Who Are We?
A collection of individuals who enjoy creating an exciting environment at sporting events.

The band has some music majors, but the majority are students who just enjoy playing part time. No auditions are necessary, anyone who plays an instrument is welcome to join.

What Do We Do?
The Pep Band primarily plays for the Geneseo Ice Knights hockey team. We play at all of the men's home games as well as away games whenever we get the chance.

The Band also plays for other events when they fit our schedule including...Men's/Women's Basketball, Geneseo High School Hockey, Geneseo Women's Club Hockey and an occasional Lacrosse Game.

The Band holds non-musical events throughout the year as well, such as competing each semester in the Intramural Broomball tournaments, BBQ's, etc.

Why Are We Here?
The Geneseo Pep Band's purpose is to promote school spirit by provide an exciting, positive atmosphere for intercollegiate competition.

The band also strives to give its members a great extracurricular activity, whether it be playing for ice hockey, participating in broomball, or going out for pizza after a game, the Pep Band is a great way to make friends and have a great time all semester long.

Where Do We Play?
Men's Hockey - The Ira S. Wilson Arena
Men's/Women's Basketball - The Carl Schrader Gymnasium

We have also played in the following venues..
Louise Kuhl Gymnasium (Men's/Women's b-ball prior to 06-07)
Raschi Soccer Field (Women's Lacrosse)
Lower Alumni Field (Women's/Men's Lacrosse)
Steele Hall (SUNY Fredonia ice rink)
Tuttle North Ice Arena (SUNY Brockport ice rink)
Geneva Recreation Center (Hobart and Williamsmith ice rink)
War Memorial (AHL - Rochester Americans ice rink)
PAETEC Park (Rochester Rhinos soccer)

History Of The Pep Band
The Geneseo Pep Band was founded by J. Swackhammer during the 2003-2004 Ice Knights season. The solo band grew to around 6 members in its first year.

The Pep Band has expanded significantly every year since. In the 2004-2005 season membership grew to 15, the 2005-2006 season saw 30 members and in the 2006-2007 season there were 50 members of the Pep Band.

The Pep Band was first and foremost the original D-III Hockey Pep Band, playing at every home men's hockey games, as well as several away games. The Pep Band has expanded its schedule adding several other school sporting events into its yearly events. The Pep Band has become an all around club here at Geneseo, no longer just containing its members to playing instruments.

The Pep Band has helped to significantly increase the fan base of the Ice Knights over the past several years. The Pep Band cheered on the Ice Knights to a 2004-2005 SUNYAC Championship and to another SUNYAC Championship in the 2005-2006 season. The Pep Band also played for the Ice Knights during their 2004-2005 NCAA Tournament run.

In the 2005-2006 school year the Pep Band was recognized as an outstanding organization for its contribution to the college and received the President's Outstanding Achievement Award.

Membership
2003-2004 season: 6 members
2004-2005 season: 12 members
2005-2006 Season: 30+ members
2006-2007 season: 50+ members
2007-2008 season: 60+ members
2008-2009 season: we expect at least one new member, YOU

Meet our Officers