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What Students Will See & Hear
Live music
Includes commentary between pieces and a Q&A
Recommended for Grades 3-12

Northrop’s most popular matinee! With over 320 members, enjoy seeing and hearing “The Pride of Minnesota” in this lively, joyful, and participatory indoor concert featuring halftime favorites, an appearance by Goldy Gopher, and more. One of the most exciting and highly visible organizations on campus, the University of Minnesota Marching Band, under the direction of Dr. Betsy McCann and Dr. John Leonard, provides enthusiastic support to the University’s athletic programs, and represents the University at events throughout the year.

Know Before You Go

Event Information

  • Available On-demand Dec 1-22
  • Detailed Event Information and Access: Educator contacts, check your email for detailed information sent Nov 30.

If you have questions, contact matinees@umn.edu. If you need assistance with your tickets, please call the box office at 612-624-2345.

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Teacher & Student Resources

Find educational resources in the tabs below to use before and after the performance.

Pre-event video (on-demand)

Watch the informational video that will play before the event.

Pre-event video (in-person)

Watch the informational video that will play in the theatre before the event.

Download the Lesson Plan and Worksheets

Lesson Plan

Marching Band Indoor Concert Lesson Plan (PDF)
band member
Know, Want, Learned

KWL Chart on Marching Bands (PDF)
drum major
Gauge Learning Before & After the Performance

Marching Band Sequential Roundtable (PDF)

About the University of Minnesota Marching Band

Follow the links to learn about the band, U of M colors, songs, and more!

Related Public Event

UMN Marching Band event page

62nd Annual Marching Band Indoor Concert

Past event
Nov 11, 2023
Nov 12, 2023

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K-12 Programs

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Acknowledgments

Minnesota State Arts Board - logos

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Reserve In-person Tickets for Your Class

To reserve more than 20 tickets for any in-person student matinee and pay by invoice, please fill out the form below.

To purchase 1-20 tickets now with a credit card for any In-person, Livestream, or On-demand events, please click the "Buy Now with Credit Card" option or call the Northrop Box Office at 612-624-2345.

Need help? Contact us at matinees@umn.edu

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Need help? Contact us at matinees@umn.edu