August 18-23, 2025 (Monday - Saturday)

Band camp in August is crucial for all members of the UMass Lowell Marching Band. We hold a 1 week camp in August, always 2 weeks before the start of school. Both visual and music are taught. With several early season performances, it is important that every member make every effort to be at camp (it is mandatory for freshmen/new students/transfers).

Our first performance is on Labor Day in September Labor - Parade in Marlboro, Massachusetts followed by Tuesday's UMass Lowell Convocation (at the Tsongas Center). Rehearsals begin Wednesday, of labor day week in September, at 6:30 p.m. in Moloney Performing Arts Center Concert Hall. See our performance schedule for more information.

Camp Schedule

Check your email. Changes and details will be most accurate in materials sent out. However, for perspective, here is our general schedule:

  • Freshman, new members, and transfers report to Moloney Performing Arts Center, Lobby, check in at 8:30 a.m.
  • Vets: head to uniform room in Durgin Hall (8:30 a.m.) pick up your uniform.
  • We rehearse in triple sessions daily. 9am-9pm.
  • Lunch and dinner are provided.
  • Students may have cars on campus for band camp, and park in the Broadway Street lot (or South garage if open).
  • First meeting of all members held in Moloney Performing Arts Center (MPAC) Concert Hall at 9 a.m. Please come prepared with instrument, small notebook, and pencil, as we will begin rehearsal shortly thereafter.
  • Marching Band Camp ends Saturday at 4pm

Instruments

  • If you own the instrument you intend to play, please bring it with you.
  • If you do not own your own instrument, one will be provided by the band, if available. Email Associate Director Deb Huber by email at: Deb_Huber@uml.edu.
  • Percussionists, be prepared with sticks/mallets; sax players, reeds, brass players valve oil/slid grease.

Details, Reminders

  • The camp is free for members - meals are provided. BRING your UMass Lowell ID. It will be temporarily be coded for camp meals.
  • All students will need to have a marching band polo shirt (for parades). Purchase at Uniform Room. Members can retain and use the same polo each year.
  • Dress comfortably, and plan on both rainy and hot weather. Sunblock, bug spray, ball cap, water bottle, suggested.
  • Must have either sneakers/track shoes/or marching shoes for rehearsals - not flip-flops, sandals or boots.

Bands at UMass Lowell

For more information about all the different types of bands and ensembles we have to offer visit the UMass Lowell Bands webpage.