University of Pittsburgh Bands
Basketball Pep Band
Our Basketball Pep Bands attend every home game for both the men's and women's basketball teams at the Petersen Events Center. The pep band passionately supports the teams along with our student section, the Oakland Zoo. Pep band players will have the opportunity to travel with the teams to the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament and/or national tournaments. You do not have to be in the marching band to participate in Basketball Pep Band!
If you are interested in participating in Basketball Pep Band for Fall 2026, please fill out this form.
For questions, contact:
Dr. Brad Townsend, Director of Bands
btownsend@athletics.pitt.edu
or
Mr. Michael Buckstein, Assistant Director of Bands
mbuckstein@athletics.pitt.edu
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