The Wilmington College “Quaker Thunder” Pep Band is comprised of students from across various academic disciplines on campus. The band performs at several events throughout the spring semester, including basketball games, pep rallies, and College events! Based on attendance, select students may also be eligible for post-season travel. Membership is open to all students that play a standard band instrument. Pep band rehearses weekly from January to late March during basketball season, and for select events in April. 1-2 optional performances may take place prior to the start of conference basketball season (usually late November). Students are required to perform at all assigned basketball games. Students must have previous experience playing a standard band instrument to join. Select instrument types (such as percussion or electric bass) may be required to audition prior to enrollment. Pep Band may be taken up to 8 times for credit—four credits at the lower level and four credits at the upper level. This course fulfills the Fine Arts Gen Ed requirement.
Prerequisites
Permission of instructor