Five Hastings College students were selected to perform with the Nebraska Intercollegiate Band during the Nebraska State Bandmasters Association (NSBA) spring conference, held March 5-7 in Lincoln, Nebraska.
The Intercollegiate Band features more than 100 of the finest collegiate musicians from across the state. Students are nominated by their directors and selected based on the specific needs and high standards of the ensemble.
Students representing Hastings College included:
- Maggie deFreese of Holdrege, Nebraska – oboe
- Krista Hatchell of Lincoln, Nebraska – tuba
- Mekenzie Miller of Kearney, Nebraska – trumpet
- Dylan Shaw of Colorado Springs, Colorado – alto saxophone
- David Udlock of Castle Rock, Colorado – percussion
“Being selected for the Intercollegiate Band is a testament to the dedication these five students bring to their craft every day,” said Dr. Louie Eckhardt, associate professor of music and director of bands. “Collaborating with a world-class clinician like Dr. McKinney and performing alongside the best collegiate musicians in the state provides an invaluable professional experience that they bring back to our own ensembles here in Hastings.”
This year’s ensemble was led by guest clinician Dr. Donald McKinney, director of bands at the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University.
Hastings College is a four-year residential college that focuses on student academic and extracurricular achievement. Founded in 1882, the College is dedicated to student success and service to the community. Discover more at hastings.edu.