Hire a Band
If you would like to have a pep band at your next event, please review all of the information below and complete the pep band request form. Please submit requests at least two weeks prior to your event.
“Hire A Band” requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and are only possible pending student availability and the discretion of the director.
Request Form
Pep Band Sizes
Small Pep Band: 15-20 students
Drum Line: 20-25 students
Pep Band Availability and Membership
Requests for bands and/or drumlins can only be fulfilled pending student availability. During the fall and spring semesters, we generally cannot accommodate weekday events before 7:00 p.m. Pep bands draw members from other bands and university courses which often lead to scheduling challenges before that time.
Pep Band Uniform
Pep Bands will typically perform in the red University of Louisville Cardinal Marching Band polo and black pants with black shoes.
Requests for pep band performances in full Marching Band uniform are typically considered only in fall semester and at the discretion of the director.
Pep Band Repertoire
Performance music is at the discretion of the assigned director/conductor for the event and is typically limited to UofL school songs. Additions to the repertoire are considered on a case-by-case basis and subject to approval by the director.
Appearance Fees
Performance Length: Up to 1 hour
Distance 0-30 miles (one-way)
Small Pep Band or Drum Line: $2,000 + applicable transportation costs
Full Marching Band: Contact Band Office
Distance 31-60 miles (one-way)
Small Pep Band or Drum Line: $2,500 + applicable transportation costs
Full Marching Band: Contact Band Office
Distance >61 miles (one-way)
Small Pep Band or Drum Line: Contact Band Office
Full Marching Band: Contact Band Office
Performance Length: Up to 2 hours
Distance 0-30 miles (one-way)
Small Pep Band or Drum Line: $3,000 + applicable transportation costs
Full Marching Band: Contact Band Office
Distance 31-60 miles (one-way)
Small Pep Band or Drum Line: $3,500 + applicable transportation costs
Full Marching Band: Contact Band Office
Distance >61 miles (one-way)
Small Pep Band or Drum Line: Contact Band Office
Full Marching Band: Contact Band Office
Performance Length: Over 2 hours
Contact Band Office.
CMB Bugler-only performances charge $100 plus any applicable transportation cost.
Request Form
More Information
After we receive your form about the event, one of our staff members will reach out to you with more information. If you have any other questions after filling out the form please contact the band office.
If the fee is a hardship for you or the performance request is for a good/charitable cause, please email us so we can discuss it with you.
To contact the UofL Band Office please email awthomas@louisville.edu or call (502) 852-5200.