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Remembering Katy Coleman

Posted on October 8, 2024 by Band Alumni Association

UNL Flag Line Instructor, 1987-1995

smiling portrait of a woman — 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.

2024 Reunion Recap

Posted on September 23, 2024 by Nicole C

Thank you for attending the Sept 13-14 reunion weekend- the 50th Anniversary of the BAA!

Almost 300 members of the alumni band joined the 300 members of the Cornhusker Marching Band in a spectacular halftime show, paying homage to some of the top songs of 1974! The combined bands performed “Hooked on a Feeling” by Blue Swede. Fun was had by all, as evidenced by the many posts and photos shared since. Thank you to all who attended and contributed to the success of the 50th BAA reunion!

We voted in two new board members at our annual business meeting on Friday night: Jamie Chambers, 1999-2002 Flagline and Tom Montgomery, 1985-1990 trombone. Welcome to the board!

Be on the lookout for the 2025 reunion date sometime between January-April. We will post here, as well as on social media, as soon as we get word from the band department- promise!

Sometime during the week of July 4th is when we usually have our registration page up and ready to go. We will also send an email and post on social media when it goes live, but if you haven’t heard anything by mid-July, feel free to email us at: info@nebandalums.org.

Next year, we will continue to have a limited number of seats on the sidelines: 250, so please register early if you want one of those seats. However, we will still offer alums the opportunity to purchase their own ticketed seat in the stands to be able to participate in halftime! That way, we don’t have to limit the number of alumni participating in our reunion on game day.

Stay tuned to our website and social media for the latest updates on all things band. Go Big Red!

2024 Reunion begins tomorrow!

Posted on September 12, 2024 by Nicole C

Here is a video that we hope is helpful for alums registered and attending on Saturday: https://youtu.be/6SPeqPFlUbc

Check out the tabs under “Reunion Weekend” for more information!
Watch for any updates on facebook also: https://www.facebook.com/nebandalums

Remember your: Music & Instrument
If you need one: Clear Bag for the game
Parking pass
Football ticket for those who purchased them
Concessions are cashless this year- plan accordingly.
Uniform is red shirt and black pants/shorts with comfortable shoes.

Please email us at info@nebandalums.org if you have any questions!

Reunion Registration & Merchandise Store Open

Posted on July 29, 2024 by Band Alumni Association

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.

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2024 Reunion Registration now OPEN!

Posted on July 10, 2024 by Nicole C

September 13-14, 2024 NU vs Northern Iowa, Kickoff at 6:30 p.m.

There are many new changes this year, so please read through the information on our website under “Reunion Weekend” tabs and/or watch the video:

DEADLINE: Friday, August 23, 2024

We hope to see you September 13-14 at this year’s reunion, the 50th anniversary of the BAA!