Get ready to Give, Share, Glow!

Glow Big Red begins Wednesday from noon to noon on Feb. 12 to Feb. 13. You We wanted to follow up with you to share ways your support can go even further to benefit our students.

Scott Washburn is challenging you with a Dollar-for-Dollar Match for UNL Band Alumni Association. Thanks to Scott Washburn, all gifts will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000. You can find the challenge information on our donation page.

You can also give during the Husker Power Hours for a chance to earn even more!

  • Feb. 12, 3 P.M.- 4 P.M. Group with most donors receives $1,000
  • Feb. 12, 9 P.M.- 10 P.M. Group with most student donors receives $1,000
  • Feb. 13, 9 A.M.- 10 A.M. Group with most faculty and staff donors receives $1,000

You can give anytime, but be sure to make your gift at glowbigred.unl.edu by noon on Feb. 13.

Show us your love during Glow Big Red when you:

️ GIVE: Make a gift of $5 or more to support the Jack R. Snider Band Alumni Association Scholarship. Your contribution will help build a large new rehearsal space with cutting-edge technology for the Nebraska Bands program.

SHARE: Show your Valentine’s Day love by spreading the word on social media using the hashtag #GlowBigRed.

GLOW: Show others how your HEART GLOWS big for UNL by lighting up your room, home, or business!

Give a gift, get a gift of mittens
Make a gift of $75 or more and the NU Foundation will send you a pair of Husker mittens to show our gratitude for your Husker love.

Help us Glow All In for our CMB students!

Glow Big Red 2025

24 hours of Husker giving. February 12-13, 2025. Glow Big Red.

Show your Husker love — starting now!

Glow Big Red, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s seventh annual giving day, is fast approaching on Feb 12-13, but you can start making a difference now by giving your Glow Big Red gift today!

We need your help! Please join our campaign and help us reach our goal of $5,000 and 35 donors! We need you to tell your friends and family members about the important work we do and ask them to join us in helping to make a difference.

Get ready to give! On February 12-13, visit glowbigred.unl.edu and make a donation to us and/or to any of the great participating organizations. All the giving will end at 12 noon on February 13, so make sure to get your gift in on time!

red mittens with Nebraska N logo

An exclusive bonus: when you contribute $75 or more during Glow Big Red, the NU Foundation send you a pair of Husker fleece mittens! It’s our way of saying thanks for your support.

Questions? If you have any questions or would like more information, let us know. Thank you in advance for your generosity to our organization and for helping us keep the spirit of the Cornhusker Marching Band alive and strong!

Remembering Katy Coleman

UNL Flag Line Instructor, 1987-1995
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Katy Coleman

Kathryn (Katy) Coleman, a beloved band staff alum, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2024.

Katy was renowned for her imaginative quilting designs, where her use of color and creativity shone brightly. Her artistic talents extended beyond fiber arts; she was a gifted choreographer and designer for high school color guards, dance teams, and show choirs throughout the Midwest as well as the UNL Flag Line instructor from 1987 to 1995.

She is survived by her loving husband, Dennis Coleman; her daughter, Amanda Bowers (husband Josh); her sons, Benjamin Coleman (wife Casey) and Christian Coleman (partner Lisa Charles); and her cherished grandchildren, Scarlett and Sullivan Coleman, and Micah and Lucy Bowers. Additionally, she is survived by countless marching band students who considered her their “band mom.”

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, October 29, at 6 PM at Summit Church in Apex, NC, with family visitation starting at 5 PM. In lieu of flowers, Katy wished that memorial contributions be made to the Apex Friendship High School Bands Program at https://tinyurl.com/AFHSBands and Greater Impact Dance Studio at https://tinyurl.com/DanceKT .

Our condolences go out the Coleman family. Katy’s warmth, creativity, and dedication touched the lives of many, and she will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Reunion Registration & Merchandise Store Open

Our annual reunion is September 13-14, 2024.

We’ll perform at halftime of the NU vs Northern Iowa game, kickoff at 6:30 p.m. Registration closes on Friday, August 23, 2024. Seats on the sideline is limited to 250, so register early!

There are many new changes this year, so please read through the information on our website under “Reunion Weekend” tabs.

Limited Edition “50 Years of the Band Alumni Association” Shirts

The online store closes August 21, 2024, to ensure delivery before our reunion. All orders must be shipped (no in-store pickup), so if you can consolidate orders with other alumni, you can save on shipping costs.

Outstanding Band Person Awarded for 2023

This past weekend the 2023 Band Awards Reception was held at Memorial Stadium. As a part of the event, the Russ Swanson Outstanding Band Person was awarded to Steffani Nolda. Steffani is a super senior music education major from North Platte, Nebraska. While at UNL, Nolda studied saxophone and was a member of the Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, and Saxophone Choir. She was also a 5-year member of the Cornhusker Marching Band and is honored to have served as Drum Major for two seasons. Nolda is currently applying to be a music educator in the Lincoln area and plans to continue the Nebraska Band Tradition through the Alumni Association. Congratulations, Steffani!

award with saxophone and mace
Thank you our alum, Nathan Nelson with Rooted Woodworking, for the design and creation of our award.