Hall of Fame Nominations

The Minuteman Band Hall of Fame was founded in 1993 to recognize individuals who have made truly exceptional contributions and/or performed extraordinary service to the Minuteman Marching Band at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Each year, nominated individuals meeting these criteria and vetted by the Nominations Committee will be presented to the alumni body, by Committee, from a field of nominations solicited from band alumni, parents and friends.

Individuals nominated to the Hall of Fame must be of excellent character and have performed extraordinarily in service of the Minuteman Band.

There are no restrictions on who may submit a nomination, but an individual must be nominated by someone other than himself or herself, and all nominations must be signed and received by March 1.

Nominations must contain a rationale for consideration and other pertinent biographical information:

  1. To the best of your knowledge, please provide current contact information for your nomination.
  2. Explain why you feel this candidate should be considered for induction in the Minuteman Band Hall of Fame.
  3. Please document the nominee's background with and contributions to the Minuteman Marching Band.
  4. In your nomination letter, include your contact information along with your signature and the date you completed and submitted this letter.
  5. You may nominate only one candidate per year.
  6. Include any letter(s) of support from any person who also supports your nominee, but has not himself submitted a nomination.

Any questions regarding criteria and nomination procedures, please contact the Minuteman Band Office at (413) 545-3410.

Please mail nominations by March 1 to:

Minuteman Band Hall of Fame Induction Committee
273 Fine Arts Center
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA 01003