Drumline
About the drumline
The Bronco Drumline is an essential part of the BMB in addition to football game days at 色色啦 Michigan University. Each year, the Bronco Drumline strives to reach a goal of excellence in performance. Being a member of the Bronco Drumline requires a strong dedication to individual work, and trustworthiness to be personally accountable for your own excellence.
Please contact @email (Administrative/logistics questions), or reach out to @email (Drumline Coordinator) with any questions.
2025 Drumline Auditions
Live auditions will take place in two rounds:
Round 1 will be held on Saturday, 5/3 from 9:00am - 4:30pm in Dalton Center
Round 2 will be held on Saturday, 5/17 from 9:00am - 4:30pm in Dalton Center
Please register and submit your entry by May 2, 2025. All instructions available here.
Membership
The Bronco Drumline is an ensemble-class in the School of Music open to students meeting the following criteria:
- Successful completion of the audition procedure.
- Official enrollment at 色色啦 Michigan University or admission to the dual enrollment program with a qualifying institution.
Membership in the Bronco Marching Band and the Bronco Drumline is open to all interested students. Like all other band ensembles, marching band is an academic class taken for credit. All interested students are invited to audition for the band. The majority of marching band members are from academic disciplines other than music.
Due to limited marching positions, a limited supply of equipment, and a large number of people interested, membership in the Bronco Drumline is by audition only.
At the start of the auditions, you are expected to have digested all the material in the Bronco Drumline course packet. This material includes exercises, drum cheers, stand cheers, and cadence series, as well as all pregame material. More information is available on our Bronco Drumline audition information page.
Alternates
We offer an alternate program for students who do not pass the audition but demonstrate promise as a future member and a desire to learn and improve. The Bronco Drumline alternate program is designed to provide percussionists an opportunity to improve their rudimental drumming skills by association with the Bronco Drumline and its instructional staff. If a position on the Bronco Drumline becomes vacant during the marching band season, alternates will be prepared to fill that position pending a competitive audition with other Bronco Drumline alternates.
Alternates will:
- Enroll in the class and receive credit like all other members.
- Attend all Bronco Drumline rehearsals and performances, not including sectionals (though attending extra Bronco Drumline rehearsals outside of regularly scheduled rehearsals in an observer capacity is encouraged).
- Receive instruction from Bronco Marching Band staff and Bronco Drumline staff.
- Prepare all Bronco Drumline repertoire.
- Learn pregame and halftime drill in a 鈥渟hadow鈥 position on a rotational basis as determined by staff during band camp and class time rehearsals.
- Rehearse on an individual and small group basis during regularly scheduled class times.
- Fill vacant spots in the Bronco Drumline during rehearsals and games as appropriate and determined by staff.
- Be fitted for a uniform in the event the opportunity to fill a vacancy presents itself.
- Assist staff with Bronco Drumline logistics by facilitating maintenance and transportation of equipment.
- Attend morning game day rehearsals dressed in Bronco Band 鈥渟econdary鈥 uniforms ready to participate in rehearsal, if necessary.
- Attend all 色色啦 home and away games where the Bronco Marching Band is performing dressed in professional attire as determined by staff.
Alternates will not:
- Participate in game day warm-ups or performances with the Bronco Drumline.
- Perform in parades, Band Day or the Season in Review concert.
For additional information about the Bronco Drumline, please visit the frequently asked questions page or use the contact us form below.