UMMB alumni reflect on 20 years with Delaware marching band
Heidi Sarver ’86, ’88G and Jim Ancona ’92 celebrate their 20th anniversary together at helm of the University of Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hen Marching Band.
Lehigh Valley news reviews UMMB’s Penn State show
The Minuteman Band enjoyed a very enthusiastic band audience at Penn State’s Beaver Stadium at Saturday’s football game. Here’s a great review.
Old Chapel nominated to National Register of Historic Places
The iconic Old Chapel at UMass is not only on the brink of renovation, but the building was recently nominated to the National Register of Historic Places.
Springfield’s Sci-Tech high school band featured in documentary
Making the film will raise the profile of the Sci-Tech Band in the community and show what’s possible for other schools around the country.
Minuteman Band honors victims, survivors & heroes from 2013 Boston Marathon bombing
Culminating with Sunday’s Fenway Park remembrance, the UMMB is proud to honor last year’s marathon bombing victims and survivors.
Former drum major Cynthia Napierkowski honored in SBO magazine
Salem HS band director Cyndi Napierkowski is honored in SBO Magazine’s 16th annual “50 Directors Who Make a Difference” report.
Alumni establish George N. Parks Drum Major Scholarship with calendar fundraiser
This scholarship will be awarded to a UMass Drum Major who displays outstanding leadership traits and a commitment to excellence both on and off the field.
Jason DeGroff inducted to Minuteman Band Hall of Fame
Nominated by fellow UMass band alumni for the honor, Jason DeGroff has been the visual designer of the Minuteman Marching Band for many years.