Band alum to lead Western Michigan Bronco Marching Band
John Leonard ’02, ’13 M.M., this week was named the Interim Assistant Director of Bands at Western Michigan University, where he has served as graduate assistant since 2016.
Band nets $11,250 during UMass Gives 2018
The 6th Annual UMass Gives crowdfunding campaign paid off for the Minuteman Band! Thanks to everyone who gave and helped spread the word!
Band alumna honored as N.H. Music Teacher of the Year
Dr. Therese Davison ’87 credits her time time at UMass Amherst, and with former Minuteman Band director George Parks, for her expertise in marching bands.
Behind the Leader: Sarah Carroll
Sarah Carroll ‘18 talks about the work she does on campus in a leadership capacity. Sarah is co-manager of the UMass Minuteman Marching Band.
Out of the Dark
UMass Band alumna and NSA Director of Civil Liberties and Privacy Becky Richards ’94 shines a light on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).
Band alum receives MMEA’s Outstanding Service Award
Some lucky people know early on what their call will be in life. Mike LaCava ’92 is one of them.
Thom Hannum named a Lowell Mason Award Recipient
The Lowell Mason Award is presented annually to recognize members of the Massachusetts Music Educators Association (MMEA) who have been leaders in music education.
UMass Band performs in 2018 Rose Parade
The largest band in the 2018 parade (412 strong), the Minuteman Marching Band NAILED the famous 110-degree turn onto Colorado Boulevard!