The Pep Band is a staple at men's and women's hockey and basketball games, bringing spirit to Conte Forum and accompanying the teams to regional and national tournaments.
Contact
Eric Goode
Conductor
eric.goode@bc.edu
The Pep Band relaxing at Myrtle Beach during a break in the basketball tournament.
What sets us apart:
Pep Band members travel to exciting events and get airtime on regional and national sports broadcasts. We welcome students on piccolo, alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet, mellophone, trombone, baritone, sousaphone, drum set, auxiliary percussion, guitar, electric bass, and keyboards!
- In recent years, the band has traveled to the Men's Hockey Frozen Four/National Championship, Women's Hockey Frozen Four/National Championship, Hockey East Tournament, Beanpot Tournament, Women's Basketball ACC Tournament, and Men's Basketball ACC Tournament.
- Each Boston College instrumentalist who participates in the Marching Band and Pep Band is eligible for additional scholarship assistance at the completion of the Spring tournament season.
Schedule
The Pep Band performs at Men’s and Women’s hockey games and Men’s and Women’s basketball games.
Auditions
The Pep Band is a non-audition ensemble. However, if you are new to the ensemble and are unfamiliar with our song selection, we will need to meet with you separately to get you up to speed.
No! Anyone is welcome to join! If you are not in the Marching Band, we will rehearse with you separately to ensure you are adequately prepared.
The Pep Band performs at Men’s and Women’s hockey games and Men’s and Women’s basketball games.
No, members typically play at 2-3 games per week, and they can indicate their availability for games to schedule around classes and other commitments.
Yes, the Pep Band typically travels with the hockey and basketball teams for tournament and championship games!
Yes. The Bands office will provide sousaphones, baritones, mellophones, and piccolos. Some saxophones, trombones, and trumpets are also available on a limited basis. The Band provides all percussion equipment and accessories.
No. However, if you are new to the ensemble and are unfamiliar with our song selection, we will need to meet with you separately to get you up to speed.
Yes! If you are a college student at a school that does not have a comparable athletic band program, you can participate in our Pep Band through the Partner School Program. For more information email bands@bc.edu.
Each Boston College instrumentalist who participates in the Marching Band and Pep Band is eligible for additional scholarship assistance at the completion of the Spring tournament season.