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UW-Madison’s Varsity Band performing in West Salem this Saturday
Honoring Badger Band traditions like their popular Fifth Quarter and “On, Wisconsin!” the concert will appeal to Badger Band fans of all ages.
The University of Wisconsin varsity band is heading to West Salem’s Heider Center for a show at 7 p.m. Saturday (doors open 30 minutes prior to show time).
This talented group of musicians will play a variety of songs, including fan favorites and new arrangements. Honoring Badger Band traditions like their popular Fifth Quarter and “On, Wisconsin!” the concert will appeal to Badger Band fans of all ages.
The new director, Dr. Corey Pompeii, is leading the varsity, made up of mostly members of the marching band. The group will also showcase highlights from their football halftime shows and get the crowd on their feet to dance with them.
Dan Heerts, executive director of the Heider Center, told Z93 that this is an important fundraiser.
For a nonprofit organization that relies heavily on ticket sales, the last few years have been tough.
“Arts and entertainment were the first ones that had to shut down when COVID hit and we were literally the last ones to open back up,” Heerts said.
Tickets: $25 for adults and $10 for students. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online here, or at the Heider Center box office (405 E. Hamlin Street, West Salem, WI).
