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What's a Gameday like?
Before the game, the CMB has a 2-hour gameday rehearsal at Carr's Hill Field, sings the Good Old Song with families and guests, has a meal together on Culbreth Road, and a small subsection of the band performs at the football teams Wahoo Walk. The entire band buses over to Scott Stadium, which kicks off around 3 hours of performances with the pregame show, the halftime show, and performance in the Scott Stadium stands!
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How do I get tickets to watch the band at football games?
The UVA Ticket Office releases many purchasing options throughout the season for single games and for mini-packs of multiple games. Season tickets are currenly available for purchase at a 20% discount for CMB families. If you are ready to purchase, USE THIS LINK: UVA Band Discount!
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When and where is band camp? How does that work with move-in day?
Band Camp begins about 10 days prior to the start of the fall semester. It's held on Grounds and lasts about one week. Specific dates and details about camp will be released by mid-June.
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When do you rehearse?
The full band rehearses from 6-8:15PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays every week during the fall semester, as well as on Fridays from 6:30-8:45PM on the 7 home football game weeks. The Color Guard and Drumline have one additional sectional rehearsal per home football game. The full band also rehearses the day of every home football game.
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Is there an audition?
Yes, all prospective members have to audition for the band. For audition requirements, check out our auditions page.
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Does the band travel to away games and post-season games?
The band travels annually pending travel funding. We announce dates of travel during the summer.
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Are there opportunities for leadership in the band?
Student leadership is critical to the success of the CMB. There are dozens of leadership and support staff roles available in the band; learn more about each of them here.
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Do you really perform a different halftime show at every game?
OHHH YEAHHH! It's easier than you think when you're surrounding by the members of the CMB!
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Is it true the CMB will march in new uniforms in 2024?
Yes! We are excited to unveil the brand new uniforms during the spring and summer of 2024. The entire band, the drum majors, the color guard, and the twirlers will all have brand new uniforms.