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Drumline

The UB Drumline is the marching battery percussion section of the "Thunder of the East" Marching Band. We currently accept all interested persons into our section. Hard work and a positive attitude are always rewarded in our group regardless of your skill level!

Join us for the Fall?

While in Drumline, we develop long lasting friendships and make a lot of memories along the way. We are very friendly and open-minded, we welcome everyone from all backgrounds and abilities. Even if you don’t have a lot of experience or any for that matter, we are very helpful and are glad to work with any interested learner. If you have just begun to drum or have been drumming forever we want you! We have open positions throughout the line on snare, tenors, basses, and cymbals!

The UB Drumline is a great experience, we perform quality music, put on great shows and have a lot of fun in the process!

Did you know?

• Drumline Members are eligible for scholarships too! All you have to do is complete the scholarship application and perform an audition during our annual band camp. All of the info for the scholarship is online; you will have the opportunity to to receive a $250-$750 scholarship!
• Even if you don’t receive a scholarship you WILL receive a stipend for successful completion of the season. Stipends range from $125-$250 depending on duties within the band and seniority!

Experience Requirements

• Drumming Experience is required. Membership is open to drummers of all performance levels- so please don't worry you will have a spot.
• Additional requirements are: high energy, intensity, optimism, and great attitudes

Member Requirements

• Being a part of the UB Drumline requires you to register for camp by completing the online registration.
• During the Fall Semester we will rehearse with the band on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 6:30-8:30 PM. You may also receive class credit (2 credits) for participation by registering for MUS 130. You may register by logging on to HUB or by requesting the assistance of your academic advisor.

Band Camp

The 2013 season officially starts for the entire "Thunder of the East" Marching Band on August 17, the first day of band camp. Each member is also required to attend our annual band camp during from August 17-25, 2013. Housing is provided free of charge if your will be residing in the residence halls during the fall semester.

Camp is held on the UB North Campus at Kunz Field. All members are required to attend... no exceptions can be made. During camp we will add drill to our first show and finish memorizing our music. Camp is the most important time during the season because we have so much time together. Once camp is complete, it is all downhill from there. Hard work during camp pays off extremely well during the season. You will also find yourself with 20 new close "drummer" friends before you begin classes as a 1st year student. Band camp will run through August 25.