Flashing in the sun, the golden braid accents the colors of scarlet and cream on their uniforms. The Cornhusker Marching Band presents a spectacle involving music, high steps and showmanship executed with precision movements and a meticulous style.

The documentary "March of the Cornhuskers" takes an intimate look at one of America's premier marching bands. The program captures the discipline, dedication, frustration and the fun as students work hard to earn membership in the "Pride of All Nebraska," endure hours of practice, and finally perform before 77,000 Husker fans on game day.

On this Web site, you will find --

• The history and tradition that has evolved over 120 years since the band was first formed as a military cadet band with 12 members.
• Becoming a Husker through an intense process of auditions and try outs.
• Learning the drill through a "band camp" that resembles a military boot camp.
• The shows -- pregame and half-time -- that make it all worthwhile for band members.
• Russ' Room.
• Links to additional resources.

The program also features favorite Cornhusker fight songs recorded live at Memorial Stadium and rare audio and video highlights of band performances. The program and this site capture the enthusiasm of band members. "The first time you put on the uniform and the first time you walk into that stadium and the sound comes up, and that crowd comes up, every time it happens, I still get goosebumps," says Jay Kloecker, director of UNL bands.

Our cameras follow the last NU band of the century boasting a membership of 328 on its quest to be the very best.

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