Joslyn Reiff was among 186 high school students from across Nebraska who participated in the 27th Annual Masonic All-Star Marching Band, which performed Saturday, June 4, during Shrine Bowl festivities in Kearney. 
The band members devoted four days of intense practice starting May 31, to learn the music, marching steps and field formations. The band gave their first public performance with a public concert at Harmon Park on Friday evening, June 3. The band led the Shrine Bowl Parade down Kearney’s Central and 1st Avenue on Saturday morning, June 4, and it also performed the pre-game National Anthem and during half-time of the 62nd Annual Shrine Bowl football game at Ron & Carol Cope Stadium, on Foster Field, at the University of Nebraska—Kearney. 
The band members were hosted by the Masons of Nebraska, and were directed by Brad Weber, retired Band Director from Wayne High School, currently Instructor of Percussion at Wayne State College; Dan Sodomka, Band Director at Aurora High School; and Dr. Dave Bohnert, Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities at Wayne State College. 
“Really, a lot was demanded of the students during the week,” said Eric BenSalah, one of the camp coordinators. “They rose to the challenge. Practicing upwards of 7-8 hours a day, on their feet, the kids showed that they were among some of the best in the state. We really saw all of that hard work come together in their performances at Harmon Park, the parade and halftime show for the Shrine Bowl.” 
The members also enjoyed evening activities consisting of a night of free time, polka music, a dance with a DJ, and bowling at the Big Apple Fun Center. Many are looking forward to the opportunity to use the instruction provided by the band directors when they return to their respective high school bands. 
Joslyn is the daughter of Michael and Erin Reiff of Callaway.