UMass Minuteman Marching Band Halftime Performance at Univ. of Michigan - George Parks tribute

[MrTubanator]

you guys are coming to my school later this week (Decatur Central) i really hope i get to watch you all practice, our band director talks about you guys all the time, and we all absolutely love your music and everything

[cjmichaud91]

Eyes with pride for ever! Mr.Parks you'll never be forgotten <3

[Jwrightthethird]

R.I.P. George N. Parks

[Latnlf469]

Hey, This is Leo Fonseca, the artist responsible for that Tribute Painting of GNP that will hopefully hang in his new building..I just want to thank you all for this E P I C performance, thanks for being the incredible band that I am and will forever be proud of being a part of, you are all my family, and I thank you all :) I will be back to campus for Homecoming this year to step into our new Home :)

Eyes With Pride,

Leo Fonseca

UMass Hogline 2006/2007

[sir9integra9jr]

Dude, I want to be in this show so bad.

[jhtulsa]

RIP Mr Parks.. Thanks for everything you taught me!! You will be missed!!!

[MoisesZTech]

I got into UMASS and as a music major and I'll definitely be joining the band in the upcoming fall :D

[BriandLang]

@MoisesZTech hey me too!

[ambroom]

going to umass, hopefully to be a music major, definatly joining this band

[BLinDaTbESt]

That sax gave me chiiiiillllllssss o.o

[sir9integra9jr]

@BLinDaTbESt me too! I'm joining marching band next year, and this performance makes me absolutely giddy with excitement at being part of something so wonderful! :D UMASS has the best marching band ever <3

[jbaillie]

UMich were INCREDIBLY good hosts to us that day. Thank you from a UMass alum who traveled to the game

[cdman66]

58 likes 0 dislikes :) just the way that every video on youtube should be like

[Jonwyattearp]

says a lot about michigan fans for them to give a standing O like that! and im not even close to a fan of them myself, haha.

[Latnlf469]

2:37 is my absolute favorite part...both the sound and the performance at that point in time literally defines what George N. Parks was all about... :')

[Latnlf469]

2:37 is my absolute favorite part...the sound literally defines George N. Parks.

[dominator413]

Great to see umass kick some ass. I am from CFHS where they stayed and they are truly a nice band. Very very cool to get to see up close.

[sir9integra9jr]

That is the best marching band ever. (Not to mention one of the loudest I've heard!) He must have been one mindblowing band director judging by this performance.

[VisionScientist]

I met George Parks while I played the alto saxophone in the Cathedral High School band, under the direction of his wife, Jeanne Parks. Thank you for posting this video.  I want to thank the UMASS Minuteman Marching Band for everything that they have done in honor of their talented and knowlegable director.

[eugenealan1]

Great Performance by the UMass Band..a tribute to Mr. Parks...he would be proud ! So sorry for his untimely death.

University of Michigan graduate

[travisman17]

I'm very grateful for these great UMMB video uploads, thx!! I watched the UM/UMass game on the Big Ten Network but, of course, that showed very little of UMMB, so this footage is especially great to see. Like the other comments, Prof. Parks will be greatly missed but I hope his inspiration, vision and energy will live on with his band.

[sbsammy]

Awesome performance, UMMB, and a great video. I am grateful to have been in the UMMB from '93-'94, working as part of the A / V crew. Seeing this video reminds me of taping many performances at UMass, as well as at Delaware, UNH, BU, in PA, at BOA in Indy, etc. Being part of the UMMB was the best part of UMass, and Mr. Parks was a big reason why. He is a true inspiration to all. He is certainly missed.

- SV

[franulele]

Thanks so much for posting this video. George Parks knew how to inspire and motivate. When the band performed he always had an expression of deep joy, like a proud father. Godspeed. - UMMB Trombone section, 1981. UMASS Class of 1986.

[cermus]

Thank you for posting this! If any UMMB members who were part of this Michigan performance read this: know that all of us who knew Mr. Parks are so proud of each and every one of you and we wish we could have been there to support you in person. - UMMB member 1994.

[nightfal29]

George would be proud. As an alumni (90-94) I am very proud. Thank you for posting.

[ArmyofSquirrels]

Well done, Baby Band. I couldn't even manage watching this without crying--I can't imagine how hard it must have been to march that show. Mr. Parks would be incredibly proud that you partied through tears and turned out that amazing of a performance. Thank you for making it crazy for him.

[fdmom]

You Were, You Are, UMass......

[grimlocks]

Nice high G at the end. Da Hogs!

[drewjbonner]

I was taught by George Parks in the summer of 2009 and he basically changed my entire outlook on life. He was a great teacher and friend. Being a member of the Penn State Blue Band, I know that Big Ten crowds are usually rough against visiting teams, fans, and bands. I was so glad to see the Michigan fans clapping during the song and then standing up and cheering at the end. Mr. Parks would have been proud!

[MissFluffsDad]

Thank you Michigan for your wonderful support and appreciation for our band.  Your kindness was most welcome. Thank you also for TheRivideoguy for posting this so promptly - great job. RIP Mr. Parks.

[700Ezalb]

Thank you SO much for posting this!!!! What an unbelievable job by the UMMB. I certainly got chills watching this--their poise, character, sound, togetherness... I am so proud to be part of the UMMB alumni. Eyes with Pride.

[WilkysMom]

Thank you for posting this video. I am a UMMB band parent not able to attend the game. I'm happy to know our bandos were so well received. They sure did Mr Parks proud! EYES WITH WITH PRIDE!

[VandelayIndustriesCo]

We are proud of you UMMB! Eyes with pride!

Thanks to the University of Michigan, their band and their fans. Your understanding and support is GREATLY appreciated.

- From a UMMB alum

[MissRizzy]

So fun - thatta way band! Always representing.

[johannaseeba]

awesome!

[scottieb1]

Thanks for sharing this!

[editgringa]

Thank you for posting from all the Massachusetts high school band kids who were inspired by UMASS Minuteman Marching Band and Mr. George Parks. He showed us how great it could be.

[tinanick71]

Thanks for posting this for all the UMMB alumni who needed to see this.

[TheRivideoguy]

@tinanick71 We are UMMB alumni, too...