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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.  

MARCHING BAND HANDBOOK

 

2024 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!!

2024 Band camp begins on August 9 (Drumline) and August 10 (Everyone).  More info to come!

 

 

Sample Documents (Will be updated)

2022 Camp Schedule

2022 Camp Info

2022 Order Form

2022 Scholarship Contract 

2024 Performance Schedule (subject to change)

 

SEPT 7

Home Game 4pm - SATURDAY  (Schedule TBA)

ICCU DOME (Holt Arena)

SEPT 21

Home Game 4pm - SATURDAY  (Schedule TBA)

HOMECOMING WEEK!  (Bonfire/Parade/Events)

ICCU DOME

SEPT 26

++NEW - Volleyball game #1 (of 3)  (Select students)

REED GYM

SEPT 28

Home Game 4pm - SATURDAY  (Schedule TBA)

ICCU DOME

OCT 12

Home Game 4pm - SATURDAY  (Schedule TBA)

ICCU DOME

OCT 19

Mountain West Marching Band Invitational (All Day)

ICCU DOME

OCT 24

++NEW - Volleyball game #2 (Select students)

REED GYM

OCT 26

Home Game 4pm - SATURDAY  (Schedule TBA)

ICCU DOME

TBA

Pocatello Veterans Parade

ICCU DOME/Carpool to event

NOV 14

++NEW - Volleyball game #3 (Select students)

REED GYM

NOV 23

Home Game 4pm - SATURDAY  (Schedule TBA)

ICCU DOME

DEC 2

Uniform/Instrument Return

Band Room

Early November

PEP BAND Begins

ICCU/Band Room

Bengal Marching Band Scholarship Information

ISU Student Members of the Bengal Marching Band will automatically receive a $500 scholarship. 

With Successful Audition: $700. (Subject to change in FALL 2024)

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.