Pep Band Info

The College Park Falcon Pep Band plays at all home varsity football games in the fall semester and is comprised of all band students in Concert Band, Symphonic Band & Wind Ensemble. At roughly 140 strong, the Falcon Pep Band plays popular tunes in the stands during football games but does not march. Playing at football games in the Falcon Pep Band counts as performances and are a part of each student’s grade in their respective band class. Current Pep Band Nights are listed below. Go to our Calendar Page for all CP Instrumental Music dates. 

PEP BAND NIGHTS - Fall 2026 (5 TOTAL)

Pep Band Night #1 (CP vs. Beckman)- Fri 8/28 - Call Time: 5:45pm in M-1

Pep Band Night #2 (CP vs. Salesian HS) - Fri 9/4- Call Time: 5:45pm in M-1

Pep Band Night #3 (HOMECOMING - CP vs. Mt. Diablo HS)- Fri 9/18 - Call Time: 5:45pm in M-1

Pep Band Night #4 (CP vs. Alhambra HS) - Fri 10/16 - Call Time: 5:45pm in M-1 

Pep Band Night #5 (CP vs. Las Lomas HS) - Fri 10/30 - Call Time: 5:45pm in M-1 

RALLIES 2026-2027 (1 TOTAL) 

Pep Band @Homecoming Rally - Fri 9/18 - 4th Period 

ATTIRE

Black "College Park Instrumental Music" t-shirt, any bottoms, any shoes. See Mr. J if you need a t-shirt. 

EQUIPMENT

Flip Folders: All students need a flip folder for their pep tune sheet music. We have a very limited amount, so students are encoauraged to get their own. 

Lyre Clips: All students except French horns, oboes, bassons, tubas & percussion need a lyre clip. This clip is instrument specific so not every clip works on every instrument. Just as with flip folders, we have a very limited amount to offer, so students are encouraged to get their own. 

Purchasing: Check local music stores to purchase flip folders & lyre clips; Lamorinda Music in Lafayette, Rockin' Robbies in Concord, etc. You may even find flip folders and lyre clips on Amazon or other online music equipment retail stores. 

FOOD/SNACKS

Our CPIMB will provide snacks for the entire band during half-time and 3rd Quarter. Students are free to purchase their own meals at the concession stand. We stay seated as a band for 1st, 2nd & 4th quarters! 

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES

1. Band students & band parent chaperones do not pay an entrance fee. 

2. Once we are at the football stadium, all band students stay in the stadium seated with the band during 1st, 2nd & 4th quarters. The band has 3rd quarter break with snacks provided by CPIMB. 

3. Football games will end sometime between 9:00pm & 10:00pm. Parents picking up their students after the game should plan to be at CPHS by 9:15pm. 

4. Participation in Pep Band is part of every band class at College Park. Students earn their grade by participating, as this is a performance based class. Students that need to miss a Pep Band Night for a legitimate reason should speak with Mr. Jiménez in advance of their absence. 

5. Students will sign-in at Call Time in M-1 by writing their initials next to their name on the posted attendance sheets in the Band Room. There will be three lists; Concert Band, Symphonic Band & Wind Ensemble. 

6. Everyone helps clean up the Band Room AND the Pep Band section of the bleachers after the game. We must keep our areas clean!