Become a Member of the Bengal Marching Band
The ISU Bengal Marching Band joins the Winds, Drums, Colorguard, and Bengal Dancers to perform at ISU Football and community events.
Students should enroll in MUSP 1179 for 1 credit. All current students (full time/12 credits) and have a GPA over 2.0 are eligible for scholarship.
Community members may also be a part of the Bengal Marching Band with a firm commitment to attending all rehearsals and performances. There is no monetary benefit for participation of non-students.
The Band meets MWF from 12-2pm in Holt Arena. On game day Saturdays, plan on all-day events.
2023 BAND CAMP INFORMATION
The ISU Bengal Band Camp begins about a week before classes begin. Band Camp is mandatory for all members. Some meals are provided and on-campus housing is available for the week.
The Bengal Marching Band typically does 3-4 different shows per year. By the end of camp, we will have Pre-Game and have started our first halftime show.
There is still time to join! Contact Dr. Kloss TODAY!!
2023 Band camp begins on August 11 (Drumline) and 12 (Everyone).
SAMPLE DOCUMENTS (Will be updated)
2023 Performance Schedule (subject to change)
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SEPT 9
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AWAY DAY TRIP - SATURDAY (DETAILS TBA) |
UTAH STATE, LOGAN UT |
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SEPT 16 |
Home Game 4pm - SATURDAY (Schedule TBA) |
Holt Arena |
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Home Game 4pm - SATURDAY (Schedule TBA) HOMECOMING PARADE (Sat)/Bonfire (weds Sept 21) |
Holt Arena |
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OCT 14 |
Home Game 4pm - SATURDAY (Schedule TBA) |
Holt Arena |
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OCT 21 |
Mountain West Marching Band Invitational (All Day) |
Holt Arena |
| NOV 4 |
Home Game 4pm - SATURDAY (Schedule TBA) City of Pocatello Veterans Parade (11am) |
Holt Arena Downtown Pocatello |
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NOV 6 |
Idaho Falls (Pep Trip) Basketball Game (Sched TBA) |
Pickup at Holt Arena |
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NOV 11 |
Home Game - SATURDAY (Schedule TBA) |
Holt Arena |
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NOV 13 |
Uniform/Instrument Return |
Band Room |
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NOV 15 |
PEP BAND Begins |
Band Room |
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Bengal Marching Band Scholarship Information
ISU Student Members of the Bengal Marching Band will automatically receive a $500 scholarship.
With Successful Audition: $700
Colorguard: $700 (no audition required)
Bengal Dancer: $500
Section Leader: Add $350 Bonus
Drum Major: Add $550 Bonus
Pep Band: $300 (Disbursed after the season in March)
Additional scholarship money may be offered by attending the department of music scholarship audition day.
Scholarship auditions for all ensembles are held on the last Saturday in February. All students interested in being a Music major or minor must audition. You may apply for a scholarship on the music department website and a staff person will contact you to set up a specific time. Scholarship auditions can also be made by appointment in the event you cannot make one of the scheduled audition days. It's never too late to audition!
Students receiving scholarships must be full-time ISU students with a minimum GPA of 2.0.
If you have any questions about scholarships, the marching and pep bands, or our music programs please call the music department office at (208) 282-3636.