FAST FACTS ABOUT THE OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY BANDS...

Who is eligible?
Any Oregon State University or Linn Benton Community College student. Students may be enrolled in any school or college of the University.

OSU Marching Band (Music 153)

How often does the Marching Band rehearse?
3 days a week. Monday-Wednesday from 4:00-6:15 PM and Friday 5:00-8:00 PM. Band Camp is the week prior to the beginning of classes.

Does the Marching Band perform every weekend?
No. The Band does not travel to every away game. Typically, there are 7-8 performances during the fall term.

The Fall, 2006 season will include the following performance schedule:
  *Home football games with ASU, Boise State, Washington State, Arizona State, Arizona, and Stanford;
  *An overnight trip to Seattle, WA for the OSU-UW game;
  *A possible performance for the Seattle Seahawks
  *Performances at the OSU Marching Band Championships
  *The Beaver Jam ’06 Marching Band Concert in La Sells Stewart Center

In recent years, the OSU Marching Band has also performed at Oregon, Cal, Stanford, The Fiesta Bowl and Insight Bowl in Phoenix, Arizona, the Oahu Bowl in Hawaii, the Las Vegas Bowl, Louisiana State, Boise State and for the Oakland Raiders and Seattle Seahawks.

Are there costs involved with being in the Marching Band?
There are no costs for camp, travel, etc. Instruments are available for those students requiring one. There is a small fee ($50) for shoes, a hat and shirt.

Will I get a grade for Band?
Yes. Marching Band (course number Music 153) offers 1 or 2 credits. Students receive a grade, which counts toward their grade point average. For music students, Marching Band serves as a curricular ensemble. CONCERT BANDS (Music 150, 151)

What ensembles are available?
The Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Concert Band are both offered every term (Fall, Winter, and Spring). The Symphonic band is offered Winter and Spring terms only. The Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Symphonic band are auditioned groups. The Concert band requires no audition.

How often do they rehearse and perform?
The Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band rehearse twice per week and generally play one to two concerts on campus per term. The Concert Band rehearses one day per week and generally performs one concert on campus.

Will I get a grade for Band?
Yes. All Bands are available for course credit.

BASKETBALL PEP BAND (Music 154)

Who is eligible for Pep Band?
During the winter term, students who performed during that fall in the OSU Marching Band are eligible to participate in Pep Band.

What do the Pep Bands play for?
All Men’s and Women’s home Basketball games at Gill Coliseum. In order to provide a comfortable schedule for the Pep Band, a student rotation schedule is employed for women's games.

What is Rhythm and Beavs?
Rhythm and Beavs is a small group auditioned from the Marching Band that plays for Athletic and other special events. This group performs for the Beavers PAC 10 Tournament games and then follows the team to any NCAA or NIT Post-Season Tournament games.

Is there Course credit or Scholarship money?
Each student may register for Music 152 for 1 credit and receives a scholarship.

For additional information, please contact Dr. Brad Townsend at The Oregon State University Bands at osubands@oregonstate.edu or call 541-737-0544.