Member Bio

Nancy started playing the Flute in middle school and continued through the first two years of high school. Even though she wasn't in an organized group, she obtained a new Flute and played it on occasion just for fun. Then, when the Jackson Hole Community Band was formed for the Wyoming Centennial, Nancy and Tom became involved with its organization and rehearsals (Nancy on Flute and Tom on Tuba).

Daughter Stephanie was 2 years old at the time the band was formed. The band rehearsed in a variety of venues, and Stephanie would occupy herself in the back of the band with whatever toys she brought along. Thirty years later, she could still be found at band rehearsals—now playing Trumpet. Stephanie is currently a practicing doctor at a two-veterinarian clinic in Bozeman, Montana, and drives down to participate in the band's concerts.

Nancy’s son Peter attended rehearsals in much the same way a few years after his sister. He became a familiar sight on the back of the band trailer near the percussionists so he could jump off and chase down sheets of music that blew off the stands. By middle school, he studied Percussion, became part of the school bands, and often played with the Jackson Hole Community Band until college. At those times, it was all four of the Ninnemann family playing in performances.