Last October, the University of Minnesota Marching Band made its first appearance at a Big 10 away football game in more than 20 years, thanks to a crowdfunding campaign. The band traveled to Lincoln, Nebraska, where the Gophers took on the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers. “Our trip to Nebraska was incredibly meaningful and memorable for the band members,” says director Betsy McCann. “They had great experiences performing for a packed stadium of fans, meeting the Nebraska band members, and being part of the game.”