Join the Marching Band in 3* Easy Steps:

1. Fill out the Membership Application

There is NO AUDITION* to be in the UConn Marching Band. The membership application is just a quick form that just gives us your general information.  The form should take no longer than five minutes to complete! You can fill out the form here.
(Note: Membership Applications for New Members open on May 1st.)

2. Register for MUSI 1108

When you go through your New Student Orientation, make sure to register for MUSI 1108 - Marching Band. If you have classes that conflict with marching band rehearsals which do not allow you to register immediately, do not worry! Send an email to ucmb@uconn.edu and we will help you get everything sorted!

3. Complete the Housing/Emergency Contact Form

After we have received your membership application, we will send you a confirmation message containing a Housing/Emergency Contact Form. Completing this form cements your spot in the UConn Marching Band!

*An audition may be required to join the Drumline, Front Ensemble, or Color Guard. Auditions take place during Summer camps. Click here to find out more about Percussion camps. Click here to find out more about Color Guard camps.

Interested, but not sure?

Fill out our interest form below to stay in touch!

Interest Form

Join the Pep Band:

1. Fill out the Preliminary Information Form

Fill out this quick form to indicate your intention to join the UConn Pep Band.

2. Submit an Audition

After submitting the preliminary information form, you will receive an invitation to audition. There are two options for auditions: In-person Auditions and Video Auditions. If you intend on auditioning for a spot in one of our travel bands, an in-person audition will be required. In-person auditions will occur in early September. Those that do not get a spot in a travel band will be placed in Husky Band.

If you intend on only auditioning for Husky Band (non-travel, but access to all home games), you may submit a video audition. Audition materials will be released June 1st. The deadline for submissions is 11:59PM EST, Sunday, October 6th, 2024.

3. Register for MUSI 1109

When you go through your New Student Orientation, make sure to register for MUSI 1109 - Varsity Pep Band. If you have classes that conflict with marching band rehearsals which do not allow you to register immediately, do not worry! Send an email to ucmb@uconn.edu and we will help you get everything sorted!