Department of Music

Upcoming Events
October 4 & 5	Rocket Marching Band Homecoming Alumni Band Reunion Information & Details
October 19	Rocket Marching Band Band Member for a Day
October 26	Rocket Marching Band RMB to BGSU
October 27	Wind Ensemble & Symphonic Band SOUSA-Palooza! 3pm, Doermann Theater
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Welcome to the UT Band Program

The Band Program at The University of Toledo offers a variety of performance and educational opportunities for all university students. Whether you are interested in pursuing a degree in music, or are simply looking to continue with music as a source of entertainment and self-growth, it's an exciting time to get involved.

News & Updates

• Be a Rocket Marching Band Member for a Day.  The UT Bands is offering all high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to be a UT RMB Member for a Day.  You'll be able to:
  

  • Meet the directors of the band
  • Watch the band perform from the sidelines
  • Sit with the band during the day’s game
  • Meet and hear stories from members
  • Watch the Rocket Marching Band perform at the football game halftime show
  
  Online Registration is now open for Saturday, October 19 or Tuesday, November 12. Don't delay - Register today while there are still openings available.  Contact Brad Binggeli at 419.530.1233 or bradley.binggeli@rockets.utoledo.edu for more information.

• Homecoming and RMB Reunion This Weekend!!!  Over 150 Alumni Band Members are registered for a weekend of social and performance events, including the return of former UT Director of Bands - Jamie Hafner.
  
  
• SOUSA-PALOOZA!  On Sunday, October 27, the UT Wind Ensemble & Symphonic Band will perform a concert in the style of American icon John Philip Sousa.  The performance will feature a variety of music, including several marches by the "March King" himself.

Our Bands

THE ROCKET MARCHING BAND
The University of Toledo Rocket Marching Band is one of the largest and most visible student groups on campus! With over 150 musicians, dancers, color guard, and majorettes, the RMB is a positive source of pride and school spirit for you as well as the entire UT community. Auditions for the RMB Drumline, Color Guard, Feature Twirler, and Dancing Rockettes will begin in April of 2014. There are no formal auditions for wind players. If you plan to attend UT next fall and are interested in joining the Rocket Marching Band, visit the RMB page for more information.

WIND ENSEMBLE & SYMPHONIC BAND
The concert ensembles are a vibrant part of the Department of Music and the Band Program at UT. The Wind Ensemble (auditioned) and the Symphonic Band perform several concerts throughout the year.  Both ensembles are open to all UT students, regardless of major.  Whether you want to be challenged as a player or just want to have fun playing music, we have an ensemble for you.