Madison Scouts announce UMass alumni will lead Percussion Team
UMass’ Thom Hannum, Jim Ancona, and Nick Angelis will join fellow BLAST! alumnus Jim Mason.
The Unrelenting Ambition of Amanda Roeder
UMass Band alumna Amanda Roeder is featured on the cover of the Sept. 2009 issue of Choral Director Magazine.
Band Day: Uniting Present and Future
Thom Hannum is interviewed in a Halftime Magazine feature on the tradition of UMass Band Day.
Secret of the bandos: fun and friendship
Katelyn Haggerty, is majoring in music and journalism at UMass Amherst. She shares her experience as a member of the Minuteman Band.
From UMass to Pasadena: Parks to lead national band
A portion of this year’s televised Tournament of Roses Parade on New Year’s Day will be influenced by University of Massachusetts music directors.
Bando selected to perform in Rose Parade with national Honor Band
Tiffany Brucker was selected among hundreds of applicants across the nation to march for a national Honor Band in the Rose Parade on New Years Day.
Bando to perform in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
UMass sophomore Leah Maio has been selected as a USA Baton Twirling All Star and will perform in the 82nd annual Macy’s Day Parade.
UMass band taps grassroots, web for building campaign
Loyal UMMB alumni and band parents have lead the grassroots fundraising effort, with over $1 million in cash and pledges to date.