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.
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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.
Springfield’s Sci-Tech high school band featured in documentary
Making the film will raise the profile of the Sci-Tech Band in the community and show what’s possible for other schools around the country.
Former drum major Cynthia Napierkowski honored in SBO magazine
Salem HS band director Cyndi Napierkowski is honored in SBO Magazine’s 16th annual “50 Directors Who Make a Difference” report.
Jason DeGroff inducted to Minuteman Band Hall of Fame
Nominated by fellow UMass band alumni for the honor, Jason DeGroff has been the visual designer of the Minuteman Marching Band for many years.
13 UMass bandos age-out of DCI competition
Representing Spartans, Carolina Crown, Blue Star, Glassmen, and The Cadets, these members of the Minuteman Band head to band camp, aged out of DCI.
Behind the murals: Band alumna dedicates painting to Parks
Dana Evernden ’12 paints first new library mural in a decade in tribute to late UMMB band director George N. Parks.