Power? Check. Class? Check.
The Minuteman Marching Band at UMass Amherst never rests on its laurels. It can’t. It can only remain the “Power and Class of New England” by starting each fall with redoubled dedication and determination.
Memories of George Parks shared with bandos
Members of the Minuteman Band and dozens of band alumni gathered at the recently-renovated Old Chapel to hear band alumna and assistant director of the band Christine (McHugh) Sirard ’90 share her thoughts and memories of the man whose name is on the building they call home.
UMMB #6 on “Great College Marching Band” list
Great Value Colleges lists the Minuteman Band on their 35 Great College Marching Bands list.
Nickelback to replace marching band at football games next season
Today, the chancellor, athletic director, football coach enthusiastically announced Nickelback will replace the UMass Band at football games.
UMMB on BuzzFeed: “You Will Meet Lifelong Friends”
Today, BuzzFeed featured a great piece titled “7 Reasons Why You Should Join Marching Band in College.” #7 features an iconic photo of the UMass Band.
UMass Drumline performs with Six String Soldiers
The US Army Field Band’s “Six String Soldiers” and the UMass Drumline’s spring tech class got together this week for a special performance on campus.
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.