Drum major among ‘29 Who Shine’ honored at State House
Michael Nicholson, of Gardner, a University of Massachusetts Amherst senior majoring in political science and history, was honored May 9 at the State House.
Alumna Rachel Rivard builds music program in Springfield, MA
Rachel Rivard ’15 says music ed is important because all students, even the exceptionally gifted, need a creative outlet.
Two graduating bandos named 21st Century Leaders
UMass honored the achievement, initiative and leadership of some of its most accomplished graduates, including two drum majors of the Minuteman Band.
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.