Sign up for the 2021 Pick Up Band is now open!
The 2021 Pick Up Band for the September 4th home game will only be open to 2021 OMB and OMB Alumni. It is required that all participants comply with the University’s Proof of Vaccination requirement for events (https://coronavirus.uoregon.edu/vaccination-university-events).
SIGN UP HERE FOR THE Pick Up Band on September 4th!
General information: The September 4th home football game occurs before the OMB band camp has begun. In order to have music at the game, we compile a Pick-Up Band of 2021 OMB members and OMB alumni. This year, high school students will not be able to participate.
Deadline: You must fill out the online sign-up survey before Monday, August 30th at 5:00 p.m. to participate. An e-mail will be sent out Tuesday, August 31st with your gate list status. Please e-mail Anna Frazer at bandadm@uoregon.edu if you need to cancel.
What to wear: Wear a green shirt and blue jeans or long blue jean shorts (no holes) and comfortable shoes! Color Guard wear black athletic/yoga pants. Green shirts should be close to the apple/kelly green shade.
What to bring: Instrument, mask, plastic water bottle, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, earplugs, and lyre (if needed). Bring your own meal or snacks. Music flipbooks will be provided.
Instrument check out: Indicate you need an instrument on your registration. Percussion will pick up instruments at the trailer located inside the gates of Autzen in the northwest corner. Wind players will pick up instruments inside the East Gate. They will need their own mouthpiece, reeds, ligature, etc.
2021 OMB members: You can check out your horn for the season at this time.
** Clear Bag Policy: The band will enter through a gate list and band bags/cases will be subject to search and allowed into the stadium. It is important however, to be aware of the policy for spectators (for complete details, go to: goducks.com/clearbag).
** COVID-19 Policy: As a group we are required to follow several COVID-19 protocols during this event. It is possible that these will change before the event, so please carefully read any information we send before the game, so you are up to date and prepared. These are not policies chosen by the Oregon Athletics or by the OMB staff; they are restrictions set by the county, state, and CDC. If you agree to attend the game, you must also agree to these protocols.
- All participants must meet the University of Oregon Proof of vaccination requirement.
More information on what this means: https://coronavirus.uoregon.edu/vaccination-university-eventsAlumni will also need to complete the Pick Up Band Waiver: https://tinyurl.com/nwxxj8pt
- Everyone will be required to have a mask or acceptable face-covering in their possession at all times.
- For several days before the game you should be doing daily health checks. If you have any COVID-19 symptoms or believe you have been exposed to COVID-19, please do not come to the game.
- There will be a specific path that you need to follow when you enter Autzen Stadium and move to the band section. Please be ready to follow instructions.
Schedule:
Everyone is required to attend rehearsal. Enter the stadium through the East Gate.
Before taking the bus or entry to the stadium, you will need to check-in with proof of vaccination, or a negative COVID-19 test.
If you need to check out an instrument, turn left after entering the East Gate. Percussion meet at the trailers in the northwest corner of the stadium, otherwise go around to access the stands from the northwest for rehearsal. Do not go on the field.
Buses depart and return to Clinical Services, located west of the School of Music off 18th on campus: https://map.uoregon.edu/ab341fd06
Masks are required while on the bus.
6:45 a.m. Buses 1-2 depart (Percussion, sousaphones, & color guard)
7:00 Buses 3-5 depart (All others)
7:15 Instrument check out and set-up in stands
7:45 Music rehearsal in the stands
9:45 Break (bring your own snacks or meal)
10:30 Play for pregame (from stands). This will include some stands tunes and the Star Spangled Banner.
11:00 Kickoff
3:00 (est.) End of game. Return instruments and flip books.
Buses return as they are filled.
3:30 (est.) Buses arrive at Clinical Services