<p>I was looking on the Bates website and didn’t see anything about a pep band or a wind ensemble. Does anyone know if Bates offers these musical groups? I play trumpet for my high school band and want to continue in college.</p>
<p>Hi, My D is a sophomore at Bates. The college has an orchestra that you audition for, and can participate in either for credit, or just auditing. Bates also has a jazz band and other jazz and fusion groups. Check their website under “Music” and “Clubs”. Not sure about a pep band.</p>
<p>hi,</p>
<p>I’m a sophomore at bates and music options are pretty limited, something I was pretty disappointed in. Every single thing you can do is for-credit, which means you pretty much will only have room in your schedule for one unless you’re a music major. There is no pep band or wind ensemble. like stressDad said there is an orchestra that is audition-only and pretty limited. I tried to play baritone for them last year, which I played in high school, and they said they didn’t need me. I know they do have trumpets though.</p>