Frequently Asked Questions
Membership in the organization is open to anyone affiliated with the University: students (undergraduate and graduate, full-time) and alumni. Community members and students at other local schools may also join. Membership is not restricted to music majors!
There are no auditions for players to gain membership to the Pep Band. Due to the nature of the instruments, percussion players may have to share instruments with other players.
Please contact us at any time, and we will get back to you!
Yes! We have musicians of various playing abilities and experience. The Bronco Pep Band exists for the benefit of everyone! Our goal is to provide the opportunity to continue to play or expand your horizons and learn new instruments.
There are a limited number of band-owned instruments, which can be used on a first-come, first-served basis. You can use them at rehearsals and performances, and sign them out for practice or personal use by special arrangement with the Property Manager.
We have our own secure closet. It is specially designed to protect your instrument from temperature and humidity. You may access the closet before and after rehearsals and performances, or by special appointment with the Pep Band's President, Vice President, or Property Manager.
Of course! Many Pep Band members are involved in numerous other organizations around campus! However, we do expect members to be active and attend both rehearsals/events.
If you have a class that conflicts with the band practice schedule, you have several options:
- Choose another section of the same class
- Take a different class in the fall and shift the conflicting class to the next semester
- If all else fails, talk to the director about arriving a few minutes late to practice
The Bronco Pep Band plays at all or most of Cal Poly Pomona Men's and Women's basketball and volleyball games, as well as other events both on and off campus throughout the year.
It depends but usually yes. In previous years we have travelled to San Francisco, San Diego and to various Cal States and UC schools around southern and northern California in support of our teams.