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. We encourage you to explore the rich tradition of our band program.
2026 Cornhusker Marching Band Second Round Auditions
Individuals that have successfully completed a first-round audition will be invited to the second-round audition (Band Camp) which will take place in August. Invitations to Band Camp and the audition music will be sent to candidates in July. Your marching band section (i.e. brass, woodwinds, percussion, auxiliary, etc.) and whether or not you have previously participated in the marching band determines the date you must report to campus. The Band Office will communicate with University Housing for all individuals regarding early check-in at the resident halls. The campus report dates are below.
- All percussion (including leadership) report to campus on Thursday, August 13.
- Brass, woodwind and color guard LEADERSHIP report to campus on Thursday, August 13.
- Returning and new color guard candidates report to campus on Friday, August 14.
- New brass and woodwind candidates with Housing contracts move into residence halls on Friday, August 14 and check-in at Westbrook Music Building on Saturday, August 15.
- Returning brass and woodwind candidates with Housing contracts who are picking up a uniform on August 15 move into residence halls on Friday, August 14.
- Returning brass and woodwind candidates and twirlers with Housing contracts who are NOT picking up a uniform on August 14 move into residence halls on Saturday, August 15.
- All non-leadership returning brass and woodwind candidates and twirlers regardless of housing circumstances are required to check-in at Westbrook Music Building on Sunday, August 16.