Members of the Concocktion Basketball Pep Band are made up of a pool of musicians who perform for all men’s and women’s home basketball games in Colonial Life Arena and are an integral part of the in-game atmosphere.

Membership in the band is open to all students regardless of major or classification. Members are selected by audition, receive a stipend for participation, and rotate playing for assigned events throughout the season. You do not need to be a member of the marching band to participate.

Instrumentation includes alto saxophones, trumpets, mellophones, trombones, baritones, sousaphones and drum set (players should be proficient in various rock, swing and Latin styles). Instruments can be provided for brass players, and drummers needn’t have their own drum set.

The Concocktion Basketball Pep Bands are directed by Cormac Cannon. E-mail Dr. Cannon with any questions regarding the audition process and schedule.

Audition information

Basketball Band auditions for saxophones and brass will be Wednesday, October 19 beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the Copenhaver Band Hall on Sumter Street. Sign-ups are posted there, but you may also register for an audition by calling the USC Band Office at 813-777-4278 or e-mailing Cormac Cannon. The following evening, Thursday, October 20, there is a rehearsal for all regular members and subs, and at that time drummers will audition. There will also be one additional rehearsal on Wednesday, October 26 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Copenhaver Band Hall.