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. See the band camp schedule (a PDF document link below) for specific information concerning check-in times and locations.
Some returning brass and woodwind players will be invited to check out a uniform on Saturday, August 17. We do this because there is not enough time to issue all uniforms after the final roster has been posted. Candidates that receive a uniform before the final roster has been posted have NOT been guaranteed membership in the marching band and do NOT receive a competitive edge over other candidates.
Students must return uniforms to the Band Office (101 WMB) by 5:00 PM on Monday, August 19, 2024 if their name is not on the final roster.
Note: The Band Camp schedule is subject to change.
CAMPUS REPORT DATES
- All percussion (including leadership) report to campus on Thursday, August 15.
- Brass, woodwind and color guard LEADERSHIP report to campus on Thursday, August 15.
- Returning and new color guard candidates report to campus on Friday, August 16.
- New brass and woodwind candidates with Housing contracts move into residence halls on Friday, August 16 and check-in at Westbrook Music Building on Saturday, August 17.
- Returning brass and woodwind candidates with Housing contracts who are picking up a uniform on August 17 move into residence halls on Friday, August 16.
- Returning brass and woodwind candidates and twirlers with Housing contracts who are NOT picking up a uniform on August 17 move into residence halls on Saturday, August 17.
- 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 18.
BAND CAMP EXHIBITION
Over the past 35 plus years, the marching band has established a wonderful tradition by ending Band Camp with a FREE public performance in Memorial Stadium. It is a tremendous opportunity to celebrate the end of Band Camp and acquire performance experience in front of a large audience before the football season begins. Be sure to invite your family and all your friends! The show is Friday, August 23 at 7:00 PM in Memorial Stadium. The stadium gates open at 6:00 p.m. Due to construction inside the stadium, seating may be in the lower level of the east stadium. Enter through Gate 3 in the southwest corner or Gate 11 in the northwest corner. There is no rain-out date for this event.
Parking is available (at audience expense) in the garage on the west side of the stadium and in the city's downtown parking garages.
FALL SCHEDULE
The fall schedule is subject to change. The fall schedule was updated on July 9, 2024.
The marching band report time is approximately 5.5 hours before kick-off on home game days. Game day schedules will be posted on Canvas 5-6 days prior to the game.
- August 15-25, Band Camp and uniform check-out (see campus report dates and the band camp schedule)
- Friday, August 23, 7:00 PM, Exhibition in Memorial Stadium
- Saturday, August 24, TBA, Boneyard Bash 2024
- Saturday, August 31, 2:30 PM, home football game vs. Texas El Paso
- Saturday, September 7, 6:30 PM, home football game vs. Colorado.
- Saturday, September 14, 6:30 PM, home football game vs. Northern Iowa (band alumni reunion)
- Friday, September 20, 7:00 PM, home football game vs. Illinois
- Saturday, October 5, 11:00 AM / 2:30 PM / 3:00 PM, home football game vs. Rutgers
- Saturday, October 26, possible NSBA performance in Lincoln
- Saturday, November 2, TBA, home football game vs. UCLA
- Saturday, November 23, TBA, home football game vs. Wisconsin
- Date to be determined, Highlights Concert at the Lied Center for Performing Arts
- Big Ten Championship Football Game and Bowl Game to be announced, if the team qualifies
All times listed as Central Time on this page. You will receive adequate notification of any changes or additions to this schedule. Bowl trip destinations are not available until after December 8. Planning will be done after that date. However, you must make yourself available for full band travel between the dates of December 10, 2024 through January 21, 2025. The Football Bowl Series Championship Game is January 20 in Atlanta.
You've read ALL the information and still have questions about Band Camp?
Contact the Band Office at band@unl.edu