Percussion
The Minuteman Band's percussion section is strongly regarded as among the best in the nation. Sponsored by major percussive manufacturers such as Vic Firth, Pearl Drums, Adams Musical Instruments, Zildjian cymbals, and Evans Drumheads, the UMass Drumline has built a national reputation for their dedication, skill, and hard work that is paralleled by few others in the nation. The standard of excellence is ever growing, as peaking interests in the ensemble have caused tremendous response in program participation. The percussion section is instructed by DCI Hall of Famer Thomas Hannum. Hannum is best known for his work in Drum Corps International, as well as being an excellent clinician and author of percussive technique books. The UMass Drumline is also known well for many of its alumni who have branched out into many teaching and writing opportunities in percussive arts throughout the nation.
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“We got our new rifled muskets this morning. They are mostly old muskets, many of them used, altered from flint-lock to percussion ... but the power of the gun was fully as great as represented. The ball at one-fourth mile passed through the largest rails; at one-half mile almost the same.... I think it an excellent arm.”
—Rutherford Birchard Hayes (1822–1893)