Our Charter
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Band Alumni Association, Inc. (BAA) was formed to establish resources for both long-term and short-term projects for the benefit of the Nebraska Bands, and to assist the Cornhusker Marching Band in raising funds for a three-week European tour in 1974. The charter was signed on May 1, 1974. A membership fee of $10 was collected from each of the 217 charter members with half the proceeds going in the Band European fund.
Purpose of the BAA:
- To foster a fraternal spirit among all alumni of the Bands of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
- To promote in all lawful ways, the activities, health and general welfare of the Bands of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
- To have and exercise all lawful powers necessary or convenient to effect the forgoing two purposes for which the corporation is organized, and to provide for the general welfare of the corporation.
First Reunion
The first reunion of the UNL Band Alumni was held September 27-28, 1974. The first annual business meeting was held, and the alumni had lunch with the band. The alumni then attended the UNL versus Northwestern football game at 1:30 p.m. (Cornhuskers won 49-7).
The first appearance of the Alumni Band was the following year at halftime of the UNL versus Indiana football game on September 20, 1975, with 120 in attendance.
