PEP BAND

PEP Band for the 2020-2021 Basketball Season will be AUDITION ONLY
Due to COVID-19, restrictions and safety measures have been put in place for all Murray State Basketball games in the CFSB Center.  In order to remain in compliance with these restrictions, the Racer Band Pep Band will adhere to the following guidelines:

The group will be made up of no more than 15 students and 1 director for each game
Students will wear masks at all times - performer masks will be provided
Students will utilize bell covers - covers will be provided

All 15 musician positions will be compensated $30.00 PER GAME throughout the entire season
​25 games X $30.00 = $750 (potential for season)  **Doubleheaders will then be $60.00

If selected for the 2020-2021 Racer Pep Band, you will be UNDER CONTRACT with Murray State University and the position will be treated as an actual job, meaning you MUST show up to each game.  There will be a very short list of approved substitute players that will also be auditioned.  

Positions Available:

DRUM SET - 1 Principal Player and 1 Alternate Player
BASS GUITAR - 1 Principal Player and 1 Alternate Player
TRUMPET - 5 Principal Players and 2 Alternate Players
MELLOPHONE - 3 Principal Players and 1 Alternate Player
TROMBONE/BARITONE - 4 Principal Players and 2 Alternate Players
BASS TROMBONE - 1 Principal Player

Principal players will be expected to be at ALL scheduled games, and must arrange a substitute from the approved alternate players in the event of an absence.  1 unexcused absence will result in removal and replacement

Audition and Application Information:

Auditions for posted positions will be held on Monday, November 9th from 4:30-6:00PM in the Choir Room
to audition, please fill out the audition form by Thursday, November 5th:  

Audition requirements and downloads:

Alto Sax - 
Murray State Fight Song/Old Gray Mare-Play the TOP line
prepared:  BLOW by Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, & Chris Stapleton
sight-reading: each audition will consist of a 60 second sight-reading piece

Trumpet -
Murray State Fight Song/Old Gray Mare
prepared:  BLOW by Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, & Chris Stapleton
sight-reading: each audition will consist of a 60 second sight-reading piece

Trombone/Baritone - 
Murray State Fight Song/Old Gray Mare
prepared: BLOW by Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, & Chris Stapleton
sight-reading: each audition will consist of a 60 second sight-reading piece

Bass Trombone- 
Murray State Fight Song/Old Gray Mare
prepared: BLOW by Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, & Chris Stapleton
sight-reading: each audition will consist of a 60 second sight-reading piece

Mellophone-
Murray State Fight Song/Old Gray Mare
prepared: BLOW by Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, & Chris Stapleton
sight-reading: each audition will consist of a 60 second sight-reading piece

Bass Guitar - 
Murray State Fight Song/Old Gray Mare
prepared: BLOW by Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, & Chris Stapleton
sight-reading: each audition will consist of a 60 second sight-reading piece

Drum Set - 
​Murray State Fight Song/Old Gray Mare
prepared: BLOW by Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, & Chris Stapleton (score attached, no drum set part)
You will be asked to demonstrate 2 different pop beats, funk, and latin
For your "sight-reading" I will play a chart for you and ask you to create a groove on the spot 

For your reference, BLOW by Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars & Chris Stapleton on YOUTUBE

Schedule of Games and Rehearsals

​Please note, as of 10/27/2020 these dates are still tentative as the OVC works to finalize the schedule.  I will update the schedule as soon as it is finalized.  BUT, there will be a total of 25 games for the season.

Pre-season Rehearsals will be:  
Monday, Nov. 16th 4:00-6:00PM (band room)
Monday, Nov. 23rd 4:00-6:00PM (band room)
We may add a couple of additional rehearsals as needed throughout the season.  I will give you at least two week's notice before adding a rehearsal.

TENTATIVE GAME SCHEDULE
  • Men’s home non-conference home dates look to be:
    • November 25
    • December between 2-11 (tentative)
    • December 15
 
  • Women’s non-conference dates look to be:
    • December 1
    • December 8       
 
  • Men’s vs. APSU flex dates look to be (one of these will be at home):
    • December 21 or 22
    • January 25
 
  • Women’s vs. APSU flex dates look to be (one of these will be at home):
    • December 19 (likely home game)
    • January 25 (likely road game)
 
  • Men’s & Women’s double-header OVC dates look to be:
    • January 2, 21, 23, 28, 30
    • February 11, 13, 18, 20