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The Award-Winning, Virginia, Fighting Cavalier, Indoor-Outdoor, Precision(?) Marching Pep Band and Chowder Society Revue, Unlimited!!!

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"What the heck is that?"

The Virginia Pep Band is the only completely student run band at UVa and is one of only 15 "scramble bands" in the United States. We eschew "Spanish tunes" and Sousa marches, straight line formations, and rigorous practices in favor of fun music, creative and energetic performances, and weekly social events, uh, rehearsals. We're what Jefferson had in mind when he said "pursue happiness."

"What does the Pep Band do?"

We travel to exotic places and "boldly go where not band has gone before."™

  • Like Sports? We'll be playing for a MLB DC Nationals game this fall, as well as a series of performances for the Washington Capitals of the NHL.
  • We travel to Ivy League schools to mingle and perform with our scramble band brethren.
  • We play for U.Va. club sports, such as rugby and ice hockey.
  • We perform scramble-style exhibition field shows (void where prohibited).
  • We perform at other (soon to be) World famous events, like the Charlottesville Dogwood Parade and the Culpeper Independence Parade.

"Do you guy ever have any fun?"

Do we ever?! How about our really cool social events?!

  • Regular parties
  • Homecoming toga party
  • Holiday Caroling around Grounds
  • Did we say parties?
  • Tubing on the James River
  • Beach Week!
  • Pep Band Banquet
  • Much More! (and parties)

"Gee, sounds like fun. What if I don't play a traditional instrument?"

No problem! In addition to traditional instruments, we have openings for a few good bagpipes, spoons, harmonicas, banjos, violins, etc. We also need "managers" who don't play any instruments at all!

"Oops, I just joined the marching band. Is it possible to go both ways? "

You betcha! We'll make it easy for you to be in both the marching band and the Pep Band! Just join us and play when you can. Whenever you need a break from your plumed hat and caped polyester uniform, we'll be here for you!

"I'm sold! How do I join!"

Great! Joining the Pep Band is easy. Just sign up by filling out this little form, or e-mailing us at vapepband@virginia.edu. You can also visit our table at the Student Activities Fair on August 22rd, at our First Practice/Interest Meeting on Aug 24th and 28th at 7 PM in the Student Activities Building, or our Recruitment Party of the 26th!