UCLA Bruin
Marching Band

What your video should include:

1. A short introduction of yourself
2. A short demonstration of proficiency in a few standard drum rudiments
3. A short prepared piece or etude demonstrating your ability (you can use music from your high school field show or any other performing group)

We accept members into the Drumline as a whole based on your video submission, then assign specific instruments at the beginning of Band Camp. Pit and Mallet specialists are of course encouraged to audition, and we’ll work together to find the best fit within the line.

Music Majors are automatically accepted into the band, although in most cases we will still ask for a video submission to get an idea of where you would fit in the line. For Drumline, there is a spot on the audition form where you may include an optional secondary video, for show/rehearsal/performance with Drumline/ensemble.

What your video should include:

1. A short introduction of yourself
2. A short routine to music of your choice

and/or

A show rehearsal/performance video showing you with Color Guard or Auxiliary Unit.

We can accept a video of you performing with your Color Guard or auxiliary unit in lieu of the solo routine video, both to help with logistical issues, and to encourage auditions from anyone who might be uncomfortable doing a solo routine.

There is a space on the audition form where you can include an optional supplemental video. For those that do the solo video, you can use that space to also include a show rehearsal/performance video if you wish.

Note: For the show video, please identify yourself in some way. You can write in the comments section on the audition form, the description section of a YouTube video, or even put an arrow, etc on the video indicating which is you.

As one of the world’s leading research universities, we understand that students have rigorous courses of study and major requirements. We rehearse 3 days per week in the evenings (Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday) for 2 hours each day. Additionally, absences for class conflicts, exams, illness, and/or emergencies are excused. There are generally no full-band events on non-game weekends.

You will arrive approximately 10 days prior to the start of classes; on-campus students will be permitted to move into their dorm at no charge to the student. Band Camp consists of movement training, learning the pregame show, rehearsing school and show music, and other events. Additional information will be provided over the summer.

Yes. All students will receive a Permission to Enroll (PTE) number for MUSC 185H.