Marching Band Preseason Camp (August)
To prepare for the Fall Semester and Football Season, All Members of the Marching Band (MUS 268) must attend Preseason Camp every August, for a total of 8-11 days, to learn music, marching fundamentals, and Pregame and Halftime shows. Housing (for on-campus residents) and meals will be provided at no additional cost. Preseason Camp is required for All Members of the Marching Band.
A typical Preseaon Camp day looks like...
10:00a-12:00n: Marching Fundamentals & Drill (outside)
12:00n-1:30p: Lunch
1:30p-4:30p: Marching Fundamentals & Drill (outside)
4:30p-6:00p: Dinner
6:00p-8:00p: Music Rehearsal (inside)
8:00p-10:00p: Uniform Fittings, Sectionals, Evening Social Activities
Our Spirit of Stony Brook Application will be available in Spring 2024.
Preseason 2024 Early Move-In Dates
Thursday, August 15, 2024 through Saturday, August 17, 2024
Drumline, Color Guard, and Leadership only
Sunday, August 18, 2024 through Saturday, August 24, 2024
Full Spirit of Stony Brook Marching Band
Early move-in to Preseason Camp is always 11 days (Thursday) prior to the start of Fall Semester for Drumline, Color Guard, and Leadership, or 8 days (Sunday) prior to the start of Fall Semester for all Winds. Attendace at Preseason is required to participate in the Spirit of Stony Brook Marching Band.
The opportunity to move in early is provided at no cost to all New and Returning Members of the Spirit of Stony Brook who will be living on campus. All Preseason Camp meals are also provided at no cost for members.