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
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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
Pride of the Plains Marching Band includes 92 members; Season opens Aug. 30
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney Pride of the Plains Marching Band has announced its season schedule, which begins with UNK’s Aug. 30 football game against Missouri Southern State. In addition to performing at all Loper home football games, Pride of the Plains performs in the annual UNK Band Day Parade and Bearcat Marching Festival Sept. 22. The parade begins at 10 a.m. Other scheduled performances include the Sept. 15 homecoming parade and Oct. 20 at … [Read more...] about Pride of the Plains Marching Band includes 92 members; Season opens Aug. 30
Pride of The Plains Marching Band opens season Aug. 31
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney Pride of the Plains Marching Band has announced its season schedule, which begins with UNK’s Aug. 31 football game against Missouri Western. In addition to performing at all Loper home football games, the Pride of the Plains performs in the annual UNK Band Day Parade and Bearcat Marching Festival Sept 23. The parade begins at 10 a.m. Other scheduled performances include the Sept. 7 away football game at Emporia State, the … [Read more...] about Pride of The Plains Marching Band opens season Aug. 31
UNK Honor Band, Choral Clinic to host nearly 700 high school students Jan. 26
KEARNEY – High school vocal and instrumental music students from more than 100 schools in Nebraska, Iowa and Kansas have been selected to participate in the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Honor Band and Choral Clinic on Jan. 26. The event includes 697 students and features three choirs and two bands, which rehearse all day before presenting a 6 p.m. concert at the UNK Health and Sports Center. The honor choir is directed by David Bauer, professor of music and UNK … [Read more...] about UNK Honor Band, Choral Clinic to host nearly 700 high school students Jan. 26
