Drumline and Colorguard Rehearsal and DCI Show

We’ll have one rehearsal this summer, on Saturday, July 8. The previous evening, Friday, July 7, we’ll have the opportunity to the Midwest Classic DCI show, one of the largest shows in Illinois.

Rehearsal Details

Rehearsal will take place from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on July 8. Please plan to arrive around 8:30 a.m. to meet your section leader.

Drumline will rehearse in room 155 of the Music Building. Colorguard will rehearse at Anderson Gym.

NIU Instruments and Music

If you’ll be using a snare, tenor or bass drum, please plan to check out the instrument after rehearsal. There is a $50 rental fee for any NIU instrument. Please make checks or money orders payable to NIU. Cash is reluctantly accepted. Credit cards are not accepted. Or, make an appointment to check out an instrument after July 5 by contacting band@niu.edu.

Drumline members: Be sure to carefully prepare all of the music for rehearsal. If in doubt, check with your section leader or your tech.

DCI Show

The DCI show begins at 7 p.m. on July 7 and ends at approximately 10 p.m. If you plan to attend, please make plans to travel safely to and from your home. There is no dress code, but we encourage you to wear NIU gear.

The band will buy your ticket for the show if you confirm your attendance by July 6.   

Contact Us

Marching Band
School of Music
815-753-1042
band@niu.edu

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