Lisa (Cavanaugh) Linde ’92 leads the Newton (MA) South High School jazz band and John Currey ’92 leads the Champaign (IL) Central High School jazz band.
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Band alum takes helm of USBands
Jon Swengler ’10 believes very strongly in the impact music has on the lives of students and is excited to be stepping into his new role.
Band alum to lead Western Michigan Bronco Marching Band
John Leonard ’02, ’13 M.M., this week was named the Interim Assistant Director of Bands at Western Michigan University, where he has served as graduate assistant since 2016.
Band alumna honored as N.H. Music Teacher of the Year
Dr. Therese Davison ’87 credits her time time at UMass Amherst, and with former Minuteman Band director George Parks, for her expertise in marching bands.
Behind the Leader: Sarah Carroll
Sarah Carroll ‘18 talks about the work she does on campus in a leadership capacity. Sarah is co-manager of the UMass Minuteman Marching Band.
Out of the Dark
UMass Band alumna and NSA Director of Civil Liberties and Privacy Becky Richards ’94 shines a light on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).
Thom Hannum named a Lowell Mason Award Recipient
The Lowell Mason Award is presented annually to recognize members of the Massachusetts Music Educators Association (MMEA) who have been leaders in music education.
While UMass Band marches Rose Parade, band alum preps Rose Bowl broadcast
Each band member makes the Power & Class what it is, year after year. Chris Halloran ’01 certainly exemplifies the 2018 Rose Parade theme “Making a Difference.”