This ensemble promotes school spirit and supports the athletic programs at selected events. This ensemble will maintain high standards of musicianship, attitude, and sportsmanship. Pep Band occurs outside of the school day. All North Star Band members will be a part of pep band.
"The Sound of The Swamp"
All members of the North Star Band are automatic members of the pep band. Each band member is expected to be present at "8" basketball games. Bands are divided into two equal groups based on instrumentation.
Points: Pep Band is both considered a part of your 2nd semester concert band grade (20 points Total, each evening equaling 5 points) AND 10 lettering points as well. You can (and are highly encouraged to) attend games that are not in your band's schedule. If you attend all 16 basketball games, you will earn an additional 20 lettering points.
Timeliness: Call time is 45 minutes prior to tip-off in the Band Rm. Do not arrive late, as the Band Rm. will be locked at the same time. Tardiness is unacceptable & may affect your grade.