Bronco Pep Bands
WMU Bronco Pep Bands
The WMU Bronco Pep Bands are versatile musical ensembles that are integral to the game atmosphere at WMU Hockey as well as WMU Men’s and Women’s Basketball games. In addition, the WMU BPB participates at WMU Volleyball matches; The bands engage the crowds with music of varying styles.
Approximate Instrumentation
Basketball Bands (approximately 30 members per band)
Piccolo (2)
Clarinet (2)
Alto Saxophone (2)
Tenor Saxophone (1)
Trumpet (3 firsts, 2 seconds, 2 thirds)
Mellophone (3)
Trombone (3 firsts, 2 seconds)
Baritone (3)
Sousaphone (3)
Drum set (2)
Hockey and Volleyball Bands (25 members)
Piccolo (2)
Clarinets (2)
Alto Saxophone (2)
Tenor Saxophone (1)
Trumpet (2 firsts, 2 seconds, 2 thirds)
Mellophone (2)
Trombone (2 firsts, 2 seconds)
Baritone (2)
Sousaphone (2)
Drum set (2)
WMU Bands provide piccolos, mellophones, baritones, sousaphones, and drum set. If you are in need of an instrument not stated above, contact @email. We will work to accommodate those needs on a case-by-case basis.
2024-25 WMU Bronco Pep Bands Schedule
Mandatory Rehearsals (notify of any potential rehearsal conflicts on audition form)
- Rehearsal #1- Monday, 10/07/24, 4 - 6 p.m., Dalton Rehearsal B
- Rehearsal #2- Tuesday, 10/08/24, 4 - 6 p.m., Dalton Rehearsal B
2024-2025 Bronco VOLLEYBALL Pep Bands Schedule
2024-2025 Bronco HOCKEY AND BASKETBALL Pep Bands Schedule
*Members of the WMU Bronco Pep Bands must be current WMU students in both Fall 2024 and Spring 2025
2024-25 WMU Bronco Pep Bands Auditions
for an audition by Sunday, September 29th 2024!
All hornline auditions will take place during the evening of Monday (9/30/24) between 7– 9 p.m in the practice rooms (specific rooms TBD) of Dalton Center. Auditions are first come-first serve. Please arrive early to warm-up.
Hornline Audition materials will consist of the WMU Fight Song, the concert B-flat Major Scale, and a short sight-reading example. If you are in need of a copy of the WMU Fight Song, please request one for your instrument by emailing @email.
Drum set Audition Information
Interested drum set players must register to audition using the link at the top of the page by Sunday, September 29th 2024!
First Round drum set auditions will consist of a video submission of you playing the list of charts below. Submission information will be sent to you after you have completed the registration form, linked above.
Second Round drum set auditions will consist of playing with the Hockey Band during their first rehearsal (Monday, 10/07, 4 - 6 p.m. in Dalton Rehearsal B). During this rehearsal, you will be asked to play the following charts in their entirety:
o WMU Fight Song
o National Anthem
o You Can Call Me Al (Paul Simon)
o Jungle Boogie (Kool & the Gang)
o Right Above It (Drake ft. Lil’ Wayne)
Please email @email with any questions regarding WMU Bronco Pep Bands.