Director: Joe Walsh
The Pioneer Pep Band provides spirited entertainment during athletic events at DU, performing mainly at hockey, men's and women's basketball games, and an occasional University event. The band also participates in an outreach program that invites and mentors elementary-age through high school-age musicians to play with the band.
Rehearsals take place at the Newman Center for the Performing Arts during fall quarter and occasionally during winter quarter (while the hockey and basketball seasons are underway). The band mainly consists of wind, brass and percussion instruments, and occasionally guitar, bass and other string instruments.
No matter what instrument you play, we are always looking to add new members and welcome back old ones. Whether you're a seasoned musician, just starting out or even restarting, all levels are welcome. Pep Band members span all the college academic levels from undergraduates to graduates and even alumni.
Students may enroll in pep band as a course. If you are enrolled in pep band, your participation will fulfill course requirements for undergraduate arts and humanities students. Music majors receive an undergraduate ensemble credit.
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