The award ceremony will take place at the Massachusetts State House on Thursday, April 23.
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UMass Drumline performs with Six String Soldiers
The US Army Field Band’s “Six String Soldiers” and the UMass Drumline’s spring tech class got together this week for a special performance on campus.
“El Sistema” music ed program sets roots with Springfield SciTech
Boston’s WBUR radio highlights the “El Sistema” music education program UMass band alum Gary Bernice ’07, ’10G employs at Springfield’s SciTech high school.
Former drum major receives NAfME George N. Parks award
NAfME announced that Cyndi Napierkowski ’87, Director of Bands at Salem High School, is the recipient of the 2014 George N. Parks Award for Leadership.
Band alum Stan Rosenberg to become next MA Senate President
Stan Rosenberg ’77, who played tuba in the UMass Band, will become a powerful player in state government as president of the Massachusetts Senate.
UMMB alumni reflect on 20 years with Delaware marching band
Heidi Sarver ’86, ’88G and Jim Ancona ’92 celebrate their 20th anniversary together at helm of the University of Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hen Marching Band.
Lehigh Valley news reviews UMMB’s Penn State show
The Minuteman Band enjoyed a very enthusiastic band audience at Penn State’s Beaver Stadium at Saturday’s football game. Here’s a great review.
Old Chapel nominated to National Register of Historic Places
The iconic Old Chapel at UMass is not only on the brink of renovation, but the building was recently nominated to the National Register of Historic Places.