Elon Pep Band
The Elon Pep Band is a high-energy collegiate pep band that performs at home men’s and women’s basketball, and women’s volleyball games. They also travel to the CAA conference tournaments (in cities like Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Baltimore, etc.) and any NCAA tournament games. The Elon Pep Band plays a wide variety of music from the Beatles and Ozzy Osbourne to Arianna Grande, Fall Out Boy, and everything in between. There is also a small per-game scholarship (about $20 a game). The band is open to any student on campus that plays a wind instrument, drum set, or electric bass.
Schedules
Volleyball
- September 6th, 2022: Elon vs. Duke, Game Time: 6:00 P.M.
- September 9th, 2022: Elon vs. Florida A&M, Game Time: 7:00 P.M.
- September 10th, 2022: Elon vs. UNC Greensboro, Game Time: 7:00 P.M.
- September 24th, 2022: Elon vs. William & Mary, Game Time: 2:00 P.M.
- September 25th, 2022: Elon vs. William & Mary, Game Time: 2:00 P.M.
- October 15th, 2022: Elon vs. Towson, Game Time: 2:00 P.M.
- October 16th, 2022: Elon vs. Towson, Game Time: 2:00 P.M.
- October 22nd, 2022: Elon vs. Charleston, Game Time: 2:00 P.M.
- October 23rd, 2022: Elon vs. Charleston, Game Time: 2:00 P.M.
- November 12th, 2022: Elon vs. Stony Brook, Game Time: 2:00 P.M.
- November 13th, 2022: Elon vs. Stony Brook, Game Time: 2:00 P.M.
Men's Basketball
- December 3rd, 2022: Elon vs. UNCG
- December 11th, 2022: Elon vs. Johnson & Wales (N.C.)
- January 4th, 2023: Elon vs. UNCW
- January 11th, 2023: Elon vs. N.C. A&T
- January 21st, 2023: Elon vs. Towson
- January 26th, 2023: Elon vs. Hofstra
- January 28th, 2023: Elon vs. Drexel
- February 11th, 2023: Elon vs. William & Mary, Game Time: 2:00 P.M.
- February 13th, 2023: Elon vs. Hampton, Game Time: 9:00 P.M.
- February 16th, 2023: Elon vs. Charleston, Game Time: 7:00 P.M.
- February 25th, 2023: Elon vs. Delaware, Game Time: 7:00 P.M.
Women's Basketball
- December 15th, 2022: Elon vs. Richmond
- January 1st, 2023: Elon vs. Hampton
- January 13th, 2023: Elon vs. Delaware
- January 15th, 2023: Elon vs. Northeastern
- January 22nd, 2023: Elon vs. Stony Brook
- February 3rd, 2023: Elon vs. N.C. A&T, Game Time: 7:00 P.M.
- February 10th, 2023: Elon vs. William & Mary, Game Time: 7:00 P.M.
- February 17th, 2023: Elon vs. Monmouth, Game Time: 7:00 P.M.
- February 19th, 2023: Elon vs. Charleston, Game Time: 2:00 P.M.
- March 2nd, 2023: Elon vs. UNCW, Game Time: 7:00 P.M.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the Elon Pep Band?
All Elon University students who play a wind instrument, drum set, or electric bass are eligible to join the basketball band.
Do I have to be in marching band to be in Elon Pep Band?
No, you do not have to be in the marching band to participate. However, most basketball band members do participate in the “Fire of Carolinas”.
When does the Elon Pep Band band perform?
The basketball band performs at home Elon Men’s and Women’s basketball, and volleyball games. Members are expected to play at as many games as possible; conflicts are worked out on a game-by-game basis.
Does the Elon Pep Band travel?
YES! The band travels to both the Men’s and Women’s Colonial Athletic Associate conference tournaments in cities such as Washington, DC, Baltimore, and Philadelphia. the band may also travel to NCAA tournament games!
Do the Elon Pep Band members receive any scholarships?
YES! Each member of the basketball band receives a small stipend based on the number of game played during the season.
When dose the athletics season start and stop?
Basketball season starts in early November and ends in March, while the volleyball season starts in September and ends in November.
Members are not required to attend games over winter break, however all students who are available for winter break games are welcome and needed!
Is there an audition to join?
No. All students are welcome to join. There is a small part placement audition for wind players and a skill assessment for drum set and bass players. Email Dr. Jonathan Poquette at jpoquette@elon.edu and tell him you’re interested.
Why should I join the Elon Pep band?
There are many reasons to join the band including performing awesome music ranging from old school to modern popular music, making friends with some of the best people on campus, traveling, scholarships, and having A LOT OF FUN performing for thousands of fans at every game!