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ABSOLUTELY!
Many of our members have a part-time or work-study job. In fact, some even carry a 17-18 hour class credit load, or more!
Our bands practice only 2-3 times per week to help you balance your responsibility as a student, and still give you the time you deserve to experience college!
THAT'S PERFECTLY FINE!
We have instruments to loan to members of our athletic bands. We play on primarily Yamaha wind and percussion instruments, and they are very well maintained.
We currently don't even charge a rental fee!
YES!
Our members take advantage of other student activities like bingo night, movie night, and more on a regular basis. They're a great way to spend time with your new band friends outside of the practice room and make more memories.
A few other campus groups our members have been a part of include the Human Services Club and the National Professional Agricultural Student Organization.
It depends on you.
You'll want to first have the conversation with our director and your potential coach and find out the expectations for you. The expectations of a college athlete are extremely greater than they were when you were in high school.
We've had a number of athletes in our bands, from tennis, to bowling, to track and field, to sport shooting and more...so it can be done. We'll work with you as much as we can to make you successful in our group. At the end of the day, we want you to be a contributing member to our team.
Marching/Pep Band is a one credit elective each semester. Students all carry different class loads...some from as few as 12-13 hours, some 18+ per semester.
You likely qualify for an athletic band scholarship, merit scholarship or some other assistance to help offset tuition costs. Additionally, the cost of one credit hour is minimal in comparison to the amount Iowa Central invests in each student performer yearly through new instruments, music, instrument repair, uniform costs, food, beverage, and other related expenses.
YES.
Unlike your high school experience, our college ensembles are separated into separate classes. While some of our members do participate in other musical ensembles, a majority will participate in just the marching and pep bands.
We want you to take part in what your interests are, and what fits your class schedule the best.
Band camp is one of the favorite memories of most members!
First, members enjoy getting to move in a few days earlier than the rest of the student body, allowing them to get used to campus before the hustle and bustle of the semester begins.
We spend a lot of time in rehearsals learning our stands tunes, pregame show, and starting on halftime music. Many of the band traditions are shared from day one. We also spend much time getting to know your band family through our first few team meals, and social events like "Friday Is Cake Day" and Cosmic Bowling!
Game day is an important part of the college marching band experience!
We'll start a few hours prior to kickoff with a short rehearsal on the field at Dodger Stadium, likely with the Iowa Central Dance Team working on details for pregame and halftime.
That's followed by a team meal at the stadium, and then warmups leading up to pregame. The band is busy during the game playing shorts and drumline grooves until our halftime show. Following halftime, we return to the bleachers and keep the energy going until the final whistle!
Membership is simply allowed with permission of the director.
Your spirit and desire to keep playing is the most important part. We do not have a formal audition like most college bands. Specific instruments, such as drumline, may be asked to play different pieces prior to assignment.
Many of our members come from high schools that did not march competitively, and some have not marched at all. Still, they contribute to the band and what our goals are.
Specifically...Iowa Central!
There are so many reasons why!
If your end goal is a four-year degree, you can receive lower cost tuition and smaller class sizes at Iowa Central during your first two years before transferring to your destination school.
We also offer many programs that train students in a specific job in skilled careers. Many of these programs are "tuition free" thanks to the Last Dollar Scholar program.
From the university-like feel of our campus, to all of the activities to see and do (like the Triton Marching Band!), you won't find the experience we offer at any other community college!
Join the tradition. Be a part of Triton Nation spirit. Be a member of the family.
Tell us about yourself here and we'll share with you:
-Invitations to performances, visit days, and events
-Highlights of recent performances
-Learn about opportunities and news exclusive to the marching band
-Hear from current band members and alumni about their experiences in the band
-Tour our campus
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