Online Recruitment Brochure
Fall Training Program
One week before classes start for the Fall Semester, the Band holds its annual Fall Training
Program (FTP). Before Welcome Week begins, the entire Band goes on a three-day retreat to UC Davis
where new students are given a crash course in marching and older students are allowed to perfect
their form. Also during FTP, the Band rehearses its extensive packet. After this retreat, the Band
continues with FTP at the Berkeley campus. Held during Welcome Week, this provides the Band with the
necessary time to learn our pregame show. Students often find this time helps in orienting them with
the University, and new sudents particularly find FTP a fun way to experience the University
firsthand.
Check in for FTP 2009 will be held on August 20th. FTP Davis will take place from the 21st through the 23rd. If you are interested in attending, please fill out an interest form for more information about joining the Band.
What to bring to FTP:
- Comfortable athletic shorts or sweatpants
- Athletic socks and shoes
- T-shirts
- Hat and/or sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Pajamas
- Bath towel
- Slippers
- Water bottle
- Toiletries: shampoo, soap, etc.
- A set of clothes you don't mind junking
- Your instrument (unless the Band is providing one)
- Energy and a "Go Bears" attitude!
- Nothing that is red!! (We mean it! This includes Champion or Russell logos — the amount of red does not matter! If you are color-blind, ask a friend!)
