Join Pep Band
Play On!
High energy, high reward from start to finish.
The stands are packed, the teams are ready and you're helping to bring the energy! Pep band is all about having fun and playing music with people who love it as much as you do. Whether you're a paid member or a volunteer, you can find your community, follow your musical interests, get experience playing professionally—even see basketball games for free.
Two Ways to Play
Play and get paid, or just have fun! Either way, there's a spot for you that fits your schedule.
Paid Positions
Have fun, play well and get paid doing it. You can earn up to $1,500 per season in our paid positions. Plus, you can take on more leadership in positions that conduct and run the band during games.
Volunteer
These positions offer a bit more flexibility because you are not expected to attend every rehearsal and game. As long as you play an instrument, you can join the pep band.
Expectations in the Band
As a part of the pep band, above all else, you'll have fun cheering on the team.
Attend Rehearsals & Games
Paid members are expected to attend all rehearsals and all assigned games. Volunteers are encouraged to attend as many rehearsals and games as possible.
Practice & Improve
For the success of the Phoenix Pep Band, it is crucial that you take full responsibility to practice and improve your music during the season.
Cheer On
Besides playing well and having fun, our number one job is to cheer on the Phoenix to a win! Bringing the pep is a big part of the job!
Represent the University
All band members are expected to exhibit proper conduct at all times. If you don't, you risk removal from the game and/or expulsion from the band.
Take Care of Equipment
All members help with set up and moving of band equipment. If you need an instrument, get in touch with our Band Librarian. Please be sure to take proper care of all University equipment and music folders to ensure that all respective University property is returned at the end of the season in good condition.
Earn Tournament Travel
Get into the March Madness. Member selection for tournament travel (NCAA and Horizon league) is based on attendance & participation, instrumentation need and length of membership in the Phoenix Pep Band. Each rehearsal or game attended counts as "1 game earned" (toward tournament travel).
Audition Requirements
Auditions occur near the beginning of each semester. Paid players require concurrent enrollment in the UW-Green Bay Symphonic Band or Wind Ensemble.
Wind & Brass
- Chromatic Scale from your lowest-to-highest range.
- Major (or Minor) Scales of your choice in at least three different key signatures.
- Two selections of music that best represent your playing potential. Can be two Pep Band tunes you know, two standard "classical" solo selections or a combination.
Drum Set
Demonstrate your proficiency performing the following styles each with fills:
- Show Beat (two-beat, used for our Fight Song)
- Swing - slow and fast.
- Latin
- Rock - slow and fast.
- Funk
Note: A drum set will be provided for your audition.
Auxiliary Percussion
Two selections of music that best represent your playing potential. Can be two Pep Band tunes you know, two standard "classical" solo selections or a combination.
Ask the Director
Meet Adam LeGrave, Director of the Pep Band here at UW-Green Bay. As a seasoned musician and drummer in several rock and jazz bands in the Green Bay area, he's passionate about music. If you have questions, he can help!