Parkers donate $42,000 to band uniform fund
We extend a sincere and heartfelt thank you to Jim and Joanne Parker for contributing over $40,000 to our new uniform fund. This amount is enough to buy 100 new uniforms!
UMass’ landmark Old Chapel has new lease on life
BusinessWest takes an in-depth look at the Old Chapel restoration, and how a university spent hundreds of millions of dollars to add new facilities.
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.
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.