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Remembering David Salyards

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Band Alumni Association

Salyards, David P. Jul 8, 1955 – Apr 22, 2017 Of Omaha. David Peter Salyards, 61, passed away April 22 following a short illness. A fourth-generation Nebraskan and lifelong resident of Omaha, Dave was born July 8, 1955, to Harry E. Salyards Sr. and Margaret E. (Skow) Salyards. He was a 1973 graduate of Benson High School and a 1978 graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where his particular passion was music. A proud member of the Cornhusker Marching Band, he participated in a variety of other music ensembles. Indeed, music became his lifelong avocation; he was arranging a number of original works for keyboard, guitar, percussion and strings at the time of his untimely passing.

VISITATION: Wednesday, 5-7pm; FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:30pm Thursday, at Roeder Mortuary. Memorials may be given to the Jack and Mary Alice Snider Fund, c/o the University of Nebraska Foundation. ROEDER MORTUARY-108th St. Chapel 2727 North 108th St. 402-496-9000 www.RoederMortuary.com

Read his entire obituary from the Omaha World-Herald.

Band Alumni Association Charter Member, Rob Clements, fills Legislative Seat

Posted on February 7, 2017 by Band Alumni Association

Elmwood banker Rob Clements is the governor’s pick to fill the southeast Nebraska legislative seat left open with the resignation of Bill Kintner of Papillion.

In choosing Clements, Gov. Pete Ricketts bypassed a list of 35 formal applicants in favor of a man he called the “right person” for the job.

Clements was sworn in by Nebraska Chief Justice Mike Heavican immediately after Ricketts announced his appointment during a Monday afternoon press conference at the Capitol.

Read the full article at LincolnJournalStar.com.

2017 Reunion Date Set

Posted on February 5, 2017 by Band Alumni Association

The Band Alumni Association, Inc.’s reunion weekend will be September 1-2, 2017. The game on Saturday is UNL vs. Arkansas State. More information will be provided as it becomes available later this year.

Jan Deaton to Receive Certificate of Recognition

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Band Alumni Association

Band Office Associate Jan Deaton will be presented the Certificate of Recognition for Contributions to Students at a reception on Friday, February 3 in the Centennial Room. The recognition is through the Division of Student Affairs, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Teaching Council and the Parents Association. The recognition is for a faculty or staff member who has made a significant contribution to the lives of a student while at the university.

Original article appeared on the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, Glenn Korff School of Music blog.

Remembering Robert F. “Bob” Elwell

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Band Alumni Association

Our condolences go to the family and friends of Robert F. “Bob” Elwell, age 61 years, of Seward, who passed away Jan. 5, 2016. Bob played tuba in the marching band in the mid- to late-70s.

Signing of Remembrance Book: 1- 8:30 p.m. with family receiving friends 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6, all at Zabka Funeral Home, Seward. Memorial service/celebration of life: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, at St. John Lutheran Church, Seward; Pastor Scott Bruick, officiating. Graveside service and inurnment: Seward Cemetery. The family requests memorials, in lieu of flowers, to the donor’s choice in care of the Elwell family. Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Zabka Funeral Home, Seward. Condolences, www.zabkafuneralhome.com

Bob’s obituary in the Lincoln Journal Star.