Lumberjack Marching Band FAQs

1. What is the time commitment?
   Rehearsals are Monday through Thursday from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. and on Saturday mornings of home games. Auxilliary groups like Drumline, Color Guard and Twirl-O-Jacks meet from 3:30 to 5:30 on those same days and also on Saturday mornings of home games.
   
   
2. Do I have to be a music major?
   NO! LMB is made up of the finest students from all over campus representing most academic fields.
   
   
3. How much does it cost to be in LMB?
   The enrollment cost of the course plus approximately $75 for polo shirt, shoes, T-shirt, flip folder and supplies. All travel with LMB is free. Uniforms are provided.
   
   
4. What do I do if I don't have an instrument?
   LMB can provide piccolos, mellophones, marching baritones, some saxophones, sousaphones, and percussion equipment. If you are in need, we can find you an instrument to play. There is a $25 maintenance fee per semester for the use of these instruments.
   
   
5. How do I audition?
   See the Auditions section.
   
   
6. Are there scholarships?
   There is an LMB scholarship that will help pay for the cost of the class ($100-$250 for the Fall semester). These are limited and the application for these scholarships takes place after you arrive at SFA. These scholarships increase slightly every year that you are a part of the Lumberjack Band.
   
   
7. What sort of credit can I get for enrolling in the LMB?
   All studenst receive two credits for participation in the LMB. Most students sign up for MUP 136.001. Guard and Twirl-O-Jacks should sign up for MUP 136.002. LMB gives you a fine arts credit as well as a physical education credit. Transfer students may be eligible for upper-division credit.
   

School of Music
Stephen F. Austin State University
Box 13043, SFA Station
Nacogdoches, TX 75962-3043
Phone: 936-468-4602 | Fax: 936-468-5810
Dr. Ron Anderson, Chair
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