Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: I am not an alum. Can I march with you?
  A: Certainly! Anyone who wants to march with us is welcome to do so, regardless of whether or not you're an SU band alum!

  You must, however, be an alum in order to serve either on the Board of Directors or as an officer.

• Q: What is your uniform?
  A: We wear blue SU Alumni Band golf shirts (click here to view). Shirts can be purchased for $23. (If you want your shirt mailed to you, please also include $5 for shipping.)
  
  If you do not have a band alumni golf shirt, you may wear a navy blue golf shirt, T-shirt, or sweatshirt. We do ask that you limit shirts to anything Syracuse-related or to keep them neutral.
  
  There are no guidelines for other articles of clothing, although we recommend wearing jeans and sneakers, and we do allow jackets for cold weather. (This is Syracuse, after all!) You may also (optionally) wear a hat; we recommend either an orange or blue Syracuse-related baseball cap, or something neutral.

• Q: I am not marching (or it's not even close to Homecoming). Can I buy a shirt?
  A: Yes. Contact Ray Kim to order a shirt.

• Q: When do you normally rehearse?
  A: We rehearse with the Pride of the Orange on Saturday before the game.

  Saturday gameday rehearsals tend to run from 7:30 to 8:30 am. Unfortunately, SUMB has no control over the rehearsal time; we are at the mercy of the Athletic Department and Carrier Dome management.

  For more up-to-date rehearsal information, view the SUMB schedule

• Q: I'm too old to walk well, much less march. Can I still participate?
  A: Yes! We want you to participate! If you are unable to participate in on-field drill, we will try to make arrangements for you to stand on the sideline and play your horn.

• Q: Do you participate in any events other than Homecoming?
  A: At the moment, we only participate in Homecoming. As we grow and become more established, we will look into the idea of additional events.

• Q: You haven't answered my question. Whom can I contact?
  A: Contact Alumni Band president Ray Kim. He will make every attempt to either answer your question or at least point you in the right direction!