Join
We have a place for you!
The University of New Hampshire bands are open to all UNH students, regardless of major. Some groups require an audition in order to participate. Read on for more information.
Wildcat Marching Band and Beast of the East Pep Band
If you are going to be attending UNH this coming Fall and wish to be a member of the Wildcat Marching Band, then visit our forms page to fill out the participation form. You can register for Marching Band and Pep Band when you choose your courses this Summer, or add them during open registration. Many people participate in both athletic bands. Beast of the East Band rehearsals will be held during the same rehearsal time as Marching Band, so it won't add much to your schedule. Are you on Facebook? Join this group for more information and to talk to current members.
Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, and Concert Band
An audition is required for membership in the Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band and used for seating purposes in the Concert Band. Auditions for these bands will be held during the first week of classes in September. Audition information is available below during the Summer.
Join the Pep Band
2012-2013 Information
Do you want to be a part of one of the most spirited organizations on campus? Do you want to be a vital part of UNH sporting events? Become a member of the Beast of the East Pep Band!
You’ll be assigned to one of three bands: Blue, White, Silver
Each band is assigned to 1/3 of our games. You can get a sub from another band if you can't make an assigned game. Attending assigned games, volunteering at other games, and subbing for other bands earn you points toward post-season travel.
2012-2013 Large Ensemble Audition Information
Click here for EXCERPTS and SAMPLE PIECES (requires registration)
INSTRUMENTAL |
INSTRUMENTAL |
VOCAL |
|
(Auditioned) Symphony Orchestra String Orchestra Wind Symphony Symphonic Band Jazz Bands |
(Open Enrollment) *Wildcat Marching Band **Concert Band *Beast of the East Pep Band |
***Concert Choir Chamber Singers Opera Workshop |
2012 Wildcat Marching Band Info
This went home to prospective members of the 2012 Wildcat Marching Band. If you didn't get it, read on!
Want more information about the Athletic Bands?
Complete the following form to be put on our mailing list:
Accepted Students
Congratulations on your acceptance to UNH! We're looking forward to having you with us this fall and hope you'll join one or more of the bands. Our ensembles are not just for music majors! In fact, the Wildcat Marching Band, Beast of the East Band, and Concert Band are made up primarily of non-music majors. If you want to perform, we have a place for you.
Wondering what to do next? Read on!
Join a Band!
Large Ensemble Rehearsal Schedule
See the following for rehearsal times and other information for our large ensembles:
Top Ten Reasons to Join the Wildcat Marching Band
What are some of the reasons students choose to join the Wildcat Marching Band? Read on to find out!
Five Myths about the Wildcat Marching Band
Sometimes there are some misconceptions about joining the Wildcat Marching Band. Think it takes too much time? Think you have to be a music major? Think again!
JOIN!