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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 on April 1st, 2020) 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 feature 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 two days per week: Monday from 7:00-9:00p and Friday from 4:00-6:00p. 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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205-08 Stony Brook Union Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY 11794-2800

Phone: 631-632-4815

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Step 3: Register for Band

Step 4: Attend Preseason

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