The University of Nebraska Cornhusker Marching Band (also known as the Marching Red[1] or The Pride of All Nebraska[2]) is the marching band of the University of Nebraska and is part of the Glenn Korff School of Music within the Hixson–Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts.[3] The band consists of 300 students from over 60 different academic majors from across the campus. It performs at all home Husker football games in Memorial Stadium.[4]
| University of Nebraska Cornhusker Marching Band | |
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| School | University of Nebraska–Lincoln |
| Location | Lincoln, Nebraska |
| Conference | Big Ten |
| Founded | 1879 |
| Director | Anthony Falcone |
| Assistant Director | Douglas Bush |
| Members | 300 |
| Fight song | "Dear Old Nebraska U", "Hail Varsity" |
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| Website | https://arts.unl.edu/music/CMB |
History
editFounded in 1879, the University of Nebraska states that its Cornhusker Marching Band is one of the best-known collegiate marching bands in the United States.[5]
Thanks to the success of the Husker football program, it is also one of the most traveled bands in the country having performed at many post-season bowl games.[promotion?] The band has appeared at the Rose, Fiesta, Orange, Sugar, Cotton, Sun, and Alamo Bowls.[6]
It has also made single appearances at the Bluebonnet, Liberty, Holiday, Citrus, Independence, and Gator Bowls.[citation needed]
In 1993, the University of Nebraska Cornhusker Marching Band appeared on the Kennedy Center stage as part of the Kennedy Center Honors ceremony.[6][7]
The Cornhusker Marching Band has toured internationally, visiting continental Europe and Ireland. It has received many honors and awards including the John Philip Sousa Foundation's Sudler Trophy in 1996.[6]
In 2005 the band was featured on the NBC prime time series Tommy Lee Goes to College and in 2007[8] on ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.[9]
On October 13, 2007, a film crew from the comedy film, Yes Man, filmed portions of the movie at Memorial Stadium including several shots of the marching band.[10]
On November 19, 2011, the Cornhusker Marching Band performed at Michigan Stadium in front of the largest audience ever to watch the band.[11][12]
Auditions
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To become a member, each person must pass a music audition in the Spring or attend a mini camp as is the case sometimes for percussion and color guard. After first cuts, a second marching and music memorization audition follows in the Fall semester.[13][6]
References
edit- ^ Smith, Ron (2001). Every Saturday in Autumn College Football's Greatest Traditions. Sporting News. pp. 69–71. ISBN 9780892046614. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
- ^ Fricke, Mark (2005). Nebraska Cornhusker Football. Arcadia. p. 44. ISBN 9780738534374. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
- ^ "About the Glenn Korff School of Music". arts.unl.edu. University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
- ^ "Cornhusker Marching Band". arts.unl.edu. University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
- ^ Hachiya, Kim (February 2019). Dear Old Nebraska U Celebrating 150 Years. University of Nebraska Press. p. 75. ISBN 9781496211811. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
- ^ a b c d "Cornhusker Marching Band makes 2006 debut". The Grand Island Independent. Lee BHM Corp. September 2, 2006. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
- ^ King, Susan (December 26, 1997). "20 Years on the Honor Roll". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
- ^ "Tommy Lee strikes up the band in Nebraska". Today. Associated Press. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
- ^ "Photos: Lincoln's 'Extreme Makeover' home". The Lincoln Journal Star. Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
- ^ "Yes Man_Lincoln Nebraska". YouTube. Archived from the original on 2021-12-21. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
- ^ DeCamp, Scott. "Tale of the tape: Michigan Stadium vs. Penn State's Beaver Stadium". mlive.com. Advance Local Media LLC. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
- ^ 2018-19 Nebraska All-Sports Record Book (PDF). p. 139. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
- ^ "Marching Band Auditions". www.unl.edu. University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Retrieved 17 April 2020.