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.

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Anna Adcox

Anna is a junior, Special Education major from Frisco, Texas! After two years in the Alto Saxophone section, one of which she served on the field staff team, this will be her first year as a Drum Major. She is beyond excited to meet new faces and build more memories and relationships with returning members as well! Apart from marching band, she loves spending time in nature camping or hiking, playing volleyball (especially before rehearsal), and collecting fun socks! She is more than happy to answer any questions at @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:

Keelin Lyons, SL 

Nicole Braley

Norah Mahoney

Kayla Nesbitt

Genny Chace 

Clem Bower

Alto Saxes:

Austin Ryan, SL

Danny Hnatowicz

Ethan Lee

Erin Scarselli

Tenor Saxes:

Robert Lacey, SL

Bari Saxes:

Julia Thomas, SL

Vincent Fontanetta

Trumpets:

Jake Goar, SL

Jonathan Hastings

Jazlyn Cabrera

Alyssa Cavallo

Ivan Deiko

Mellophones:

Claudia Wen, SL

Ellie Andrews

Trombones:

Eli Hochberg, SL

Lauren Cooper 

Tess O’Neil

Cemre Gumus

Euphoniums:

Sam Nasberg-Abrams, SL

Maile Karrasch

Emma Taylor

Tubas:

Jaxon Spivak, SL 

Cam McLaughlin 

Scarlett Ellspermann

Sofia Desio

Honor Guard:

Cooper Anderson

Color Guard:

Zeke Lemieux, Captain

James Gauthier, Captain

Ella Margarate Sanchez, Captain

Lexi Lippman 

Olivia Fuoti

Lea Vanskike 

Nora Galuska 

Ash DeForge

Caleb Jackson

Brynn Anderley

Twirlers:

Lea Mitchell, SL

Snare Drums:

Shaan Thakker 

Conrad Crawford 

Kim Herrera

Tenor Drums:

Ryan deMars

Bass Drums:

Taleen Toby 

Rocco Navarrete Ortiz

Cymbals:

Morgan Corey 

Julia LoConte

Front Ensemble:

Olivia Salem 

James Kennedy 

Maggie Maloney

Will Fallon