Bands

Ex-Southern Band Director Accused of Pocketed Over 290k

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Former band director at Southern University in Louisiana is accused of pocketing more than $293,000 from public funds owed to the school. A report...

How HBCU Bands Make Football More Than A Game

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Band culture is an iconic piece of the HBCU experience, and it heightens football games that are already the most exciting spectacles in town!...

Hampton University Marching Band Invited to Play in Rome for New Year’s Day Parade

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The Hampton University Marching Band, otherwise known as “The Marching Force,” has received the esteemed privilege of participating in the 2020 Rome New Year’s...

Father Stretch My Hands Comparative Study Jackson State Vs. Southern University 2016

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Comparative Study of Kanye West's Father Stretch My Hands performed by the Jackson State University Sonic Boom of the South and the Southern University...

TSU’s Aristocrat of Bands Submits Application to the Grammy Committee

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The Aristocrat of Bands (AOB) at Tennessee State University is setting their aspirations high by submitting an application to the Grammys to be nominated for their upcoming album "The Urban Hymnal."

Talladega’s President After Band Performance For Trump: ‘We Made The Right Decision’

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Talladega's spokesman, Greg Wilson, also revealed the black college will reap long-term benefits that correlate to their inauguration performance. Talladega College is facing backlash after performing at...

A New Series Hosted By Cortez Bryant Will Explore HBCU Culture In All Its...

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A new and exciting series on Twitch is bringing the vibrance of HBCUs to life in a way we didn’t know we needed! Brought...

Local Louisiana News Station To Air Tribute To HBCU Bands

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This Saturday, local Louisiana station is highlighting HBCU bands with a tribute called "National Battle of the Bands: A Salute to HBCU Marching Bands."...

Inside The Southern University Summer Band & Dance Team Camp 2016

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Take a look Inside The Southern University Summer Band & Dance Team Camp 2016 Directed and Produced by Garrett Edgerson & Perry White.

Talladega President Defends His Decision To Let Marching Band Perform During Trump’s Inauguration Day...

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The black college caused controversy after agreeing to perform during President-elect Donald Trump’s Inauguration Day parade. And now Talladega College President Dr. Bill Hawkins has defended his...

WATCH: HBCU Halftime Shows You Cannot Miss

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The marching band is just as much a part of college football games as the football players. The esteemed black college marching bands are...

Florida A&M Marching 100 Selected To Play In Honda Battle Of The Bands

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida A&M University Marching 100 Band has been selected to perform at the 2020 Honda Battle of the Bands Invitational...

Fayetteville, N. C. High School Band Creates Memories, HBCU Drum Majors

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The marching band at E. E. Smith High School in Fayetteville, North Carolina is not only honoring HBCU band drum majors— it is creating...

Watch: Alcorn State Sounds of Dynomite Halftime Show

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Alcorn State Sounds of Dynomite Halftime Show vs Louisiana College

Will BET’s ‘The Quad’ Bring Back Life To HBCUs On Television?

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In 1987, the hit show A Different World, made its television debut. A Different World was the first television show to display the HBCU experience. During and...

Marching 100: Halftime FAMU Homecoming 2016

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Check out the Marching 100 performing during FAMU's homecoming football game.

Savannah State Names Gabriel Arnold As New Director of Bands, Assistant Professor Of Music

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Savannah State University has a new director of bands and assistant professor of music! Learn more about Gabriel Arnold and how he plans to...

Did BET Just Shade Bama State Style?

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BET came for Bama State Style, the popular television reality series featuring ASU's marching band, and took to Twitter last night to suggest that...