Drum Majors

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Jack Chisholm

Jack is a sophomore music education and clarinet performance major from Wrentham, MA. Coming from the netline, this is his first year serving on the Drum Major team. He is very excited to meet all the new members and make lasting memories. Outside of band, Jack spends his time in the fine arts center practicing, and enjoys going to concerts and gardening. He is also a brother of Phi Mu Alpha, a fraternity in the band. After UMass, Jack plans on pursuing teaching or performing music. He loves talking to people, so reach out to him at @email if you want to talk about anything at all!

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Rachel Morina

Rachel is a junior from Long Island, New York. She is majoring in biochemistry and molecular biology and pursuing a minor in music. Previously, in the Altos Saxophone Section and a member of their field staff, this will be her first year on the Drum Major team. Rachel is also a Sister of Tau Beta Sigma, a service sorority within the band! She is excited to meet everyone and work together to perform a fantastic show! Outside of marching band she enjoys hiking, teaching swimming lessons, and spending time with friends. She'd love to get to know you better and answer any questions you may have at @email or (631) 923-8848.

Drum Major Rebekah Doucette

Rebekah Doucette

Rebekah is a senior Public Health major from San Diego, California! She enjoyed three years in the Flute section (Sparkle Hut!), with two years as a Field Staff and Section Leader; this will be her first year as a Drum Major. Rebekah is also a Sister of Tau Beta Sigma, a service sorority within the band! She is thrilled to be back with the group again and contribute to the Power and Class; outside of rehearsals and games, Rebekah works as a bus driver for UMass Transit, plays Tenor with the Pep band (#GoUMass), and drinks a whole lot of iced coffee in the ILC. She welcomes any and all communication from members of the band–you can text/email her at 619-430-0509 or @email!

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Nicole Ramirez

Nicole is a junior music major from Navarre Beach, FL. Having joined the UMMB first as a member of the cymbal section, this is Nicole’s second year serving as a Drum Major. She is very excited for the upcoming year and to meet and work with all the new and returning members! In her free time she enjoys painting, doing puzzles, and going out for a sweet treat. Feel free to reach out with any questions you might have at @email.

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Brayden Hackett

Brayden is a junior music education and trombone performance major from Bridgewater, MA. Originally a member of the trombone section, this will be his second year serving on the Drum Major team. Brayden is beyond excited to collaborate with everyone across the band and welcome in a new class to the UMMB family. One of his favorite things about band is watching familiar faces grow over time, finding their path while incorporating music into their lives. Outside of band, he enjoys driving buses for UMass Transit, being outdoors, and attending concerts with friends. He is always happy to chat and answer questions at @email

Field Staff

Flutes:

Audrey Fletcher, SL

Ellie Kennedy

Hannah Morehouse

Melinda Hayflinger

Sophia Baerga

Clarinets:

Jay Peters, SL

Clem Bower

Keelin Lyons

Nichole Braley

Norah Mahoney

Alto Saxes:

Chase Kassiotis, SL

Erin Scarselli

Anna Adcox

Austin Ryan

Tenor Saxes:

Kaatie McGillvray, SL

Bari Saxes:

Rena Marthaler, SL

Trumpets:

Max Goldstein, SL

Leo Ciccarelli

Jonathan Hastings

Jake Goar

Jazlyn Cabrera

Kevin Sydlowski

Mellophones:

Claudia Wen, SL

Josh Johnson

Trombones:

Eli Hochberg, SL

Lauren Cooper

Tess O'Neil

Fiona Elliot

Euphoniums:

Sam Lee, SL

Sam Nasberg-Abrams

Maile Karrasch

Tubas:

Cooper Anderson, SL

Marcus Miller

Kaitlin Blasko

Cam McLaughlin

Color Guard:

Alana Allen, Captain

Delaney Clarke, Captain

Brianda DeLeon, Captain

Audrey Brecher

Olivia Fuoti

James Gauthier

Zeke Lemieux

Lexi Lippman

EllaMargarete Sanchez

Lea Vanskike

Twirlers:

Lea Mitchell, SL

Snare Drums:

Nate Oberstein

Nick Homze

Tenor Drums:

Max Palmer

Ethan Marple

Bass Drums:

Lucian Densmore

Sydney Chase

Cymbals:

Morgan Corey

Front Ensemble:

Will Lewis, SL

Billy Maurer

Erin Moloney

Olivia Salem