University of Delaware Fightin' Blue Hen Marching Band

Incoming Brass and Woodwinds UDMB ORIENTATION

BAND IS A PLACE FOR EVERYONE!

This is the philosophy upon which the University of Delaware Marching Band is built. In an effort to ensure you have a positive and successful (and FUN!) experience with the UDMB new brass and woodwind members need to join us for a day of UDMB ORIENTATION!

UDMB ORIENTATION gives you a jump-start on Band Camp. It is held in a workshop format. You will learn the beginning of our marching basics program and music program. You will even depart knowing some of the music for the upcoming fall season. And most importantly, when you depart you will already have made friends with members of the band BEFORE band camp even starts!

UDMB ORIENTATION gives YOU the opportunity to show the staff that you meet our basic performance standards. everyone will have the chance to give an "IPO"--"individual performance opportunity." We call it that because we do NOT treat it as an audition, but rather a placement hearing. The IPO is used to decide instrumentation part placement (1st, 2nd 3rd). (On the very rare occasion someone does not meet our minimum standards they are given an alternate position for the first show in order to work towards a permanent position in the second show. Again, this is a very rare situation.)

IPO REQUIREMENTS

Major scales up to 4 flats and 4 sharps

Chromatic scale starting on concert Bb

IPO Etudes - click here

Download the official UDMB ORIENTATION Flyer - even more details included!

REGISTER ONLINE FOR ONE OF THE UDMB ORIENTATION DATES:
UDMB ORIENTATION REGISTRATION: REGISTER HERE!
WOODWINDS: Saturday, June 7th ~OR~ Saturday, June 14th (combined w/brass)

BRASS: Sunday, June 8th ~OR~ Saturday, June 14th (combined w/wws)
WHERE: Amy E. duPont Music Building (parking is available in the CFA Parking Garage.)
TIME: Arrive/Check-in: 10:00 AM ~~~ Workshop: 11 AM - 4 PM

AND IF YOU LIVE REALLY FAR AWAY, GIVE US A CALL AND WE'LL HELP YOU MAKE ALTERNATE PLANS!
(302) 831-4951