A Celebration of the Life and Legacy of George N. Parks
UMass Amherst celebrates the life and legacy of Professor George N. Parks, who led the Minuteman Marching Band to national prominence during his 33-year tenure.
Professor Parks died September 16th after suffering a heart attack following a performance with the band at an Ohio high school.
Please join the campus and community in celebrating the life of this teacher who inspired so many.
The ceremony will start at 11:30 a.m. Doors will open at 10 a.m.
The Minuteman Marching Band and the Minuteman Alumni Band will leave the Old Chapel at 11 a.m. to march together to the Mullins Center, passing the site of the new George N. Parks Minuteman Marching Band Building now under construction.
Room blocks have been reserved at area hotels. Please use the code “Parks Celebration” when calling.
Springfield Marriott
2 Boland Way, Springfield
413-781-7111
Rate per night: $129
Hilton Garden Inn
800 West Columbus Avenue, Springfield
413-886-8000
Rate per night: $129
Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel
1 Monarch Place, Springfield
413-781-1010
Rate per night: $95
City Place Inn (formerly Holiday Inn)
711 Dwight Street, Springfield
413-781-0900
Rate per night: $69
In an effort to allow us to plan accordingly, we ask that you kindly register online if you plan to attend the Celebration. Neither tickets nor registration are required and the event is free and open to the public, but registering will assist us in estimating attendance.
Video of the Celebration will be streamed live on the Internet.
