Founded in 1879, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln band program has grown from a single small ROTC band to encompass seven ensembles that perform for a combined audience of well over one million people annually.
The Glenn Korff School of Music at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln enthusiastically invites all students, regardless of academic major, to participate in one or more of our bands. Additional information about each of our band ensembles is available under the ensemble heading in the drop down menu at the top of the page. Auditions for the fall concert and jazz ensembles are scheduled for the first week of classes in August. We encourage you to explore the rich tradition of our band program.
CORNHUSKER MARCHING BAND GAMEDAY DRESS REHEARSAL CHANGE OF POLICY
Dear Family, Friends, and Fans of the CMB,
We regret to inform you that due to a change in policy from Event Management and Operations we will no longer be able to allow an audience at our Gameday Dress Rehearsals in Memorial Stadium. The concern is with security. It's not that we're not trusted, but security needs to sweep the stadium earlier in the day with no spectators present. This is consistent with practices of our peers around college football. In fact, thanks to our partners in Athletics, we've been an outlier in that we've been allowing this for so long. We realize that this has been a long-standing practice and the only chance many of you get to see the band in this setting, especially with such a good vantage point, and we're sorry.
This decision has not been taken lightly and is irreversible. Please resist the urge to express frustration via phone, email, text or social media. We enjoy a great working relationship with the Athletic Department and don't want to see it damaged.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
2025 Fall Concert Ensemble Schedule
Thursday, October 9, 7:30 PM, Wind Ensemble, Kimball Recital Hall
Monday, December 1, 7:30 PM, Symphonic Band, Kimball Recital Hall
Tuesday, December 9, 7:30 PM, Wind Ensemble, Kimball Recital Hall
Saturday, December 13, 3:30 PM, Symphonic Band Kimball Recital Hall
2026 Spring Concert Ensemble Schedule
Sunday, February 1, 3:00 PM, Winter Festival Final Concert, Kimball Recital Hall
Tuesday, March 10, 7:30 PM, Wind Ensemble, Kimball Recital Hall
Thursday, April 16, 7:30 PM, Symphonic Band, Kimball Recital Hall
Tuesday, April 28, 7:30 PM, Wind Ensemble, Kimball Recital Hall
Thursday, April 30, 7:30 PM, Symphonic Band, Kimball Recital Hall
Sunday, May 3, 3:30 PM, Campus Band, Kimball Recital Hall