Pep band

Pep band

A pep band is an ensemble of instrumentalists who play at functions or events with the purpose of entertaining and "pepping" up a crowd. Often members of a pep band are a subset of people from a larger ensemble such as a marching band or a concert band. Pep bands are generally associated with performing at pep rallies and sporting events (usually football, basketball or hockey). With a few exceptions, pep bands are exclusive to the collegiate and high school level. The typical instrumentation of a pep band is the same as most marching bands, using mainly wind, brass, and percussion instruments. Instruments in pep band exclude such instruments that are common in symphonic bands such as bassoons, string basses, and french horns, but they could be used as well. A drumset or drum machine is commonly used in pep bands, along with bass guitar, electric guitar, synthesizers, etc.

ee also

* Marching Band


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