Bear Bands
Each year the Golden Wave Band accepts high school juniors/seniors to be a part of the exciting game-day atmosphere at McLane Stadium!
Participants will meet our designated staff and receive a t-shirt and instructions for the day's activities. Participants will meet members of the Golden Wave within their instrument section, eat a game-day meal with the band, gain entry into the game, and play their instruments in the stands with the band. Students will need to bring their personal instruments to participate (we do not provide instruments). Fee for participation is $30 per person (collected on the day of registration, cannot be paid day of).
Sample Gameday Schedule (approximately 9 hours)
- 4 hours before kickoff - Arrive at McCrary Music Building, meet up with Golden Wave Band for pregame rehearsal at Allison Indoor Facility
- 2 hours before kickoff - Bear Walk
- 50 minutes before kickoff - March to McLane
- 15 minutes before kickoff - Pregame
- Game time: in stands with Golden Wave Band Members until completion of game
- Watch the Golden Wave Band halftime show from the field
- 5th Quarter, post game concert immediately following the game
- March back to Allison Indoor Facility for dismissal
The dates for the 2023 Bear Bands Program have passed (Sept 9, Nov 4). Be watching for the release of our 2024 dates in June 2024! Please note a separate payment link will be sent in the registration form confirmation email you will receive after you complete the Bear Bands Registration Form. You will not be considered registered until the Bear Bands payment has been completed.
If you have any questions, please direct them to Ashley Smith (ashley_e_smith@baylor.edu).
If you are interested in learning more about the Golden Wave Band contact the Baylor office of Campus Visits and set up a personalized tour of campus. Thank you for your interest in the Baylor Golden Wave Marching Band!