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Join the UofL Cardinal Marching Band Participation in the CMB is the most VIBRANT way to experience collegiate life at UofL! There is no greater thrill than performing Pregame and Halftime for over 50,000 fans at each home football game at Cardinal Stadium. Band students also get to travel with ALL EXPENSES PAID to away games and bowl games, such as the recent trips to Orlando, Notre Dame and the Sugar Bowl. CMB members also get the…

  Thursday, April 4 UofL Concert Band Skype Session with Composer Kathryn Salfelder – working together on her work “Reminiscence.” Band Room LL65 – 5:00 p.m. – 5:50 p.m. Free and open to the public. Friday, April 12 Brass Band of Louisville Concert featuring UofL Professors Reese Land and Ansyn Banks, and special guest artist Rex Richardson. (Part of UofL Trumpet Days) Comstock Concert Hall – 6:00 p.m. Free and open to the public. Sunday, April 14…

Congratulations to our own Dr. Amy Acklin on being named the 2019 KMEA University/College Teacher of the Year.  The honor was presented to Dr. Acklin by Brad Rogers, KMEA Vice-President and UofL Alum, at the UofL Symphonic Band Concert in Comstock Hall on February 19. After receiving the award, Dr. Aclkin said, “This is a celebration of the profound impact my mentors have made in my life who continue to inspire and teach me through their model…

On Friday, January 25th and Saturday, January 26th, we will have close to 200 students from Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio join us for two days of intense rehearsals and a performance during our annual Invitational Honor Band. These students were nominated by their high school band director, private instructor, or UofL faculty member to attend the Honor Band. We will have three fine honor bands rehearsed and conducted by Dr. Speck, Dr. Acklin, and Dr. Cumberledge. Please…

PLEASE NOTE LOCATION CHANGE: COMMUNITY PREVIEW UPDATE! Due to recent rains, the CMB Community Preview Performance has been moved INSIDE to Comstock Concert Hall at the UofL School of Music. It will be loud – so earplugs will be available! Please join us for the 2018 Cardinal Marching Band Community Preview Performance on Friday, August 17, at 7:00 p.m. at the UofL School of Music – Comstock Hall. Enjoy a preview of our pre-game show and the halftime…