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Homecoming 2026

Join us to celebrate the 153rd edition of the Minuteman Band as part of the 60th Alumni Band!

Everyone is invited to tailgate with us. Please bring your favorite dish to share. Tables and grills will be provided!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10

This is a tentative schedule. Times may change. Registration opens early fall.

  • 9:00 a.m. — Check-in and Instrument/Music Distribution at Lot 67 by Mullins Loading Dock
    Light breakfast (apples, granola bars, water) will be provided
    PARK in Lot 25 (next to Mullins Center); accessible-only parking in Lot 67 (behind Mullins Center)
  • 9:30-10:30 a.m. — Rehearsal
    Alumni Band Practice, Joint Rehearsal with Baby Band
    Band Rehearsal Fields
    PARK in Lot 25 (next to Mullins Center); accessible-only parking in Lot 67 (behind Mullins Center)
  • 10:30 a.m. — Potluck Tailgate
    POTLUCK. Please bring your favorite tailgate snacks! Tables and grills will be provided.
    Lot 11 outside Football Performance Center
  • 2:00 p.m. — Pregame Show
    UMass Football vs. Miami (OH)
    60th Alumni Band at Halftime
    My Way sing at postgame

MUSIC PDFs


Hall of Fame

We’ll induct the 2026 class of the Minuteman Band Hall of Fame during the postgame show at Homecoming.


Scholarships

The Band Alumni, George Parks, and Thom Hannum scholarships will be awarded at the Band Banquet in December.