Music
Pep Band
About the Ensemble
The CWU Pep Band is an auditioned group of 30-40 players supporting the men and women’s basketball teams and other special university events. Auditions take place during fall quarter. Pep Band instrumentation consist of the following: piccolo, clarinet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, trumpet, mellophone, trombone, baritone, sousaphone, guitar, electric bass, and percussion (drum set).
Although the pep band is not an academic class, students selected for the ensemble must adhere to a published performance schedule. The ensemble will have scheduled rehearsals in early January prior to the start of performances.
Performance Stipend
A performance stipend, which is unique and specific to the pep band, is available for selected participants. Students receive a stipend per event (performance/ rehearsal). Current rate of stipend is $25.00/performance/rehearsal. To be eligible for the full amount, members are expected to be on time for call-time and to remain present for the duration of the performance/event. Failure to comply will result in a reduction of the performance stipend. Additional information on reduction of stipend is described below:
- Unexcused tardy for rehearsal, Reduction of $5.00
- Unexcused tardy for performance, Reduction of $10.00
About the Audition Process
Each member of the pep band must audition via electronic submission. The audition will consist of a video recording of a self-introduction and performance of the fight song. Although you are encouraged to submit your audition materials before the deadline, submissions will be accepted through Monday, November 18, 2024, by 11:59pm. Please note, audition materials submitted after this deadline will be accepted at the director’s discretion.
Questions and Contact
Email Prof. Kyle Edwards, Lecturer of Music
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2026 Schedule
- 12/1/25 Pep Band Preseason Rehearsal, 6:00pm – 8:00pm McIntyre 150/Concert Hall
- 1/8/26 WBB vs. Simon Fraser
- 1/8/26 MBB vs. Alaska-Fairbanks
- 1/10/26 WBB vs. Western Washington
- 1/10/26 MBB vs. Alaska-Anchorage
- 1/22/26 WBB vs. St. Martins
- 1/22/26 MBB vs. St. Martins
- 1/24/26 WBB vs. Western Oregon
- 1/24/26 MBB vs. Western Oregon
- 1/29/26 WBB vs. Alaska-Anchorage
- 1/30/26 Community Collaboration Naches Valley HS, Departure time TBA
- 1/31/26 WBB vs. Alaska-Fairbanks
- 2/7/26 Wildcat Preview Day (Winter), 9:00 am call | 9:45am performance
- 2/12/26 WBB vs. Montana State Billings
- 2/12/26 MBB vs. Montana State Billings
- 2/14/26 WBB vs. Seattle Pacific
- 2/14/26 MBB vs. Seattle Pacific
- 2/26/26 MBB vs. Western Washington
- 2/28/26 WBB vs. Northwest Nazarene
- 2/28/26 MBB vs. Simon Fraser
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2027 TBA
2027 schedule TBA
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