Band Camp

August 16-22

STEP 1

For all woodwind and brass:
Due April 3, 2026 for On-Campus Returning Members.
Due July 1, 2026 for Everyone Else.*

*We will continue to accept video auditions through August 1, but any audition submitted after July 1 may not be reviewed until right before band camp.

For all Drumline and World’s Largest Drum: Audition in-person starting August 16, 2026.

STEP 2

STEP 3

Learn our fight songs and fundamentals to prepare for your music audition and Band Camp.

Audition Materials

Important Notes – 2026

The week of Band Camp (August 16-22) is your audition. You will learn our marching style, music, and get to know your fellow students and leaders.

2026 Report Dates:

• Sunday, August 16: All Incoming Freshmen, New Student Brass and Woodwind players, All Drumline, and All Auxiliaries
• Monday, August 17: All Returning Brass and Woodwind Players

Participation in Band Camp does not guarantee acceptance into the marching band.

• Students not selected to be in the Marching Band are highly encouraged to transition into one of our Indoor Ensembles. You will automatically be placed in another ensemble based on your Marching Band music audition.

• If you are only auditioning for Marching Band (attending Band Camp) you are not required to submit an indoor ensemble audition. However, if you plan to perform in marching band and an additional indoor ensemble (concert, jazz, orchestra), you should still complete the requisite indoor audition.

• All students auditioning for marching band are required to attend Band Camp.

• Do not sign up for Boiler Gold Rush if you intend to participate in Band Camp. We are part of the “All Aboard” Orientation family at Purdue, so you will still get acclimated to campus through many of the same opportunities like making friends, campus tours, guest speakers, and social activities.

• Students selected for membership are required to register for BAND 11000 (CRN 46611-001).

• While it is possible to participate in multiple ensembles, you should strongly consider the time commitment, your course load, what else you might plan to get involved with on campus, and your own time management skills.

2026 Band Camp Move-In Details:

Golduster Dance Team: Friday, August 7

Student Leadership Team: August 11 through August 13

New Members and Drumline/BBD/Auxiliaries: August 13 through August 15

Returning Members: August 15 through August 17

• Students must be registered for Band Camp to be eligible for early move-in with University Residences. Students will receive a link from University Residences to select their early move-in time during the summer. Be sure to check your Purdue email and spam folders often.

• Please be aware that as a Band Camp participant, housing is not waived, and you will be assessed an approximately $35/day charge from the time of check-in until the start of the contract on Friday, August 21, 2026. (Subject to change.)

• Students may eat in the Dining Courts as needed by paying the door rate with a Credit/Debit Card or Boiler Express. The costs per meals is approximately: Breakfast: $8.82 Lunch: $13.44 Dinner: $13.98. (Subject to change.) Many students eat at other restaurants on and off campus and pack breakfast items and snacks for the week.