{"id":4689,"date":"2016-10-20T10:57:51","date_gmt":"2016-10-20T17:57:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wou.edu\/music\/?page_id=4689"},"modified":"2019-08-06T19:17:50","modified_gmt":"2019-08-07T02:17:50","slug":"wou-pep-band","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/music\/ensembles\/wou-pep-band\/","title":{"rendered":"WOU Athletic Bands"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><strong>WOU Athletic Band\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 WOU Atheletic Bands in the News!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The WOU Athletic Bands are proud to represent Western Oregon Athletics at both select\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.polkio.com\/lifestyle\/wou-brings-home-the-music-with-marching-band\/article_18cb1868-ae4d-11e9-8191-7b91b8d0532a.html?fbclid=IwAR3oU3b9PiKmMIi6_U4MelTvIdsS6u6z5CmvP1Kz90YuDRlvTEDRjxwzr5M\">Polk County Itemizer-Observer (July 24th, 2019)<\/a><br \/>\nfootball and basketball games throughout the calendar year. Comprised of both music and non<br \/>\nmusic majors, this group loves to move and groove with our home fans. So, dust off that<br \/>\ninstrument and bring it on down to Smith Hall!! We would love to see you there!<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"WOU Pep Band &amp; Drumline Promo\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/v9vArSvmI2w?start=1&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Fall Band Camp<\/strong><\/h3>\n<blockquote><p>To prepare us for fall football season we will be hosting a full one day band camp the weekend<br \/>\nbefore school starts. This event will be held in <strong>Smith Music Hall Sunday Sept 29th from<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>9:00am-6:00pm.<\/strong> <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">We strongly advise anyone who wishes to participate to attend the mini camp as<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">we will be learning most of our music, basic marching techniques and choreography for the first football game at that time.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Auditions<\/strong><\/h3>\n<blockquote><p>Anyone attending WOU as a student can participate in one or all of the athletic bands on<br \/>\ncampus. We also offer a select number of scholarships for members who wish to audition.<br \/>\nAuditions will be held at the conclusion of the Mini camp on September 29th. Those wishing to<br \/>\naudition must attend the camp to be considered. Auditions are only required for scholarships,<br \/>\ngeneral participation does not require auditioning.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><strong>Rehearsals<\/strong><\/h3>\n<blockquote><p>The WOU Athletic Bands only rehearse once a week and require a one hour per week sectional to<br \/>\nreview performance material. Since our rehearsal time is limited sectionals and individual<br \/>\npractice outside class is required to maintain our professional and polished appearance at<br \/>\nevents.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><strong>Instruments\/Uniforms<\/strong><\/h3>\n<blockquote><p>Students are encouraged to bring their own instruments, however, WOU does rent a limited number of instruments and provide all the equipment for those involved with the WOU Drumline.<br \/>\nUniforms are also provided for all members.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you are interested in participation with the ÀÖ²¥ÊÓƵ Athletic Bands please<br \/>\nfeel free to contact the <a href=\"mailto:protheroeb@mail.wou.edu\"><strong>Director: Ben Protheroe<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WOU Athletic Band\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 WOU Atheletic Bands in the News! 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