Performance Requirements
How many different half-time shows are performed each year?
The Cougar Marching Band performs a different half-time show for each home game totaling 6 or 7 per season, with seniors choosing their all-time favorite show for senior day. We often repeat our best/favorite show for the Apple Cup or bowl games.
Does the band memorize the music/drill?
Memorization is required for performances.
What is the rehearsal schedule like?
During a typical “off week” (non-game week/no exhibition performance/no travel/etc.) the winds rehearse M/Tu/Th and the drumline rehearses M/Tu/W/Th. During a typical game week the horns rehearse M/Tu/Th/F and the drumline rehearses M/Tu/W/Th/F. For a detailed description of weekly events, see the Events Calendar.
The full schedule is always posted before the season starts.
How much time is required of me during a typical week?
During a typical “off week” (non-game week/no exhibition performance/no travel/etc.) the winds rehearse roughly 5h30m per week and the drumline rehearses for 8hours. During a typical game week the horns rehearse ~7h/week and the drumline rehearses ~10h/week. Game-day begins 6 hours before kickoff for rehearsal, meal, and related events. For a detailed description of weekly events, see the Events Calendar.
Where does the band rehearse?
Most rehearsals are at Grimes Way Field, we often rehearse in Martin Stadium, too. Sometimes we rehearse in the Kimbrough Music Building or the Indoor Football Practice Facility.
Are there other Marching Band performances other than home football games?
Besides home football games, the Cougar Marching Band travels to Seattle, WA every other year for Apple Cup, and typically sends a pep band to whichever Oregon team we’re playing away. The band will attend any bowl game, as well! The CMB also performs at campus pep rallies and other selected functions. A schedule of all activities and obligations will be sent to all CMB members during the summer and can also be found here.
Is there band friends and family seating at football games? How do I get home football tickets for my family?
The directors will distribute a promo code that will allow band members to purchase special tickets online
Travel Information
The Cougar Marching Band travels to any bowl or conference championship games and Seattle when the Apple Cup is at UW. A pep band usually travels to a conference game in Oregon. The full or smaller pep bands will preform at other functions through the fall and spring. A schedule of all performances will be sent to all members and can be found here.