Thom Hannum

Thomas P. Hannum
Born Thomas Patrick Hannum
(1957-06-14)June 14, 1957
West Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Residence Hadley, Massachusetts
Education West Chester University of Pennsylvania
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Occupation Band director
Music teacher
Years active 1980–present
Employer University of Massachusetts Amherst
Organization Thom Hannum's Mobile Percussion Seminar
Known for Director of the University of Massachusetts Minuteman Marching Band
Children Greg, William
Parent(s) Robert, Stashia
Awards World Drum Corps Hall of Fame
Bands of America Hall of Fame
World Championships: 1983, 1984, 1985, 1987, 1991, 2013

Thom P. Hannum is the associate director of the University of Massachusetts Minuteman Marching Band. He was named interim director after the sudden death of bandleader George N. Parks while the Minuteman Band was on a trip to Michigan,[1] and served in this position until May 9, 2011, when Timothy Todd Anderson, previously the band director at California State University, Fresno, was named the new director. He is a member of the Drum Corps International Hall of Fame. He currently resides in Hadley, Massachusetts.[2]

Hannum married Linda, who graduated from UMass in 1982, and served as drum major for two years. They have two sons, Gregory and William.

In November 2016, Hannum received the George N. Parks Leadership in Music Education Award.

Has multiple custom marching drum sticks through the Vic Firth company.

References

  1. ↑ Lederman, Diane (September 17, 2010). "George Parks, late UMass band director, was en route to 'a pinnacle' performance at Michigan Stadium". The Springfield Republican. Retrieved 22 September 2010.
  2. ↑ "Minuteman Band Staff Associate Director Thomas P. Hannum". University of Massachusetts Minuteman Marching Band Webmaster. 2008. Archived from the original on 13 January 2002. Retrieved 22 September 2010.
Thom Hannum
Preceded by
George N. Parks		 Band Director
2010-2011		 Succeeded by
Timothy Todd Anderson
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