George N. Parks (May 23, 1953 – September 16, 2010) was the director of the University of Massachusetts Minuteman Marching Band at University of ...
Starting in 1977, at the age of 24, George Parks began a revolutionary change in the way the Minuteman Band operated and performed. He often joked, ...
Mr. Parks was Professor of Music at the University of Massachusetts/Amherst, and the director of the Minuteman Marching Band for 33 years. He was a recipient of ...
Sep 17, 2010 ˇ George N. Parks, for 33 years the director of the University of Massachusetts Amherst Minuteman Marching Band, died suddenly Thursday at age 57 while traveling ...
George N. Parks
Drum major
George N. Parks was the director of the University of Massachusetts Minuteman Marching Band at University of Massachusetts Amherst from 1977 until 2010. He also led the George N. Parks Drum Major Academy, a summer workshop program for high school... Wikipedia
Born: May 23, 1953, Buffalo, NY
Died: September 16, 2010 (age 57 years), Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Education: Northwestern University, University of Delaware, West Chester University, and more
Spouse: Jeanne Parks (m. 1979)
Awards: World Drum Corps Hall of Fame; Bands of America Hall of Fame
Known for: Drum major instruction, Tuba performance, Director of the University of Massachusetts Minuteman Marching Band
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George N. Parks Drum Major Academy has been developing Drum Majors & inspiring student leaders since 1978. Training tomorrow's leaders for 40+ years.
Parks Leadership in Music Education Award is named for the late George Parks, Director of the University of Massachusetts Minuteman Marching Band. Considered a ...
Director of the UMASS Marching Minuteman Marching Band, George N. Parks, died suddenly yesterday while on a trip with his band. George is known for his "Drum ...
Sep 27, 2010 ˇ George N. ˇ UMass Band Halftime Tribute To George Parks ˇ With Pride, GNP ˇ UMMB ...
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George N. Parks (1953-2010) was Professor of Music at the University of Massachusetts/Amherst and the director of the Minuteman Marching Band for 33 years.
The George N. Parks Drum Major Academy is a nationwide summer academy for high school drum majors and majorettes. It was founded in 1978 by George N. Parks.