This 2025 Hall of Fame inductee….
Has numerous Notable Achievements and Honors:
- Instrumental ensembles under their direction consistently earned superior ratings at the
MSHSAA State Music Festival. - Had 4 ensembles perform at the MMEA conference
Their SERVICE to music educators has included leadership positions and organization
memberships:
- Has been a member and an officer for MMEA
- Has been a member and officer in Phi Beta Mu
- Has been a member of National Association for Music Education
Reflections on the 2025 inductee from Colleagues
Our 2025 hall of famer’s bands maintained exceptional performance standards. The scope of
literature these ensembles performed was at a university level and was always performed
flawlessly. ~Paul Swofford
During their teaching career, instrumental ensembles under their leadership demonstrated
sound music fundamentals as well as musical nuance. One of the qualities I admire most about
them, is their ability to motivate students to strive for excellence in every rehearsal. ~Linda Huck
This year’s hall of fame inductee was a role model of professionalism, musical excellence, and
dedication to their students growth both as musicians and humans. Our 2025 hall of fame
inductee served MBA and MMEA as leadership and has continued to serve MMEA well past
retirement. ~From colleague and friend Doug Hoover
Our 2025 HOF inductee is a Graduate of
Missouri State University
His Teaching Career
His career began at Flat River/Park Hills for 2 years. He then moved to Springfield to teach at
Hillcrest HS for 4 years. His next chapter was in Columbia at Hickman HS where he had 2
ensembles perform at MMEA. And he finished his career at Clayton HS where he also had 2
ensembles perform at MMEA.
Our inductee is currently working in the technology field and continues to support MBA and MMEA.
He is the only 2 term president for MMEA. He is also a past president form MBA.
Family members and special guests Joining us today to help celebrate:
-Wife – Robin Nichols and Daughter-Courtney
And now, it is my pleasure to present our 2025 MBA Hall of Fame winner, Mr. Rob Nichols.
