in the stadium. Parents and friends are welcome to attend, and a FREE lunch is served.

  6. Can I take private lessons?

    7. Music majors and non-music majors may sign up for private lessons with our applied music faculty. Sign up sheets are in the Music Department Office in Old Main 114.

  7. How do I audition for Color Guard?

    8. Color Guard members will be placed in the appropriate squad at the preview day in the beginning of the summer.

  8. What costs are involved with the Marching Band?

    9. Each member must pay for summer band camp, ~ $55. This fee pays for both room and board for the entire week and a show shirt that is required to wear underneath the uniform. Select meals on trips will also be provided. Another required purchase is marching shoes, which cost about $20.00

  9. Do I have to audition to be on the Drumline?

    10. During the preview day and at marching band camp, each percussionist will audition. The Drumline instructor will place each person on the instrument(s) that they are best at playing. There are both battery and pit positions available. Prospective Drumline members should add your name to the mailing list above under question #5. You will be sent a percussion warm-up sheet you should prepare for the fall audition.

  10. How do I get a scholarship?

    11. Auditions for scholarships occur in December, February and March for the following school year. Auditions are open to majors and non-majors. To audition each person must prepare two works of contrasting styles, (ie. a lyrical section vs. a technical section), play scales and possibly sight-read. If you are interested, contact the music department at (610) 683-4550 ASAP for a suitable audition time. You will be notified of an award in early spring. Information on music scholarships can be found at: http://www.kutztown.edu/acad/music/scholarships.shtml

  11. Can I rent an instrument?

    12. KU rents instruments for a semester or for a full year. The cost for a marching band instrument rental is $10.00. Instruments used in the Marching Unit include piccolo, clarinet, alto, tenor and baritone saxophone, trumpet, mellophone, trombone, baritone, sousaphone, and percussion.

  12. What time does the marching band meet?

    13. Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 3:00 – 4:20. Select Saturday game days at 9am.

  13. Does the Marching Unit have a Members Section?

    14. Yes! You can signup by filling out the form here. But you must be accepted to Kutztown before you can have access to our database.

  14. Who is the director?

    15. Prof. Daniel Neuenschwander is the Director of the Kutztown University Marching Unit.

  15. Are there any band fraternities and sororities?

    16. Yes there are 2, you can view their websites below:
    Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma.
     
  16. How do I get to the Band Room?
    Follow the directions on this page.

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