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.
You can donate any time of year by clicking on the donate button on the right side of our home page or you can go directly to go.unl.edu/sniderfund. Thank you to all who have donated to this fund. You make it possible to give this gift to these deserving students. Congrats to all three winners!
Jack R. Snider/Band Alumni Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to members of the Cornhusker Marching Band who are non-music majors. Recipients demonstrate leadership (formal or informal), volunteerism and integrity. They are a role model for their section and the band, and exemplify what it means to be the Pride of All Nebraska.
Travis Cloyd
Travis Cloyd is a senior from Omaha, Nebraska. He plays tenor sax and is a Drum Major. Travis is studying Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering.
“It’s an honor to be selected for the Jack Snider/Band Alumni Association Scholarship. Although my major, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, is not based in the school of music, the band programs are where I best belong and do the most here at UNL. Over my years here, I have been a member of the Cornhusker Marching Band, Big Red Express, Campus Band, and Kappa Kappa Psi. This year I have the pleasure of serving as one of the Drum Majors of the CMB, as well as the Vice President for Operations for KKY. These are the places where I have gotten to do the most, and without all the support you all give both visibly and behind the scenes, I would not be who I am today. There is no community quite like that of the bands. I want to sincerely thank you for awarding me the Jack R. Snider Band Alumni Association Scholarship. It is such an honor to be even just a small part of carrying on his legacy.”
Gretchen Muth
Gretchen Muth is a senior working toward a double major in Global Studies and French with a minor in Art History and Criticism. She plays tenor sax and is a Drum Major and from Hastings, Nebraska.
My name is Gretchen Muth, and I was born and raised in Hastings, Nebraska, and it was there that my journey with music began. I’ve always felt a deep love for music and performing, so when I reached fifth grade, I jumped on the opportunity to join band. Coming to college, there wasn’t even a question of whether I would continue pursuing music. It has become such a fundamental piece of who I am, and I’m incredibly fortunate to be able to pursue my passion and represent my university in the Cornhusker Marching Band. During my first three years in the CMB I played in the Tenor Saxophone section, and now for my senior year, I have the great privilege of serving as a Drum Major.
I want to sincerely thank you for awarding me the Jack R. Snider Band Alumni Association Scholarship. It is such an honor to be even just a small part of carrying on his legacy. I’m in my final semester of college, and this scholarship is a great help in finishing off my degree. I’m looking forward to the opportunities I’ll have to give back as an alumni.
Jack R. Snider/Band Alumni Freshman Scholarship
Allison Brandl
Allison Brandl is a freshman trombone player from Waverly, Nebraska. She is studying Family Consumer Science Education and hopes to teach FCS after college.
“I have been in band since fifth grade and have loved every second of it! I want to express my sincere gratitude for the freshman band scholarship! Band has always been a large part of my life and the CMB is no different!”
As a reminder, sideline seating is limited to the first 250 registrants. If you do not secure a sideline seat, you are still welcome to attend by purchasing your own ticket in the stadium bowl. All alumni, regardless of seating, are invited to participate in the halftime performance.
Don’t miss this milestone celebration—sign up today and be part of the music and memories!
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!
Wayne Shipferling playing in the 2017 Alumni Band. Photo courtesy of Nebraska Alumni Assn.
Wayne Shipferling passed away this March. He was a loyal and supportive member of the UNL band family who returned year after year to play his trumpet at the annual band alumni reunion. Wayne was in the marching band from 1954-57. Here is his obituary: https://metzmortuary.com/wayne-shipferling/
In his will, Wayne left a generous gift to the Band Alumni Association to be divided equally between the Jack Snider Band Alumni Fund and the Donald Lentz Memorial Band Fund. Dr. Barber states, “His extraordinary generosity will resonate throughout the entire band program and GKSOM given the special roles these funds play.” Thank you, Wayne. Your kindness will be remembered for years to come!
