Marching Band - "The Thunder of the East"

• Slide Trombone
• Baritone
• Contra Tuba (over the shoulder - no sousaphones)

Instruments, mouthpieces and accessories can be provided upon request at no charge. You can also use your personal equipment. If you need to borrow an instrument, please indicate this when you complete your band registration form.

• Trumpet
• Mellophone

Instruments, mouthpieces and accessories can be provided upon request at no charge. You can also use your personal equipment. If you need to borrow an instrument, please indicate this when you complete your band registration form.

• Clarinet
• Flute
• Piccolo
• Saxophone (alto and tenor)

Instruments, mouthpieces, reeds and accessories can be provided upon request at no charge. You can also use your personal equipment. If you need to borrow an instrument, please indicate this when you complete your band registration form.

• Bass drum
• Cymbals
• Snare drum (please note that snare drummers use traditional grip during the season)
• Tenor drum

All instruments are provided by the band, as well as sticks, heads and harnesses. There is no charge for instruments.

Get ready to entertain the crowds throughout football and basketball season (fall and spring). The Dazzlers incorporate pom, jazz and hip-hop dance styles while performing at athletic events (halftime and on the sidelines during games), pep rallies, open houses, alumni gatherings and charity events. Please note that the ability to pick up choreography quickly is required.

Auditions are required to join the UB Dazzlers.To audition, you must submit an audition video that showcases your dance ability, technique and personality. The requirements include:

• Pirouettes (solid double, working towards triple)
• High kicks
• Grand jete
• Splits
• Jumps
• Sharp movements
• Ala seconds or foutte turns are strongly encouraged

All students are welcome to join the Color Guard. Whether you’re an experienced Color Guard member or just starting out (and willing to learn), you’ll play a key role in visual presentation of the band. Routines typically include standard flag, swing flag, sabre and rifle; we also try to incorporate some dance depending on the prior training our members have had.