Why should you join the UW Marching Band? First of all, joining the band gives you a circle of 300 friends, making a large university seem much smaller, helping you adjust to college life much more quickly. Before attending a class, you'll know you're an important part of the University community. Not "just another student" ... you will also be a member of one of the most popular groups on campus. There are many lifelong friends to be made by joining the band. Your experience with the Wisconsin Band will also make you a more well-rounded person. Prospective employers and graduate schools are seeking candidates who are highly motivated, poised and, above all, well-rounded. The Wisconsin Band can provide all that ... and more.
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WISCONSIN DRUMLINE: If you are interested in auditioning for the Wisconsin Drumline, please download the Fall 2012 - Spring 2013 Marching Percussion Handbook. All prospective Wisconsin Drumline members must attend at least one summer clinic in order to be eligible to audition in August 2012. The Handbook includes complete information on the clinics, expectations, music, and audition information. The Wisconsin Drumline proudly plays Dynasty drums, Remo heads, Pro-Mark drumsticks, and Zildjian cymbals.
All of the Wisconsin Drumline Warm-Ups, including the Wisconsin Cadence Sequence, are now featured in a series of online reference videos, available here. We hope you will find these videos helpful in your preparation for the summer clinics and for your audition in August.
Clinics will be held at UW-Madison this summer on the following dates:
Saturday, June 16, 2012
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Saturday, August 11, 2012
Please register online for the clinic date/s you plan to attend so we know when to expect you on campus and can distribute any necessary information.