Goal Reached: Band Is for Everyone
When the Minuteman Marching Band launched its campaign to raise $20,000 for new instruments, the goal was simple: ensure that every student who wants to march has the opportunity to do so. Thanks to the…
UMass joins National Association of Alumni Bands as charter member
The NAoAB is the flagship association focused on providing leadership and assistance to alumni band organizations.
Bandos: Apply now for the Band Alumni and Thom Hannum scholarships!
It’s the UMass Band Alumni Network’s FAVORITE time of year… giving scholarships to members of the BEST BAND ANYWHERE!
2018 season fêted at band banquet
From dresses and tuxes to a gourmet buffet provided by UMass’ own #1-ranked Dining, the 2018 edition of the Minuteman Band was celebrated and joined UMMB lore.
Hijinks for some Homecoming fun
Need a good-time, silly excuse to get to Homecoming on November 3rd? See Dr. Anderson march with the twirlers and Thom Hannum march with the clarinets at Homecoming 2018!
Forty Years of My Way: Vision and Change
While this is the story of how “My Way” became an integral part of the Minuteman Band, it is really the history of the UMMB from 1963 to the present. Why? Because “My Way” is…
Forty Years of My Way: Tradition
The UMass Band marks four decades of a tradition that had a very specific start date … encouraged by a very specific person.
Her Story: What I learned from the UMass Marching Band
Annie Gravens’ Her Story: What I Learned from the UMass Marching Band is a heartfelt reflection on how the UMMB shaped her far beyond the rehearsal field. She writes that arriving at UMass meant instantly…