What is the UDMB?The University of Delaware Fightin' Blue Hen Marching Band is known throughout the northeast as a performance ensemble with an innovative approach to entertainment and an emphasis on musicality. Considered to be on the cutting edge of the marching band activity, the band achieves its goals through the incorporation of a variety of musical styles appealing to its wide variety of audiences. How big is the UDMB?The UDMB averages 300-340 members. This includes all wind players, percussion and auxiliary members. General breakdowns of each area is approximately 220-250 brass/woodwind members, 34-38 percussionists, 38-42 colorguard members and 3-5 twirlers. Are there auditions?Percussion: All those interested in becoming part of our percussion sections (battery and front ensemble) undergo an
audition process the weekend prior to Band Camp. Students receive music packets and technique guidelines in order to properly prepare.
Students are strongly encouraged to participate in the 2 summer mini-camps in order to further their preparation.
Please see the Percussion Info section of this website. Do I have to be enrolled at UD to be in the UDMB?Yes--Students must be enrolled as full-time either at the Main Campus or as a student in the University of Delaware
Associates in Arts programs.
Do I have to register for the course?Yes. All brass/woodwind/colorguard/twirlers must register for MUSC 113, section 010, - Marching Band (1 credit).
Can I get academic credit for band?Yes. Marching Band is a class. You register for it, get 1 credit for it,
and get a grade for it. Marching Band will show on your official transcript and count in your overall grade point average. Marching
Band also counts toward partial fulfillment of electives in most undergraduate degree programs. Music majors can use Marching Band as
partial fulfillment of their ensemble requirements. Music Education majors are required to take 3 semester of Marching Band as part
of their curriculum.
Are scholarships available?Yes. Every member of the UDMB is eligible to receive a Financial Aid Participation Award. Eligibility means that a
student must 1)be registered for the course, 2) attend all of Band Camp, and 3)remain in good standing throughout the entire marching
band season, including any and all post-season performances. Failure to fulfill any or all of these requirements will result in a
reduction or complete forfeit of the award.
Do I have to major in music to be in band?No. Over 85% of the UDMB are non-music majors. Students from all 6 colleges within the University are represented in
the UDMB. On average, over 65 different majors and degree programs are represented by the total membership.
When and where is band camp?Band Camp is held the week prior to the start of fall semester classes.
Watch for specific information on the main UDMB website.
How often does the band rehearse?The UDMB rehearsals Monday, Wednesday and Friday once the semester begins.
The course/rehearsals meet between 4 - 6 PM. Saturday rehearsals only occur on days of performances.
How many performances are there?The band has between 9-12 performances each fall season. These include, but are not limited to,
7 home football games, select away games, 1-2 exhibitions at local high school festivals, and the Collegiate Marching
Band Festival in Allentown, PA. Any NCAA post-season home football games are in addition to the regular season schedule.
How many shows are learned?The UDMB performs 3 different shows each season, 1 of which is our traditional Pre-Game show.
What is the band's marching style?The band marches corps style.
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