2020 Season Schedule
(rev. 24July2020)
(rev. 24July2020)
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Click HERE for the complete press release.
As of today (July 25), Otterbein University is still planning to have in-person classes on campus this fall. Updates from the University's "Return to Campus Team" can be found HERE.
At Otterbein, the Cardinal Marching Band is listed as a credited academic course/ensemble (not an extra-curricular activity). With the loss of regular appearances at football events, the band faculty and staff are working diligently to explore opportunities for this ensemble to continue operating through campus/community outreach during the fall. We are using all available precautions to keep everyone safe and healthy, and keeping an eye on any new developments from current research studies, government agencies, and Otterbein administration.
If you have any questions, please email Dr. Yonchak.
At Otterbein, the Cardinal Marching Band is listed as a credited academic course/ensemble (not an extra-curricular activity). With the loss of regular appearances at football events, the band faculty and staff are working diligently to explore opportunities for this ensemble to continue operating through campus/community outreach during the fall. We are using all available precautions to keep everyone safe and healthy, and keeping an eye on any new developments from current research studies, government agencies, and Otterbein administration.
If you have any questions, please email Dr. Yonchak.
Auditioning for the Cardinal Marching Band
Auxiliary members (twirlers and colorguard) should look below for requirements regarding their respective auditions.
Prospective/Returning drumline members will all audition for placement following check-in at band camp.
Prospective hornline members (woodwinds and brass) should make a simple solo audio or video recording of you playing your high school's fight song and alma mater. These recordings do not need to be ultra high quality - they give us an idea of what you can do on your instrument with excerpts you likely already know. Please email these files to Dr. Michael Yonchak (Director of Bands). If you have done an on-site audition for the music department on your intended instrument, that audition will cover you for this requirement.
In all cases, students auditioning for the athletic band award ($1000/year renewable up to 4 years), need to have their materials in or a live audition completed prior to or during the month of April. Students submitting materials AFTER April can still participate in the Cardinal Marching Band, but will not be eligible for the AB award until the FOLLOWING season. Please contact Dr. Yonchak for details.
Auxiliary members (twirlers and colorguard) should look below for requirements regarding their respective auditions.
Prospective/Returning drumline members will all audition for placement following check-in at band camp.
Prospective hornline members (woodwinds and brass) should make a simple solo audio or video recording of you playing your high school's fight song and alma mater. These recordings do not need to be ultra high quality - they give us an idea of what you can do on your instrument with excerpts you likely already know. Please email these files to Dr. Michael Yonchak (Director of Bands). If you have done an on-site audition for the music department on your intended instrument, that audition will cover you for this requirement.
In all cases, students auditioning for the athletic band award ($1000/year renewable up to 4 years), need to have their materials in or a live audition completed prior to or during the month of April. Students submitting materials AFTER April can still participate in the Cardinal Marching Band, but will not be eligible for the AB award until the FOLLOWING season. Please contact Dr. Yonchak for details.
BAND FEES.
Each student participating in the Cardinal Marching Band will be charged a $140 fee. In past years, this was a separate transaction handled at the start of camp through Otterbein's Marketplace. Starting in Fall 2020, this fee is attached to your tuition bill. No need to do anything extra.
The band fee is used to offset costs related to band camp and ongoing maintenance throughout the season (field paint, uniform accessories, dining hall meals, etc.),. This year, this fee will also help to supplement our stockpile of supplies and equipment to keep everyone healthy and safe (based on preliminary information from the Colorado-Boulder COVID-19 study).
Each student participating in the Cardinal Marching Band will be charged a $140 fee. In past years, this was a separate transaction handled at the start of camp through Otterbein's Marketplace. Starting in Fall 2020, this fee is attached to your tuition bill. No need to do anything extra.
The band fee is used to offset costs related to band camp and ongoing maintenance throughout the season (field paint, uniform accessories, dining hall meals, etc.),. This year, this fee will also help to supplement our stockpile of supplies and equipment to keep everyone healthy and safe (based on preliminary information from the Colorado-Boulder COVID-19 study).
2020 HOUSING INFORMATION:
One GIANT perk of being a member of the Cardinal Marching Band is that you will move into your permanent campus housing at registration for camp... which is over a week before the rest of campus moves in for New Student Weekend!!!
Drumline, Auxiliary, Woodwinds, and Brass: Check-in will occur at THE STUDENT CENTER LOBBY (100 W Home Street) with representatives from Campus Life/Housing and the Band Staff on the designated day. After checking in, band and Res Life representatives will help you find your dorm room, secure a meal bracelet, and/or get back to Battelle for percussion placement auditions or signing out of school instruments.
Commuter/Non-resident students: Your check-in schedule is exactly the same, except you don't have to worry about moving into a room. Any questions can be answered by the band staff at check-in.
You'll have just enough time to drop your gear into your room and move on to the next event. It's wise to have a band camp "go bag", then pick away at setting up your room throughout the week.
One GIANT perk of being a member of the Cardinal Marching Band is that you will move into your permanent campus housing at registration for camp... which is over a week before the rest of campus moves in for New Student Weekend!!!
Drumline, Auxiliary, Woodwinds, and Brass: Check-in will occur at THE STUDENT CENTER LOBBY (100 W Home Street) with representatives from Campus Life/Housing and the Band Staff on the designated day. After checking in, band and Res Life representatives will help you find your dorm room, secure a meal bracelet, and/or get back to Battelle for percussion placement auditions or signing out of school instruments.
Commuter/Non-resident students: Your check-in schedule is exactly the same, except you don't have to worry about moving into a room. Any questions can be answered by the band staff at check-in.
You'll have just enough time to drop your gear into your room and move on to the next event. It's wise to have a band camp "go bag", then pick away at setting up your room throughout the week.
2020 Band Camp (tentative)
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 - Band Camp Move-In Day
** As a COVID-19 safety precaution, you will be sent an email from Residence Life and asked to register for a check-in time - that email is forthcoming **
Rehearsals/Sectionals following check-in (as time allows)
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16 through TUESDAY, AUGUST 18
All-Day rehearsals and sectionals
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19 through SUNDAY, AUGUST 23
New Student Weekend/Possible additional rehearsals (details TBA)
MONDAY, August 24
Classes begin
** As a COVID-19 safety precaution, you will be sent an email from Residence Life and asked to register for a check-in time - that email is forthcoming **
Rehearsals/Sectionals following check-in (as time allows)
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16 through TUESDAY, AUGUST 18
All-Day rehearsals and sectionals
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19 through SUNDAY, AUGUST 23
New Student Weekend/Possible additional rehearsals (details TBA)
MONDAY, August 24
Classes begin
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Percussion Audition Packet
(rev. 8July2020) ** please print out the warmups and bring them with you to registration 
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2020 Twirler Info
Please email our twirler coach, Lynnea Johnson, with any questions about requirements.
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2020 Color Guard Info
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EMERGENCY MEDICAL INFORMATION
Click below to download a PDF medical authorization form. Please bring this with you to registration. |
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RECURRING CLASS CONFLICT Form
Click below to fill out the online version. This is for repeating academic CLASS conflicts that overlap with scheduled weekly rehearsals. |
ONE-TIME ABSENCE Form
Click below to fill out the online version. This is for reporting a one-time absence due to illness, personal emergency, or school-sanctioned event. |
Students enrolling in Marching Band should register for MUSC 4103.
The CARDINAL MARCHING BAND celebrates over 100 years of music and excitement, representing Otterbein University on and off campus. Comprised of students coming from nearly every major on campus, this ensemble has performed for campus athletic events, NFL football games, tailgate parties for Otterbein Presidents AND Ohio Governors, Westerville block parties, and Honor Flights departing from John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
The band's style has been described as a balance between corps-inspired marching and crowd-friendly music selections.
The band's style has been described as a balance between corps-inspired marching and crowd-friendly music selections.