4Greek
History of Marching Bands
The UMMB
UMMB Section Lore
George Parks
100

The 4 Music Greeks on the UMass Campus.

What are Kappa Kappa Psi- Epsilon Nu, Phi Mu Alpha-Sigma Alpha, Sigma Alpha Iota- Lambda Phi, Tau Beta Sigma- Delta Delta?

100

The origin of marching bands.

What is the military?

100

The year(s) the band went to Macy's.

When is 2013 and 2024?

100

The Greek letters for the Drumline.

What is Phi Beta Delta?

100

A starred thought.

What is [insert any starred thought]?

200

A loved tradition by PMA that is no longer happening. 

What is the quesadilla fundraiser?

200

The year DMA was founded.

What is 1978?

200

The names of 3 former UMMB Directors.

Who are Charles Morris, Charles Farnum, Doric Alviani, Ezra Schabas, Joseph Contino, John Jenkins, Larry V. Weed, George N. Parks, Thom Hannum, Timothy Todd Anderson?

200

The tuba section's "color".

What is plaid?

200

The Three Es

What are energy excellence and enthusiasm?

300
Number of active members in SAI.

What is 7?

300
The year DCI was founded.

When is 1971?

300

The name of the UMMB's all female drill team.

Who are the Precisionettes?

300

The Guard's former spouse (pre-altos).

Who are the bones?

300

The year GNP began teaching at UMASS.

When is 1977?

400

Louis Pate, Maya Corimer, Kiera Hartley, Beth Monahan

What are the current 4Greek Secretaries?

400

The "founders" of the 5th quarter.

What are HBCUs?

400

The composer of "When Twilight Shadows Deepen".

Who is Fred Griggs?

400

The meaning of the trombone letters Delta Hashtag Dollar Sign.

What is nothing?

400

George Parks' last halftime show lineup.

What is "The Wind and the Lion,” “Oye Tu Conga,” and “Madonna Medley”?

500

The order in which the 4Greeks were established on campus. 

What is DD(69), EN(69), SAI(2009), PMA(2010)?

500

An influential figure in the 1880s that helped incorporate marching band into schools.

John Phillip Sousa

500

The date of the first ever band banquet.

When is November 22, 1949?

500

The section the twirlers are married to.

Who is the Honor Guard?

500

The name of GNP's kids.

Who are Michael and Kathryn?