Arts & Humanities

MU Spartan Pride Band Camp

Marching band instruments stacked on the sideline

MU Spartan Pride Band Camp 2024 General Information

NOTE: Unlike most high school bands, marching band at Manchester University is free! You will only need a pair of approved marching shoes. In addition, Scholarships are available!

Important Band Camp Dates: Drum major takes the field during a Homecoming performance
  • August 9th - Leadership move-in/Staff move-in day
  • August 10 - New Member Move-in day woodwinds-brass/All Drumline/All Guard
  • August 11 - New Member WW-Brass/All Drumline/All Guard camp begins & Returner woodwinds/brass move-in day
  • August 12-20 - Full Band Camp
  • August 21- WOW Performance
  • August 25 - First Day of Fall '25 Semester!
Band Camp Daily Schedule
  • Morning music or marching block - 9-11:30 a.m.
  • Afternoon music block- 1-4:30 p.m.
  • Evening block – 6-8 p.m.
Band Camp Necessities
  • Athletic shoes (no crocs/sandals/opened-toed)
  • Socks
  • Lightweight athletic clothing – light color recommended
  • Sunscreen
  • Water jug – either gallon or half-gallon
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Towel
  • Instrument necessities (IE. Polishing cloth, valve/slide oil, reeds, cork grease etc.)
  • Deodorant
Camp Costs
  • No overall camp cost (meals provided as well)
  • You will need to purchase your own marching shoes and shirts (done during camp)

Staff 2025
MacKenzi Lowry - Marching Band Director
Brendan Koogler - Drill writer/visual coordinator
TBD - Guard

Student Staff
Samantha Lamey - Drum Major
Anthony Richardson- Assistant to the Director

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