UMass Drumline

Thom Hannum’s Drum Pad Solo

UMass Drumline — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:00:12 +0000

Just another day at the Hannum house. Thom Hannum plays on a drum pad at his home in Massachusetts. This video was recorded by Thom’s son Greg.

George Parks Illustration

UMass Drumline — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:40:01 +0000

A beautiful illustration of the late George N. Parks by Leo Fonseca. Pictured in the artwork are Thom Hannum (right), Fred Omega Pye (left), and the UMMB in their signature “M” pregame formation.

The image even boasts a classic Amherst, MA sky and background, showing what many UMass grads know and love as the picturesque scenery of the Pioneer Valley.

Our deepest thanks to Leo Fonseca for creating this brilliant illustration.

In the Lot 2011: You Can’t Stop the Beat – Senior Day

UMass Drumline — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:51:22 +0000

Here’s a video of the UMass Drumline battery, warming up outside the stadium during a UMass football game, rehearsing “You Can’t Stop the Beat,” from the musical Hairspray. This piece was arranged by Thom Hannum and Colin McNutt.

Video taken by John Leonard, on Saturday, November 19th, 2011.

Freeze frame

Alumnus Tim Harrington watches on from the crowd. Lookin’ good, Timmy Bo.

PASIC 2011: Big Noise from Winnetka – Rehearsal

UMass Drumline — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 00:20:52 +0000

The UMass Drumline battery & pit rehearsing “Big Noise from Winnetka,” before a PASIC 2011 performance. Under the direction of Thom Hannum & Colin McNutt, the UMass Drumline were invited to perform at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention in Indianapolis, IN.

Video taken by John Leonard, on Friday, November 11th, 2011.

PASIC 2011: Bass Feature – Big Noise from Winnetka – Rehearsal

UMass Drumline — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 00:14:00 +0000

The UMass Drumline bass drums rehearsing their feature, along with the rest of the battery & pit, in “Big Noise from Winnetka,” before a PASIC 2011 performance. Under the direction of Thom Hannum & Colin McNutt, the UMass Drumline were invited to perform at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention in Indianapolis, IN.

Video taken by John Leonard, on Friday, November 11th, 2011.

PASIC 2011: Cadence – Rehearsal

UMass Drumline — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 00:04:54 +0000

The UMass Drumline battery rehearsing their cadence before a PASIC 2011 performance. Under the direction of Thom Hannum & Colin McNutt, the UMass Drumline were invited to perform at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention in Indianapolis, IN.

Video taken by John Leonard, on Friday, November 11th, 2011.

PASIC 2011: You Can’t Stop the Beat – Rehearsal (1)

UMass Drumline — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 23:02:15 +0000

The UMass Drumline battery & pit rehearsing “You Can’t Stop the Beat,” from the musical Hairspray, before a PASIC 2011 performance. Under the direction of Thom Hannum & Colin McNutt, the UMass Drumline were invited to perform at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention in Indianapolis, IN.

Video taken by John Leonard, on Friday, November 11th, 2011. This is video #1 of 3. Check video #2 and video #3.

PASIC 2011: You Can’t Stop the Beat – Rehearsal (2)

UMass Drumline — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 22:56:07 +0000

Video taken by John Leonard, on Friday, November 11th, 2011. This is video #2 of 3. Check out video #1 and video #3.

PASIC 2011: You Can’t Stop the Beat – Rehearsal (3)

UMass Drumline — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 22:49:35 +0000

UMass Drumline battery & pit rehearsing “You Can’t Stop the Beat,” from the musical Hairspray, before a PASIC 2011 performance. Under the direction of Thom Hannum & Colin McNutt, the UMass Drumline were invited to perform at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention in Indianapolis, IN.

Video taken by John Leonard, on Friday, November 11th, 2011. This is video #3 of 3. Check out video #1 and video #2.

PASIC 2011: Cadence

UMass Drumline — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 22:36:59 +0000

UMass Drumline battery performing their cadence at PASIC 2011. Under the direction of Thom Hannum & Colin McNutt, the UMass Drumline were invited to perform at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention in Indianapolis, IN.

Video taken by John Leonard, on Friday, November 11th, 2011.