While this is the story of how “My Way” became an integral part of the Minuteman Band, it is really the history of the UMMB from 1963 to the present. Why? Because “My Way” is all about a vision.

While this is the story of how “My Way” became an integral part of the Minuteman Band, it is really the history of the UMMB from 1963 to the present. Why? Because “My Way” is all about a vision.
The UMass Band marks four decades of a tradition that had a very specific start date … encouraged by a very specific person.
The deadline for nominations is September 7, 2018
She is the third member of the Minuteman Band family to have been so honored since the award’s inception in 2011.
The UMass Concert Band features the world-premiere of “G.P.,” written in memory of former Minuteman Band director George Parks.
NAfME announced that Thom Hannum is the recipient of the 2016 George N. Parks Award for Leadership in Music Education.
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.
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.