Christine Sirard ’90 dazzles fans through color & movement
Assistant Band Director & Visual Coordinator for the UMass Color Guard Christine Sirard ’90 dazzles fans through methodical movement.
The Band Is Back: St. Ambrose Forms First Band In Decades
St. Ambrose band director (and former Minuteman Band graduate assistant) Megan Cooney ’14MM leading a group of 30 students as they recreate their band program from scratch.
Finding a Voice with Tony Lechner ’93, ’97MM
Minuteman Band fans might remember Tony Lechner ’93, ’97 MM as “the Phantom” from 1990s halftime shows, but he’s been taking his love for singing and sharing it with everyday folks who also love to…
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.