The University of Arizona Pride of Arizona Marching Band will hold its annual Band Camp, Aug. 13-18, filled with all-day rehearsals and performances that are free and open to the public, held at various venues on campus.
“The practices designed to prepare members to be the heart and soul of the gameday experience through exciting one-of-a-kind music and marching arts shows,” said Chad Shoopman, director of athletic bands.
Public Schedule
Sunday, Aug. 13
8a-noon … Gittings Field/McKale Field
7-10p … Bear Down Field
Monday, Aug. 14
8a-noon … Gittings Field/McKale Field
7-10p … Bear Down Field
Tuesday, Aug. 15
8a-noon … Gittings Field/McKale Field
6:30-10p … Bear Down Field
Wednesday, Aug. 16
7-10p … Bear Down Field
Thursday, Aug. 17
8a-12p … Gittings Field/McKale Field
6-10p … Bear Down Field
Friday, Aug. 18
8a-12p … Gittings Field/McKale Field
6-9p … Bear Down Field
The band will conclude the camp with Pre-game & the Evanescence Band Camp Performance on Friday, Aug. 18, at 9:30p, on Bear Down Field.
“This very popular community event is a great way to get excited about the new football season and see the latest edition of the Pride of Arizona Marching Band,” said Shoopman.
The Pride of Arizona Marching Band includes students representing more than 80 majors at the University of Arizona. The band is considered one of the finest and most storied athletic bands programs in the country. Pride has built its reputation through outstanding Performance, Respect for each other and the University, Integrity in all we do, Discipline of focus, and a relentless pursuit of Excellence. Our mission is to use the transformative power of music and the marching arts to entertain, educate, and elevate our students and audiences. The Pride of Arizona provides University of Arizona students an opportunity to perform, inspire, and collaborate in support of the Wildcat spirit while discovering their own individual excellence in a group endeavor. The POA includes a battery-unit drumline, a nationally recognized pomline, national and international champion baton twirlers, and a flag, rifle, and sabre colorguard.