George N. Parks

George N. Parks
Parks speaking to students during Band Day in 2009
Born	(1953-05-23)May 23, 1953 Buffalo, New York, U.S.
Died	September 16, 2010(2010-09-16) (aged 57) Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, U.S.
Resting place	St. Brigid's Cemetery (Hadley, Massachusetts) 42°22′21.80″N 72°32′57.91″W / 42.3727222°N 72.5494194°W / 42.3727222; -72.5494194
Education	West Chester University of Pennsylvania Northwestern University
Occupation(s)	Band director Music teacher
Years active	1977–2010
Employer	University of Massachusetts Amherst
Organization	George N. Parks Drum Major Academy
Known for	Drum major instruction, Tuba performance, Director of the University of Massachusetts Minuteman Marching Band
Spouse	Jeanne Parks
Children	2
Awards	World Drum Corps Hall of Fame Bands of America Hall of Fame

George N. Parks (May 23, 1953 – September 16, 2010) 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 drum majors that he founded in 1978.