UMass honored the achievement, initiative and leadership of some of its most accomplished graduates, including two drum majors of the Minuteman Band.
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Graduating bando reflects on his time in UMass Band
Ben Hyland ’16 felt a bit nostalgic Friday as he donned the Colonial-era uniform he wore as a member of the Minuteman Band for the final time.
Band alum Chris Howland is cookin’ something good
Day in and day out, our goal is to deliver an exceptional dining experience unlike any other, says UMass band alum Chris Howland, ’03, ’08MBA.
UMMB #6 on “Great College Marching Band” list
Great Value Colleges lists the Minuteman Band on their 35 Great College Marching Bands list.
Blast! 15 Years Later
Band alum and original Blast! cast member Nick Angelis ’92 is interviewed in Halftime Magazine.
Marching in Time: Football, music, and racism with UMass’ Willie Hill
UMass Fine Arts Center director Willie Hill performed as Grambling State’s drum major in the first-ever Super Bowl in 1967.
Alumnus transforms inner-city music program
Fortunately for the students at the SciTech high school in Springfield, trumpeter Gary Bernice decided his real calling was to be a band director.
Chris Holland to lead Boston Crusaders parent org
Inspire Arts & Music, parent organization of the Boston Crusaders Drum & Bugle Corps, welcomes UMass Band alum Chris Holland ’98 as COO/Executive Director.