Bands

UNK offers several diverse opportunities for participation; our bands are Wind Ensemble, the Symphonic Band,the Pride of the Plains Marching Band, and the Pep Band.  Membership in Marching Band and Symphonic Band is open to all UNK students; membership in Wind Ensemble is by audition only.  The Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band are regularly invited performers for the Nebraska Music Educators Association Conventions, and the Pride of the Plains Marching Band has performed three times for Rome's New Year's Day Parade (2006, 2009 and 2012) and for President Bill Clinton in 1998. The Pride of the Plains has also performed In Ireland for the St. Patrick's Day Parade (2018) and for the New Year's Parade (2022). For more information, contact Duane Bierman.

Pride of the Plains Marching Band

The UNK “Pride of the Plains” Marching Band performs at home football games, parades, and takes one trip to an away football game each fall. Open to winds, percussion, and colorguard, the ensemble is recognized for quality performances and a unique student leadership model.

The ensemble meets MWF from 3:30PM - 5:00PM and marches 2-3 shows during the semester.

Contact:
Dr. Duane Bierman - Director of Bands
biermanda@unk.edu

Symphonic Band

The Symphonic Band is a non-auditioned instrumental ensemble open to all university students who play wind or percussion instruments.

The ensemble meets Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 3:30-4:20 during the spring semester and performs 2-3 concerts.

 

Contact:
Dr. Brian Alber - Assistant Director of Bands
alberbw@unk.edu

 

MyBLUE Class Information:

MUS 104: Symphonic Band

Class Nbr: 11473

Wind Ensemble

This is an audition-only group of 35-40 players. It provides “the best wind literature available at the university level.”

The ensemble meets TTh from 3:30PM – 5:00PM, and performs 3 concerts during the academic year which includes performing at graduation commencement. The ensemble also tours each spring. More detail of Tour.

Contact:
Dr. Duane Bierman - Director of Bands
biermanda@unk.edu

MyBLUE Class Information:
MUS 105: Wind Ensemble
Class Nbr: 12448