Trumpets
Welcome to the homepage of the Trumpets aka the Hogs! Last year we had approximately 38 members in the Trumpet line and next year we're expecting a lot of members to return and a lot of members to join for 2006. It should be known that we are one of the largest sections in the band and when we all play together we can make an awesome wall of sound that can be heard throughout the UMass Amherst campus. Be it wailing high notes, complicated runs or simple beautiful melodies we are usually showcased along with the other great sections of the UMMB. Since we are such a large section we are one of the most diverse, we have members from multiple majors, interests and backgrounds. As a Trumpet player in the UMass Marching Band you are guaranteed to meet some of the greatest friends you will ever know and have memories that will last a lifetime because we are such a tight knit group. You don't have to be a music major or have marching band experience from your high school to fit right in because we are more than happy to help anyone. The UMMB Trumpets Line is a great group of college students...Even Sam (Best Mascot Ever) wants to be one!
Here is what one member of the trumpet section had to say:
"The Trumpet Section, also known as the Hogline, is one of the largest
and most
prominent sections in the band. Although I can not reveal to you why we
are
called hogs (this knowledge comes in due time), I can assure you that
we are one
fine swine line. Due to the fact that the section is so large, it is
easy to
find common ground between most, if not all of its members. The
trumpets are a
fun-loving group who are out to have a good time, even if it goes hand
in hand
with creating a little mischief along the way. Hogo Ergo Sum".
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