UW-W marching band to perform at Lambeau Field Nov. 19

The Warhawk Marching Band performs at halftime in front of a record crowd of more than 20,000 at Perkins Stadium at Family Fest on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. (UW-Whitewater photo/Craig Schreiner)

The following local student musicians who are part of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Warhawk Marching Band will perform at the Green Bay Packers home game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, Nov. 19:

Anders Clarksen, from Whitewater, WI (53190), who is studying Mathematics at UW-Whitewater, and is part of the Alto Sax section.

Alex Martin, from Whitewater, WI (53190), who is studying Music at UW-Whitewater, and is part of the Alto Sax section.

Mel Prince, from Whitewater, WI (53190), who is studying Music at UW-Whitewater, and is part of the Baritone section.

Callie Knoll, from Whitewater, WI (53190), who is studying Music at UW-Whitewater, and is part of the Drum Major section.

Kierstyn Torres, from Whitewater, WI (53190), who is studying Music at UW-Whitewater, and is part of the Mellophone section.

Kulow Kulow, from Whitewater, WI (53190), who is studying Music at UW-Whitewater, and is part of the Trombone (Section Leader) section.

Luke Hanson, from Whitewater, WI (53190), who is studying Communication at UW-Whitewater, and is part of the Trumpet (Section Leader) section.

The 162-member band was invited to perform at halftime and post-game at Lambeau Field in front of a potential crowd of more than 80,000 people.

The group last performed at Lambeau Field on Sept. 10, 2017.

“We are thrilled to be able to return to Lambeau Field,” said Glenn C. Hayes, director of bands at UW-Whitewater. “The students have been working with a strong focus and determination to give an incredible performance. I could not be more proud of each and every one of them!”

The band’s performance, titled “ALIVE!,” includes the movie and musical hits “Come Alive” from The Greatest Showman and “The Club” from In the Heights.

The Warhawk Marching Band performs at all UW-Whitewater football regular season home games and other select campus and community events during the fall semester. UW-Whitewater hosts the annual Wisconsin School Music Association State Marching Band Championships every October.

The marching band is one of several musical ensembles at the university. In addition to Lambeau Field, UW-Whitewater’s ensembles have performed in other famous venues around the world, including Carnegie Hall in New York City, the Symphony Center in Chicago, and at venues in Germany, Poland and England.

Watch for photos and videos of the marching band’s Lambeau Field experience on the UW-Whitewater Facebook and Instagram pages.

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