UMass Band Director George Parks dies

Sad to report that UMass Band Director George Parks passed away last night after a performance in Ohio. The marching band was on its way to perform   at halftime of Saturday’s UMass-Michigan football game in Ann Arbor.  Here he is at Band Day a few years ago when the North Andover high school  marching band joined in with 3,000 band members for the largest half time show  ever. Band members have reported that they still plan on making the trip to the UMass Michigan game.

Videos of Band Day with George Parks –  News  Article

Pitt Marimbas at UMass Band Day 2008

Here’s a video of the Marimbas at UMass Band Day 2008 welcoming the busses as they unloaded – Thank you Chris Allen for this one!

Videos of George Parks at rehearsal and halftime show at UMass Band Day 2008

Here are two videos of Band Day. The first is the rehearsal conducted by George Parks, director of the UMass band. Check out 4:10 mark where you see George in full action!!!

The second is the halftime show. Thanks to all that came to UMass band day!!!!

UMass Band Day Photos – 2008

Great day for UMass and North Andover!!!  We have video of the rehearsal and halftime show to come soon, here’s some pictures of the rehersal and halftime show.

UMass Day - 3500 plus band members!!

Remember this guy!! NAHS Grad John Mange meets and greets at UMass.

Also heres a 3D photo of 3,500 band members rehersing in the meantime….

Umass Band Day - 3,500 students in 3D