The UIC Pep Band is made up of 75 selected brass and saxophone musicians who rotate as part of the 30-member group present at each basketball game. The UIC Pep Band performs at all men’s and women’s home basketball games, and travels to Horizon and NCAA tournaments as a 29-member group. The band plays a vast selection of music, from traditional “pep band” to funk, soul, classic rock, and the popular music of today.

The UIC Pep Band Elite consists of 15 select brass and saxophone musicians who are hired to perform at a variety of functions both on and off campus.