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Our band represents students from every corner of campus and we invite YOU to become part of the tradition. Join the most spirited group on campus!

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Step 1: Sign Up Online

If you will be a Stony Brook student in Fall 2021, click here to fill out our application.

Otherwise, please fill out our interest form for future content and updates.

Fall 2021 Application

Step 2: Band Personnel Announced

Applications for Spirit of Stony Brook #16 will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Membership announcements will be emailed within one week of application to the band.

We cannot guarantee early move-in housing for applications received after Thursday, July 15th, 2021, at 12 Noon EDT.
Information regarding Early Move-In and Preseason will be communicated via email in mid-July.

Step 3: Register for Band

Step 4: Attend Preseason

Preseason rehearsals (band camp) will begin with Early Move-In for Drumline and Color Guard on Friday, August 13th, 2021
and Early Move-In for all Wind players on Monday, August 16th, 2021.

All dates are subject to change due to the continuing pandemic, and any changes will be communicated far in advance.

Any Questions?

CHANCES OF MAKING THE BAND

Each year, The Spirit of Stony Brook is comprised of approximately 200 band members. Both Returning and Prospective new band members must complete the online application (available here) for the band every year. Instrumentation consists of piccolo/flute, clarinet, alto and tenor saxophone, trumpet, mellophone, trombone, baritone/euphonium, sousaphone, marching percussion (snare [traditional grip], tenors, bass, cymbals; we do not have a pit / front ensemble), color guard (flags only), and one featured twirler. If you have experience on any of these instruments, and a positive attitude and willingness to work hard, your chances of becoming a member of The Spirit of Stony Brook are high. You do NOT have to be a music major!

DRUMLINE: Please download the Marching Percussion Handbook here.

Click here for information about the Wind Ensemble (Concert Band) and click here for information about SB Live (Jazz Band).

TIME COMMITMENT

During both the fall and spring semesters, The Spirit of Stony Brook rehearses 2-3 days per week: Mondays from 7:00pm to 9:00pm, Thursdays from 7:00pm to 9:00pm, and select Fridays (usually on home football game weeks) from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. Most members agree the time commitment is not nearly as demanding as it was in their high school marching band.

ACADEMIC CREDIT

The Spirit of Stony Brook is a one-credit-hour letter-graded ensemble course in both fall and spring semesters. Members of the band must register for MUS 268 on the Stony Brook University SOLAR system.

COST OF MEMBERSHIP

Minimal! Stony Brook University covers the majority of our expenses throughout the school year. Band members are provided with uniforms, large instruments, music, and a full compliment of Spirit of Stony Brook gear, including a band polo, backpack, band t-shirts, baseball cap, and a water jug. All band members must provide their own crew-length black socks, black dress pants, and black shorts (non-athletic), and must purchase marching shoes from the band.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Beginning in your second year as a Spirit of Stony Brook member, you will be eligible to apply for one of four annual scholarships.

If you have any questions, please contact us at marchingband@stonybrook.edu .

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Phone: 631-632-4815

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