Joining the Marching Hundred
Myth: I have to be a music major to join the Marching Hundred
BUSTED! - Basic rhythm, technical facility, and marching experience are the most important
qualifications for membership. It is not necessary to be a music major. In fact, over
90 percent of the Marching Hundred is made up of non-music majors.
Myth: I won't have time in my schedule to join the Marching Hundred
BUSTED! - Look at it this way...In high school, you spend up to 7 hours per day in class - in college, that number drops at least in half - you'll be in class only 3-4 hours per day. This leaves 3-4 hours free compared to your current high school schedule!! Hundred is only 1.5 hours per day, so you still come out 2.5 hours ahead!!!
Myth: It is extremely difficult to join the Marching Hundred.
Busted! - Membership of the Marching Hundred is by audition, but the Department of Bands recognizes that
not all students have the same background in marching ensembles, so auditions are held during
Band Camp week, one week before the start of Fall semester classes. ALL BRASS PLAYERS are
automatically accepted into the Hundred - auditions for a spot in the permanent marching block
are held during Camp. During Band Camp, students will be taught basic drill and music, first with only
the new member ("Rookie") class, then with the returning students. Band Camp concludes with An Evening
at the House, a chance to march in the Mellencamp Pavilion and Memorial Stadium,find the band stadium seats,
and participate in the annual section competition. Parents and friends are welcome to attend.
Myth: The Marching Hundred is only brass and percussion.
Busted! - Instruments used in the Marching Hundred include piccolo, clarinet, alto and tenor saxophone, trumpet,
mellophone, trombone, baritone, sousaphone, and percussion. Only mellophones, baritones, sousaphones and
percussion are provided by Indiana University.
Myth: The Marching Hundred is one of the best experiences of your college life.
CONFIRMED! - Just look at the support on the Alumni site, or the spirit at the games, and you can SEE for yourself why so many people say the Marching Hundred is one of the highlights of their college career.
More Information
Sign the Marching Hundred mailing list for all future information you will need! At summer registration enroll
in X040 (music majors only) or X050 (non music majors) for two hours of tuition-free credit. Marching Hundred members
must be available to practice from 4:10 to 5:45 p.m. daily as well as Saturday mornings. A thirty dollar fee will be
charged each individual for the departmental cleaning of uniforms.
Final Details
The Marching Hundred has a great band tradition. Membership in the Hundred gives you the opportunity to be part of a
250-member team. Being a member of the Marching Hundred does require dedication, hard work, and perseverance, but the
thrill of being a member of a truly great marching organization makes practice satisfying and memorable. Come make
music with us - one of the greatest college marching bands of America, the Indiana University Marching Hundred!
Other Performance Opportunities
The Marching Hundred is only one of several bands found on the IU Bloomington
campus. The All-Campus Band is available for non-music majors (no entrance audition is required).
In addition, the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and Concert Band present several
concerts each semester and rehearse daily. Auditions are required for entrance into one of these groups. Many
students find it rewarding to be in the Marching Hundred in the fall semester and All-Campus Band in the spring
semester. The Department of Bands is committed to providing a playing opportunity for every interested IU student.
A student desiring membership in the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band or Concert Band should schedule
an audition during the first week of semester. Auditions consist of two excerpts of your choosing, one
lyrical and one technical. Excerpts are not expected to be longer than two minutes. Call the IU
Department of Bands at (812) 855-1372 for an audition appointment. Entry in the All-Campus Band does
not require an audition. Simply register for X001 - All Campus Band.