Tony Lechner ’93 creates music… and the Valley Rock Choir
Minuteman Band fans might remember Tony Lechner ’93 from his role in the “Phantom of the Opera” shows, but might not know his real life is filled with music.
Michael Klesch ’90G inducted to DCI Hall of Fame
Beginning his drum corps career in the 1980s as a bass drummer with the Cadets, Michael Klesch has become one of DCI’s preeminent brass arrangers.
Jim MacRostie, longtime voice of the Minuteman Band, dies at age 80
Pioneer Valley residents knew him best as either Santa Claus at Amherst Merry Maple, as or the voice of the Minuteman Marching Band at UMass football games.
127 Years of History: The Old Chapel at UMass Amherst
This student documentary explores the history of the Old Chapel and what has happened since the building’s closure in 1997.
Minuteman Band director George Parks remembered at dedication
UMass dedicated the $5.8m George N. Parks Minuteman Marching Band Building in an emotional ceremony during which the late band director was remembered.
Golf tourney benefits GNP Memorial Scholarship
Over $4,700 was raised for the George N. Parks Memorial Award, given to deserving bandos and awarded by Mrs. Jeanne Parks.
Tim Anderson named director of the Minuteman Band
Dr. Anderson is an accomplished director who has great depth and breadth of experience with Division I marching bands.
The GNP Minuteman Marching Band Building opens its doors April 17
Join us for the spring Concert Band recital, a reception hosted by Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma, and tours of the new building!