Music Ensemble: Catamount Pep Band

Small music ensembles including the following sections: (A) Pep Band; (B) Jazz Guitar Ensemble; (C) Latin Jazz Ensemble; (D) Percussion Ensemble; (E) Nonet; (F) Jazz Combo. See the expanded course descriptions for more ensemble-specific details. Audition for placement. Prerequisite: Placement audition.

Performs at home hockey and basketball games; Meets in the bleachers at Gutterson Ice Rink PACE students by permission and override

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The University of Vermont Pep Band is an ensemble of student musicians that perform at athletics events throughout the academic year (primarily men's and women's hockey and basketball). Rehearsals are held weekly. OUR MISSION... - To foster school pride and support by performing at designated events. - To inspire community pride in our performances, words, and actions. - To provide good, clean entertainment for the public and student body. - To create an atmosphere where friendships, musical expression and education can flourish. GOALS FOR OR STUDENTS/MEMBERS... - To improve musicianship, confidence and proficiency on their instrument(s) through performance of many styles/genres of music. - To provide opportunities to improve music composition, arrangement and conducting skills

Grading is based upon the number of rehearsals, games and events that students attend. Each of these is worth a certain number of points: Rehearsals / Games = 1 point Special Events = ½ - 3 points (based on the specific event) Extra Credit = ½ – 5 points (pre-approval required) Arriving after the first downbeat or leaving before the end of a rehearsal/game/event may result in a student not getting full credit, unless the Director or your Section Leader was notified ahead of time with a legitimate excuse. Points may be deducted for unexcused absences at events. GRADING A = 25 or more points B = 19-24 points C = 13-18 points D = 8-12 points F = Fewer than 8 points The grade scale above is based on an expected 30-35 events/rehearsals scheduled per semester. Grading scale will be adjusted if fewer events/rehearsals are scheduled. Grading scale will not be adjusted for an increase in the number of events.