Each school will be responsible for their own instrument and equipment transportation. A representative of the Birmingham Police Department will inspect all instruments and equipment outside of Protective Stadium. Directors are asked to ensure that their students’ instruments and equipment are clearly labeled (on the outside) with their name and school.

Directors and chaperones are responsible for the transportation of their students to Protective Stadium. Students will NOT be permitted to ride the UAB busses with the Marching Blazers members. If you are transporting your students to Protective Stadium by bus (charter of school) please be sure to indicate on your registration form how many buses you will have, as well as if you will have an equipment truck. If you are transporting students in cars, you will pay for general parking at Protective Stadium. Parking prices are $8.00 per car. We cannot guarantee admission to the games for bus drivers. Please refer to the stadium parking map stadium parking map for further details.

• 12:00 p.m. — Check-in at UAB Intramural Fields
• 1:00 p.m. — Rehearsal with Band Day students
• 2:00 p.m. — Rehearsal concludes
• 4:30 p.m.— Arrive at meeting point on the south side of Protective Stadium
• 5:15 p.m. — Pre-Game Performance
• 6:00 p.m. — Kickoff
• 7:30 p.m. — Halftime Performance
• 9:00 p.m. — Game concludes

• Woodwind & Brass: All wind students are required to provide their own instruments and accessories. UAB will not loan instruments to students.
• Percussion: Unfortunately, the logistics of this event prohibit us from facilitating a front ensemble section. These musicians are encouraged to participate as battery drums or cymbals. Percussionists must provide all instruments, sticks, and mallets.
• Colorguard: Colorguard will perform on flag for the performance. All participants are responsible for bringing their own flag. Video links will be sent out to registered participants and posted on this webpage prior to game day so that they may be learned and practiced.
• Twirlers/Majorettes/Dancers: Videos links will be sent out prior to the game for routines so that performers can practice. Colorguard will be on flags, majorettes on baton, and dancers will have a dance or “pom” routine. Video links will be sent out to registered participants and posted on this webpage prior to game day.

Print this list to check-off items as you pack.

• ___ Instruments: UAB does not loan out instruments or equipment.
• ___ Instrument accessories: Reeds, Cork Grease, Valve Oil, Cleaning Swabs, Mouthpieces, Brass Mutes, Ligatures, and Percussion Sticks/Mallets. Bring it all – you never know what you’ll need!
• ___ Music: Sheet music will be distributed via email to all participating bands as soon as they register. It is the Band Directors responsibility to distribute this music to their students. Music will NOT be available when you arrive at UAB.
• ___ Flip Folders: Students will definitely want to have these for their music.
• ___ Water, water, water: Please make sure that you bring enough water to keep your students and chaperones hydrated throughout the day.
• ___ Poncho/Sunscreen: Umbrellas are NOT permitted into Protective Stadium so you are advised to bring a pocket poncho with you. Please check the daily forecast as we get closer to the event.
• ___ Other: Additional money for concessions, souvenirs, etc.

Students should wear comfortable clothes for rehearsals in the morning (shorts, t-shirt, tennis shoes, etc.)

All band directors sending students to participate in the All-Star Band will receive two free tickets to the game.

Directors are asked to please wear a polo or t-shirt with your high school’s name clearly visible.