The UMass Band marks four decades of a tradition that had a very specific start date … encouraged by a very specific person.
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George Parks
Call for Nominations to 2018 George N. Parks Leadership Award
The deadline for nominations is September 7, 2018
Marisa Weinstein named 2017 recipient of the George N. Parks Award for Leadership in Music Education
She is the third member of the Minuteman Band family to have been so honored since the award’s inception in 2011.
Concert Band premieres new work honoring George Parks
The UMass Concert Band features the world-premiere of “G.P.,” written in memory of former Minuteman Band director George Parks.
Thom Hannum named recipient of 2016 George N. Parks Leadership Award
NAfME announced that Thom Hannum is the recipient of the 2016 George N. Parks Award for Leadership in Music Education.
Memories of George Parks shared with bandos
Band alumna and assistant director of the band Christine (McHugh) Sirard ’90 share her thoughts and memories of the man whose name is on the building they call home.
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.
Alumni establish George N. Parks Drum Major Scholarship with calendar fundraiser
This scholarship will be awarded to a UMass Drum Major who displays outstanding leadership traits and a commitment to excellence both on and off the field.