Author: Band Alumni Association

Mark your calendars! #GlowBigRed returns February 11-12 for another 24 hours of Husker giving, and we need your support to make this year’s event our best yet.

As a valued member of the Nebraska Bands family, you know firsthand the transformative impact our programs have on students. This year, we’re excited to announce that there are three funds you can support, each featuring matching gifts to double your impact:

UNL Band Program Fund
Matching gift: up to $5,000
Help fund the rebuilding of large instrument storage lockers in the Westbrook-Kimball tunnel that were destroyed by flooding last spring.

Jack and Mary Alice (Petie) Snider Construction Projects Fund
Matching gift: up to $1,000
Help us invest in the facilities and infrastructure that provide our students with world-class spaces to learn and perform.

Jack R. Snider UNL Band Alumni Association Scholarship Fund
Matching gift: up to $1,000
Make higher education more accessible by supporting scholarships for deserving band students.

Here’s how you can make a difference:

You can donate to one, two, or all three funds during the 24-hour giving period. Every gift counts, and with matching funds available, your generosity goes twice as far!

Special Gift for Donors: Make a total donation of $75 or more during Glow Big Red, and the Alumni Association will send you a tote-ally awesome Husker tote bag as our thank you.

Spread the Word: Please share this opportunity with fellow alumni, friends, and anyone who believes in the power of music education. Your network can help us reach even more supporters and maximize our impact.

Your participation is an investment in the success of our students and the future of the university. The memories you made, the friendships you formed, and the skills you developed as part of Nebraska Bands are now part of a legacy you can help sustain for future generations.

Show your Husker Heart and GLOW ALL IN on February 11-12!

Giving is now open at https://glowbigred.unl.edu/organizations/university-of-nebraska-lincoln-bands, but there will be special giving hours and fun events during the event. In the meantime, mark your calendar and consider how you’d like to support Nebraska Bands during this special 24-hour event.

Thank you for your continued dedication to Nebraska Bands and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

We’re excited to share that the Band Alumni Merchandise Online Store is now open for business—and it stays open all year long! No more worrying about missing order deadlines or waiting for the next ordering window.

Browse our collection featuring the beloved band song shirt available in a variety of styles and colors, plus additional items to show your Cornhusker pride. Best of all, every purchase (with the exception of t-shirts and tanks) includes a $5 donation directly supporting current CMB students. It’s a win-win: you get quality merchandise while giving back to the band program.

Ready to shop? Visit the store through the button on our website’s home page, or bookmark this direct link: https://nalumniband.itemorder.com

We’d love to hear from you! If there’s a particular item you’d like to see in our store, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re planning to expand and update our offerings based on your feedback.

Go Big Red!

Calling all band alumni, current members, families, and friends! Here’s your chance to enjoy a great meal while making a real difference for the UNL Band Program.

What: Panera Bread Dine Out Fundraiser
When: Saturday, July 19th, 4:00-8:00 PM
Where: Panera Bread, 61st & O Streets, Lincoln, NE

Why This Matters

Every bite you take directly supports the Nebraska Bands program! 30% of all sales during our event will go straight to the UNL Band Program through the Band Alumni Association.

Make It Even More Special

• Rock your Husker band gear! Wear your band shirt, jacket, or any Nebraska band merchandise so we can spot our fellow band family members and share some great memories together.
• Win BIG! Find Alyssa Soppe at the restaurant that evening to enter an exclusive drawing for a FREE marching spot at this year’s band reunion—a priceless opportunity to relive those unforgettable game day moments!

Can’t Make It In Person?

No problem! You can still participate and support the cause:

• Place an online order using code FUND4U
• Email us a photo of your delicious meal along with your name
• You’ll be entered into the same drawing for that coveted reunion marching spot!

The Impact of Your Support

When you dine with us, you’re not just enjoying Panera’s fresh soups, salads, and sandwiches—you’re investing in the future of Nebraska’s musical tradition. Your support helps ensure that current and future students can experience the same pride, camaraderie, and joy that brought us all together in the first place.

Come hungry, leave fulfilled—both by great food and the knowledge that you’ve made a difference!

Questions? Contact the Band Alumni Association. Let’s make this fundraiser as successful as a perfect halftime performance!

2025 ALUMNI BAND REUNION

The date has been set and our next reunion will be held September 13, 2025. We will be celebrating 50 years of the Flag line (color guard). The game day kickoff time is not yet set.

Look for registration to open in the first part of July. As last year, seating we are able to provide will be limited to 250 on a first registered basis, but you may also choose to buy your own ticket and sit in the stands. More details will follow in the coming months.

Go Big Red and see you in September!