Anyone know/part of the marching band?

<p>I want to be in the band in college, but I play the clarinet, and read this on their site:</p>

<p>"No flutes or clarinets are used in the Spartan Band, as these instruments are difficult to hear in the large Big Ten stadiums. Instead, E-flat cornets play the high "woodwind-like" parts. "</p>

<p>Do we get to train on new instruments? I was planning on playing the mellophone anyways...but since I play the clarinet, how would this work?</p>

<p>I’m not sure. There’s a girl in one of my classes who is in the band and I could have sworn she said she played clarinet or flute. I will ask her on Thursday and get back to you.</p>

<p>That is only the rules for marching band. There is the Campus Band that use flutes and such. They have concerts at the Wharton Center twice a semester.</p>

<p>Thanks roman, I’ll wait to hear from you.</p>

<p>And shyanne, I’m not sure I want to join concert band yet in college, I’m only sure of marching band atm. =)</p>

<p>I was in the band. No clarinets or flutes, but you can try out on alto/tenor sax or any other instrument. A good portion of the tenors and altos just play sax for marching band. It’s a very rewarding experience, good luck on your audition.</p>

<p>Also, if you can play brass, I know for a fact that the trombone section is going to have a lot of openings this year, like half the section isn’t returning this year.</p>

<p>Let me know if you have any other questions about the SMB.</p>