JOIN PEP BAND
In order to be eligible for the Rutgers Pep Band, students must:​​​
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Attend 3 of the 5 mandatory Volleyball Pep Band performances (at Jersey Mike's Arena, Livingston Campus): 9/24 (1pm tip off) , 9/27 (6pm tip off) , 10/7 (7pm tip off), 10/22 (1pm tip off), 11/5 (1pm tip off)
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Attend 3 out of the 5 mandatory Pep Band rehearsals prior to the start of basketball season (dates TBA)
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Register for the Pep Band Course during the spring semester for 1 credit (07:701:338)*
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Have experience performing in a large wind ensemble of high school level or higher
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Be in good standing with the RU Bands program, both academically and behaviorally
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Read, sign, and return the last page of the RU Pep Band Contract to Dr. Baumanis (via email) prior to the first pep band rehearsal
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*Students who graduate in the fall semester but want to continue to perform with the Pep Band during the spring semester can do so after filling out the VOLUNTEER WAIVER FORM, attaching a current form of insurance, and emailing both documents to Dr. Baumanis. Non-RU students/graduated RU students unfortunately do not qualify for travel.
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​*Students who attend a New Jersey institution of higher education that does not have an athletic band program may also volunteer to join the Rutgers Pep Bands and can do so after filling out the VOLUNTEER WAIVER FORM, attaching a current form of insurance, and emailing both documents to Dr. Baumanis.​
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