What’s new about the UDMB brass sections?

The most exciting news is that we have just moved into a brand new 48 million dollar facility. This facility (the Center for the Arts) houses a storage/locker room facility for all members, a separate secure area for sousaphones, and is the home one of our main rehearsal rooms--Puglisi Orchestra Hall.

And speaking of sousaphones, we just purchased 12 brand new Jupiter quad-valve University model horns. 8 more will be purchased this spring bringing the inventory to 20, with our spare 8 Conn/King models in storage. In addition to the sousaphones we purchased a brand new line of 24 Jupiter mellophones as well as 12 Jupiter Baritones.

Next on the purchase list are 8 additional Jupiter baritones to fill out the inventory, as well as 20-24 trombones. There is the possibility of addition 50 (yes 50!) trumpets to the inventory so that every brass member will be issued a performance instrument!

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How big are the brass sections?

There is no set size to our sections, but here is the average range for each--

Trumpets: 42 - 50
Mellophones: 12 - 16
Trombones: 20 - 24
Baritones: 12 - 16
Sousaphones: 16 - 20

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Are there auditions?

Band is a place for everyone!
This is the philosophy upon which the University of Delaware Marching Band is built. In an effort to ensure you have a positive and successful (and FUN!) experience with the UDMB new brass and woodwind members need to join us for a day of UDMB ORIENTATION!

UDMB ORIENTATION gives you a jump-start on Band Camp. It is held in a workshop format. You will learn the beginning of our marching basics program and music program. You will even depart knowing some of the music for the upcoming fall season. And most importantly, when you depart you will already have made friends with members of the band BEFORE band camp even starts!

UDMB ORIENTATION gives YOU the opportunity to show the staff that you meet our basic performance standards. everyone will have the chance to give an "IPO"--"individual performance opportunity." We call it that because we do NOT treat it as an audition, but rather a placement hearing. The IPO is used to decide instrumentation part placement (1st, 2nd 3rd).

(On the very rare occasion someone does not meet our minimum standards they are given an alternate position for the first show in order to work towards a permanent position in the second show. Again, this is a very rare situation.)

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When is UDMB ORIENTATION and how do I register?

CONTACT THE UDMB OFFICE AT (302) 831-4951 or USE THE ONLINE FORM (not active until mid-spring) TO REGISTER FOR ONE OF THE UDMB ORIENTATION DATES:

BRASS: June 8 & 14 (combined brass/ww day)

WHERE: Amy E. duPont Music Building (park in the CFA Parking Garage.)
TIME: Arrive/Check-in: 10:00 AM ~~~ Workshop: 11 AM - 4 PM

And if you live really far away, give us a call and we’ll help you make alternate plans! (302) 831-4951

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What do I need to play at Orientation?

IPO (Individual Playing Opportunity) Requirements:

General information on the brass sections of the University of Delaware Marching Band.

GENERAL BAND INFO

Contact
UDMB Orientation Registration

ONLINE INTEREST FORM
BRASS EMAIL
CALL: 302-831-4951

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