KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney Wind Ensemble has announced its fall 2019 members and performance dates. The 43-member group opens its season with a 7:30 p.m. concert Oct. 10 at UNK’s Fine Arts Recital Hall. The ensemble also performs a 7:30 p.m. show Dec. 15 at the Fine Arts Recital Hall. The concerts are free and open to the public. UNK Director of Bands Duane Bierman leads the Wind Ensemble. UNK WIND ENSEMBLE – FALL 2019 *denotes section … [Read more...] about UNK announces wind ensemble, fall concert dates; First performance Oct. 10
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Saturday’s UNK Band Day Parade showcases 23 schools
KEARNEY – Twenty-three middle and high school marching bands will join the University of Nebraska at Kearney for its 61st annual Band Day Parade. A long-standing tradition, the parade scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday (Sept. 21) in downtown Kearney is a celebration of music that showcases bands from across Nebraska and gives them a chance to perform prior to the Oct. 5 Harvest of Harmony Parade and Field Competition in Grand Island. UNK’s Band Day Parade begins at 21st … [Read more...] about Saturday’s UNK Band Day Parade showcases 23 schools
UNK Pride of the Plains Marching Band opens season Sept. 12; Homecoming parade is Oct. 5
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney Pride of the Plains Marching Band has announced its season schedule, which begins with UNK’s Sept. 12 football game against Central Oklahoma. In addition to performing at all Loper home football games, the 83-member band performs in the annual UNK Band Day Parade and Bearcat Marching Festival Sept 21. The parade begins at 10 a.m. Other scheduled performances include the Oct. 5 Homecoming Parade and Oct. 26 at the Nebraska … [Read more...] about UNK Pride of the Plains Marching Band opens season Sept. 12; Homecoming parade is Oct. 5
Hot Air Balloons, Fireworks, Music and More: Chamber, UNK hosting Celebrate Kearney
New event showcases Chamber businesses, University Village development By TODD GOTTULA UNK Communications KEARNEY – Hot air balloon rides, a business festival and fireworks are among many activities featured at a new Kearney event later this month. The Kearney Area Chamber of Commerce and University of Nebraska at Kearney are partnering to host Celebrate Kearney: Party at the Village from 4 to 10 p.m. April 26. The free community event will be at the University … [Read more...] about Hot Air Balloons, Fireworks, Music and More: Chamber, UNK hosting Celebrate Kearney
Retiring after 35 years, David Bauer leaves mark on students, UNK music program
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – When David Bauer announced his upcoming retirement, he included lyrics from Frank Sinatra’s “My Way” in a message to his students. Like the legendary song released five decades ago – one year after Bauer first stepped in the classroom as a graduate teaching assistant – the end is near for the 73-year-old’s career in music education. He’ll face the final curtain April 28, when the longtime director of choirs conducts his … [Read more...] about Retiring after 35 years, David Bauer leaves mark on students, UNK music program
