Who has the best band among HBCU schools?
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This is a question that I hear all the time, and it picked up more steam after last Saturday – Who has the best band among HBCU schools?
After watching FAMU and Tennessee State in the Atlanta Football Classic over the weekend, I would be hard-pressed to pick one or the other. And if you think I’m taking the easy way out by not picking someone, well ….. you are right. I’m not falling into the trap! (Although I must admit that FAM’s melody of Michael Jackson’s songs was pretty smooth).
Loading ...This isn’t a ranking, just a list. (And you should scroll all the way to the end of the conversation to check out the most recent entry. Folks are weighing in with some interesting choices — and that’s a good thing!)
And if you think my list is ‘out of tune’, put up your own list and feel free to rank them. It wouldn’t be the first time – or the last – that I’ve been proven wrong.
Here’s a look back at photos from last Saturday’s Classic and last Friday’s Allstate HBCU Step Showdown.
WHO’S NUMBER ONE – AND WHY?
Alabama A&M Marching Maroon and White
Bethune-Cookman University Marching Wildcats
Clark Atlanta University Marching Panthers
Florida A&M Marching 100
Grambling State Tiger Marching Band
Jackson State Sonic Boom of the South
Langston University Marching Pride band
Morehouse College House of Funk
N.C. Central University Marching Sound Machine
Prairie View A&M University Marching Storm
Savannah State Coastal Empire Sound Explosion
Southern University Human Jukebox Marching Band
Tennessee State Aristocrat of Bands
Tuskegee University Marching Crimson Piper Band
Virginia State University Trojan Explosion Marching Band
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Miss Hip hop
October 1st, 2009
11:32 am
Morris Brown College has the best band.
Paula
October 1st, 2009
11:34 am
South Carolina State University’s Marching 101. I’m a little biased since this is my Alma Mater!!
Erik B.
October 1st, 2009
11:37 am
#1 Florida A&M University
#2 Jackson State University
#3 Bethune-Cookman University
Raymond
October 1st, 2009
11:40 am
This should be interesting.
1. FLORIDA A&M MARCHING 100 – There is not other band that toaches then….
2. Bethune Cookman is good
3. Southern – Juke
4. Jackson State – Sonic Boom
5. South Carolina State University – Marching 101 even though they are not very original.
The others are just mediocre…
Cool Cash
October 1st, 2009
11:42 am
Like my daddy always said, ‘If you know and I know, why discuss it?”
Which band here is the only one to cover the WHOLE field? The Rattlers will Strike, and strike and strike again!!
Dashizz357
October 1st, 2009
11:46 am
Morgan State
E. Brown
October 1st, 2009
11:47 am
Enter your comments here Alabama A&M Marching Maroon & White
read a book
October 1st, 2009
11:48 am
OMG. This list is far from accurate…While I agree, Southern, BCC, FAMU, AA&M, Jackson State and Gramblin belong – where in the HEEZE did these AUC schools come from? I mean for REALS?!?! Where is JCSU, Hampton, SC State and NC A&T? Wow. I cannot wait for the Battle to Begin!
ATL
October 1st, 2009
11:50 am
SOUTHERN UNIV. HUMAN JUKEBOX always on top of their game, the precision marching, the drills at halftime, and they always have some of the best arrangements!!!
BC Tigerette c/o '04
October 1st, 2009
11:50 am
I’m an alumna of an HBCU that didn’t make the list so I’m unbiased. But during my glory days, no one topped FAM, Norfolk State and Texas Southern. I will never forget when they came to Cali for the Gold Coast Classic, it was my first exposure to HBCUs and I’ve been hooked ever since. Can’t wait for the Battle in Jan!
KenFromCalifornia
October 1st, 2009
11:53 am
wow, times sure have changed! i was always told that the debate used to be between grambling and southern for marching band supremacy. the other schools wouldn’t even rate in the discussion.
Will
October 1st, 2009
11:54 am
Mo Brown was good in the 80’s but I have to give it to SC State 101…good sound and good music. FAMU is over rated! Southern and Grambling and TSU are all the same!!!!!
T
October 1st, 2009
11:55 am
This pole is TOTALLY invalid since you do NOT have the World Famous Grambling State University Marching Band on the list!!! No contest, hands down, the VERY BEST EVER!!!
Skee Wee90
October 1st, 2009
11:56 am
I’m also an alumna of an HBCU and Florida A&M has the best band go rattlers shout out to all the graduates of 1990 and my sisters of Alpha Kappa Alpha Inc…
Bobby
October 1st, 2009
11:56 am
Southern University……marching drills are spectacular !!!! Ohh, and that sound, WOW!
read a book
October 1st, 2009
11:57 am
HAHAHAHAHAHAH! Did someone actually say Morris Brown?!?!?!? HAAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAHAHAHA!
LegionFannatic
October 1st, 2009
12:01 pm
Can’t believe the Spartan Legion, NC A&T. or Howard are not mentioned but this topic is discussed ad nausem on http://www.5thquarter.com also can see and hear all of these bands there. Bands above NC get very little publicity.
D
October 1st, 2009
12:01 pm
SOUTHERN UNIV!!! Most on the east coast rarely get to see them, but they’re the truth!
Will J.
October 1st, 2009
12:03 pm
North Carolina Central University!
LaShaundra
October 1st, 2009
12:04 pm
Finally a question worth posting for–no doubt about it FAMU’s Marching 100 is the best band in the land. Or should I say Marching 1000!
Eagle
October 1st, 2009
12:09 pm
North Carolina Central University is the best! Nothing but the Maroon and Gray!
Leo Willingham
October 1st, 2009
12:10 pm
Glad to see so many lively, passionate responses.
LegionFannatic, who would you rank as your top five or 10?
T, who would you rank behind Grambling?
Torin
October 1st, 2009
12:10 pm
This poll is an absolute joke. I’ve been to a few classics in my day and FAMU has the best marching band HANDS DOWN!!! Who else gets invited to play during the Obama Inauguaration and Super Bowls? As Katt Williams will say, “Don’t worry….I’ll wait”
DecaturNative
October 1st, 2009
12:20 pm
The Sonic BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM of the South!
AAMU 1906
October 1st, 2009
12:23 pm
Alabama A&M University Marching Maroon and White tops all. Having the AUC bands on the list is a joke!
SU and Grambling are close along with JSU.
D-Nice
October 1st, 2009
12:31 pm
The Legion is in the top 5. Behold the Green and the Gold. Norfolk State Spartans
8 Wonders of the World
October 1st, 2009
12:37 pm
“Marching 100″. The most imitated band in America. The most televised band in America. The Incomparable.
Russ
October 1st, 2009
12:39 pm
Prairie View!!!!
Aggie
October 1st, 2009
12:39 pm
The list has to be created by a novice of bands. From the Meac alone, you should have FAMU, BCC, NC A&T, Norfolk State and maybe SC State. TSU should rank for the independent.
Swac –Southern Jackson, Alabama A&M
ciaa—FSU, Shaw, nccu maybe
runtt
October 1st, 2009
12:40 pm
I would have to say Atlanta A & T.
(sound of crickets chirping here)
Jim
October 1st, 2009
12:47 pm
BOOOM hands down
Cutty
October 1st, 2009
12:48 pm
Mo’ House all day!!!
Papa was a rollin stone!!!!
Rell
October 1st, 2009
12:50 pm
2009 Best HBCU Marching Band List
1. South Carolina State University Marching “101″ Band
2. Florida A & M University Marching “100″ Band
3. Bethune Cookman University “Marching Pride”
4. Southern University
5. Norfolk State University
Melissa Hogan
October 1st, 2009
12:56 pm
SU All the Way!!!! I’m looking at the list and I’m perplexed. Leo, what planet are you from?????:-) Your list is WAY OFF!!! Maybe you need to take a trip to the Bayou Classic!!!
Leo Willingham
October 1st, 2009
1:03 pm
Melissa,
I’ve been accused of being from a different planet for many years. As I mentioned earlier, this is just a list (not a ranking) and the list is in alphabetical order. And I will be in Nawlins next month!
Rell,
That’s an interesting list. I wonder what others have to say about it.
Billy Ray Valentine
October 1st, 2009
1:04 pm
I thought Atlanta A&T had the baddest band in the land. No?
TA
October 1st, 2009
1:11 pm
The Sonic Boooom……………..Jackson State……..
Rayzr
October 1st, 2009
1:16 pm
Easy…FAMU. They set the standard others emulate today. And their size alone is enough to overwhelm anyone else. It’s symphony when they play and the rattle march is unmatched.
RattlerMan
October 1st, 2009
1:18 pm
You should know by my name alone that I’m reppin’ the Marching 100 (a misnomer since we have over 400 members)!!
MR164
October 1st, 2009
1:21 pm
@Miss Hip hop Morris Brown HAD the best band in like 2003
SCSU 1908
October 1st, 2009
1:26 pm
Ummmmm Hello, SCSU BULLDOG Marching 101…
They may not be first on the list, but how dare you not even make them an option…..
Missy
October 1st, 2009
1:31 pm
Hands down FLORIDA A&M MARCHING 100!!!!!!
Young Chico
October 1st, 2009
1:32 pm
Southern is the best band in the land!!!!! They don’t need to put a 1000 people on the field in order to create a full sound. As Doc Greggs would say “Often imitated, never duplicated.”
EBONY19
October 1st, 2009
1:37 pm
You forgot out of SWAC those marching Hornets Alabama State University
LegionFannatic
October 1st, 2009
1:42 pm
Top 15-Insert your own Number 1. These bands have their own distinct styles and sound but you can hear them CLEARLY 12 city blocks away.
150+ Big Bands
FAMU
Norfolk ST
BCC
SOUTHERN
JACKSON ST
NC AT
TSU
Smll Bands Sound like 150+
NCCU
VSU
Tuskegee
Morgan St
Edward Waters
TX Southern
Ala AM
SCSU
Tech
October 1st, 2009
1:44 pm
Umm… Just look at the resumes’. No one mentioned above touches the accomplishments of the Florida A&M University Marching 100, nationally or internationally. Being the most sought after band in the land should be a clue for you all. From inaugurations to Super Bowls to Hollywood award shows, there is no question, argument, or debate about it. We ARE simply…the best…
SphiD2005
October 1st, 2009
1:46 pm
Out of the SIAC….THE ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY MARCHING RAMS SHOWBAND!!!!
T
October 1st, 2009
1:46 pm
@ Leo, behind Grambling I would rank FAMU, who was actually my third choice when considering where to attend. A dear friend of mine would say SC State,but nah…
ArtVandelay
October 1st, 2009
1:50 pm
Come on bruh…how do you have any discussion of best HBCU bands and leave off SC State? That is just unexcusable. To determine the BEST is subjective, but anyone who has seen them will agree they at least deserve to be in the conversation.
MOJO43
October 1st, 2009
1:52 pm
FAMU has the rep, but I give BCC the edge. FAMU will slack on some shows, have yet to see BCC slack anywhere at any time. Plus they do different things and moves throughout their shows…its easy to get bored with entrance, school song, dancing girls, dance routine, finish everytime. I like how BCC changes it up and “lets go wildcats” is probably the most often borrowed collegiate piece out there……….and I love to hear it played well live. By the way I went to Howard lol…so no alma mater bias there.
The Legion (NSU) is tight but I cant put them over many SWAC bands, certainly not Southern and JSU.
Ive been more and more impressed with Texas Southern….the Ocean definitely deserves to be in the discussion.
Leo Willingham
October 1st, 2009
1:52 pm
LegionFannatic,
Now that’s a list! Everyone needs to check it out and weigh in with their thoughts.
Lil Lady
October 1st, 2009
1:54 pm
From what I have heard and seen from the 2009/2010 season so far, my top 5 would have to be in no order Bethune Cookman, Southern, Norfolk State, Jackson State, and a tie between Alabama A&M, Alabama State, Albany State, UAPB & South Carolina State
James
October 1st, 2009
1:58 pm
Alabama State University has one of the best if not the best college band. Southern University is up there too. FAMU is by far the most overrated band. I’m not sure why FAMU gets so much praise other than being big. There sound doesn’t even match their numbers.
ATL
October 1st, 2009
1:58 pm
Morgan State, Alabama A&M, Praire View and Albany State.
FAMUAKA
October 1st, 2009
1:58 pm
I would have to say FAMU. I ran track for FAMU(sprinter) and I must admit the Marching 100 practiced harder than us. I haven’t seen another band that comes close to comparing w/ them. They have sound that will blow you away and if you were @ Saturday’s game, they added FAMU’s gospel choir to sing “Heal the World” and it was great. For those of you that are choosing Atlanta A&T, let me be the 1st to tell you, I was @ FAMU when those guys(Atlanta A&T) were there, so go ahead and choose FAMU. Atlanta A&T were most of FAMU’s Marching 100 members from the ATL area.
Jmcdonald
October 1st, 2009
2:00 pm
Albany State should be on this list. GO RAMS!!!!!
WB
October 1st, 2009
2:01 pm
FLORIDA MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY MARCHING LIONS…BEST EVER!!!!!!
mscutie78
October 1st, 2009
2:01 pm
A&M, A&M, A&M Youuuuuu a booty booty – Alabama A&M University has the best marching band in the land – y’all better recognize!!
JSU Alum98
October 1st, 2009
2:01 pm
Hands down Jackson State Univeristy’s “The Sonic Boom of the South” and the thrill of a million eyes “The Prancing J-Settes”.
CCGroovy
October 1st, 2009
2:02 pm
I’m a SOUTHERN Fan from JAGUAR Land!!! SU rocks the house, ALL Day, E’RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRYYY Day!!!
This is a GREEEEEEEEEEEAAAAATTT Topic & Article.
THANXXX, My Brother!!!
hot j
October 1st, 2009
2:03 pm
morgan state,albany state
Wildgator
October 1st, 2009
2:03 pm
Fort Valley State!!!!!
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Jstatefan
October 1st, 2009
2:09 pm
JSU all the way baby! JSU Rocks the House!
IamME
October 1st, 2009
2:09 pm
My vote will have to go with Southern. FAMU fans are driven on numbers. They have interesting shows and I love there ballads. In contrast, Southern have the total package without having to have 1,000 members. They march with precision, have nice ballads, and most of all… they can blow. Dr. Greggs all day.
Mr. Mortician
October 1st, 2009
2:16 pm
I have to say Jackson State’s Sonic Boom then SU’s human jukebox. It’s about musicianship, precision, entertainment, and aesthetics. Why does everybody think FAMU? All FAMU has is alot of people with loud country uniforms that can not form straight lines.
SEBREEZE
October 1st, 2009
2:17 pm
EVERYBODY BRINGS SOMETHING DIFFERENT. SOUNTHERN HAS SOUND ,JACKSON STATE HAS THE DANCE ROUTINE AND DRUM MAJORS. FAMU HAS THE SIZE .SOUTH CAROLINA STATE PLAYS WITH EMOTION. AND ALABAMA STATE HAS THE BEST STANDS ROUTINE.AND BCC HAS THE BEST OPENING OF THE SHOW.
Jazzy
October 1st, 2009
2:17 pm
MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE………..ALL DAY EVERYDAY
Cool Cash
October 1st, 2009
2:22 pm
Like FAMUAKA, I ran track for FAMU and can still remember the band out there practicing all through the night. Paid off, too, seeing as they are still marching circles around all the other wannabes. All others imitate. I can’t believe we’re still having this discussion. @Leo, put these people out of their misery.
Twilight
October 1st, 2009
2:24 pm
Alabama State University marching hornets are the best, no other band can whip it like they do and the drum majors….wow….there is something for everyone, big girls too!!!!!!!!!!………..Go hornets…..sting!
Cool Cash
October 1st, 2009
2:25 pm
See for yourself: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmQMJchZAp4
sportsmommy74
October 1st, 2009
2:28 pm
Where is Albany State Golden Rams on this list?
Su Alumni in the ATL
October 1st, 2009
2:35 pm
No one can compare to the Human Jukebox. Grambling, J-State, and FAMU come close, but THAT’s no good enough. besides the only Battle of the Band that really matters is at the Bayou Classic….SU JAGS vs Grambling TIGERS.
rave1914
October 1st, 2009
2:35 pm
do the band members actually have to be students at said institution — ok, i didnt come here to hate, but appreciate — i vote for the damu marching undergrads, superseniors, community college and high school and aluimni 400 some odd..
HUCutie!
October 1st, 2009
2:35 pm
I went to HU…Howard U, that is!!! And we def have a GREAT band that often goes unnoticed. Like someone else said, bands from HBCU’s above NC very rarely get much attention!!! The BOB is always a fun event to see who shows up and shows OWT! I must say that at the Classic last weekend, FAMU did an awesome job and did great justice to the king of pop!!
KUDDOS!!!
MAYS HIGH….the BEST HS band in the SOUTH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!….LOL!!
IamME
October 1st, 2009
2:35 pm
Well said SEBREEZE
FAMU FAMU
October 1st, 2009
2:36 pm
Lets give a shot out to all the HBCU Bands. But you all know that FAMU’s Band is the best in the world. Reason being, 1st they have the passion and the love for the music. The band invites everyone to their show just ask our President!!! RATTLERS DID AND WILL STRIKE AGAIN!!
KaRon
October 1st, 2009
2:43 pm
Yes they do. I was in it 1989-1990 School Year. They really need to the school back open….It’s a disgrace…….
Kimmie from Louisiana
October 1st, 2009
2:44 pm
That is easy:
We can name all the HBCU’s we want, but until you EXPERIENCE the BAYOU CLASSIC, you are just talking. Southern University & Grambling State University has the best band. I can’t leave J-State off the list.
SU
GSU
JSU
JBaker
October 1st, 2009
2:46 pm
Mean Green Marching Machine!!!!
Jerri Sutton Weary
October 1st, 2009
2:46 pm
SERIOUSLY!!! Why is this even a question? AMERICA and the WORLD have spoken….
FAMU’s MARCHING 100 is the unbreakable MOLD and the rest of you aren’t even CLAY!!! The record speaks for itself but don’t believe me, see for yourself..
1992 – Sports Illustrated Magazine listed The Marching Band as “The Best College Marching Band in the Country.”
1994 – ESPN2 produced a thirty minute documentary on the Marching Band that aired in 1995
October 2003 – ESPN’s Kieran Darcy states, “The Marching 100 is the Best Band in the Land.”
2005 – The Marching Band performed at Super Bowl XXXIX.
February 4, 2006 – The Marching Band Performed at Super Bowl XLI with recording artist “Prince” in Miami.
2006 – 20 Members of the Marching Band performed at the Grammy Awards with Kanye West and Jamie Foxx in Los Angeles. The show was broadcasted nationally on CBS TV.
2006 – The Atlanta Constitution named The Marching Band “The Best Band.”
2006 – Members of The Marching Band performed at The American Music Awards.
October 15, 2008 – CNN television states, “The FAMU Band is the Best Band in the Entire Universe.”
2008 – The Marching Band was featured in the NY Times for its band camps.
2008 – The Marching Band was featured on ESPN’s College Game Day on the campus of FAMU.
2008 – The Marching Band was featured on CBS News with Katie Couric.
January 20, 2009 – The Marching Band represented the State of Florida in the Inaugural Parade for President Barack Obama.
January, 2009 – The Marching Band makes another appearance at Honda’s Battle of the Bands in Atlanta, GA.
**This was just a tiny portion of their resume!
The Golden Lions
October 1st, 2009
2:48 pm
The golden lions of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff along with the rest of the SWAC. Once you go SWAC, you will never go back!!!!!
BigBlueTiger
October 1st, 2009
2:49 pm
Aristocrat’s!
HB
October 1st, 2009
2:50 pm
Morris Brown DEFINITELY was the band of the South in the early 2000’s. However, now, although I’m a Morehouse Alumus, the best band is Jackson State, The Sonic Boooooooom of the South! Shouts out to my brother-in-law Cliff! Hold it down on that sax boi!!!
Miss FAMU
October 1st, 2009
2:51 pm
First, let me begin by saying I love all HBCU’s.
The Marching 100 is the best band in the land. Every other band you mentioned has been trying to copy what Dr. William P. Foster perfected. Name another band that rocked the Super Bowl with Prince and the Grammy’s with Kanye. FAMU Baby! STRIKE…STRIKE…and STRIKE AGAIN!!!!!!!
FAMUAKA
October 1st, 2009
2:51 pm
Jerri Sutton Weary- is this Jerri that ran track w/me from Chatt. Tenn?
Miss FAMU
October 1st, 2009
2:59 pm
Oh, BTW you know you have to be the best when all the other schools are hating on you instead of telling why their school has the best band. I’m just saying tho….
OutsideLookinIN
October 1st, 2009
2:59 pm
Reason #1 FAMU is NOT the best…they have that many members and do not blow any louder than bands with 3/4 of their number. Reason #2…went to the classic on Saturday and one of the snare drummers didn’t even know the cadences being played at halftime so he wasn’t even beating his drum (yes I was that close to the field). Reason #3 Their drumline is not innovative enough…been that way for years
We all know that being invited to play at certain events has more to do with Alumni and connections than how good a band is (see South Cobb High School here in GA that played at Obama’s inauguration)
It is really impossible to say there is one band that is truly the best but in terms of the top ones, here is my list:
NC A&T (nobody is touching the Blue Steel drumline) Blue & Gold Marching Machine
S.C. State
FAMU
Southern Univ
Bethune Cookman
Grambling
Jackson State
Tennessee State
NC Central
Howard Univ
The Truth
October 1st, 2009
3:04 pm
Nobody brings it like the Rattlers. Nobody can touch ‘em. Nobody works harder.
Stiffback
October 1st, 2009
3:11 pm
It’s nice for everyone to have pride in their school’s bans. And rightly so they should. BUT when America needs a band to represent America, how many other school bands were called to FRANCE, Japan, England to their nations celebrations. Was it Grambling? Was it Jackson St., was it BCC, Alcorn, Southern, Howard, Clark, Morris Brown, or any of the other schools? NO! It was the one and only Florida Agricultural ad Mechanical University (FAMU). The documentaries, 60 Minutes, 20/20, ESPN, ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, and the list goes on to have peeked interest in the greatest show band ever created. So continue to list your school’s bands, its only right to show favoritism for you college. BUT, when the world calls for a representative, Grammy, Super Bowls, Music Awards, Emmys, Tonys, and such alike. FL A & M Univeristy will always get the first call…Oh yea, for those who’s gonna ask why FAMU was not in the movie Drumm Line; it’s because FAMU turned them down, we don’t play second to any band, not even fake make-believe.
oohed
October 1st, 2009
3:15 pm
JSU is the band the totally big band, pretty j-settes,hell of a routine,and unbelievable history and tradition……
Catch22
October 1st, 2009
3:17 pm
Alabama State University has the best, hands down!! Whether it’s in the stands or on the field, the Hornets put on a show you don’t want to miss! I have to give love to the SWAC as a whole, though…the SWAC doesn’t field any weak bands!!
Barry
October 1st, 2009
3:21 pm
Hye Y’all:
FAMU you performed one of the greatest halftime show of all time at the Alss state Atlanta Classic. I mean, man, they were precision and entertaining in their tribute to Michael Jackson. Their configuring the body of Michael Jackson with his head and “THE GLOVE” was “FANTASTIC!”. I am more than confident they will be ask to perform this show again. Maybe a the SUPER BOWL. They are a great marching band. I give their band director and the “MARCHING RATTLERS” KUDOS. They were the talk of the town in Atlanta and to those across the country who saw their performance.
GO MEAC and the DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY HORNETS!!!
musicmann jr
October 1st, 2009
3:24 pm
People people…NC A&T was asked for usage of their name in the film “Drumline” but they declined because they wanted higher compensation than they were being offered. So, the name was changed to Atlanta A&T but of course the uniforms and colors were still modeled after A&T. A&T’s drumline a.k.a. Blue Steel routinely embarrasses other drumlines. This is not to say A&T has the best band overall, but they are indeed near the top
April
October 1st, 2009
3:33 pm
Florida A&M No. 1. Rattler 4 life!
BeholdtheGreenAndGold!
October 1st, 2009
3:33 pm
Norfolk State Spartan Legion!
Famu Rattler ATL
October 1st, 2009
3:48 pm
FAMU has the best band hands down
AMIA IN ATL
October 1st, 2009
3:59 pm
ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY! The Marching Maroon and White. I must admit that when I was in the band 1995-1998, it was a much larger band. I love my school! Go Bulldogs!!!
alflow
October 1st, 2009
4:10 pm
Enter your comments here
Jackson State University’s Sonic Boom of the South -There is no comparison
GSU TWIRLER
October 1st, 2009
4:13 pm
Hello, all you fans of the HBCU bands. I just want to say to the band that went to France, did you leave any towels, shampoo bottles, sheets, etc… for the rest of us. OOps, I forgot, the band got banded. The SWAC IS THE BEST!! THE MEAC, UMMM, whose in the MEAC!!
Now, it is SHOWTIME!!!! MAKE ROOM!! MOVE TO THE STANDS!!
HERE COMES THE BEST BAND IN THE LAND!!
THE ILLUSTRIOUS WORLD FAMED GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY TIGER MARCHING BAND.
There is NO other!!!
GOD Rest their soul: Conrad Hutchison and Eddie Robinson.
NO! G-S-U ROCKS THE HOUSE!!!
I said a, HEY! HEY! HEY! I feel alright!!
HERE COMES TIGER FUNK!!! (Man, I was having a flashback)
Seriously, Historically Black College Bands are the best. Much love to any person that attened and graduated from any HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGE. Let’s encourage the youth of today to continue to follow the path of excellence and pride.