Future members

Thank you for your interest in the Sun Devil Marching Band, one of the greatest traditions at ASU! What better way to meet students from virtually every major on campus than in the Sun Devil Marching Band family? We are one of the most visible organizations on campus and provide entertainment for all ASU home football games. Members of the marching band may also participate in basketball band in the spring semester. If you like athletics, the Big 12 Conference is one of the finest NCAA conferences in the country.

While we are sure you may be concerned about time commitment, we assure you that the Sun Devil Marching Band does not take as much time as you think. We only rehearse six hours per week and you can receive academic credit for participating. The colorguard, Spirit Squad and drumline rehearse an additional two hours during the week and receive additional credit for those hours. You do not have to be a music major to perform in a band during college.

The Gold Form allows the band office to keep track of students interested in the program throughout the season and communicate how to prepare for band camp each week. 

Please ensure you fill out the gold form for early move-ins (ASU students), attendance roster, adidas distribution database, providing music for auditions and more. If changes need to be made, contact Brandy DuBose in the band office at brandy.dubose@asu.edu. 

The Marching Band course is currently an upper-level class. Undergrad MUP 461/Graduate MUP 561. An override is required because of the upper-level course unless you have 45 credit hours or more. The band office can assist each student to ensure you are enrolled in the Marching Band

Band camp begins in August and continues weekend practice until our first home game. 

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The early move-in date for full-time students living in dorms or university housing will be prior to the start of band camp. Please ensure you fill out the Gold Form stating that you need housing if you plan to live in a dorm. If you have not been assigned, say “yes” so the housing knows you are part of the band program. 

Colorguard, Spirit Squad, drumline and twirlers are the only Sun Devil Marching Band sections that require a formal audition. 

The Sun Devil Marching Band does not require a formal audition for entry as part of the horn line (brass and woodwinds); instead, there is a placement audition during band camp in August. That placement audition allows our marching band staff and instructors to determine the best spot for each student within our prestigious horn line.

The music for placement auditions is generally sent out from your section leaders in mid-July so you can prepare for the audition. It usually includes pregame music and a marching audition to ensure we put each student in pregame or halftime shows that best suit their musical ability. The leadership for each section will contact you throughout the summer and distribute this information. 

The ASU Sun Devil Marching Band offers scholarships to its returning members in the following areas: multiple-year awards, drum corps participation, pep band participation, winter guard participation and various special talent awards. Please contact the band office for further information regarding scholarships and eligibility criteria.

The Gold Form

The Gold Form is the official application for the ASU Sun Devil Marching Band band office. All members, regardless of section, must complete this form by the date indicated to be considered for the marching season.

Community fee and registration

Members who are not fulltime at ASU and attend a community college are considered community members and eligible to participate once they register, show proof of enrollment and pay the fee. Each member will be required to pay the fee of $350 to participate in the Sun Devil Marching Band. You can pay this fee only online through our automated system. The link will be made available in May. 

*Once you fill out the form, the leadership chosen in May will contact you to answer any questions you might have and guide you through getting ready for the season. Leadership will also distribute the music for placement auditions.