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
Band Day Parade
Kearney High School takes top honor at UNK Band Day competition
KEARNEY – Kearney High School continued its impressive run at the UNK Band Day competition, winning the sweepstakes trophy awarded to the best overall band for the fifth straight year. The Bearcats also won the Class AA division and received the trophy for outstanding color guard during Saturday’s event. Twenty-four middle and high school marching bands from across the state joined the University of Nebraska at Kearney for the 62nd annual Band Day Parade in downtown … [Read more...] about Kearney High School takes top honor at UNK Band Day competition
UNK Band Day Parade scheduled for Saturday in downtown Kearney
KEARNEY – Twenty-seven middle and high school marching bands will join the University of Nebraska at Kearney for its 62nd annual Band Day Parade. Back after a year off because of COVID-19, the parade is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday (Sept. 18) in downtown Kearney. The route begins at 21st Street and Third Avenue, follows Third Avenue south to Railroad Street, heads east to Central Avenue, then turns north before ending at the Museum of Nebraska Art at the corner of … [Read more...] about UNK Band Day Parade scheduled for Saturday in downtown Kearney
Band Day Parade Competition winners announced
Writer: Sara Giboney Office: 308.865.8529 email: giboneys2@unk.edu KEARNEY – Axtell High School won the Sweepstakes Trophy and was named the top band overall at Saturday’s 2013 UNK Band Day Parade Competition. Twenty Nebraska bands marched in the University of Nebraska at Kearney Homecoming Parade and were later awarded trophies. In Class AA competition, Kearney High School took first place and North Platte High School won second. Axtell’s drum line earned the … [Read more...] about Band Day Parade Competition winners announced
