2018 season fêted at band banquet
From dresses and tuxes to a gourmet buffet provided by UMass’ own #1-ranked Dining, the 2018 edition of the Minuteman Band was celebrated and joined UMMB lore.
Hijinks for some Homecoming fun
Need a good-time, silly excuse to get to Homecoming on November 3rd? See Dr. Anderson march with the twirlers and Thom Hannum march with the clarinets at Homecoming 2018!
Power? Check. Class? Check.
The Minuteman Marching Band at UMass Amherst never rests on its laurels. It can’t. It can only remain the “Power and Class of New England” by starting each fall with redoubled dedication and determination.
UMMB on BuzzFeed: “You Will Meet Lifelong Friends”
Today, BuzzFeed featured a great piece titled “7 Reasons Why You Should Join Marching Band in College.” #7 features an iconic photo of the UMass Band.
Lehigh Valley news reviews UMMB’s Penn State show
The Minuteman Band enjoyed a very enthusiastic band audience at Penn State’s Beaver Stadium at Saturday’s football game. Here’s a great review.
From the Practice Field to the Dictionary: The Story of “Bando”
A piece of marching band slang once familiar only to students and alumni found its way into the Merriam-Webster dictionary. The story behind “bando” reveals an unexpected connection between the UMass Band and one of the world’s most influential dictionaries.
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.
One time, at band camp
According to band members, there’s no partying, debauchery or infantile shenanigans: Band Camp is all business.