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Jack Snider Day, July 24

Posted on July 20, 2021 by Band Alumni Association

As Jack’s 100th birthday approaches on July 24th, we’d like to take a moment to share some of the many highlights of his 37-year career at the University of Nebraska. Jack served as director of bands/marching band and professor of French … Continue reading →

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Save the Date!

Posted on May 27, 2021 by Band Alumni Association

We have been approved for our Band Reunion performance with the Athletic Department and Glenn Korff School of Music. Save Saturday, September 4, 2021, for our reunion. We are still in planning stages and are not we sure if there … Continue reading →

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Remembering Gary Johnson

Posted on May 19, 2021 by Band Alumni Association

Gary Owen Johnson, 62, of Lincoln, passed away on May 13, 2021, in Lincoln. Born on December 17, 1958, in Butte, Nebraska to Owen and Lavaun (Parks) Johnson.  Gary graduated from Butte High School in 1977. After high school, Gary … Continue reading →

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Remembering our Charter Member, Bob Maag

Posted on May 14, 2021 by Band Alumni Association

October 31, 1935 – May 11, 2021Robert G. “Bob” Maag was born on October 31, 1935, in Denver, Colorado, to Arthur and Edna (Willis) Maag. Bob graduated from McCook high school in 1953. He attended Colorado A&M (now CSU) and McCook … Continue reading →

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Proud to Be a Member of the Newly Organized National Association of Alumni Bands

Posted on March 29, 2021 by Band Alumni Association

Alumni organizations from college bands across the nation have formed a National Association of Alumni Bands to share best practices and provide leadership and coordination for such programs.  Leaders from alumni band groups announced the formation of the NAOAB with … Continue reading →

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