Northern Illinois University

Huskie Band

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Huskie Band

 


Careers In Music

Are you considering a career in music?  Click HERE for a valuable resource, written by Dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts, Dean Rich Holly!


Huskie Marching Band Concert

On November 19th, the Huskie Marching Band will be performing their annual indoor concert at the Convocation Center. Please click HERE for more information.

 


 

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.

 


2010 Auditions

Drumline: TBA
Colorguard: Auditions will be April 17th, 2010 from 9am-5pm.  Location NIU Music Building
Silverettes: Auditions will be April 24th, 2010 from 9am-5pm.  Location NIU Music Buillding
All other instruments: Everyone can join to march in parades and in the stands. Auditions will be held during band camp to determine placement on the field for pregame and halftime shows.


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 have the best band in the land.  They make game day a great experience.  We feel they are a big part of our team.
    Jerry Kill, NIU Head Football Coach

  • "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