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Performing for more than 50,000 adoring fans annually, the Bearcat Marching Band, under the direction of Carl A. Kling, is one of the most visible student organizations at Northwest and its membership includes students from nearly every major field of study within the University. Since the mid 1920's the university bands have presented thrilling, innovative, and exciting performances for the Four State Area (Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, and Nebraska). That pioneering tradition continues to this day with the 2008 Bearcat Marching Band. Performances include a wide variety of musical styles: Classic Rock, Swing / Jazz, Patriotic, and TV - Movie Themes. The Bearcat Marching Band, including the BMB Drumline, Northwest Flags, Bearcat Steppers, and featured twirlers, performs for all home football games, Homecoming Parade, Arrowhead Stadium (home of the Kansas City Chiefs), and in exhibition for numerous regional high school marching band festivals. The BMB performed at the 2008 LONDON New Year's Day Parade on January 1, 2008. The 2008 season will include performances of "Earth, Wind and Fire," "The Beatles," and a salute to the Old West.
The Bearcat Marching Band (19-110-01 or 19-111-01, 1 hour credit), rehearses Monday through Friday from 4:10 - 5:15 p.m. (during the fall semester).
Check the items at the left for more specifics. For more information, contact the Director of Bands at nwbands@nwmissouri.edu.
Also check out the Bearcat Steppers at their homepage!