Updated: November 12 2006

Summary

The HOT Basketball Pep Band was created to perform during the basketball season at USF.  With attendance at all men’s and women’s home games, the basketball band provides encouragement and support. The basketball band has also made trips to conference tournaments with the team to continue the USF fan support.  Members of the basketball Pep Band are enrolled in a pep band class (MUN 1100) and receive a stipend for their time and expenses.  Students will select to be in either the mens or womens pep bands.   Basketball band is a spring semester obligation. 

PEP BAND POLICIES

STAFF & CONTACT

John Schnettler – Director of Pep Bands (Director – Women’s Band)
jschnett@mail.usf.edu

Keith Sanz – Graduate Assistant (Director – Men’s Band)
keithsanz@hotmail.com

Doug Moser – Graduate Assistant
dmoser@mail.usf.edu

Tim Bottoms – Graduate Assistant
tbottoms84@gmail.com

OFFICE HOURS: CLICK HERE

BAND PLACEMENT

Members are placed in Men’s or Women’s band based on the following criteria:

• Years in Pep Band
• Years in HOT Band
• Show Band member preference
• Show Band sub preference
• Draw Straws

Members may trade bands (before the season begins) with approval from the Director.

GRADE

Grade is based solely on attendance at performances. You may miss THREE performances with a sub. Any performance you miss without a sub will count as TWO absences. For absence 4-7, you will lose one letter grade for each absence (even if you have a sub). Once you miss 5 games, you will lose the stipend and drop to the bottom of the trip seniority list. See the chart below:

MENS BAND (16 Games)
Absence 1, 2 & 3 = A
Absence 4 = B
Absence 5 = C (NO STIPEND)
Absence 6 = D
Absence 7+ = F

WOMEN’S BAND (18 Games)
Absence 1, 2, 3, 4 = A
Absence 5 = B
Absence 6 = C (NO STIPEND)
Absence 7 = D
Absence 8 = F

SUBS

You can sub for your instrument only. Subs will come from the other Pep Band, no exceptions. If you can verify that you contacted EVERY member from the other band with at least 48 HOURS NOTICE, your absence will be counted as a ‘normal’ absence. You are expected to serve as a sub for as many times as you have used a sub.

TRAVEL

Post-season travel is very likely. Please see the schedule for dates, you are expected to be available. If you are selected for travel, all expenses (airfare, hotel, per diem) will be paid for by Athletics. All trips are ‘open-ended’, the date we leave is set but the date we return is based on the success of the team. Travel selection will be based on the following:

FULL TRAVEL BAND (29)
3 Piccolos
3 Clarinets
2 Alto Sax
1 Tenor Sax
1 Bari Sax
6 Trumpets
3 Mellophones
4 Trombones
2 Baritones
3 Tubas
1 Drum Set

SMALLER TRAVEL BAND (24)
2 Piccolos
2 Clarinets
2 Alto Sax
1 Tenor Sax
1 Bari Sax
5 Trumpets
3 Mellophones
3 Trombones
2 Baritones
2 Tubas
1 Drum Set

TRAVEL BAND SELECTION:

• Members with a grade of ‘A’
• Seniority in Pep Band
• Number of times you played for the other band
• Number of times you used a sub
• Seniority in HOT Band
• Draw Straws

NOTE: If any travel spots are available (ie: All ‘Mens’ Clarinets pass on the trip), the spot will be offered to ALL members of the Men’s band, THEN to Clarinets of the Women’s band, both by Pep Band seniority.

UNIFORM

-Pep Band Shirt, NOT tucked in (white undershirt optional)
-Black slacks (not jeans, not shorts)
-Dark shoes (athletic shoes are OK, as long as they’re mostly dark).
-NO HATS or SUNGLASSES

PROCEDURES & CONDUCT

CALL TIME
-Call time will be 45 minutes prior to tip off. Use ENTRY #2.
-Meet your Director under the tunnel, and enter the stands TOGETHER.
-Failure to have a flip-folder WITH YOU will count as a half-absence.

TARDY

-You will be tardy if you miss the entrance to the stands.
-A tardy will count as a half-absence.
*If tardies become a problem, call time will be reset to 70 min. prior to tip off

CONDUCT

-Members in uniform will refrain from ANY negative comments.
-No offensive language.
-No comments to the officials EVER.
*Directors reserve the right to warn you, or remove you from the game (absence)

STIPENDS

All members who earn an ‘A’ or a ‘B’ in Pep Band will receive a $250 stipend. Stipends will be distributed after the last regular season game (early March). Please remember any outstanding balance with the University will absorb your stipend.

HOLY DAYS

University Policy 10-045 on Observance of Religious Holy Days
Students who seek to be absent under the university policy on religious observances must give notice no later than the second class meeting by providing the professor with a date and name of the observance.
(Second Class = Second Game; November 17 or 18, 2006).

Membership in Marching Band during Fall is required to join the Pep Band.
Show Band Members:  You must be a part of the Pep Band to join the Show Band.