Common Questions about Joining the Marching Band

Welcome! We are so glad that you are interested in joining the Legend. Below is all the information you will need.

Membership is open to all students attending IUP. If you want to be a member of this band, we will find you a place where you can be the most successful! We are excited to have YOU join us in 2024 for a fantastic marching band experience complete with Pre-Season Legend Week (Band Camp), full field shows, performances at IUP home football games, and exhibitions at marching competitions across the state of Pennsylvania.

How to Join

All questions can be directed to the Legend director, Zach Cheever.

To join The Legend 2024, please complete the following steps:

1. Complete the membership form.
2. Receive 2024 membership packet in late April 2024.
3. Complete all tasks assigned in the packet.
4. Mark your calendar for Legend Week!

Auditions

Audition requirements all occur in person during band camp for wind players. The packet will lay out all requirements, expectations, and musical excerpts. Feel free to reach out with any questions.

Percussion

Percussion members will have various camps throughout the summer to learn the battery opportunities in the Legend (Mini Camp: July 19–21, 2024). The battery assignments will be set during the percussion camp (August 12–14, 2023). A battery packet will be available before camp. It is strongly encouraged to attend the mini-camps throughout the summer!

Color Guard

Color Guard members will submit a video audition prior to camp. Requirements for these videos will be in the packet. Once the guard is set, will have a mini-camp prior to Legend Week (August 12-14, 2023) to learn techniques and meet the rest of their section. A detailed list of minicamp activities will be available before coming to IUP.

Majorettes

This section is set for the 2024 season! Feature Twirlers and Majorette Line members will have a mini-camp prior to Legend Week (August 12-14, 2023) to learn techniques and meet the rest of their section. A detailed list of minicamp activities will be available prior to coming to IUP.

Time Commitment

We rehearse on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 5:15 to 7:15 p.m. We will play at every home football game, a few away football games, and a handful of exhibitions throughout the season. Balancing the Legend with school and other activities is possible! Many of our students are involved with organizations and majors across the campus while still successfully being a member of this band. Percussion and Color Guard members will have other weekly sectional time for more one-on-one instructional time from staff members. Wind players will have sectionals on a case-by-case basis.