Nebraska high schoolers rehearse for Honor Band and Choral Clinic concerts tonight at UNK

More than 600 students from 95 high schools in Nebraska are rehearsing for the annual Honor Band and Choral Clinic concerts hosted by the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Department of Music, Theatre and Dance.

The students have been working with UNK faculty and guest instructors before their two public concerts tonight (Jan. 29) at UNK’s Health and Sports Center. The 5:30 p.m. performance will feature the UNK Wind Ensemble along with the festival and honor bands. The 7 p.m. concert will showcase the UNK Choraleers along with the treble, festival and honor choirs.

Tickets, which include admission to both concerts, are $3 and go on sale at 4:45 p.m. today at the Health and Sports Center. Participants and preschool children are admitted at no cost.

The UNK Honor Band and Choral Clinic includes high school sophomores, juniors and seniors selected through auditions.

PHOTOS BY ERIKA PRITCHARD, UNK COMMUNICATIONS