I met George Parks while I played the alto saxophone in the Cathedral High School band, under the direction of his wife, Jeanne Parks. Thank you for posting this video. I want to thank the UMASS Minuteman Marching Band for everything that they have done in honor of their talented and knowlegable director.
Hey, This is Leo Fonseca, the artist responsible for that Tribute Painting of GNP that will hopefully hang in his new building..I just want to thank you all for this E P I C performance, thanks for being the incredible band that I am and will forever be proud of being a part of, you are all my family, and I thank you all :) I will be back to campus for Homecoming this year to step into our new Home :) Eyes With Pride, Leo Fonseca UMass Hogline 2006/2007
That is the best marching band ever. (Not to mention one of the loudest I've heard!) He must have been one mindblowing band director judging by this performance.
Thank you for posting from all the Massachusetts high school band kids who were inspired by UMASS Minuteman Marching Band and Mr. George Parks. He showed us how great it could be.
the big ten schools always show tremendous respect for the marching bands. Must feel good to have 110,000 give a standing ovation. haven't seen the minutemen live in a long time but might have to figure out a way to see them this season.
Thanks so much for posting this video. George Parks knew how to inspire and motivate. When the band performed he always had an expression of deep joy, like a proud father. Godspeed. - UMMB Trombone section, 1981. UMASS Class of 1986.
Well done, Baby Band. I couldn't even manage watching this without crying--I can't imagine how hard it must have been to march that show. Mr. Parks would be incredibly proud that you partied through tears and turned out that amazing of a performance. Thank you for making it crazy for him.
Thank you for posting this! If any UMMB members who were part of this Michigan performance read this: know that all of us who knew Mr. Parks are so proud of each and every one of you and we wish we could have been there to support you in person. - UMMB member 1994.
you guys are coming to my school later this week (Decatur Central) i really hope i get to watch you all practice, our band director talks about you guys all the time, and we all absolutely love your music and everything
Thank you Michigan for your wonderful support and appreciation for our band. Your kindness was most welcome. Thank you also for TheRivideoguy for posting this so promptly - great job. RIP Mr. Parks.
2:37 is my absolute favorite part...both the sound and the performance at that point in time literally defines what George N. Parks was all about... :')
@BLinDaTbESt me too! I'm joining marching band next year, and this performance makes me absolutely giddy with excitement at being part of something so wonderful! :D UMASS has the best marching band ever
I remember in 1999 - 2000 when I asked George the first day of summer band camp if I could switch from clarinet to Mellophone. He said OF COURSE! There were like 18 of us that year, and my first ever brass attack, and we played the mask of Zorro.... ! Anyone know if there is a video of the 1999 - 2000 season anywhere?
I met George Parks while I played the alto saxophone in the Cathedral High School band, under the direction of his wife, Jeanne Parks. Thank you for posting this video. I want to thank the UMASS Minuteman Marching Band for everything that they have done in honor of their talented and knowlegable director.
Hey, This is Leo Fonseca, the artist responsible for that Tribute Painting of GNP that will hopefully hang in his new building..I just want to thank you all for this E P I C performance, thanks for being the incredible band that I am and will forever be proud of being a part of, you are all my family, and I thank you all :) I will be back to campus for Homecoming this year to step into our new Home :)
Eyes With Pride,
Leo Fonseca
UMass Hogline 2006/2007
UMich were INCREDIBLY good hosts to us that day. Thank you from a UMass alum who traveled to the game
That is the best marching band ever. (Not to mention one of the loudest I've heard!) He must have been one mindblowing band director judging by this performance.
Thank you for posting from all the Massachusetts high school band kids who were inspired by UMASS Minuteman Marching Band and Mr. George Parks. He showed us how great it could be.
the big ten schools always show tremendous respect for the marching bands. Must feel good to have 110,000 give a standing ovation. haven't seen the minutemen live in a long time but might have to figure out a way to see them this season.
Thanks so much for posting this video. George Parks knew how to inspire and motivate. When the band performed he always had an expression of deep joy, like a proud father. Godspeed. - UMMB Trombone section, 1981. UMASS Class of 1986.
George would be proud. As an alumni (90-94) I am very proud. Thank you for posting.
Well done, Baby Band. I couldn't even manage watching this without crying--I can't imagine how hard it must have been to march that show. Mr. Parks would be incredibly proud that you partied through tears and turned out that amazing of a performance. Thank you for making it crazy for him.
Thank you for posting this! If any UMMB members who were part of this Michigan performance read this: know that all of us who knew Mr. Parks are so proud of each and every one of you and we wish we could have been there to support you in person. - UMMB member 1994.
Thanks for posting this for all the UMMB alumni who needed to see this.
you guys are coming to my school later this week (Decatur Central) i really hope i get to watch you all practice, our band director talks about you guys all the time, and we all absolutely love your music and everything
Thank you Michigan for your wonderful support and appreciation for our band. Your kindness was most welcome. Thank you also for TheRivideoguy for posting this so promptly - great job. RIP Mr. Parks.
Thank you for this. I was part of that band and watching this video brought back all the emotions of that time. What a beautiful video!
2:37 is my absolute favorite part...the sound literally defines George N. Parks.
Eyes with pride for ever! Mr.Parks you'll never be forgotten
Great Performance by the UMass Band..a tribute to Mr. Parks...he would be proud ! So sorry for his untimely death.
University of Michigan graduate
RIP Mr Parks.. Thanks for everything you taught me!! You will be missed!!!
You Were, You Are, UMass......
I cried. not even a minute into it.
2:37 is my absolute favorite part...both the sound and the performance at that point in time literally defines what George N. Parks was all about... :')
I got into UMASS and as a music major and I'll definitely be joining the band in the upcoming fall :D
R.I.P. George N. Parks
Thanks for sharing this!
So fun - thatta way band! Always representing.
@BLinDaTbESt me too! I'm joining marching band next year, and this performance makes me absolutely giddy with excitement at being part of something so wonderful! :D UMASS has the best marching band ever
That sax gave me chiiiiillllllssss o.o
Happy New Year.
awesome!
I remember in 1999 - 2000 when I asked George the first day of summer band camp if I could switch from clarinet to Mellophone. He said OF COURSE! There were like 18 of us that year, and my first ever brass attack, and we played the mask of Zorro.... ! Anyone know if there is a video of the 1999 - 2000 season anywhere?
Dude, I want to be in this show so bad.
Nice high G at the end. Da Hogs!
I was there that day. I Was making so much noise for umass some Michigan fans were a little irritated. We almost won that game.
58 likes 0 dislikes :) just the way that every video on youtube should be like
says a lot about michigan fans for them to give a standing O like that! and im not even close to a fan of them myself, haha.
More like the Uass Minutemen