Volleyball Pep Band Information

The GVSU Women's Volleyball Pep Band is a high energy ensemble that provides a unique element to all games! From the non-stop cheering to performing current music selections, we pride ourselves with bringing our "A-Game" to every performance. Members are paid for their participation and may have the opportunity to travel in the post-season! Volleyball Pep Band is not a class and any GVSU student is welcome to audition! 

Instrumentation: 5 Trumpets, 2 Mellophones, 2 Alto Saxes, 3 Trombones, 1 Baritones/Tenor Saxophones, 2 Sousaphones/Baritone Saxophone, 1 Electric Bass, 2 Drum Set

Stipend: 2026 - $390/per member for season. Paid at conclusion of season.

2026 Audition Information

Audition: Video Audition for Woodwinds & Brass / In Person for Drumset
Video Due Date: August 31, 2026 at 10:00pm
*Drumset Auditions will be held on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 from 9:00-10:30pm in HCPA 1515 (Band Room)

Video Audition Submission Process:

• Download and prepare the required audition music linked below. Be precise with tempo, articulation, dynamics, etc.
• Create 1 video of the required audition music
• Upload your video to Youtube as an "unlisted" video OR upload to a google drive
• Email the link to your audition video to:
  • [email protected]
  • Subject Line: "2026 Volleyball Pep Band Audition Link"
  • Include in email:
    • Link to your video / Make sure that access is granted to view if a google drive
    • Your name
    • Your cell phone number
• Drumset Auditions -  Please contact Dr. Martin about audition material
  • Dr. Martin's e-mail: [email protected]
• Audition results will be posted on the Bulletin Board outside of the Band Room (Performing Arts Center, Room 1515) on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
• First Rehearsal is Tuesday, September 1, 2026 from 9:00-10:30pm / Band Room / Room 1515 HCPA

Audition Music (Avaiable August 1)

Audio File of Audition Music Arrangement - 

Trumpet I  Trumpet II  

Mellophone Alto Sax

Trombone 1 & 2

Tenor Sax & Baritone Sax  

BC Baritone TC Baritone 

Sousaphone Electric Bass 

**Drum Set Players contact Dr. John Martin at [email protected]

Volleyball Pep Band Documents

2026 Volleyball Pep Band Guidelines & Schedule

Substitution Policy
Member is responsible for providing sub that is approved by Prof. John Martin. The sub must be able to play your assigned part. The member must pay the sub $25 for the game. 

Click Here for Sub-Contract Form 

Hiring and Completion of Federal I-9 Form Process

• The Final Pep Band Roster will be submitted to the Music, Theatre, and Dance Office.
• Each Volleyball Pep Band will be "hired" and each member will receive an email from GVSU Workday requesting you to complete the hiring process that includes completion of the Federal I-9 Form.
• The Federal I-9 form must be completed/submitted by September 11. You can obtain the forms here.
• Students cannot work on campus until their I-9 and tax forms are submitted.
• All of the necessary forms that students need to fill out can be found and completed in the Student Employment Office. They are located within the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships on the first floor of the Student Services Center on the Allendale campus. The office is open M-F from 8:00am - 5:00pm. Their number is (616) 331-3238.

Please note: If you have worked on-campus within the last 12 months, then you should have a Federal I-9 on file already. You can contact the GVSU Student Employment office to determine if you may need to fill out another form.