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…
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…
Flagship Entertainment is a New England-based entertainment company specializing in percussion performance and home to the Flagship Drumline. Founded in 2024 by UMass Drumline alum Dakota Koester, the company delivers high-energy drumline entertainment for sports,…
The 2024 season got off to an unforgettable start for the UMass Minuteman Marching Band. The UMMB was invited to join alternative rock band Guster on stage at the renowned Newport Folk Festival, performing alongside…
The UMMB family is proud to congratulate UMass alumna and former member of the UMass Tuba section, Dr. Michelle Bell, on her appointment as Director of Athletic Bands at the University of Akron. A graduate…
