Huskie Marching Band Alumni Network
The Huskie Alumni Marching Band Network is a dedicated group of Huskie Marching Band alumni collaborating together to continue carrying out the goals of the HMB to entertain, support and educate. The group invites hundreds of marching band and Silverette alumni back to campus each year during Homecoming for their annual Fill the Field event.
**UPCOMING EVENTS**
Silverette Meet and Greet 2026
Calling all NIU Marching Band & Silverette Alumni! - Homecoming 2026 Fill the Field Event
You can also check out all upcoming alumni events on the NIU Alumni Association events page.
Mission of the Network
The Huskie Marching Band Alumni Network is a dedicated group of alumni, collaborating to carry out the goals of the Huskie Marching Band to entertain, support, and educate.
The purpose of the network is to:
- Promote and encourage the friendship and relationship between current and former members of the Huskie Marching Band and those associated with the organization.
- Coordinate events and performing opportunities for alumni of the Huskie Marching Band.
- Encourage and support present Huskie Marching Band students through mentoring, and fundraising efforts through use of scholarships and directional operational funding.
- Create interest in continued participation with the Huskie Marching Band and NIU Alumni Association post-graduation.
- Actively participate in the preservation of the history of the Huskie Marching Band.
Network News
Get Connected
Interested in volunteering to help plan activities alongside the Huskie Marching Band Alumni Network Leadership Council? We'd love to hear from you! Email volunteer@niu.edu.
HMBAN Leadership
Cheryl Ringler, President (2024-Present); Marty Johnstone, Past President (2017-2024); Floy Haschke, Vice-President (2017-Present); Dana Antosz (Young), Secretary; Zach Smith, Marketing Coordinator; Anita Rurka Cash, Silverette Representative; Tom Foulkes, Percussion Representative; Abby Shields, Percussion Representative; Claudine Trudeau, Silverette Representative; Katherine Jahnke, Color Guard Representative
At-Large Members: Eric Caliendo, Erin Kirby, Bryan Miller, and Joy Nelson
Social Media Channels
Check out our photos and connect with us via our social channels:
Huskie Marching Band Alumni Network Flickr Photo Album
Huskie Marching Band Alumni Network Facebook page