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ABOUT US

The University of Minnesota Band Alumni Society (UMBAS) promotes lasting connections between alumni of the University of Minnesota Bands and supports the University of Minnesota Bands by providing opportunities to participate in musical, social, and philanthropic activities.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President

Kirsten

Rasmussen-Kells

President-Elect

Laura Ziegelski

Secretary

Delonna Darsow

Secretary-Elect

Caleb Twiggs

Treasurer

Pete

(Adam Peterson)

Treasurer-Elect

Jean Wayne

At-large Member
Adam Connolly

At-large Member
Brooke Linzmeier

At-large Member
Elena Van der Wege

At-large Member
Stephanie Grogg

At-large Member
Kathy Nieters

At-large Member
Kris Pierskalla

At-large Member
Bev Warmka

COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Finance – Adam Peterson

  • Audit – Laura Ziegelski

  • Budget – Adam Peterson

  • Fundraising – Kris Pierskalla

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Music and Activities – Kirsten Rasmussen-Kells

  • Performances – Ellen Sorenson, Ron Rasmussen

  • Music Library – Elena Van Der Wege

  • Equipment – 

  • Summer Band – Brooke Linzmeier

    • Kirsten Rasmussen-Kells, Ellen Sorenson, Laura Ziegelski

  • Homecoming – Eric Elert, Brooke Linzmeier​

 

Technology – JoAnne Hartfiel, Jon-Mikel Van Der Wege

Membership Relations – Laura Ziegelski

  • Communications – Kirsten Rasmussen-Kells

    • Adam Connolly, Laura Ziegelski

  • Publication – Kirk Juergens, Kris Pierskalla

  • Mentorship – Brooke Linzmeier

  • Social – Laura Ziegelski​

 

Operations – Ellen Sorenson

  • Bylaws – Elena Van Der Wege

  • Scholarship – Delonna Darsow

  • Board Development – Laura Ziegelski

  • History – Kris Pierskalla

  • Election Nominations – Laura Ziegelski

  • UMAA Liaison – Ellen Sorenson​

CONTACT US

University of Minnesota Band Alumni Society
c/o Marching Band
420 SE 23rd Ave
Huntington Bank Stadium

Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA

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