By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The Pride of the Plains Marching Band is one of the most visible elements of the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Band members represent the university at home football games and other campus and community events, as well as parades and competitions throughout the region. They need to look as good as they sound. “Our uniforms stand for unity. When we’re all on the field together and we look crisp and proper, it … [Read more...] about Pride of the Plains Marching Band unveils flashy new uniforms
Brian Alber
Pride of the Plains Marching Band opens season Sept. 2; Homecoming is Oct. 9
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney Pride of the Plains Marching Band has announced its season schedule, which begins with the Sept. 2 home football game against Missouri Southern. In addition to performing at all Loper home football games, the Pride of the Plains performs in the annual UNK Band Day Parade at 10 a.m. Sept. 18 in downtown Kearney. Other scheduled performances include the Oct. 2 Harvest of Harmony Parade and Field Exhibition in Grand Island, … [Read more...] about Pride of the Plains Marching Band opens season Sept. 2; Homecoming is Oct. 9
UNK sophomore Sadie Uhing selected to perform with national marching band
KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney sophomore Sadie Uhing will be part of a virtual halftime show for college football’s biggest game. Uhing, a music education major from Hartington, was selected to participate in the College Band Directors National Association Intercollegiate Marching Band. Comprised of nearly 1,500 students from 200 schools representing 45 states and Puerto Rico, the marching band will perform Beyonce’s “End of Time” in a video that premieres … [Read more...] about UNK sophomore Sadie Uhing selected to perform with national marching band
UNK Wind Ensemble selected to perform at State Bandmasters convention
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney Wind Ensemble will perform Friday (March 1) during the Nebraska State Bandmasters Association annual convention in Lincoln. It’s the first time a UNK band has been selected to play at the event since 2003. “Being selected to present a concert at this year’s NSBA conference is a milestone for our band program and a very high honor,” said Duane Bierman, UNK director of bands. … [Read more...] about UNK Wind Ensemble selected to perform at State Bandmasters convention
Current, former UNK band directors come together for unique concert
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Brian Alber uses the word tradition when describing the University of Nebraska at Kearney bands. That tradition, he said, was established by a long line of dedicated directors and is carried on each year by a group of talented students representing the school. It will be on display 7:30 p.m. Saturday (Dec. 1) during a unique event in the UNK Fine Arts Building Recital Hall. The UNK Wind Ensemble will perform a special … [Read more...] about Current, former UNK band directors come together for unique concert
