If you needed another excuse to hear Thom Hannum talk percussion, this is it. Thom is UMass Drumline alum Damon Grant’s latest guest on Discussions in Percussion (Episode 467), where he reflects on his career,…
When Steve Weiss featured the UMass Drumline’s performance of Dave Weckl’s Dis’ Place This, it brought national attention to one of collegiate marching percussion’s most accomplished programs. The performance showcases the musical excellence and tradition…
A new documentary traces the journey of “Eyes With Pride” from its origins with George N. Parks at UMass to one of the nation’s premier high school marching band programs. The film explores how a…
At Thom Hannum’s retirement celebration, a special video created by alumnus Olin Johannessen traced the evolution of UMass drumline cadences across four decades. The result was a powerful reminder that every generation of band members…
Steve Weiss Music spent a day behind the scenes with the UMass Drumline, offering an inside look at the rehearsal routines, traditions, and culture that continue to make the program one of the nation’s finest.
The 2024 season got off to an unforgettable start for the UMass Minuteman Marching Band. The UMMB was invited to join alternative rock band Guster on stage at the renowned Newport Folk Festival, performing alongside…
When Mansfield resident Luke Barry, a devoted marching band fan, received a surprise visit from the UMass Drumline, he got more than a performance—he got the chance to play alongside the musicians he hopes to…
Contemporary Color is a performance event and now a major motion picture inspired by the phenomenon of color guard. Erika Jacob ’94 performs with Emanon.