Larry MacTaggart Receives NSBA Distinguished Service Award
The Nebraska State Bandmasters Association (NSBA) awarded the Duane Johnson Distinguished Service Award to NWS Music Director, Larry MacTaggart in March 2019. This award is given by the NSBA Executive Board to individuals who have helped make “Better Bands for Nebraska”. The award is designated in honor and recognition of Duane E. Johnson and the many invaluable contributions he made to bands of Nebraska.
Other 2019 recipients of this award were Tom Jaworski (Retired, Adams Central Public Schools) and Joanie Mathis (Omaha Symphony).