![]() ![]() (Usually around $50)Ĭontinuing and Global Education students must pay an amount determined each season.Īdditional costs may include: marching shoes (ordered through uniform manager), flip folder (available by librarian), gloves (available by uniform manager), wristbands (battery, talk to section leader), instrument rental, equipment upkeep. Total band fees vary from season to season. How much does it cost to be member of the BMB? Can I afford it? ![]() Lifelong memories, great football, and a once in a lifetime experience await members on a trip with the Bulldog Marching Band. On marching band trips, all transportation, lodging, and food (sometimes in the form of per diem) will be covered by the BMB (band fees), Athletic Department, or other charitable donor. In 2014, the Bulldog Marching Band traveled to Boise for this event. If the football team achieves the best record in the West division of the Mountain West Conference, they will play in the Mountain West Conference Championship football game, hosted by the team with the higher national ranking (meaning it could be home or away). In recent years, the band has traveled to Honolulu, Las Vegas, and Albuquerque. If the football team achieve a 6-6 record or better, they are eligible for a College Football Bowl game which the band from a full to limited capacity will be expected to attend. In recent years the band has traveled to San Diego, Reno, San Francisco, and San Jose. The BMB typically attends one Fresno State away football game each season. How much does the band travel? What can I expect on a typical trip? The BMB promotes a “school first” attitude and does not endorse bad studentship. According to older members, the current record is nine years as a member of the BMB family. We have had members who devoted over six years of their lives to the BMB. You can be in the band for as long as you'd like, as long as you're a student. Bulldog Beat members receive a scholarship for their extensive performance schedule and responsibilities. These are not auditions to become a member of the BMB, only Bulldog Beat. Members of the BMB that are not in Bulldog Beat will receive a stipend at the end of a full committed season.Īuditions for Bulldog Beat are held in the spring. Scholarships are awarded to members in Bulldog Beat. Tuba players and percussionists do not need to provide their own instrument, but are required to pay the instrument fee.Īre scholarships available for band members? The fee to rent an instrument for the season varies. Members are encouraged to use their own instruments if they have them. Limited instruments are available in the instrument shop at Fresno State. The BMB does host and perform at the Sierra Cup Classic band competition each fall and will occasionally make appearances at other high school band competitions in the area.Īre instruments available to borrow, or will I need to provide my own? No, the BMB is purely about excellent performance and quality entertainment. Percussion members should anticipate one additional block per week for sectionals.ĭoes the Bulldog Marching Band compete against other college marching bands? There is also rehearsal on game day that is determined in advance and is usually 2-3 hours long. The Bulldog Marching Band rehearses 3:00 - 4:50pm Monday, 7:00 - 8:50pm Wednesday, and Friday 3:00 - 6:00pm. ![]()
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