‘Essentially Ellington’ honors two bands led by UMass alumni
Lisa (Cavanaugh) Linde ’92 leads the Newton (MA) South High School jazz band and John Currey ’92 leads the Champaign (IL) Central High School jazz band.
Lisa (Cavanaugh) Linde ’92 leads the Newton (MA) South High School jazz band and John Currey ’92 leads the Champaign (IL) Central High School jazz band.
Jon Swengler ’10 believes very strongly in the impact music has on the lives of students and is excited to be stepping into his new role.
John Leonard ’02, ’13 M.M., this week was named the Interim Assistant Director of Bands at Western Michigan University, where he has served as graduate assistant since 2016.
Dr. Therese Davison ’87 credits her time time at UMass Amherst, and with former Minuteman Band director George Parks, for her expertise in marching bands.
Sarah Carroll ‘18 talks about the work she does on campus in a leadership capacity. Sarah is co-manager of the UMass Minuteman Marching Band.
UMass Band alumna and NSA Director of Civil Liberties and Privacy Becky Richards ’94 shines a light on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).
Some lucky people know early on what their call will be in life. Mike LaCava ’92 is one of them.
The Lowell Mason Award is presented annually to recognize members of the Massachusetts Music Educators Association (MMEA) who have been leaders in music education.