Preamble

With Sincere advocacy to preserve, protect and promote the sounds and colors of our culture, through a
parade ensemble as a musical marching tradition of Filipino Arts, we hereby promulgate this Constitution in
establishing the UCU Drum and Bugle Corps.

Article I Name and Domicile and Jurisdiction

Section 01. There shall be a UCU Drum & Bugle Corps (UCU DBC) domicile of which shall be at the
Ground Floor of the Badar Building, Urdaneta City University,#1 San Vicente West, Urdaneta City, Pangasinan.

Section 02. The UCU DBC shall be composed of officially enrolled students of the University, possessing
certain eligibility required under section 01 and 02 of article III hereof.

Section 03. The UCU DBC shall be under the management of University thru its DBC
Coordinator/Bandmaster. All its transactions or affairs shall require the approval of such office.

Article II UCU DBC General Principles

Section 01. The UCU DBC is a parade ensemble of the University, comprising the musical dynamism of a
colorful corps of marching drum and bugle artists.

Section 02. The UCU DBC shall serve as a living testament of the University’s commitment for the
preservation, protection and promotion of the sounds and colors of Filipino Culture. It shall serve as a spectrum
of enriching our Filipino drum and bugle exhibition tradition.

Section 03. The UCU DBC shall be a musical emblem of the University’s gallance, grandeurs and
greatness. It shall serve as the sound of the University’s pride and honor in every celebration of its periodic
achievements.

Article III UCU DBC MEMBERSHIP

Section 01. All official screening passers are the official members of the UCU DBC and are obliged to
abide the governing law of the UCU DBC itself.

1.1 A bonifide student of this Universitys;

1.2 Certificates/proof as member of any previous organization

Section 02. Lost of membership from the UCU DBC shall be due to the following:

2.1 Graduation

2.2 Expulsion from the institution

2.3 Negligence of doing his/her duties and responsibilities

Article IV. Screening

Section 01. Selection of members will be upon the following guidelines:

1.1 There will be two screenings, the preliminary screening and the final screening of
applicants.

1.2 The screeners will be showcasing their tone combination, acting, and instrument
playing skills.

1.3 The members of the screening committee are:

The Band Master, The UCU DBC President, and one representative from the Center for
Student Leadership & Development (CSLD):

1.4 The applicant will be judge according to:

1.4.1 Beating

Personality 3 points

Presence of Mind 2 points

Timing & Coordination 2 points

Grace & Creativity 3 points

1.4.2 Sound

Personality 3 points

Musicality 4 points

Interpretation 3 points

1.4.3 Acting

Personality 3 points

Presence of Mind 3 points

Characterization/Interpretation 4 points

1.5 Averaging will be used in computing the scores of the applicants and 10 will be the
highest score.

1.6 Each category is weighted 100%, thus 3 will be the highest possible percentage
average.

1.7 The upper 60% upon having the ranking will proceed to the final screening.
 1.8 A 3-hour basic figures and actions workshop will be given to the preliminary screening
passers.

1.9 The upper 60% who are chosen in the preliminary screening will then proceed to the
final screening.

1.10 Final screening passers will be the official member of the UCU Drum and Bugle Corps.

1.11 The screening committee still has the authority to decide on how to screen the aspirant
base on the approved criteria.

ARTICLE V Duties and Responsibilities

Section 01. Every member is expected to meet his duties and responsibilities to the UCU DBC as
mandated by this constitution and by-laws.

Section 02. Every member is obliged to attend meetings, rehearsals, and other activities aligned
to the UCU DBC mission and vision.

Section 03. It shall be the duty of each member to vote during the UCU DBC officer’s election.

Section 04. It shall be the duty of each member to protect the integrity of the organization.

Section 05. It shall be the duty of each member to render service of at least two (2) hours a week
to the UCU DBC office.

ARTICLE VI Rehearsals and Performance Rules

Section 01. The members shall adhere to the rehearsal rules, which are as follows:

1.1 Attendance is a must.

1.2 Punctuality is very much emphasized. Members should be at the rehearsal venue 10
minutes before the rehearsal proper.

1.3 No one is allowed to talk unless recognized by the band master, or the corps and, if
deem necessary.

1.4 Obedience to the band master is strictly imposed.

1.5 No one is allowed to rest unless granted by the Corps President.

1.6 Cellular phones should be deposited to the UCU DBC President with avoid
disturbance during rehearsals.

1.7 Rehearsal outfit is a must. A short long pant/jogging pant, hair cut, shoes and
black t-shirt is required or any other color officially decided by the corps.
 1.8 No one is allowed to engage in activities aside from what is being instructed by the
band master.

1.9 Focus, concentration, and presence of mind are a must.

Section 02. Every member is obliged to follow there, herein, performance rules:

2.1 Punctuality is very much needed. Members must be at the designated place ten (10)
minutes before the time.

2.2 Costume should be fixed a day before the rehearsal and/or engagement.

2.2.a A member will be fined Php20.00 on each item if he or she failed to wear
his or her uniform during engagement.

2.3 The corps should be intact. No one is allowed to stay away doing own business.

ARTICLE VII THE UCU DBC ANATOMY

Section 01. The UCU DBC is basically under the Office of the President (OP) down to the Office
of the Vice President for Administration (VP Admin) & and the Center for Student Leadership &
Development (CSLD).

Section 02. Direct supervision shall be by the Bandmaster as per BOR Resolution No. 217 s. 2008.

Section 03. The UCU DBC is basically divided into three (3) major groups:

The Snare Drum & Bass Staff, The Cymbals, Bugle’s Staff, and the UCU DBC
officers whose functions are as provided below;

Section 04. The Players & Staff

4.1 The snare drums, bass drums & cymbals staff is the in-charge of the aesthetics
concerns of the performances. They are held responsible for additional new tone pieces, sound and the
like.

4.2 The main band master is the head of the snare & bass drums staff. She/he is
responsible in the choice of performances and the entire rehearsals. And is responsible as well in the
selection of the performers.

4.3 The UCU DBC President is second to the main band master. He assists the latter in
giving instructions and may take over in the absence of the band master.

4.4 The Bugle’s staff is responsible in the choice of tone and in playing the selected
sounds.

4.5. Members are liable to his or her instrument.

 Section 05. The Band Master

5.1 The UCU DBC Band Master shall be in-charge in the creation of the production sets.
He/ She give color to their performance by putting the artistic idea.

5.2 There shall be a Band Master that shall be held responsible in the management of the
UCU DBC. He/ She is responsible for the discipline of the members as well in planning the group’s
performances.

Section 06. The UCU DBC Officers & Staff

6.1 The UCU DBC Officers are in-charge of protecting each member’s right and privileges.
They are held responsible in imposing disciplinary actions to the members as determined by the band
master.

6.2 The UCU DBC President is the head of the officers. He calls the members for a
meeting and shall preside thereafter. He is also in-charge of the guidance and a proper conduct of each
member. He/She is also for the communications, letters, responsible and memoranda of the office.
He/She is responsible in the management of the group in general.

6.3 The Vice President is second to the president. He/ She discusses with the president
issues for the betterment of the group. He takes charge the group in the absence of the president and
shall further take over.

6.4 The Secretary is the in-charge of taking down the minutes of the meetings. He/ She
check the attendance and further give notice or warning to negligent members. He/ She shall prepare
the plan of activities for the whole semester.

6.5 The Treasurer is responsible in all money related activities of the UCU DBC. He
keeps, releases, and liquidates all the funds of the UCU DBC, as may require by the body.

6.6 The Auditor checks, audits, all liquidates the finances by the treasurer and shall make
report on the matters.

6.7 The Public Information Officers are responsible in the information of all the activities in
the UCU DBC. They are also held responsible in letting the other members know all their upcoming
meetings and rehearsals, and related activities as determined the corps.

ARTICLE VIII Meetings and Rehearsals

Section 01. Meetings

1.1 The Drum and Bugle Corps members shall meet every day 5:00PM onwards.

1.2 All members are obliged to attend all meetings and rehearsals called upon by the band
master or UCU DBC president according to the schedules or as decided by the corps.

1.3 The date, time and venue of the rehearsal should be announced 2-3 days before;
meeting for emergency performances however, is excluded to this rule.
 1.4 The quorum shall be determined through a majority number of members present or
maybe waived upon if agreed by the body.

1.5 Valid reasons/ explanations for absences from meetings may be course through
excuse letter. Succeeding absences without legitimate cause will be decided dealt with accordingly by
the UCU DBC officers.

Section 02. Rehearsal

2.1 The UCU DBC will have its regular rehearsal every day 5:00pm onwards and on
Saturday and Sunday as deemed necessary to be announced by the Bandmaster/ Band President.
Change of schedules maybe be waived by the band master/president of the corps, if deem necessary.

2.2 Every member is obliged to follow rehearsal rules, as stated.

2.2.a. Whenever a member is late in the rehearsal, he or she is fined Php50.00, and
Php100.00 whenever he or she is absent;

2.2.b. A member is fined Php100.00 whenever he or she is absent during the

engagement day, and Php200.00 whenever he or she is absent.

2.2.c. Collected fines shall form part of the operational and emergency budget of the
DBC to be fully accounted by the Treasurer, and audited by the Auditor.

2.3 Negligence to the rules is subject for the forfeiture of membership.

ARTICLE IX Privileges and Entitlements

Section 01. All Drums and Bugle Corps members shall enjoy a full scholarship per semester as
determined and recommended by the Bandmaster to the University President. In addition, the band
master shall be entitled to the following:

Section 02. The full scholarship grant may forfeited by the following grounds:

2.1 Five absences from the UCU DBC meetings and or the rehearsals w/o proper and
valid reason;

2.2 Negligence of duty;

2.3 Unconstitutional act;

2.4 Resignation and termination of membership;

2.5 Failure to cope up to the standards set by the scholarship policies.

Section 03. If a student-member discontinues/revoke his or her contract with the DBC, he or she will
automatically loss his or her scholarship and should full tuition and miscellaneous fees provided in his
or her registration form.
ARTICLE X ELECTION OF OFFICERS

Section 01. The election of officers will be done by secret balloting of the members and officers and shall
be supervised by the designated election committee.

Section 02. It shall be held on the last week of February of the current school year

Section 03. The elected officers shall automatically assume office after the proclamation by the election
committee.

ARTICLE XII AMENDMENTS

Section 01. Any amendments of this constitution and by any member of the corps shall be allowed given
the condition below.

1.1 Any member of the corps upon 2/3 vote of all its registrant members of the current
semester;

Section 02. The proposed amendment shall be presented during the body during the assembly for
deliberations and approved and shall 2/3 votes.

Section 03. No amendment of this constitution and by laws, however shall be made within one
year from its ratification.

ARTICLE XIII TRANSITORY

Section 01. The provision of this constitution and by laws shall take effect upon the approval of
the UCU Board of Regents (BOR).

ARTICLE XIV RATIFICATION

This constitution and by laws take effect upon its ratification and shall be upon the approval of 2/3 votes
of all its members.

Please see attached documents for the BOR Resolutions and the Designation of the Band Master.