Top 10 Reasons To Join The UCMB

On the fence about becoming a member of the University of Connecticut Marching Band? Let us help convince you. Here's 10 of the many reasons to join The Pride of Connecticut!

10. Move into your dorm with ease...

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Freshmen band members get to move into their own residence halls one week before their new classmates arrive.

...without the Move-In Day crowds.

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9. Choco Tacos

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Free Choco Tacos at every home game are the best. Even in December. When it's snowing.

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8. Attend UConn Football games for free.

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7. And get the opportunity to travel with the team.

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Yes, this is free too.

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6. Enjoy the most beautiful sunsets on campus.

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5. Improve your work ethic and time management skills.

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Being involved in an extracurricular activity keeps you busy and teaches you to manage your time effectively. UCMB members represent almost every major across the university, and many honors students as well. In fact, the average cumulative GPA of the band is a 3.4!

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4. Develop your leadership skills.

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We are proud of the amount of student involvement in the leadership and logistics of our band. There are many leadership opportunities on multiple levels. Apply your passion and skills to a band council position, become a section leader, or audition to be part of our upper leadership team.

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3. Perform at world-class venues.

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Like MetLife Stadium, home of Super Bowl XLVIII.

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2. Travel the country during March Madness.

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The UConn Pep Band has been to 18 Final Fours and 11 NCAA National Championships. And they're heading to 2 more. We like those numbers.

UCMB members get preference during the pep band audition process.

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1. Make 300 new friends before the fall semester begins.

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Be a part of the largest family on campus.

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Fill out your membership form today!

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Visit uconnband.org/join and follow UCMB Recruitment on Facebook and Twitter for more information about the upcoming season.