Bruin Clubs

Campus ensemble

UCLA Bruin Marching Band ("Solid Gold Sound")

Arts & PerformanceUndergrads & gradsAuditions

About

UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music's marching band and one of the largest, most diverse student organizations on campus (250+ members across 100+ majors, about 87% non-music-majors), performing at every home football game at the Rose Bowl and at UCLA men's and women's basketball home games.

Summarized from the club's website and socials, September 2026. Source

How to join

Open to all admitted/current UCLA students (no separate "Varsity Band" — Solid Gold Sound is the marching band's own nickname); auditions are required (video submission for the 2026-27 season) with requirements by section (woodwinds/brass, drumline, color guard) via an online audition form; Band Camp runs about 10 days before fall term with free on-campus housing and provided uniforms; members register for course MUSC 185H; rehearsals are 3 evenings/week.

Current details found in September 2026. Dates change, so confirm with the club.

Details

Who can join
Undergrads & grads
Type
Campus ensemble
Listed under
Campus ensemble

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