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Joining Blue Thunder
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We would like to invite you to attend Boise State University and become a member of the "KEITH STEIN, BLUE THUNDER MARCHING BAND" this next fall. We hope that you will strongly consider the many advantages of making Boise State University you home for the next few years.
We believe you'll like the atmosphere of campus life at Boise. As one of over 15,000 students at Boise State, you'll have all of the opportunities and advantages of a much larger university while sharing the warmth and friendliness among students, faculty, and the townspeople.
The campus is a beautiful one located in Idaho's center of government and enterprise. Boise State University provides a stimulating educational environment, as well as cultural, recreational, and professional opportunities for students. The campus is situated along the banks of the Boise River, just a few minutes walk from downtown Boise.
Music students at Boise State University practice and perform in one of the finest facilities in the United States--the Morrison Center for the Performing Arts. It includes a 2,000 seat performing hall which is used by the Department, touring groups and local groups such as the Boise Civic Opera and Boise Philharmonic. In addition to the performing hall, it features many rooms especially designed for teaching and studying music, including a 200-seat recital hall, large rehearsal rooms for choir and instrumental groups, and individual sound-proof rooms for instruction in ensemble and solo music. The Center provides students with a natural "laboratory" because they can assist in the lighting, sound, and other technical aspects of performances.
The Morrison Center, when combined with Boise State's excellent teaching faculty, provides BSU students with an unsurpassed setting to study and enjoy music. You'll find musical organizations for your interest such as Orchestra, University Singers, Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, Meistersingers, Opera Theater, Percussion Ensemble, String Ensemble, Woodwind Ensemble, Brass Ensemble, Jazz Band, Jazz Choral Ensemble, Duo-Piano Ensemble, Guitar Ensemble, Pep Band, and Marching Band. As a music major or minor, or as a person interested in music, you will find creative outlets for your talents at Boise State University.
With the BLUE THUNDER MARCHING BAND scholarship program, your college education possibly could be paid for by your participation in this organization .
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR PARTICIPATION?
The student who is interested in Boise State University and has been a member of a high school band will find a place in one of the bands, regardless of major area of study. The University not only seeks band members who are proficient musicians, but also welcomes students whose greatest talents are willingness to work and desire to learn.
WHAT IS THE PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE?
The Band will perform for home and away football games, and participate in the community events of Boise, plus guest appearances at local and national events. The members of the Band will rehearse approximately eight to ten hours a week during football season.
WHAT INCENTIVES ARE THERE TO JOIN?
Band members will receive academic credit each semester for participation and are eligible to apply for Marching Band Scholarships.
GENERAL INFORMATION
WHO: You...if you have played an active role in your high school band.
WHAT: BLUE THUNDER BAND--Football games, festival appearances, television, travel.
WHEN: Fall semester during football season.
WHERE: BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY
HOW: By completing the enclosed application.
WHY:
- A desire to continue and increase musical experience
- University Credit
- The thrill and pride of belonging to a fine organization
- The BLUE THUNDER SPIRIT
- Scholarship awards
- A learning experience through travel, musical growth, and social enrichment.
WILL IT TAKE TOO MUCH TIME?
Only if you let it. An average of eight to ten hours per week for all band activities out of a weekly total of 168 hours represents a modest commitment.
AM I GOOD ENOUGH?
No way to tell until you've tried. Desire, interest and enthusiasm probably are more important than ability.
WHAT IS THE BLUE THUNDER MARCHING BAND?
This is an organization that is recognized as the "Pride of Idaho."
WHAT DOES IT DO FOR YOU?
It features a closely knit and select group of proud, dedicated, enthusiastic individuals. For the freshman, there is the instant elimination of loneliness and uncertainty in unfamiliar surroundings. One immediately has many new friends in an identifiable, respected and important organization.
WHY SHOULD I WANT TO BELONG?
Because the BLUE THUNDER MARCHING BAND will combine all of the challenges that college students should be seeking: self-discipline, leadership, creativity, team work, personal growth, and an opportunity to experience the rewards and sense of pride that go along with outstanding achievement.
HOW DO I ENROLL?
Return the application form as soon as possible, so that you will be placed on our mailing list for information.
SCHOLARSHIP AUDITION
As soon as possible!!! All you need to do is give us a call, and we will schedule an audition for you at your convenience.
SCHOLARSHIP PROCEDURES
Boise State University procedure for receiving an offer from the Department of Music Marching Band Scholarship:
- Must fill out an application to BSU.
- Must fill out a scholarship application form.
- Must fill out a Marching Band application form.
- Must audition live or by cassette tape before scholarship can be offered to any major instrument or voice.
- Must return scholarship contract form within the required amount of time allocated or it shall become null and void.
- Must have on file with the proper administrative offices, all required forms.
- All student audition performances off campus must be recorded, properly identified and forwarded to the Band Office.
- The dates for the first round of scholarship offerings will be during the month of February.
- Any student receiving a departmental or marching band scholarship must maintain a 2.8 grade point average.
- Applications must be submitted before March 1.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call at (208) 426-1846.
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