High School Band, Cheer, and Dance Day
![Marching Band students on the field at TCF Bank Stadium in a formation shaped like the state of Minnesota.](/sites/cla.umn.edu/files/styles/feature_image/public/unsorted/images/190914gp414.jpg?h=a1e1a043&itok=4AWxDj1u)
High School Band, Cheer, and Dance Day at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.
High School Band Day at Huntington Bank Stadium
Saturday, September 7 vs. Rhode Island, 11:00am CT | Huntington Bank Stadium
High School Bands are invited to join the Minnesota Marching Band and perform in Huntington Bank Stadium during a Gopher Football Game!
- Marching is NOT required of high school students; concert bands are welcome to join us!
- At least one music educator MUST accompany band student participants.
- Music does not need to be memorized for the performance; students may use lyres on the field.
- Sheet music will be provided for free.
Due to field capacity registration is limited. All bands who register will be invited to participate on a first come, first served basis. Due to NCAA recruiting rules, only bands within 150 miles of the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities can participate. All schools will need to purchase tickets for their respective band students and band staff members to participate.
MUSIC: The University of Minnesota is providing all music to participating schools free of charge. The theme for this halftime show is "Hits from 2014."
GAMEDAY SCHEDULE: BANDS
- 5:40 AM (5+ Hours before Kickoff) - Arrival to campus and rehearsal with the Pride of Minnesota Marching Band. Refreshments will be provided to band students & staff prior to the game.
- Perform in tailgating lots pre-game and watch the game from the stands at kick-off!
- Halftime - All bands perform together on the field!
- Post-game - Optional opportunity to join the Pride of Minnesota on the field for a post-game show
GAMEDAY SCHEDULE: CHEER & DANCE
6:00 AM (5 Hours before Kickoff): Arrival to campus and rehearsal with the University of Minnesota Spirit Squad. Refreshments will be provided to students & staff prior to the game.. Participants will perform at Gopher Garden with the Spirit Squad pre-game and watch the game from the stands
Halftime: All participating teams and bands perform with the Pride of Minnesota and the Gopher Spirit Squad on the field!
CONTACT:
BANDS - Betsy McCann
CHEER & DANCE - Hannah Paavola