Spring Break
Incoming cadets experience Corps, Aggie Band
By: Kristin Leveille
Issue date: 6/18/07 Section: News
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With a voice that carried over the bustle of people, he said auditions included performance of sight reading and major scales, both formalities for band tryouts. Brewer then told the students not to worry because the auditions were for him - a way to adequately place them within the band. The Aggie Band, which holds the reputation as the nation's largest military style marching band, has over 400 members.
Those freshmen who aspire to join the ranks of the Aggie Band, along with other prospective Corps members, attended the Corps of Cadets luncheon as part of last week's New Student Conference activities. More than 700 freshmen are expected to enroll in the Corps of Cadets this summer when they visit A&M for summer orientation.
Joe Hoffman, assistant director of Corps recruiting, said the luncheon is open to anyone who comes to the New Student Conference and wants to learn more about life as a cadet.
"This event is a great chance for current cadets and staff members to meet with freshmen and answer questions about the Corps and the New Student Conferences," Hoffman said.
Because many incoming students have been corresponding from long distances, Hoffman said mandatory summer conferences give students and their families a chance to get information about the Corps in person, rather than having to make a separate trip just to learn about the Corps.
During the luncheon, cadet members, staff from the Office of the Commandant and ROTC members answered questions from prospective Corps members and their families.
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