Each year in early to mid-September, the band convenes for a week of fun and rehearsals to prepare for the upcoming season. When you attend the preseason retreat held on campus at UC Davis, you'll learn or improve your high-step marching technique, start learning the music and drill for the pregame and halftime shows, participate in leadership and team-building activities, and meet the friends you'll keep for the rest of your life—all before orientation!
Sample schedule available here:
UCDMB Sample Retreat Schedule 2024
On-Campus housing is available for Preseason Retreat for an additional fee of $425. This housing fee covers double occupancy lodging, linens, and three meals per day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner). Check-in will take place the morning of September 8 and check-out will be on September 13. More detailed information will be shared over the summer. If you have questions or concerns about securing housing for Preseason Retreat, please email marchingband@ucdavis.edu.
Please register for the marching band and purchase on-campus housing, if needed, by July 28 at 11:59PM to secure your spot at Preseason Retreat. Registration for the marching band will be closed from July 29 through September 19. Registration will reopen on September 20 and we will continue to accept new members through Winter Quarter 2025.
Interim housing between Preseason Retreat and early move-in may be available. Please email garigsby@ucdavis.edu if you need more information about these options.
