Band Day 2026

Welcome to Band Day!

Each fall, dozens of high school bands join the University of Massachusetts Minuteman Marching Band, the Power and Class of New England, for a day of rehearsal and a thrilling halftime performance. Not only is this great fun for all participants, it offers high school musicians a glimpse of what it is like performing in front of a college audience.

 

2026 Band Day date: October 3rd, 2026

Registration Application Deadline: September 19th, 2026

2026 Band Day Registration Form (for directors registering bands) 2026 Band Day Registration Form (for directors registering bands) Individual and Group Twirler/Dancer Registration Form Individual and Group Twirler/Dancer Registration Form Contact Band Day Coordinators Contact Band Day Coordinators

Typical Band Day Schedule (from 2025):

7:30am - 9am

Arrival

9:30am - 11:30am

Rehearsal

10am

Band Directors' Meeting

11:30am - 1:30 pm

Lunch Break

1:30pm - 1:45pm

Re-enter Stadium

2:30pm

Kickoff!

~6pm

UMMB Postgame Performance

Color Guard and Twirlers

Color guard and twirler routines will be taught on Band Day during the morning rehearsal. Routines will be flashy and fun while being simple and repetitive to accommodate all skill levels. Dancers are also welcome and encouraged to participate.