Interested?!! Complete this interest form to get on board, check out the details below, and you’ll hear from us within 72 hours!
Thanks for your interest in joining the UMBC Pep Band If you proceed, you will be joining an ensemble full of talented, spirited, and dedicated musicians with a love of making music.
Important Details to consider:
- Full ensemble rehearsals occur every Wednesday from 7:00pm-9:40pm in the Chesapeake Arena
- Drumline will have additional intermittent Sunday evening rehearsals in the arena from 7-9pm
- You may choose to be a paid or unpaid member.
- To be a paid member as a new member during the 2025-2026 Academic Year, you will not have to audition if you meet the minimum attendance requirements as outlined here.
- Stipends can range from ~$275-$900+ based on your individual attendance. More information on stipends here.
- In addition to rehearsals and other ceremonial events, majority of our events are basketball games, which occur twice a week from November to early March.
- STAMP is our online sheet music, attendance, and calendar system. Fill out the interest form above to get an account created!
Please take a look at the topics on the left menu of this site. These pages contain the answers that most prospective members ask. If you have any additional questions or want to join, contact us at pepband@umbc.edu!
To making music and making a difference,
Bentley Corbett-Wilson, M.A.T.
Director – UMBC Athletic Bands