Sign up to play in the 2023 Pickup Band!

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP

General information: The September 2nd 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 current OMB members, OMB alumni, and high school students who are interested in joining the OMB. This year’s Pick-Up Band coincides with OMB Reunion for alumni. Alumni must register through UOAA to participate in the Pick-Up Band.  

Eligibility: Due to the popularity of participating in the Pick-Up Game and limited space in the stands we will be capping the Pick-Up Band at 250 members with priority by group and sign up time as follows: (1) 2023 OMB Members (2) Alumni registered for OMB Reunion (3) High School Students 

Deadline: You must fill out the online sign-up survey before Monday, August 28th at 5:00 p.m. to participate. An e-mail will be sent out Tuesday, August 29th 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, water bottle, hat (optional for in the stands, we will NOT wear hats on the field), sunscreen, sunglasses, earplugs, and lyre (if needed). Music flipbooks will be provided. 

** 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 new policy for spectators (for complete details, go to: goducks.com/clearbag). 

Instrument check out: Indicate you need an instrument on your registration. Percussion and sousaphones will pick up instruments at the storage room inside the east gate of Autzen. Wind players will pick up instruments from the storage containers located inside the Autzen gates and around to the northwest apron area. Please bring your own mouthpiece, reeds, ligature, etc.  

2023 OMB members: You can check out your horn for the season at this time.  

Schedule:  

The band will be performing on the field; therefore, everyone is required to attend rehearsal (Alumni have alternative options through OMB Reunion). Enter the stadium through the East Gate. CMS will have a gate list and will allow entry for those on the list. Percussion and Sousaphones turn left upon entry.  If you need to check out an instrument, turn right after entering the East Gate and walk around to the northwest area.
Buses depart and return to McArthur Court (“Mac Court”), located on University Ave. between 15th and 18th on campus. 

6:30 a.m. Buses 1-2 depart Mac Court (Percussion, sousaphones, & color guard) 

6:45 Buses 3-5 depart Mac Court (All others) 

7:00 Instrument check out and warm up in sections 

7:30 Rehearsal begins (Pre-Game block only) 

9:00 Bus 6 departs Mac Court (Alumni only) 

9:30 Stands only call time (Alumni only) 

9:30 Music rehearsal in the stands (Stands Tunes) 

10:00 Lunch provided (Pizza) 

10:45 Depart stands 

11:00 Perform for tailgates 

11:20 Stage in East Tunnel for Pre-Game 

11:40 Pre-Game 

12:00 Kickoff 

3:30 (est.) End of game. Return instruments and flip books.  

Buses return to Mac Court as they are filled. 

4:00 (est.) Buses arrive Mac Court 

The 2023 Spring Game is on Saturday, April 29!

Winter Break Basketball Pick-Up Band

We have several dates during UO’s winter break that we need help filling in the band! The Oregon Alumni Band helps manage these games but sign up is open to anyone who wants to come play! Below are the confirmed dates but there might be additional ones too depending on OMB’s travel to a bowl game. Call time is 90 minutes prior to tip off and band members enter through the west entrance.

Sign up for pick-up band games here!

December 14 (Wed):  MBB v. UC Riverside.  4:30 Call/ 6:00 tip off

December 15 (Thur):  WBB v. Eastern WA. 4:30 Call/ 6:00 tip off

December 17 (Sat):     MBB v. Portland. 3:30 Call/5:00 tip off

December 18 (Sun):    WBB v. College of Charleston. 10:30 Call/ Noon tip off

December 20 (Tue):    MBB v. Utah Valley. 6:00 Call/ 7:30 tip off

Questions? Send us an email at omb@uoregon.edu

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 4^th 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 30^th at 5:00 p.m. to participate. An e-mail will be sent out Tuesday, August 31^st 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.

1. All participants must meet the University of Oregon Proof of vaccination requirement.
   More information on what this means: https://coronavirus.uoregon.edu/vaccination-university-events

   Alumni will also need to complete the Pick Up Band Waiver: https://tinyurl.com/nwxxj8pt

2. Everyone will be required to have a mask or acceptable face-covering in their possession at all times.
3. 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.
4. 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 18^th 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

2020-2021 Green & Yellow Garter Band Audition Announcement

***Video auditions must be submitted to Anna Frazer by email by June 5^th, 2020:  bandadm@uoregon.edu ***

Please refer to the audition instructions for complete details. Audition instructions and prepared pieces can be found linked on our web announcement: omb.uoregon.edu/garter-band-auditions/

Scholarship: Green Garter Band members who meet all membership requirements receive a yearly scholarship of $6,300. Yellow Garter Band members receive a $1,350 yearly scholarship.

Eligibility: The Garter Bands are highly active groups with demanding performance schedules. To be eligible, you must be a full-time (12 credits) University of Oregon student actively working towards your degree. You must also be a member of the Oregon Marching Band and the Oregon Basketball Band. Green Garter Band members must have at least 1-year prior membership in the OMB; Yellow Garter Band members do not need prior membership. Garter Band obligations begin in September and may run into June each year. It is expected that as a member of the Garter Bands, you prioritize rehearsals and performances over outside groups/gigs. If you have concerns about the schedule, please talk to Dr. Wiltshire (esw@uoregon.edu).

The following positions are open for audition:

Alto Sax 1 (YGB)

Tenor Sax (GGB)

Bari Sax (GGB + YGB)

Lead Trumpet (YGB)

Trumpet 3 (GGB + YGB)

Mellophone (YGB)

Lead Trombone (YGB)

Bass Trombone (YGB)

Bass (GGB)

Depending on the outcome of GGB auditions, additional GGB or YGB positions may be open. If you are interested in one of these positions, should it open, it is recommended that you audition.

Please refer to the audition instructions for complete details. Audition instructions and prepared pieces can be found linked on our web announcement: omb.uoregon.edu/garter-band-auditions/

2019 Pick Up Game Registration

Click the link above to register. Sign up by September, 2nd!

Copy the following link into your browser to get the schedule:

http://pages.uoregon.edu/bandadm/PickupGame2019.pdf

2019 Garter Band Audition Announcement

Auditions will be held at the University of Oregon School of Music on Tuesday, May 28, 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm.

Specific audition materials are linked below. Everyone auditioning must contact Anna Frazer in the Band Office (bandadm@uoregon.edu). If you have a class during the audition time frame, please let Anna know. Auditions will be grouped by instrument, so you will not need to be there the entire time. Specific times will be announced before May 24^th. If you are an incoming student, you may send in a recording, but live auditions are encouraged.

Please refer to the audition instruction sheet linked here for complete details.

Scholarship: Green Garter Band members who meet all membership requirements receive a yearly scholarship of $6300. Yellow Garter Band members receive a $1350 yearly scholarship.

Eligibility: The Garter Bands are highly active groups with demanding performance schedules. To be eligible, you must be a full-time University of Oregon student actively working towards your degree. You must also be a member of the Oregon Marching Band and the Oregon Basketball Band. Green Garter Band members must have at least 1-year prior membership in the OMB; Yellow Garter Band members do not need prior membership. Garter Band obligations begin in September and may run into June each year. It is expected that as a member of the Garter Bands, you prioritize Oregon Athletics Bands rehearsals and performances over outside groups/gigs. If you have concerns about the schedule, please talk to Dr. Wiltshire (esw@uoregon.edu) before committing. The full fall schedule can be found here.

Please refer to the audition instruction sheet for complete details.

The following positions are open for audition:

Alto Sax 1 (GGB)
Alto Sax 2 (GGB)
Tenor Sax (GGB
Lead Trumpet (GGB)
Trumpet 2 (GGB)
Mellophone (GGB)
Lead Trombone (GGB)
Bass Trombone (GGB & YGB)
Drums (GGB)
Bass (GGB)

Depending on the outcome of GGB auditions, additional GGB or YGB positions may be open. If you are interested in one of these positions, should it open, it is recommended that you audition.

2018 Pick Up Game Registration

Click the link above to register. Sign up by August 26!

Copy the following link into your browser to get the schedule:

http://pages.uoregon.edu/bandadm/PickupGame2018.pdf

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2018-2019 Garter Band Audition Announcement

Auditions will be held at the School of Music on

Monday, May 21, 5:30pm -10:30 in room 173

***Everyone auditioning must contact Anna Frazer by email: bandadm@uoregon.edu ***

Specific audition materials are linked below.

Auditions will be grouped by instrument so you will not need to be there the entire time. Specific times will be announced before May 18^th.  If you are an incoming student, you may send in a recording, but live auditions are encouraged.

Scholarship: Green Garter Band members who meet all membership requirements receive a yearly scholarship of $6300. Yellow Garter Band members receive a $1350 yearly scholarship.

Eligibility: The Garter Bands are highly active groups with demanding performance schedules. To be eligible, you must be a full-time (12 credits) University of Oregon student actively working towards your degree. You must also be a member of the Oregon Marching Band and the Oregon Basketball Band. Green Garter Band members must have at least 1-year prior membership in the OMB; Yellow Garter Band members do not need prior membership. Garter Band obligations begin in September and may run into June each year.

Please refer to the audition instruction sheet for complete details.
(click to open)

Green Garter Band

The following positions are open for audition (click the part for audition materials):

Alto Sax 1

Bari Sax

Trumpet 2

Trumpet 3

Mellophone

Yellow Garter Band

The following positions are open for audition (click the part for audition materials):

Alto Sax 1

Bari Sax

Trumpet 1

Trumpet 2

Trumpet 3

Mellophone

Lead Trombone

Bass Trombone

Bass

Drums

Depending on the outcome of GGB auditions, additional GGB or YGB positions may be open. If you are interested in one of these positions, should it open, it is recommended that you audition. (click the part for audition materials)

Alto Sax 2

Tenor Sax