The 2017 Russ Swanson Outstanding Bandsman Award was presented this year to Paige DeDecker! This award was renamed in 2012 in Russ Swanson’s honor. Russ was a french horn player in the marching band and was a part of the 1941 Rose Bowl Band. He was also a WWII veteran serving on an air bomber (more…)
This year, we will be collecting stories, from current CMB members, as well as from alumni, in an effort to connect the band community more, as well as share memories with each other. Recently, a story was submitted by a current CMB member, Geli Gonzalez. I hope it brings a smile to your face, and (more…)
After speaking with many alumni during and after the game this year, we have decided to make a slight change to the alumni band uniform. Red shirts are still a must, but we’re going to require black shorts or pants (skirts or skorts are fine, too). Footwear must be a comfortable, athletic shoe, but does (more…)
Congratulations to Rachel Hoffman and Anna Helzer, the 2017 recipients of the Jack R. Snider UNL Band Alumni Association Scholarship! We were thrilled to receive many donations in 2016 which allowed us to offer two scholarships to these deserving current members of the Cornhusker Marching Band! About Rachel: My name is Rachel Hoffman and I (more…)
WEAR RED, BE CLEAR NEBRASKA ATHLETICS CLEAR BAG POLICY Beginning with the 2017 fall sports season, Nebraska Athletics will implement a new clear bag policy for ALL ticketed Nebraska events (Football, Volleyball, Soccer, Men’s/Women’s Basketball, Baseball, Men’s/Women’s Gymnastics, Wrestling, Track & Field, Softball). Fans are encouraged to bring only necessary items into Nebraska Athletics (more…)
