Current Season

Thanks for your interest in the 2010 BUWPE!  Below you will find some information about commonly asked questions regarding the ensemble.  This year, the BUWPE will compete in the WGI and NESBA circuits in the Independent A Class.

Highlights of this year’s season include:

  • Trip to Red Hot Hockey at Madison Square Garden
  • A Clinic day in early December with local area high schools
  • Performances at select BU hockey and basketball games
  • Trip to the WGI regional in Trumbull, CT
  • WGI World Championships in Dayton, OH

How do I become a member?
If you were not a member of the BU Marching Band during Fall 2009, you must audition for the 2010 BUWPE.  Please see the Auditions page for more information.

What is the ensemble size?
The anticipated instrumentation for the 2010 season is:

  • 6 Snares
  • 3 Tenors
  • 5 Basses
  • 3 Marimbas
  • 3 Vibraphones
  • 1 Xylophone
  • 3 Auxiliary Percussion
  • Drum set
  • Bass
  • Guitar
  • 2 Synthesizer

How much does it cost?
Membership fees will be finalized at Auditions on Nov. 7th.  The BUWPE is able to provide a low cost experience for its members through its close relationship to the Boston University Music Organizations.

The fee includes all travel including local shows, one out of state WGI Regional and the WGI World Championships in Dayton, OH.  The fee also includes equipment and facilities usage.  Detailed information will be available at the time of the auditions. We do our best to keep fees low and we have some of the lowest fees in the activity. Below is a list of other Independent Percussion ensembles’ fees:

  • RhythmX: $750
  • Music City Mystique: $850
  • Odyssey Percussion theatre: $700
  • Aftermath: $600
  • Pulse Percussion Ensemble: $1400
  • Surround sound: $750
All returning members will receive a $50 credit.

Can I get a refund?
Due to the nature of this ensemble we count on the membership fee’s to properly plan the season. Therefore no refunds can be given after December 12th, 2009. No exceptions.