What is the PEP group?
PEP bands are special music groups to promote school spirit, entertain the audience of school sports events and encourage school athletes. Generally, universities and schools such as high schools or secondary schools, bands to support their football, basketball and some other athletic teams. Many PEP bands are established as clubs and some members serve as president, vice -president and treasurer.
The aim of the PEP Band group is to encourage students on game and game functions such as PEP. PEP bands sometimes can offer the degree of crowd control by selecting the music they play. Another goal is to entertain the participants of the game before and after the game, which can also be a form of control of the crowd.
PEP band usually plays longer pieces of music in front of the game, during any break or long breaks and after the game, while the crowd leaves the device. During the event, the band plays shorter, calling pieces Peppiered Cheers. The bands choose music pieces during their test meetings.
Some of the events in which PEP bands often play include ball games and PEP rally. PEP bands often enter the floats in the shows of home or other shows to provide musical entertainment for viewers shows. Sometimes they play on other events sponsored by schools. The main goal of the band is to promote the school spirit and the band can participate in several events to meet this goal.
PEP Band members often play more events than other school bands. During the week, the group can often play at several different games. On the other hand, the typical concert group plays only several times a year. Pep Bands play in every home game during a regular season and travel to games away during tournaments and other important games.
While other school bands tend to be formal, the personality of PEP is USUALLY occasional. Uniforms can consist of matching shirts such as cheap t -shirtsand and jeans. Members often have to supply their own musical instruments. Some PEP bands at larger schools have more resources and can supply tools. Many times the band members hold fundraisers to get money for expenses for away and other obligations.
Generally, members of the PEP group are selected from other school bands. Bands can sometimes look for their members from the faculty, graduates or community, especially if the school is small and the selection is limited. The conductor is often a senior who has previous experience with PEP band.