Block Scheduling

Please keep an eye out for a message from the records office asking for your extra curricular interests. It is very important that you respond to this request and state that you will be participating in Mustang Band. This information will be used by the records/admissions office when they assemble your fall quarter schedule.

If you want to be extra sure that you are assigned to the appropriate block schedule and that you won't have any conflicts with Mustang Band, consider attending the summer advising program SOAR.

WOW

All prospective members who are participating in WOW (New Student Orientation) should indicate that they are interested in WOW/Band Camp during the registration process. Be sure to visit the WOW website and read the information posted under "New Students".

Online Interest Form

If you have not already done so, please complete our Online Interest Form to let us know who you are and what instrument you play. Your section leader will be contacting you during the summer with updated information regarding Band Camp and the upcoming season.

Band Camp 2009 is scheduled to begin on Friday, September 18 at 9:00am in the Band Room. We will be indoors AND outdoors -- please bring appropriate footwear, a jacket, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, water, etc.

Please spend some time during the week to practice your instrument/equipment. Don't forget to step outside for a walk, jog, and/or a bike ride to keep in physical shape as well.

New Students' Pre-Band Camp will be held on Monday, September 14 from 3-5pm in the Band Room. This session is for all sections (woodwinds, brass, percussion, auxiliary).

Percussion Camp will be held on Sunday, September 13 from 5-9pm in the Band Room.

Colorguard Camp will start indoors with the "New Students' Pre-Band Camp" (Monday, September 14 at 3pm) but will continue until 7pm. Please be sure to bring outdoor gear (appropriate footwear, gloves, water, etc).

All students (new and returning) will be required to sign up for an audition with the Directors. This audition is actually a very relaxed interview so that we can better get to know you and your musical/marching experiences.

Please bring with you any material you are comfortable performing for the Directors. If you have no material available, the Directors will provide you with material from our library.

Audition times and sign up information will be announced at a later time.

The Mustang Band is a large group of brass, woodwind, percussion, and color guard performers that provide entertainment at Cal Poly's athletic events. This spirited group performs a variety of arrangements and has a reasonable rehearsal schedule for the serious student. As the program continues to grow, we are always interested in new members.

The Mustang Band functions in many different ways throughout the year. In the fall, the band exists as the Pride of the Pacific, the Mustang Marching Band. The band performs at all home football games, various parades, and pep rallies. During winter quarter, the band switches into Stadium Band mode, playing at home basketball games, pep rallies, alumni functions, and parades. Finally, during the spring quarter, the members of the Mustang Band (on a volunteer basis) form the Pep Band club and focus on recruiting. The Pep Band performs at Open House, Admitted Students Day and other events in order to generate interest in Cal Poly and to recruit new members for the next year.

Regardless of the time of year, the emphasis of Mustang Band is always school spirit and fun.

During fall quarter the Mustang Band meets Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, 3:10 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

During winter quarter the Mustang Band meets Tuesday evenings, 7:10 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

During spring quarter the Mustang Pep Band meets as needed, rehearsal times are announced via email.