Pearl Corporation is excited to announce the addition of legendary marching percussion educator, Thom Hannum, as Director of Education. As one of the most respected voices in the world of marching percussion, Thom brings decades…
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…
Former UMMB graduate assistant Megan Cooney was recently featured on Band Director Boot Camp (Season 4, Episode 17), where she shared insights from her unique experience building collegiate marching band programs from the ground up.…
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…
