You are invited to become a member of some of Missouri S&T's most exciting, fun and challenging organizations. Whether you are an incoming freshman, a member from last year or from years past, there is a place for you in one or more of the bands. All of the groups are designed to work with your demanding schedule and make it possible for you to play, even with a heavy load of classes. You can also play if part of band rehearsal conflicts with a class, lab or excel workshop.
Freshmen: If you're worried about the demands on your time, we encourage you to give us a try. Remember, Marching Band is only 4 hours per week and Wind Ensemble is only 90 minutes per week. These few hours a week will pay off in the pride and sense of accomplishment you will certainly feel. Please read on about our exciting offerings...

Class Conflicts? �? That's Okay!
If you have a conflict with band rehearsal times because of Chem 004, Trig Review, Chemistry or Physics Labs, Excel Workshops, or any other Missouri S&T class, you can still play in band. More than half of the students playing in band have some sort of conflict-whether it's having to come late after lab or having to leave early for an excel workshop. These do not count against you. Of course, you can't be in band if you have to miss too much; the general rule of thumb is that you shouldn't miss more than one rehearsal (or its equivalent) per week. The only exception to this is Jazz Ensemble. No conflicts are permitted there.
Special note to Chem 004 participants: If you are taking this section of Chem 004 during the first three weeks of class, you can still join band when it's over. See Dr. Miller when you arrive on campus.

Information for All Musicians
School Instruments
If you need to use a school instrument, complete the appropriate section on the return form and report as listed in the schedule. Instruments will be assigned in order of quality from best to worst on a first come-first served basis.
Returning members: last year's instrument will be reserved for you, provided you check the appropriate box on the return form. If you have a school instrument now, you must bring it to the check-out time to have it checked back out to you.
Instrument Lockers
Lockers for the storage of personal or school instruments, music, books, etc. are available. They are assigned on a first come-first served basis. Come early for the best selection!
Mutes, Reeds and Stuff
All woodwind players should stock-up on new, hard reeds. Don't scrimp on this! Get good quality, hard reeds. All brass players should have a supply of valve oil. All Wind Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble brass players should bring all of the mutes that they own.
Concert Dress
Wind Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble dress is black formal. Ladies will need a black outfit with black shoes; Men will be issued a tuxedo and should provide their own black shoes and socks. Men may also wear their own black (not blue!) suit.
Stuff You Need To Bring
All Marching Band players must use a lyre. This is not optional. If you are going to use a school instrument, we will provide a lyre for you; if you are using your own instrument, you must have a lyre!
All marching band members should provide their own black shoes that you can polish, black socks, and a t-shirt that is white on the front to wear under your uniform coat. A water bottle and sunscreen for rehearsals is highly recommended.
To Register or not?
Registration is not required for participation in all ensembles. If you don't need the credit or don't want to pay for it, that's fine. You still have the same responsibilities as those who register, but you don't receive a grade or credit. Don't let financial considerations keep you from playing!