The Kearney High School band programs, along with support from the Kearney Band Parents Association, are happy to host and participate in numerous competitions and festivals throughout the year. This will include local, district, regional, and NSBA events.
Please find more information about these events through the following pages.
Kearney 8th Grade Band trip to Washington, D.C.
This November, our Kearney 8th grade band will make history as one of only 25 schools nationwide invited to participate in the National Parade of Heroes in Washington, D.C. — and just one of eight actually performing this year. The journey began last March with an unexpected letter inviting our 8th grade band to perform…
NSBA West Festival – October 25, 2025
Welcome The Nebraska State Bandmasters Association, Kearney Band Parents Association, and the Kearney High School Bands welcome you all for this year’s State Marching Festival! The City of Kearney is a great community with plenty of opportunities to help you enjoy your time with us. Quick Links Travel Information Kearney High School is located at 2702…
UNK Band Day Parade & Bearcat Marching Festival – 2025
UNK Band Day Parade Information Festival Information The Kearney Band Parents Association and Kearney High School Bands welcome you to this year’s Bearcat Marching Festival! The City of Kearney is a great community with plenty of opportunities to help you enjoy your time with us. Travel Information Kearney High School is located at 2702 W. 11th St., Kearney,…
2026 – San Antonio, TX
The Kearney High School Music Department is excited to announce the destination for the 2022 Band Trip as Nashville, TN. The trip will be planned and coordinated through Bob Rogers Travel for May 25 through May 29, 2022.
NSBA West Festival – October 26, 2024
Welcome The Nebraska State Bandmasters Association, Kearney Band Parents Association, and the Kearney High School Bands welcome you all for this year’s State Marching Festival! The City of Kearney is a great community with plenty of opportunities to help you enjoy your time with us. Quick Links Travel Information Kearney High School is located at 702…
Bearcat Marching Festival – 2024
Quick Links Parade Information Festival Information The Kearney Band Parents Association and Kearney High School Bands welcome you all for this year’s Bearcat Marching Festival! The City of Kearney is a great community with plenty of opportunities to help you enjoy your time with us. Travel Information Kearney High School is located at 2702 W. 11th St., Kearney,…
NSBA West Festival – October 21, 2023
Welcome The Nebraska State Bandmasters Association, Kearney Band Parents Association, and the Kearney High School Bands welcome you all for this year’s State Marching Festival! The City of Kearney is a great community with plenty of opportunities to help you enjoy your time with us. Quick Links Travel Information Kearney High School is located at 702…
Bearcat Marching Festival – 2023
The Kearney Band Parents Association and Kearney High School Bands welcome you all for this year’s Bearcat Marching Festival! The City of Kearney is a great community with plenty of opportunities to help you enjoy your time with us. Quick Links Travel Information Kearney High School is located at 702 W. 11th St., Kearney, NE 68845. Spectators Parking…
2024 – Germany & Czechia
On November 14, the Kearney Public School Board approved our plans for the 2024 Band Trip. As a result, we can let you know that we are planning to go to: Germany and Czechia The target dates for the 2024 trip, for students of the 2023-24 school year, will be a departure on May 28…
NSBA West Festival – October 22, 2022
Welcome The Nebraska State Bandmasters Association, Kearney Band Parents Association, and the Kearney High School Bands welcome you all for this year’s State Marching Festival! The City of Kearney is a great community with plenty of opportunities to help you enjoy your time with us. Quick Links Parking Bands Schedule Pit Crew Olympics Travel Information…