The University of Wisconsin Varsity Band will return to Delavan-Darien High School for a performance at 1 p.m. March 2.
The “sweater band,” directed by Michael Leckrone, will perform in the school’s east gym. The band made its first public performance at D-DHS in January 2013.
Tickets for the event are $10 for adults, $20 for a family four-pack for two adults and two children and $2 for students and children. About 1,200 general-seating tickets will be sold publicly.
More than 100 members of the UW Varsity Band will perform at the concert, which is being held to support Delavan-Darien High School bands program. The D-DHS Band Boosters are sponsoring the show.
Last year, the concert raised enough money for the Boosters to buy nearly $8,000 risers to be used in the D-DHS music department. The risers will be used for the UW band at the upcoming concert, and at such school events as band concerts, choir concerts, theater performances, elementary and middle school musical performances and other special events.
Delavan-Darien High School alumnus Dan Clark, a 2011 graduate, is a UW Band member and will be in the show. He plays the trumpet. Also, D-DHS art teacher Amanda Vogt is a UW Band alumni.
The UW Varsity Band is known throughout the world for its outstanding performances at UW athletic events and concerts throughout the state and country. Its members were a highlight of the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, Calif., on New Year’s Day in 2011, 2012 and 2013.
A limited supply of tickets is being sold at the Piggly Wiggly store in Delavan at 1414 E. Geneva St. and at D-DHS.
Doors to the concert will open about one hour before the show.
