Ralph Hardimon instructing the drumline at Band Camp in 2003

Band Camp is held every year for about ten days before classes start for the Fall Quarter. This intensive training period is our opportunity to get to know each other and do most of the hard work of the season before having to worry about classes.

As a new Bruin Marching Band member, you'll get to move into your residence hall before everyone else does, and the Band will cover the expense of moving in early. Additionally, you'll receive money on your Bruin Card that you can use during Band Camp to pay for some of your meals before your meal plan begins.

For Fall 2012, Band Camp starts on Sunday, September 16th at 12:00pm for all percussion and flags, and Monday, September 17th for new and returning band members in all other sections (time TBA).

The Band always looks forward to the first Wednesday night of Band Camp when dinner is served from the In-N-Out truck!

On Saturday, September 22nd, the full band will perform at the UCLA vs. Oregon State football game at the Rose Bowl. After taking Sunday off, the Band will continue rehearsals on Monday and Tuesday, and will complete Band Camp at 1pm on Wednesday, September 26th.