Marching Band + Music

hokiboshi93
Sun, 13 Dec 2009 18:11:02 +0000

Is anyone here a member of Purdue’s marching band? I am an accepted high school senior into the liberal arts program, and I was wondering what people’s thoughts are on the instrumental music department at Purdue.

I have been highly involved in music during high school, having been a part of our jazz band, orchestra, wind ensemble, percussion ensemble, drumline, marching band, a highly competitive youth orchestra, and honors state level groups, and I really want to be a part of it at Purdue.

First of all, do you guys have lots of fun in Purdue’s marching band? Is it hard, challenging, yet fun? (the way I like it haha)

Also do you know how competitive spots are for the drumline? (i’m going to put my priority on upper battery, like snares and tenors, yet i’d be fine with bass)

Is it possible for freshman to be accepted into the Symphonic Band(the higher band I presume), the symphony orchestra? How competitive are spots for the higher bands?

Thanks