Click on one of the questions below to jump to the answer. If you have a question that is not answered on this page, please contact us at tigerband@towson.edu or by phone at 410.704.5485.

• Do you have to be a music major to be in the band?
• Who can join?
• What does it cost?
• How much time does it take?
• When is Band Camp?
• Where will I stay for band camp?
• I've been informed that I have a "New Student Orientation" during band camp. What do I do?
• What shows are you playing this year?
• How do I register for Marching Band?
• What do I need to bring to band camp?
• What kind of professional staff do you have?
• Who can I contact with questions?
• I don't own my own instrument, does the school have an instrument I can use?

Do you have to be a music major to be in the band?

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No. Many members of the band are not music majors, and their majors include Biology, Computer Science, Occupational Therapy, Elementary Education and several others. Non-music majors are welcome to be a part of the TIGER Marching Band. In 2009, the TIGER had members studying over 70 different kinds of majors.

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Who can join?

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Membership is open to all Towson University students, including non-music majors. Instrumentalists and color guard students who have previous high school performance experience are welcome. The main requirement is a whole lot of "Tiger Pride" and a strong desire to be part of an energized university marching band! If you have not already enrolled in Marching Band and would like to do so, please visit the How to Join Page.

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What does it cost?

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The costs are minimal; the main thing being a member of the TIGER Marching Band demands of you is hard work and enthusiasm. Attendance at our band camp is required, but the TIGER Marching Band provides meals and housing. You must have appropriate footwear (black Dinkle Vanguard shoes, no substitutions), long black gloves, and an appropriate lyre and flip folder for your instrument. All of these items can be purchased at band camp. There is also a $30 uniform fee which is collected during band camp. A TIGER Marching Band tee shirt is provided to each member.

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How much time does it take?

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During the summer, we have three one-day reading sessions prior to our band camp. Our fall semester rehearsals are held Monday and Wednesday from 3:30 to 5:00pm, and Friday from 3:45 to 6:30pm. On performance weekends, we rehearse for one to two hours, eat a complimentary lunch or dinner, warm up, do our tour of the tailgating, and then march into the stadium to perform our pre-game show. NOTE: When the band performs, attendance from members is required at all games, playoff games, and exhibitions.

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When is Band Camp?

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Our band camp begins on different dates for different band members:

• Tuesday, August 17th 2010: Battery Percussion and Student Leaders
• Tuesday, August 18th 2010: Color Guard and first year Brass & Woodwinds
• Thursday, August 19th 2010: Returning Brass & Woodwinds and Pit Percussion

We will spend that week putting together our music, learning drill, and refining the style of the TIGER Marching Band.
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Where will I stay for band camp?

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If you live in a dorm, you will be given early admittance into your dorm room for band camp. When you fill out the 2010 Band Camp RSVP (which will be posted sometime in late June), you will notice that we inquire about your need for housing at band camp. All you need to do is fill out this form accurately, and we contact housing and arrange for your early arrival into your dorm room.
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I've been informed that I have a "New Student Orientation" during band camp. What do I do?

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Not to worry! Every year there are orientation activities that occur during band camp. We coordinate our schedule with orientation officials to ensure that you are able to attend the required portions. In fact, the first performance of the year for the TUMB is the freshman convocation. Once you arrive at band camp we will provide you with specific details as to when and where you need to be for orientation.
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What shows are you playing this year?

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We're are still in the process of planning our show for the 2010 season.

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How do I register for Marching Band?

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Please refer to the How to Join page.

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What do I need to bring to band camp?

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When you join the band, a specific list of what you need is emailed to you a couple weeks before band camp. A general list of what you need to bring would include:
    -  Your Instrument
    -  A flip folder
    -  $30 processing fee for your uniform and tee shirt
    -  Money for black Dinkle Vanguard marching shoes and black gloves (about $33)
    -  Low top sneakers with good support suitable for marching (no sandals!)
    -  Suntan lotion/sunscreen
    -  A Hat

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What kind of professional staff do you have?

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The 2010 edition of The Towson University TIGER Marching Band has many new and returning professional staff members. We are still finalizing the 2010 staff but information on the staff can be found by clicking here.

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Who can I contact with questions?

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Please click here to view the contact information for the TIGER Marching Band.

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I don't own my own instrument, does the school have an instrument I can use?

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Towson University has a wide range of instruments that band members can use throughout the Marching Band season. If you will need to use school instrument other than a percussion instrument or a sousaphone, please make sure you have contacted us at tigerband@towson.edu or by phone at 410.704.5485.

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