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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.

2016 Russ Swanson Outstanding Bandsman Award Presented

Posted on January 16, 2017 by Nicole C

The Cornhusker Marching Band held their annual banquet at the Cornhusker Hotel the evening of Saturday, January 14th. Tom Kallman, UNL Band Alumni Association Vice President was in attendance to present the award and give a short speech about our organization.

The 2016 award went to Emily Hoffman. Emily is a Senior Music Education Major (flute) from Beatrice. Along with serving as Drum Major for the past two seasons, she’s been a member of the Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band. She’ll be student teaching in the spring. Congrats, Emily!

The award was renamed in 2012 in Russ Swanson’s honor. Russ was a french horn player in the marching band and was a part of the 1941 Rose Bowl Band. He was also a WWII veteran serving on an air bomber crew. He was a charter member of the Band Alumni Association in 1974 and was on the board until a little over a year before he died in 2011. He and his wife were dedicated volunteers for activities of the BAA board.

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.