The Varsity Band is a spring semester course offering with participation limited to those students who have successfully auditioned and previously participated in fall Marching Band. The Varsity Band represents students from every corner of campus. Around 95% of the marching band is comprised of non-music majors, with the most popular majors being engineering and biology.
Varsity Band performs concerts each season throughout Wisconsin and culminates with the annual Varsity Band Spring Concert for thousands of fans at the Kohl Center. Come join us and get your “Wisconsin Spirit”! As every true Badger knows, “When you say ‘WIS-CON-SIN,’ you’ve said it all!”
Join us for an exciting day with the UW Varsity Band! After the concert, we will visit Fraboni's Deli to pick up lunch selections, learn about the family business history and have an opportunity to purchase authentic Italian items. Maybe pick up Friday's special -- Fraboni's Homemade Lasagna Dinner made with Italian sausage, ricotta, mozzarella, and their famous sauce OR Spaghetti/Mostaccioli Dinner with alfredo or bleu alfredo sauce with or without herbed chicken breast.
Seating is limited, so register today!
Schedule (Return times are approximate)
| 11:15 a.m. |
Depart Verona Park and Ride |
| 11:45 a.m. |
Depart Dutch Mill Park and Ride |
| 3:30 p.m. |
Return Dutch Mill Park and Ride
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| 4:00 p.m. |
Return Verona Park and Ride |
Departure Locations -- Please arrive at departure site 15 minutes prior to departure.
Verona Park and Ride
East side (Dutch Mill Park and Ride (East Lot)
Map below for those boarding the bus on east side Dutch Mill Park & Ride. Please park in the "east" lot as indicated by the arrow.
Lunch selection
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Italian |
Genoa Salami, Capacollo Ham, Provolone Cheese, lettuce, tomato & sub-sauce |
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Pastrami |
Pastrami, Provolone Cheese, lettuce, tomato & sub-sauce |
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Turkey |
Turkey, Cheddar Cheese, lettuce, tomato & sub-sauce |
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Vegetarian |
Cheddar and Provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato & sub-sauce |
Cost
$50 per person and includes bus transportation, driver tip, admission fees, meal, taxes, and gratuities.
For insurance purposes, all travelers are required to complete the Verona Member Form (no charge) and Verona Trip Waiver Form annually. Please download forms here, complete, and bring to the bus on the day of the trip.
Please note that these forms must be completed annually. If you have traveled with us and completed the forms on a previous 2026 excursion, the forms are not needed.
Registration Details and Deadline
Register online. Mailed in reservations and checks are accepted. Registrations much be received no later than Friday, February 13, 2026.
Refund Policy
UWRA refunds an event fee if cancelled prior to the registration deadline. Refunds after the registration deadline are only processed if a wait-listed registrant can attend. Refunds made by check.
