University of Delaware
Fightin’ Blue Hen Marching Band

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2020 BAND CAMP SCHEDULE
 

WHO ARRIVES

WHEN & WHERE TO ARRIVE
UDMB AD and FIELD STAFF Thursday, August 20; Check In at 2pm (Christiana Commons)
ALL Colorguard and Percussion Friday, August 21; Check In at 2pm (Dorm: TBD)
1st Year Brass and Woodwinds Saturday, August 22; Check In at 2pm (Dorm: TBD)
Returning Brass/Woodwinds & Twirlers Sunday, August 23; Check In at 2pm (Dorm: TBD)

Remember: Everyone checks in on assigned date whether living in the dorms or not. First rehearsal follows right after check in and dinner.

DATE

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
Thursday, August 20 STAFF CAMP
Friday, August 21 Percussion Auditions and Guard Rehearsal 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Saturday, August 22 Perc./Guard – 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
1st Year Brass/Woodwind rehearsal 6:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Sunday, August 23 Perc/Guard/1st Years – 8:00 AM - 11:00PM
5:00 PM Part placements for Upperclass tpt/tbone (if requested)
5:00 PM Piccolo Auditions
FULL ENSEMBLE Rehearsal – 6:00 - 11 PM
Monday, August 24 FULL ENSEMBLE: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday, August 25 FULL ENSEMBLE: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday, August 26 Check out of dorms 6:00 - 9:00 am; FULL ENSEMBLE: 10:00am - 4:00pm @ UD STADIUM
Thursday, August 27 FULL ENSEMBLE: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday, August 28 FULL ENSEMBLE: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday, August 29 Guard: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; FULL ENSEMBLE: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM @ UD STADIUM; GAME DAY 101.
Sunday, August 30 3:00pm Rehearsal @ UD Stadium; Friends and Family Show – 7:00 PM.
 
 
2020 Performance Schedule
 

DATE

EVENT
Saturday, September 19 Home Game vs LIU (Time TBA)
Saturday, October 3 Home Game vs Elon (Time TBA)
Sunday, October 4 Exhibition: Collegiate Marching Band Festival in Allentown, PA (All Day Event)
Saturday, October 24 Home Game vs William & Mary (Time TBA)
Sunday, October, 26 Newark Halloween Parade (1:30-4:30pm)
Saturday, November, 7 Home Game vs Towwon (Time TBA)
Saturday, November 14 Home Game vs Villanova (Time TBA)
Saturday, November 21 Home Game vs DSU (Time TBA)
Sunday, December 6 Band Banquet (Clayton Hall 6 – 11pm)
TBA, (April or May) Newark Halloween Parade (1:30 - 4:30 PM)

POST SEASON
Fri. or Sat., November 27 or 28 1st round FCS Playoff Game
Fri. or Sat., December 4 or 5 2nd round FCS Playoff Game
Sat., December 12 3rd round FCS Playoff Game
Sat., December 19 4th round FCS Playoff Game
January 2021 FCS National Championship Game in Texas