Dana Evernden ’12 paints first new library mural in a decade in tribute to late UMMB band director George N. Parks.
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Tony Lechner ’93 creates music… and the Valley Rock Choir
Minuteman Band fans might remember Tony Lechner ’93 from his role in the “Phantom of the Opera” shows, but might not know his real life is filled with music.
Michael Klesch ’90G inducted to DCI Hall of Fame
Beginning his drum corps career in the 1980s as a bass drummer with the Cadets, Michael Klesch has become one of DCI’s preeminent brass arrangers.
Jim MacRostie, longtime voice of the Minuteman Band, dies at age 80
Pioneer Valley residents knew him best as either Santa Claus at Amherst Merry Maple, as or the voice of the Minuteman Marching Band at UMass football games.
Tim Anderson named director of the Minuteman Band
Dr. Anderson is an accomplished director who has great depth and breadth of experience with Division I marching bands.
Starred Thoughts About George N. Parks
UMass Band Drum Major Aaron Staluppi shares his memories of George N. Parks in Halftime Magazine.
Minuteman Band performs with SK6ERS
Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers performed at the Calvin Theater in Northampton October 28th with 30 special guests… from YOUR Minuteman Band.
There’s one musician with real mojo
That’s Kit Karlson who played tuba in the UMass marching band, unbeknownst to his SK6ERS bandmates while they were students.