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Huskie Band

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Huskie Band

Band Day 2009 Info is NOW Available!

Band Camp 2009 Info is NOW Available!


 

Huskie Marching Band CD

"Forward, Together, Forward!"

2007-2008 Huskie Marching Band CD

$10; $5 for 2007-2008 members

The Huskie Marching Band is pleased to announce the release of their newest  CD, "Forward, Together Forward".  The disc contains our favorite selections from the 2007 and 2008 seasons.  This CD, along with previous recordings by the Huskie Marching Band, is available from the VCB Bookstore, proud sponsors of the Huskie Marching Band.

 


2009 Auditions

Drumline: Auditions were held Saturday, April 25 from 9am until 5pm.

All other instruments: Everyone can join to march in parades and play pre-game. Auditions will be held during band camp to determine alternates.

Colorguard: Auditions were held Saturday, April 18 from 9am until 5pm.

Silverettes: Auditions were held Saturday, April 25 from 9am until 5pm.

About The Band

You are invited to join “The Pride of the Midwest” - the NIU Huskie Marching Band! The members of the band are from every major across campus, so you can be a part of over 100 years of our tradition of excellence. HMB members love music, are enthusiastic fans of Huskie athletics, and are deeply committed to each other.

The Huskie Marching Band is a select organization whose mission is threefold:

  • Entertain
  • Support
  • Educate

The Huskie Band performs at all university home football games, at select away games, and at post-season bowl games. The Band entertains the stadium crowd while both on the field and in the stands. The Huskie Band also entertains crowds at select parades and university events. The Band also supports the Huskie football team. The Band also contributes to the education of members who may become band directors. In short, students in the Huskie Marching Band have been "defining collegiate life in DeKalb since 1899."

  • "We really appreciate the enthusiasm and excitement the Huskie Marching Band brings to our football games."
    Joe Novak, former NIU Head Football Coach

  • "You guys make the atmosphere and in my opinion are the best band in the MAC."
    Carol Hammerle, former NIU Women's Basketball Coach