Keith Karlson inducted to UMass Band Hall of Fame
Keith Karlson ’98 came to UMass and the Minuteman Marching Band to study with George Parks and became one of the UMMB’s most versatile musicians — performing on tuba and snare drum, as well as…
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UMass Band Alumna Receives Inaugural International Structural Science Award
Dr. Stephanie A. Wankowicz has been named the inaugural recipient of the American Union of Crystallography’s George M. Sheldrick Award for Contributions to Structural Science.
Who Gave Something Extraordinary to the Power and Class?
Think about the people who gave their time, talent, leadership, and commitment to make the UMMB what it today. Tell us what they contributed and why their service deserves recognition.
UMMB Surpasses Historic UMass Gives Goal
The Minuteman Marching Band community set its most ambitious UMass Gives goal ever in 2026: raise $30,000 to support instrument purchases and repairs. In just two days, band alumni, parents, students, and friends exceeded that…
Lea Mitchell Crowned College Miss Majorette of Massachusetts
Minuteman Marching Band Feature Twirler Lea Mitchell has been crowned College Miss Majorette of Massachusetts, earning one of the highest honors in the state’s competitive baton twirling community. A senior Public Health Sciences major, Mitchell…
Discussions in Percussion: Ep. 467 – Thom Hannum
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,…
Steve Weiss Spotlights UMass Drumline
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…