It's time to dust off your old instrument and start playing in the U of M Alumni Concert Band for our summer concerts! We already have two concerts on the books at Normandale Lake in Bloomington and at Minnehaha Falls in Southeast Minneapolis. I am looking into options to get a third concert on the schedule for Tuesday, July 2nd. Even if you can't make it to all of the concerts, we would love to have you for as much as you are able! We are trying to stick to Tuesday as much as possible this year (except the Minnehaha Falls concert). Please also extend the welcome to those who are not strictly U of M alums to join the group. The more the merrier, and we have never had too many players!

By: Stacy Nealy, UMBAS President

‘Tis the season to celebrate holidays, family and the new year.  It’s also the time to roll into our next elected council for UMBAS.  I am very fortunate to be President this coming year and appreciate the trust I’ve been given to represent you and our organization. 

UMBAS has been hosting Gopher Sports watch parties during football and basketball games this year.  We've seen band alumni of all ages show up to tip a couple back, cheer on the Gophers, and some even play their instruments for the crowd. 

These parties have not only provided a fun way to meet with friends, but also have raised funds to support our Engagement & Excellence Campaign.  During these parties we've hosted give-aways, drawings and silent auctions.  Joe Sensor's has also donated a portion of all purchases during our events to UMBAS to support the Marching Band.  In building stronger relationships with our band alumni,

By: Brandon Folkes, Drum Major

To all those who had any part in making this 121^st season of the University of Minnesota Marching Band possible: we cannot thank you enough for everything.  Such a statement may sound exceptionally simple and broad, but it rings loud and true like each and every note of our beloved Minnesota Rouser.  So once again, we thank you all.