Department
of
Visual and Performing Arts
"ORANGE CRUSH" ROARING LION MARCHING BAND
The Lincoln University
Band Program consists of the ”ORANGE CRUSH” Roaring
Lion Marching Band, the Concert Band, Basketball Band, and Jazz Band. Each
of these organizations strives to provide a high level of musical experience
for its members. These organizations provide music for various university
functions under the umbrella of the Student Affairs & Enrollment Management
(SAEM) and Department of Music.
The Lincoln University “ORANGE
CRUSH” Roaring
Lion Marching Band is made up both music and non-music majors consisting
of 128 selected musicians and auxiliary. Membership is open to all students
at Lincoln University. Members are selected through an audition process
and the Fall Pre-School Band Camp, which is held before the beginning
of the fall semester. Any enrolled students who become interested in
performing in the band may try out during the Annual Spring Band Camp.
The” ORANGE CRUSH” performs at all home football games, selected
away games, parades, band competition, exhibitions and any other functions
deemed necessary by the President or Band Director.
Students may also try-out for the following auxiliary
positions:
Flag Corps
Banner Carriers
Dancers
Managers
The Concert Band
The Lincoln University
Concert Band is an ensemble designed to provide opportunities for all Lincoln
University students to continue playing their instrument after the culmination
of marching band season. It also provides an opportunity for music majors
to develop their skills on a second instrument. Selected members of the
Concert Band perform at on and off campus concerts and events. The
band performs basic band literature at the highest possible level. Members
in the Concert Band must be enrolled in the class for one hour of academic
credit. Classes meet twice per week during the semester of each academic
year.
The Jazz Band
The Lincoln University
Jazz Band is the ensemble for those students who possess some improvisational
skills in Jazz or would like to learn the idiom. Members are selected by
the Director of Bands and by audition. Music ranges from the swing era,
cool jazz, smooth jazz, be-bop, and some mainstream music. Classes meet
twice a week during the academic year for one hour credit.
The Pep Band
The Lincoln University
Pep Band is a small group of students who play for both the women and men’s
basketball games. The prerequisite ensemble for participation in the Pep
Band is being a member of the marching band. The Pep band performs at every
home game and selected away games. Membership is granted via the appointment
of the director. The Pep Band is open to students who play traditional
band instruments.
The Percussion Ensemble
The Lincoln University
Percussion Ensemble consists of percussionists from the various bands and
is designed to learn and demonstrate the proper playing technique on various
percussion instruments. Membership is granted through the percussion instructor
and Band Director. Percussion and non-percussion majors may participate.
ENSEMBLE
REQUIREMENTS FOR SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
All scholarship
students must perform in two (2) band ensembles each semester.
FALL SEMESTER-
Scholarship students must participate in the Marching Band for their
major ensemble. Students may choose either Pep Band, Jazz Band or Concert
Band as their minor ensemble.
SPRING SEMESTER-
Scholarship students must participate in either Jazz Band or Concert
Band as a major ensemble. Students may choose either Pep Band or Percussion
Ensemble as their minor
ensemble. Selection for the University Bands will be made at the discretion
of the Director of Bands.
REQUIREMENTS FOR MEMBERSHIP
The requirements
for admittance into the Lincoln University Bands are as follows:
1. Must be registered
as a Lincoln University student
2. Maintenance
of a 2.3 Grade Point Average
3. Must apply
through the Director of Bands
4. Must be accepted
through try-outs or auditions
Contact:
Professor H.Wade Johnson
DEPARTMENT OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
WARE CENTER FOR THE FINE ARTS
484
365-7555 phone
484 365-8197 fax
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