Founded in 1879, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln band program has grown from a single small ROTC band to encompass seven ensembles that perform for a combined audience of well over one million people annually.
The School of Music at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln enthusiastically invites all students, regardless of academic major, to participate in one or more of our bands. Additional information about each of our band ensembles is available under the ensemble link in the index to the left. Auditions for the fall concert and jazz ensembles are scheduled for the first week of classes in August. We encourage you to explore the rich tradition of our band program.
Upcoming Events
The Wind Ensemble is performing for the Nebraska Music Educators Association Conference on Friday, November 20 at 10:30 AM in Kimball Recital Hall. The concert if free and open to the public.
The marching band schedule for Saturday, November 21 is below. The
outdoor rehearsal is starting early on Saturday so that we can play for the
basketball game at 1:00 PM.
9:00 AM Outdoor rehearsal in stadium (open to the public)
11:00 AM Break time/lunch/pep band gigs/change into uniforms
5:15 PM Percussion warm-up in Sculpture Garden (open to the public)
5:45 PM Pregame concert outside Kimball Recital Hall (open to the public)
6:00 PM Depart for the stadium
6:45 PM Kick-off of Nebraska vs. Kansas State football game
Monday, November 23, 7:30 PM, Percussion Ensemble concert, Kimball Recital Hall
Wednesday, December 2, 7:30 PM, Symphonic Band concert, Kimball Recital Hall
Thursday, December 3, 7:30 PM, Wind Ensemble concert, Kimball Recital Hall
Tuesday, December 8, 7:30 PM, Jazz Ensembles I and II concert, Sheldon Museum
of Art (free admission)
Friday, December 11, 7:30 PM, Cornhusker Marching Band Highlights Concert,
Lied Center for Performing Arts, $12 adults; $6 students & senior citizens,
tickets on sale now at Lied Center Box Office, 402/472-4747. View
a podcast about the concert.
The Winter Festival for Winds and Percussion, January 22-24, 2010 is a concert band festival for outstanding high school sophomores, juniors and seniors.
The Honor Jazz Weekend for high school freshmen through seniors is scheduled for March 26-28, 2010. The application deadline is January 15, 2010.
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