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Drum majors at Black colleges keep bands in step, on track both on and off the field
Showmanship is as essential as leadership for student performers in the role
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Texas Southern’s band director may be young, but he’s ready to elevate its sound
Brian Simmons says his job is to ‘bridge the gap’ between the Ocean of Soul’s past culture and the next generation of student musicians and performers
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New band director ushers in a new era for Tuskegee’s Marching Crimson Pipers
J. William Nicholas has stabilized program, won over members in months following protest
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Growing demand for HBCU bands’ talent increases their time in national spotlight
TV shows, ads and sporting events raise awareness of Black college culture
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HBCU band director of the year award is ‘badge of honor’ for Jackson State maestro
Sonic Boom of the South leader Roderick Little credits musicians for his win
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Tennessee State’s Aristocrat of Bands waits to learn how album will fare at Grammys
Gospel project ‘The Urban Hymnal’ is nominated for two awards
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For Norfolk State, Rose Parade marks ‘biggest performance in band history’
Spartan Legion shows off East Coast style amid raised awareness of HBCUs
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New CW show ‘March’ gives the world an authentic look into the HBCU band culture at Prairie View A&M
The eight-episode series highlights camaraderie, hard work and real-life drama
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N.C. A&T’s marching band is high-stepping its way back to center stage
With a top ranking and a tradition that goes back generations, the Blue and Gold Marching Machine is bringing all the noise and the funk