High School Bands and Twirlers
UD Band Day & Twirler Day 2026
Saturday, September 19
Each year, the University of Delaware Marching Band invites high school marching bands and baton twirlers to join us for a full game day experience, including morning rehearsals and a massed halftime performance.
Information for High School Marching Bands
Schedule for September 19
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 6:30 a.m. | Rehearsal with UDMB |
| 8:30 a.m. | Break for food/downtime |
| 10:30 a.m. | Seated in stadium |
| 11:30 a.m. | Kickoff —Go Hens! |
| Halftime | Performance with the UDMB! |
| Post Game | Watch the UDMB perform its full 2026 halftime production |
Registration
To register, high school band directors should complete the UD Band Day 2026 application. Bands will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis up to 1,000 students. Any bands applying after that enrollment has been reached will be put on a wait list.
Information for Twirlers
UD Twirler Day will be held on Saturday, September 19, with an 11:30 a.m. kickoff. The day begins with a 7:00 a.m. check in followed by a rehearsal with the full UDMB and a clinic featuring University of Delaware Golden Girls. Lunch (prior to kickoff) and a game day ticket will be provided by the band for each participant. We will then march with the band in the pre-game parade and end in the stadium. Twirlers will watch the first quarter of the game and then practice and get ready for the halftime show where the twirlers will be showcased. After the performance, twirlers will be dismissed.
This wonderful opportunity allows current twirlers to have a college game day experience with a Division 1 college marching band. If you have any questions, email our Golden Girl Instructor, Deena Frank, at dlf2@comcast.net.
To register, please complete the UD Twirler Day 2026 application by September 1, 2026. Please be on the lookout for an email with important information regarding a video of the game day routine and specific information about meeting location and parking.
