The Gaucho Pep Band is the official university band at UC Santa Barbara! We are fully student-run, and strive to be a source of spirit, pride, and celebration through musical performance. The band was formed for the purpose of supporting our athletic teams, building community, and having fun!
We have played at soccer, basketball, ice hockey, volleyball, tennis, rugby, lacrosse, UCSB school events, the Santa Barbara Half Marathon, and UCD Picnic Day! If you would like us to play at your sports game or other event, please reach out to us 2+ weeks before your event via email or Instagram, or submit a booking request here!
Check out the Pep Band playlist for a list of songs that we currently play! Our members write most of our arrangements so we are always playing new music! Email or DM us if you have any fun suggestions or requests :)