Join us Saturday, October 10 to celebrate the 153rd edition of the Minuteman Band performing with the 60th Alumni Band at halftime. Of course, all band alumni are invited to the field to sing “My Way” at postgame.
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Hall of Fame
We’ll induct the 2026 Hall of Fame Class during Homecoming Weekend. Thanks to all who nominated ♥️
Tailgate with Us!
Bring your favorite potluck dish to share. If you aren’t able to bring a dish, please Venmo a contribution to the UMass Band Parents Association to help with the cost of burgers and hot dogs.
Tables and grills are provided by the UMass Band Parents Association, but additional tables are welcome. Please email info@umassband.com if you can bring one.
Schedule
Saturday, October 10
8:00 a.m. — Check-in and Instrument/Music Distribution
Lot 67, behind Mullins Center
Light breakfast (fresh fruit, granola bars, bottled water)
PARK in Lot 25 (next to Mullins Center practice rink); ADA parking in Lot 67 (behind Mullins Center).
8:30-9:30 a.m. — Rehearsal
Band Rehearsal Fields
Alumni Band Practice and Joint Rehearsal with Baby Band
PARK in Lot 25 (next to Mullins Center practice rink); ADA parking in Lot 67 (behind Mullins Center).
10:00 a.m. — Potluck Tailgate Opens
Lot 11, Football Performance Center at McGuirk Alumni Stadium
POTLUCK. Please bring your favorite tailgate dishes. Tables and grills will be provided.
11:50 a.m. — Minuteman March
Join the UMMB outside the tailgate area to cheer for the football team as they arrive to the stadium.
12:25 p.m. — Percussion Performance
It’s gonna be loud. The Drumline performs, followed by the full band.
1:45 p.m. — Pregame Show, and then…
UMass Football vs. Miami
60th Alumni Band at Halftime
“My Way” sing at Postgame
Hang at the Hangar
Music PDFs
- Ghost Dance (Max Roach, arr. by Michael Klesch, ’90 M.M. and Charlie Gorham, ’25 M.M.)
— MP3 of this arrangement | Original on Spotify - My Way
- Fight Mass
- Twilight Shadows
Game Day Info
Alumni Band halftime participants, spouses/partners, children, and other guests need to purchase tickets. It’s advised you buy tickets on the home side, ideally sections 6-7 (tee-hee). The band now sits in section 18, but still performs to the home side (press box).
Clear Bag Policy
To help maintain safe and secure environments at McGuirk Alumni Stadium, UMass Athletics has implemented a clear bag policy that limits the size and type of bags permitted inside the venue. The following bags are permitted:
- Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags no larger than 14″ x 6″ x 14″
- Small clutch bags no larger than 5″ x 8″ (not required to be clear)
- All other bags are prohibited but exceptions will be made for medically necessary items and diaper bags or other childcare-related bags, which are subject to inspection upon entry
- There will be no storage available for prohibited bags
- More Gameday Information
Morning Rehearsal
Please park in Lot 25. ADA parking is available in Lot 67. Both lots are free to park.
To maintain access to the loading dock for the UMMB’s trucks, we ask that you DO NOT park at the Band Building nor in the Rec Center’s metered lot.
Tailgate & Football Game
You’re welcome to leave your car in Lots 25 or 67 for the game. If you’re able, we encourage walking or carpooling to the stadium.
Stadium parking in Lot 22 is available for a $20 fee when purchased online with your game tickets or $30 (card only) when you arrive at the lot.
Use these maps to orient yourself for Homecoming parking and tailgating.
