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 carries a soundtrack all its own.
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.
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 join one day.
Hannum brought his expertise to the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, including an arrangement of Bartok’s “Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta.”
Over 100 alumni, friends, parents, and bandos joined the fun. We had amazing groups of alumni from the 80s, 90s (and today!), the 00s, and the 10s!
The UMass Concert Band features the world-premiere of “G.P.,” written in memory of former Minuteman Band director George Parks.
Erika Pope, Tau Beta Sigma National Vice President for Communication & Recognition (2015-2017), announces the 13 chapter finalists for the 2015-2017 Grace and A. Frank Martin Chapter Leadership Award.
Contemporary Color is a performance event and now a major motion picture inspired by the phenomenon of color guard. Erika Jacob ’94 performs with Emanon.