• Why join the Band?
• Your College Major
• The College Band Experience
• Do we play at all football games?
• What are the costs?
• Are scholarships available?
• When is summer band?
• So how do I sign up?
• More questions?
The real question is 'why not join the band?' Some say time, some say marching isn't for them, some just aren't sure and will decide later. The truth is, college marching band is nothing like high school and the first semester will change your mind forever. The Marching Jayhawks offer KU students a social experience unlike any other, and life long friends are only the beginning.
And what about college life? The Marching Jayhawks are at the center of football game day activities and enjoy loyal support from 50,000 Jayhawk fans at every home game. We haven't even begun to talk about KU basketball. If you aren't sure, try it your first semester here and find out what you are missing. At the very least, you'll walk away with free KU basketball tickets and a lot of new friends!
If you enjoy music, marching, fun, and friends, then the
Marching Jayhawks is the place for you. Need more reasons
… here are 10!
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10 REASONS TO JOIN THE MARCHING JAYHAWKS
10. Crazy JAYHAWK Spirit!
9. 200 instant friends,
guaranteed
8. Pregame run-in ... 50,000 fans
7. Beat the rush –
early dorm move-in!!
6. Half the rehearsals,
twice the fun!
5. Exciting trips - paid vacations every fall
4. Game Day ... enough said!
3. The Rock Chalk Chant
2. KU Basketball Tickets ... FREE!!! |
AND THE #1 REASON TO JOIN THE MARCHING JAYHAWKS . .
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1. Two words: Orange Bowl
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The Marching Jayhawks is open to all KU students, regardless of academic major. You don't have to be a music major to join. In fact, over 75% of the band is non-music majors. We encourage everyone to enroll, regardless of their academic choice.
Music performance majors - the Marching Jayhawks is also for you! Not only do we focus on quality of sound and efficiency in tone production, we provide an active means of practicing these skills. The concepts of tone production, balance, ensemble focus, etc. are a part of every rehearsal. Not only that, you recieve the opportunity to perform in front of hundreds of thousands of audience members at football and basketball games. If you are unsure of the musical benefits, try one semester of the Marching Jayhawks and you will know for sure. Or you could call the principle trumpet in the Chicago Symphony and ask why he marched and participated in drum corps during the summers.
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| The College Band Experience |
Being
in the Marching Jayhawks is different than
what you experienced in high school.
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College marching band is about
energy, excitement, and school spirit. The band plays
and the KU football team dances (into the end zone)!
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Rather than spending months rehearsing
the same show, the Marching Jayhawks perform
several entertaining shows every season. And since
there are no contests at the college level, we design
our marching shows to please the audience and fans.
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We play constantly – before
the game, in the stands, during halftime – we
play lots and lots of music! You won't get bored.
- The Marching Jayhawks rehearse only 3 times a week. Other than our warm-up and run-through on football game days, there are no additional rehearsals.
Also, because everyone in the band has experience
playing and marching, we are able to work quickly,
learning music and drill at a much faster pace.
Did we mention
200 guaranteed friends, even before your first class.
| Do we play at all football games? |
We perform at all HOME games
and usually 1 or 2 away games. This means you’ll receive
1 or 2 weekend vacations for you and 200 of your closest
friends, ABSOLUTELY FREE.
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Cheaper than you would think. Members must pay for the following:
- Enrollment in the course - It is a 1-hour credit course. BUT, students may take marching band for zero credit and thus eliminate the cost of tuition.
- Flip folder - You probably already have this from high school.
- Marching shoes, $35. We use black MTX marching shoes. If you already own a good pair, you’re set. Colorguard uses a black dance shoe, also $35.
- $25.00 instrument insurance fee.
- Activity/Uniform Fee of $70. $20 is refundable if the uniform is returned clean and in good condition.
- Housing fee of $35 (only for students living in the dorms).
What does the band pay for that you don't have to?
- Official Adidas KU Polo
- Official Adidas KU Wind Breaker
- Official Adidas KU Band baseball cap
- KU Band t-shirt
- Your uniform (colorguard, winds, and percussion)
- Food and drinks at every game
- ALL travel expenses. Students are only responsible for spending money when traveling with the band.
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| Are scholarships available? |
Athletic Band scholarships are available on a limited basis. To apply for an Athletic Band scholarship, download and complete the Scholarship Application Form along with the online Membership Information Form. Both forms must be completed to be considered for an Athletic Band scholarship.
There is no deadline for submission of the Scholarship Application. However, preference will be given to applications received by March 1st.
The University of Kansas Department of Music and Dance also offers music scholarships to incoming music majors. These scholarships require an audition with the applied facutly member on your instrument. Please visit the KU Music and Dance website for audition dates and contact information for instrumental instructors.
The University of Kansas Office of Admissions and Scholarships offers various scholarships as well. For more information, please visit their website at www.scholarships.ku.edu.
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Summer band is traditionally
scheduled the week before classes start, and everyone must
attend. We will rehearse during the day and save the evenings
for fun activities. Colorguard and Percussion
will have preliminary camps, usually during May and July – continue
to check the website (online calendar)
for updates and schedules.
And you’re
in … we’ll see you at summer band!
If you have other questions, please complete an On-Line Request Form and we will contact you with the
information you are missing.
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