HBCU Bands
Missy Elliott Brings HBCU Band Battle Home to Virginia
"Missy Elliott Brings HBCU Band Battle Home to Virginia"Missy Elliott is bringing four HBCU marching bands to Norfolk State for a Virginia homecoming that celebrates the sound, creativity and cultural...
Virginia State continues rise in HBCU band world
"Virginia State continues rise in HBCU band world"Virginia State's Trojan Explosion has crossed the 200-member mark and opened the 2026 Red Lobster Band of the Year rankings at No....
Red Lobster Band of the Year is changing the way HBCU bands prepare
"Red Lobster Band of the Year is changing the way HBCU bands prepare"The Red Lobster Band of the Year competition is becoming more than a championship chase. For HBCU band programs, its judging criteria,...
HBCU Division II Red Lobster Band of The Year rankings: Sept. ’26
"HBCU Division II Red Lobster Band of The Year rankings: Sept. ’26"The inaugural 2026 Red Lobster Band of the Year rankings are in for D2.
HBCU Band Makes Broadway History on Sunday Night Football
"HBCU Band Makes Broadway History on Sunday Night Football"Morgan State’s Magnificent Marching Machine joined Lin-Manuel Miranda, the cast of “Hamilton” and Penn State’s Blue Band for a historic 9/11 tribute...
Viral HBCU Band Fight Erupts at Historic Rivalry Game
"Viral HBCU Band Fight Erupts at Historic Rivalry Game"A viral sideline altercation involving NCCU’s Sound Machine and members of North Carolina A&T’s equipment staff was rooted in an unwritten HBCU...
HBCU band hits historic member milestone
"HBCU band hits historic member milestone"Virginia State University's marching band has hit a milestone in membership.
HBCU band battle professional and personal for South Carolina State director
"HBCU band battle professional and personal for South Carolina State director"It will be a meeting of the worlds for SC State Director of Bands Dr. J. William Nicholas, a FAMU alumnus, this...
HBCU band landscape changed with 16 new directors
"HBCU band landscape changed with 16 new directors"More than a dozen HBCU marching bands have switched directors since last season.
HBCU band showcase in Birmingham canceled abruptly
"HBCU band showcase in Birmingham canceled abruptly"Birmingham band competition canceled days before several top HBCU bands were set to perform.
HBCU band legends lead Red Lobster Band of The Year committee
"HBCU band legends lead Red Lobster Band of The Year committee"Legendary HBCU band directors are at the helm of the Red Lobster Band of The Year committee.
HBCU Band to Take Center Stage at ACC Home Opener
"HBCU Band to Take Center Stage at ACC Home Opener"Winston-Salem State’s Red Sea of Sound will reunite with Wake Forest’s marching band for an opening-night performance that brings two universities and...
HBCU Marching Band Names First-Ever Female Head Drum Major
"HBCU Marching Band Names First-Ever Female Head Drum Major"Albany State University has named Edreka “Capriccio” Coleman the first female head drum major in school history. She will lead the HBCU...