Marching Band Preseason Camp
To prepare for the Fall Semester and Football Season, All Members of the Marching Band (MUS 268) must attend Preseason Camp every August approximately 2 weeks before school starts, to learn music, marching fundamentals, and Pregame and Halftime shows. Housing (for on-campus residents) and meals are provided at no additional cost. Preseason Camp is required for All Members of the Marching Band.
A typical Preseaon Camp day looks like...
10:00a-12:00n: Marching Fundamentals & Drill (outside)
12:00n-1:30p: Lunch
1:30p-4:30p: Marching Fundamentals & Drill (outside)
4:30p-6:00p: Dinner
6:00p-8:00p: Music Rehearsal (inside)
8:00p-10:00p: Uniform Fittings, Sectionals, Evening Social Activities
APPLY TO MARCHING BAND TODAY
Applications due by Wednesday, July 1, 2026 for the Fall 2026 Season!
Preseason 2026 Early Move-In Dates
Thursday, August 13, 2026 through Saturday, August 15, 2026
Drumline, Color Guard, Feature Twirler, and Leadership only
Sunday, August 16, 2026 through Sunday, August 23, 2026
Full Spirit of Stony Brook Marching Band (All Winds, Drumline, Color Guard, and Feature
Twirler)
Early move-in to Preseason Camp is always 11 days (Thursday) prior to the start of Fall Semester for Drumline, Color Guard, Feature Twirler, and Leadership, or 8 days (Sunday) prior to the start of Fall Semester for all other members. Attendance at Preseason is required to participate in the Spirit of Stony Brook Marching Band.
The opportunity to move in early is provided at no cost to all New and Returning Members of the Spirit of Stony Brook who will be living on campus. All Preseason Camp meals are also provided at no cost for members.