MAKE A DONATION
SUPPORT UMBAS ACTIVITIES AND OPERATIONS
The Band Alumni Society is a 501(c)(3) volunteer organization that holds various events and activities throughout the year to engage with alumni, current students, and members of the community at large. Funding for our events is made possible entirely through the generous support of individual donors.
Your gift may support the following:
-
Michael M. Jalma Scholarships are awarded to U of M band students who demonstrate leadership skills, academic achievement, and participation in community outreach and volunteerism. Michael Jalma was the sixth director of the Marching Band and is credited with writing the lyrics to accompany John Philip Sousa’s Minnesota March.
-
UMBAS Summer Band provides a free opportunity for alumni, current students, and community members to make music together. Donations support operational costs including performance venues, music, director compensation, and percussion equipment transportation.
-
Social events are held throughout the year to provide opportunities for members to connect with each other.
-
Direct student support is provided by UMBAS through the following means: Spat Camp care packages, concert receptions, alumni-student networking events.
-
Other performance opportunities including but not limited to the Aquatennial Parade, the State Fair, Home and Away pep bands, Homecoming parade and halftime. Donations allow us to provide instruments and cover participation costs.
SUPPORT THE UNIVERSITY BAND PROGRAM
A core mission of the Band Alumni Society is supporting the University of Minnesota Concert and Marching Bands. Whether you are an alum or someone who just enjoys the band programs at the University of Minnesota, consider providing financial support to the band program and the outstanding student-musicians who proudly represent the University of Minnesota through musical excellence.
​
If you are interested in making a gift, please contact director of development Clayton Smith at 612-323-4128 or claytons@umn.edu
​
Donate Directly to the Marching Band Here
Donate Directly to the Concert Bands Here (towards the bottom of the page)