Join | Bands

Which ensemble would you like to join?*

Which semester is this for?*

Legal Name*

First Last

Preferred Name

Email (use BU email if you have one)*

Date of Birth*

Gender Identity

Pronouns

BU ID (ex. U12345678)*

If you do not have a BU ID, write N/A

Cell Phone # (123-456-7890)*

Home City & State

BU College/School (if applicable)

If you are a student at another college/university that is not BU, please tell us which you attend

Intended Major*

Major

Year of Graduation*

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How many years have you performed with the BU Marching Band?*

1st Year Member
2nd Year Member
3rd Year Member
4th Year Member
5th Year + Member

What Instrument do you play?*

What instrument do you play?*

Secondary Instrument(s): if applicable:

How long have you played your instrument(s)?*

What is your prior experience playing Jazz?*

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Who are your Jazz influences?*

Are you comfortable improvising? If so, how comfortable/experienced are you?*

Preferred Jazz Ensemble:*

Students are placed into the appropriate ensemble based on instrumentation/ability/desire. To aid in that process, please indicate your preferred ensemble.

Big Band (Mon/Wed 6:30-8:00)
Jazz Combo (Monday 8:15-10:00, or Friday 4:30-6:15, or 6:30-8:15)
Either Ensemble
Both Ensembles
Jazz Workshop, no audition required (Mon/Wed 6:30-8:00)
I Don’t Have a Preference

What Instrument do you plan on playing?*

Choose your preferred instrument*

What instrument do you play?*

What part(s) are you used to playing most?

ex. 1st, 2nd, 3rd Trumpet

How many years have you played this instrument?

Do you need to borrow a BU-owned instrument?*

Yes
No

Do you play a secondary instrument?

What other percussion instruments do you have experience playing?

Do you need to borrow a BU-owned instrument?*

Yes - I would like to continue using my instrument signed out to me from Marching Band
Yes - I will need an instrument
No - I will use my own instrument

Would you like a locker?

Yes
No

Lockers are limited but can be available for personal instruments. They will be assigned in the first few weeks of the semester.

Black pants and Pep Band shirt are required as they are part of the uniform. Shirts will be available for purchase at the beginning of the semester. Please let us know if you will need a shirt.*

YES - I need to purchase a Pep Band shirt
NO - I already have a Pep Band shirt

Select T-Shirt Size*

Other

Do you play a secondary instrument or have other musical/artistic talents?

Have you ever participated in a marching band before?*

Yes
No

How many years of band/color guard/percussion experience do you have? (enter a numeral: 0, 1, 2, 3, etc.)*

Select T-Shirt Size*

Elaborate about your experience

I am a...*

High School Student
College Student
Guardian of a Student

What year will you be starting college?*

What best describes you?*

I am interested in BU
I have been accepted into BU but I am still deciding
I am definitely attending BU

My student is in...

High School
College

What year will your student start college?*

What best describes your student?

They are interested in BU
They have been accepted into BU but they are still deciding
They are definitely attending BU

BU ID (U12345678) [optional]

If you do not go to BU, please specify what college you attend.

Instruments*

Ensembles you're interested in

Marching Band
Color Guard/Winter Guard
Pep Band
Winter Drum Line (Spring Semester Only)
Jazz Ensembles (Big Band, Combos, and Workshops)
Concert Band
All-Campus Orchestra
Symphonic Chorus

How did you hear about BU Bands?

BU Bands Performance
BU Bands Website
Social Media Accounts
Word of Mouth

Comments or Questions

Will you be living On or Off Campus this year?*

On-Campus
Off-Campus
I attend another university

I will be attending New Student Orientation this summer.*

Yes
No

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Select the New Student Orientation you will be attending.*

Orientation 1 (6/5-6/6)
Orientation 2 (6/12-6/13)
Orientation 3 (6/20-6/21)
Orientation 4 (6/26-6/27)
Orientation 5 (8/26-8/27)
Orientation 6 (8/29-8/30)

We strongly recommend that you attend New Student Orientation 1 - 4, as New Student Orientation 5 will create a scheduling conflict with Band Camp. If you cannot attend New Student Orientation 1 - 4, please contact either Aaron Goldberg (617-353-6067) or Sharif Mamoun (617-358-3126) to discuss potential options. (You can leave this checked, but be sure to write down the contact info.)

Do you have intentions of participating in FYSOP (First Year Student Outreach Program)?*

Yes
No

Please note that FYSOP conflicts with Band Camp. If you have already registered for FYSOP, please email fysop@bu.edu to withdraw and mention your Band Camp conflict. (You can leave this checked, but be sure to write down the contact info.)

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Primary Emergency Contact Name*

First Last

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Primary Emergency Contact Phone Number*

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Secondary Emergency Contact Name*

First Last

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Secondary Emergency Contract Phone Number*

Please list dietary restrictions and food allergies:

Please list any non-food related allergies:

Please list any past or current injuries or reasons that may prevent you from participating fully in the Marching Band:

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Are you certified in any of the following? Check all that apply:

Standard First Aid
Advanced First Aid
CPR
Lifeguarding
EMT
Other

Other*

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Select T-Shirt Size:*

Other*

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Jacket Size*

Other*

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Choose YES if you need to be newly fitted or re-fitted for a uniform. Choose NO to use your past BU Marching Band uniform measurements. If you are unsure of your measurements at this time, select NOT SURE.*

Yes
No
Not Sure

Height (ft. in.)*

Chest*

With arms relaxed at sides, measure around the fullest area of the chest, keeping the tape parallel to the floor

Head*

Measure around the head above the ears and eyebrow ridges

Inseam Pant Length*

Measure along the inside of the leg from the crotch to the bottom of the ankle (just below the ankle bone)

Hips*

With heels together, measure around the fullest area of the hips

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Potential Class Conflicts: We require that all members schedule their classes outside of the rehearsal time of Tuesday & Thursday, 6:30-9:00 PM.*

I acknowledge

Please email agold@bu.edu or smamoun@bu.edu with potential conflicts.

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I acknowledge that online payment of Marching Band Fees will be made available over the summer, prior to Band Camp.*

I acknowledge

All payments are non-refundable.
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Would you require free housing over the summer?*

Yes - I would require free housing for the duration of the summer

No - I would live off campus for the summer and would not require housing

Please select all BU Bands Ensembles you have performed with this academic year.*
Concert Band
All-Campus Orchestra
Jazz Ensembles
Pep Band
Marching Band
Spring Drumline
Winter Guard
Symphonic Chorus
I have not performed with a BU Bands Ensemble this academic year.

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Please contact the director to discuss eligibility and potential options for involvement.

Email smamoun@bu.edu to discuss your situation.

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Upon submission, you will be redirected to the audition scheduling page.

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