Bleacher Report names UMass Band one of nation’s best
The Minuteman Marching Band has been named one of the greatest college bands in the country by Bleacher Report, a sports news, commentary and opinion website.
We’re Having Beefaroni
Jimmy Verdone ’09, is interviewed in High School Today about high school traditions, where at Northbridge High, his students sing the Beefaroni theme song.
UMass alumni record smash YouTube hit with UMMB
Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers filmed their hit ‘Shady Esperanto and the Young Hearts’ music video at UMass Amherst, featuring the UMass Marching Band.
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.