UMass Drumline performs with Six String Soldiers
The US Army Field Band’s “Six String Soldiers” and the UMass Drumline’s spring tech class got together this week for a special performance on campus.
Band alum Stan Rosenberg to become next MA Senate President
Stan Rosenberg ’77, who played tuba in the UMass Band, will become a powerful player in state government as president of the Massachusetts Senate.
UMMB alumni reflect on 20 years with Delaware marching band
Heidi Sarver ’86, ’88G and Jim Ancona ’92 celebrate their 20th anniversary together at helm of the University of Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hen Marching Band.
Former drum major Cynthia Napierkowski honored in SBO magazine
Salem HS band director Cyndi Napierkowski is honored in SBO Magazine’s 16th annual “50 Directors Who Make a Difference” report.
Tony Lechner ’93 creates music… and the Valley Rock Choir
Minuteman Band fans might remember Tony Lechner ’93 from his role in the “Phantom of the Opera” shows, but might not know his real life is filled with music.
Band alum named director of New Haven band
2010 marks Jason DeGroff’s ’93, ’95 M.M. first season as director of the University of New Haven Marching Band, a brand new program that just completed its first season of marching in the fall.
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.
Madison Scouts announce UMass alumni will lead Percussion Team
UMass’ Thom Hannum, Jim Ancona, and Nick Angelis will join fellow BLAST! alumnus Jim Mason.