Congratulations to former UMMB teaching assistant and drill designer Colby Vasquez on his appointment as Assistant Director of Bands at North Carolina State University. A familiar name to many UMMB alumni, Vasquez earned his master’s…
The UMMB family is proud to congratulate alumnus Alex Beltran on his appointment as Associate Director of the University of Cincinnati Bearcat Bands. Beltran’s connection to the Minuteman Marching Band spans his entire collegiate career…
The Stadium Journey profile of UMass Minuteman Marching Band Manager and feature twirler Lilly Barnett offers a behind-the-scenes look at the dedication required to succeed in one of the country’s premier collegiate marching bands. Barnett…
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 carries a soundtrack all its own.
The UMMB is excited to welcome back longtime friend and alumnus Damon Grant for a special clinic, Get the Gig, Keep the Gig! A former member of the Minuteman Marching Band and a familiar face…
Congratulations to John Fouracre ’90, who has been inducted into the Massachusetts Instrumental and Choral Conductors Association (MICCA) Paul Smith Hall of Fame. Fouracre studied trumpet at UMass with Walter Chesnut and performed with the…
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 UMMB familty is proud to congratulate Associate Director Emeritus Thom Hannum on his induction into the Percussive Arts Society Hall of Fame, one of the highest honors in the percussion world. For generations of…