Policies
Uniform:
Tops:
You will be required to purchase a Pep Band polo. The polo will cost $15. The polo is worn for basketball, volleyball, and other indoor events.
We will be doing a loaner system for pep band jackets. We will place an order at some point in the fall if you would like to purchase your own instead of borrowing one. The cost will be approximately $40. The jacket is worn for hockey, soccer, and outdoor events unless otherwise noted.
Members will be informed of special situations when the uniform is change and for performances that do not fall into either of those categories.
Pants:
You are required to wear jeans for all Pep Band events. Jeans with rips and holes are not allowed. Shorts are not allowed.
Policy:
The Pep Band represents the school, our sports teams, and the music department, therefore it is very important that we look and perform as one unit. Please adhere to our uniform policy to the best of your ability, you will receive a warning for your first offense of not following the uniform policy. You will be sent home to change for any further offenses. For televised games, even a first-time offender will be sent home to change.
Other:
You may wish to have sneakers available for parades, especially a dark color if you are an inexperienced marcher. It can get cold at soccer and hockey games, so you should be prepared with sweatshirts under your jacket and gloves.
For indoor games hats or any other form of headwear, and sunglasses are prohibited. Both will be allowed for outdoor games such as soccer. For parades, only sunglasses will be allowed.
Attendance:
A point system will be used to keep track of attendance. Points will be earned for attendance, and lost for unexcused absences. Excused absences will not affect your total points. For some performances with limited Pep Band space such as tournaments (see example below) who we take will be determined by who has the highest point total.
Your participation in all scheduled events is encouraged; however, we realize many factors may hinder your attendance. A weekly attendance form is emailed out with the performances for the week. You are required to respond to the weekly attendance form.
All absences, for any reason, reported more than 48 hours before the gig shall be considered excused. Having too many unexcused absences and/or no-shows will result in loss of voting privileges and ineligibility to run for office or be a section leader. Additionally if there is a conflict with concert band, symphony orchestra, or wind ensemble, all Pep Band members who are not in the other ensemble will be required to attend the event. All others not attending will be considered unexcused.
If there is an extenuating circumstance you can email Sarah at nupepbandsecretary@gmail.com. Your cooperation in this matter is crucial to having a successful musical organization.
Points are awarded as listed below. Point values will be doubled for gigs on holiday weekends or during intersession.
- Men’s Hockey: 1
- Men’s Basketball, Rehearsals: 2
- Women’s Hockey, Women’s Basketball: 3
- Pep Rallies, Parades: 4
Instruments:
Personal instruments may be kept in the NU Bands closet at 146 Curry Student Center. The band also owns some instruments for our members to borrow. These are allocated first-come, first-served on a per-semester basis. YOU are responsible for making sure your instrument is at each rehearsal and performance. Check out www.northeastern.edu/pepband for our weekly office hours, as your instrument can be picked up during any of these times. Instruments may also be picked up by appointment with a council member.
Personal instruments may be taken out at any time, for any time period. Band-owned instruments may be taken out for a 24-hour period, which must not conflict with a performance or rehearsal if you are sharing your instrument with a member of another ensemble.
Drugs and Alcohol:
Northeastern University and the NU Pep Band have strict rules regarding alcohol/drug use. At no time may any member be inhibited by the influence of drugs or alcohol while representing the Pep Band. Failure to follow this policy will result in disciplinary action from NU Pep Band and possibly by the Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution (OSCCR).
Travel:
The University’s students and employees are required to follow all federal, state, and local laws and to comply with Northeastern University policies whether on or off campus. Students under the age of 21 are prohibited both by law and University policy from possessing or consuming alcohol at or during any University sponsored events, including at any time, from the time of departure until the time of return. Alcohol is prohibited from any bus, van, car, or other mode of transportation for all students between points of a destination. Under no circumstance shall the operator of such a vehicle consume alcohol 12 hours prior to operating the motor vehicle. It is the responsibility of the trip leader and the executive board of the organization to acquaint participants of this policy and to monitor policy adherence. Inappropriate behavior while on a trip will be referred to the appropriate administrative department as well as the Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution (OSCCR).
Tournament Instrumentation:
The pep band will travel for several events throughout the year including Beanpot, the CAA championship, and other tournament games. Due to the limited number of spots, attendance will be based upon the point system. An example of a typical instrumentation is in the following table:
| Instrument | Roster Size | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 25 | 30 | |
| Flute | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Clarinet | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Alto Sax | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tenor Sax | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Bari Sax | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Trumpet | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Mellophone | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Trombone/Baritone | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Tuba/Bass | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Percussion | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Wild Card | 2 | 2 | 4 |
