Band alumna Alexa Nickandros pens feature story for the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage website. The Smithsonian Folklife article argues that the experience of being a “band kid” never truly ends. Using the…
Chris Holland ’98 has been with Inspire Arts & Music and the Boston Crusaders since 2013.
When former UMMB graduate assistant Megan Cooney ’14MM was hired at St. Ambrose, she built a collegiate marching band program from scratch.
When the Minuteman Marching Band launched its campaign to raise $20,000 for new instruments, the goal was simple: ensure that every student who wants to march has the opportunity to do so. Thanks to the…
Ezra Schabas, director of the Minuteman Band from 1949 to 1950, was a clarinetist, educator and principal of the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM).
When Mansfield resident Luke Barry, a devoted marching band fan, received a surprise visit from the UMass Drumline, he got more than a performance—he got the chance to play alongside the musicians he hopes to…
The NAoAB is the flagship association focused on providing leadership and assistance to alumni band organizations.
This evening, Thom shared news with his percussion tech class about a new part-time role with the Minuteman Band, and an email was circulated to the UMMB membership.
