The three Varsity Basketball Pep Bands, Blue, White, and Husky, are made up primarily of members from the UCMB. The objective of the Varsity Bands is to provide entertainment and team support at all UConn home basketball games, both at Gampel Pavillion on the Storrs Campus and at the Hartford Civic Center. The bands also provide entertainment, as needed from various campus and alumni groups in and around the University.

The Blue and White Varsity Pep Bands travel to post-season NCAA Tournaments involving their respective teams. Past trips have included Seattle, Miami, San Antonio, Phoenix, Washington D. C., and Philadelphia, for Men’s Band, as well as the yearly Big East Tournament in New York City. The Women’s Band performs for the Women’s Big East Tournament, which is held in different cities each year. Post Season travel has included trips to Philadelphia, San Antonio, Kansas City, New Orleans, and Fresno.

The Husky Band performs at both Men’s and Women’s games at Gampel and the Hartford Civic Center and its members may serve as alternates in either the Blue or White Band. The Varsity Pep Bands are selected by audition in October of each year. Preference for membership is given to members of the Marching Band.

Questions? Email Marvin McNeil for more information.