Q about Varsity Band

UCLA_Band_Mom
Thu, 12 Jun 2008 14:29:46 +0000

Join the marching band first. Once you are in the marching band, you are eligible for the Varsity Band.

Since the Varsity Band is smaller, it is more selective, but this is done by a combination of class seniority and participation. Newest members play at the lesser known sports, such as water polo, etc. After they gain seniority, they work they way up to play at Basketball games.

I don’t know if there is a minimum number of games at which a newer member must play, it might depend on what instrument you play, and how many upperclassmen are ahead of you in seniority.

All marching band members are asked to play at the bonfire pep rally before the U$C game, but participation is voluntary.

Good luck to you on joining the Varsity Band! :)