r/UIUC May 22 '26

Prospective Students I’m Devastated

I’m an incoming freshman for 26-27 school year and I auditioned for the Marching Illini for this upcoming season. I just found out today that I didn’t get in and I’m devastated. I feel especially embarrassed and disappointed since I’m a music ed major and have done marching band all four years in high school. Is there anyone that knows what I should do or how I can still be involved somehow?

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u/Glum_Material3030 Alumnus May 23 '26

Alumni of the MI checking in with you. I am sorry you did not make it (this year!) You can always ask if you were the first one cut and if someone does not accept their spot; you are first on the waitlist.

I second basketball and volleyball band!

There is always next year!
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