About Us

History of the Gaucho Band

The history of the Gaucho Band is long and complicated. The Gaucho Pep Band Boosters, the Official Boosters of the Gaucho Pep Band have begun an extensive narrative history project. To read their work so far, visit their Storytime page.

Many people claim to be Gaucho Band alumni from varying times in the school's mind bogglingly confusing history. However they are all very vague, many citing alcohol as a major memory flogger. The most recent incarnation of the UCSB Band began in 1998.

The Gaucho Band of Today

Like many organizations at UCSB, the Gaucho Pep Band is completely managed by students. As a volunteer organization, members (by definition) receive no financial or academic compensation for their service. The reward most members of the Gaucho Band find is in the acquisition of lasting friendships and a sense camaraderie unlike that found anywhere else on campus or off.