Jack Snider, 93, Lincoln, died Friday, February 20, 2015, of natural causes. Born July 24, 1921 in McCook, Neb., to Harvey Martin and Alice Elizabeth (Amen) Snider. Served as director of bands/marching band and professor of French horn at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln from 1950-1986. Graduate of UNL with undergrad and masters degrees in music. (more…)
Late this afternoon we learned that UNL Professor Emeritus of Music Jack Snider passed away at 4:20 PM today. We will post information about funeral arrangements as they become known. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers. Last month, Jack Snider took a turn for the worse. His son, Bob, and daughter-in-law, Annie are (more…)
The Russ Swanson Outstanding Bandsman Award was presented Friday night at the band banquet, held at the downtown Holiday Inn. The deserving recipient was Brian Vuu. Brian is a Senior Music Education Major (Saxophone) from Lincoln (Southwest High School.) This year he served as one of the Drum Majors, and last year was Alto Sax (more…)
William Paul Beave II, 69, of Lincoln, died on Sunday, January 11, 2015. He was born on March 31, 1945 in Omaha to William Paul and Esther (Eberspacher) Beave. He was a photographer, musician, and former police officer. Bill was a former member of the UNL Band Alumni Association’s board of directors for many years. (more…)
It’s show time as the Cornhusker Marching Band Highlights Concert plays the Lied Center for Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16. Tickets, available at the Lied Center box office, are $20 for adults and $10 for students and senior citizens. The performance will including the sights and sounds of the Pride of All Nebraska (more…)
