HBCU Bands
Members of Jackson State’s Sonic Boom, J-Settes suspended during hazing investigation
"Members of Jackson State’s Sonic Boom, J-Settes suspended during hazing investigation"Jackson State's Sonic Boom of The South and Prancing J-Settes down several members due to hazing allegations.
Virginia State band reinstated as social organization gets multi-year ban
"Virginia State band reinstated as social organization gets multi-year ban"An investigation has cleared VSU's band as a whole, but a social organization involving band members gets long-term ban.
Virginia State University marching band suspended during hazing investigation
"Virginia State University marching band suspended during hazing investigation"Virginia State's marching band, the Trojan Explosion, has been temporarily silenced pending a hazing investigation.
2019 National Battle of The Bands
"2019 National Battle of The Bands"HBCU bands took over Houston's NRG Stadium in September at the National Battle of The Bands.
Lizzo’s got the juice with HBCU bands and she’s feeling the love
"Lizzo’s got the juice with HBCU bands and she’s feeling the love"Lizzo has the number one album on Billboard but seeing HBCU marching bands perform her music made her cry.
Mayor Talib pens “No Huddle” on Aspire Theme Song
"Mayor Talib pens “No Huddle” on Aspire Theme Song"It’s August and the smell of HBCU football is in the air. The 2019 season has an extra bit of buzz with...
Report: Ex-Southern band director pocketed nearly 300k, filed false invoices
"Report: Ex-Southern band director pocketed nearly 300k, filed false invoices"Haymer has been accused of having a third-party shuffle hundreds of thousands of dollars, filing false invoices.
Grambling names first female Band Director in school history
"Grambling names first female Band Director in school history"After one year of co-leadership Dr. Nikole Roebuck solely takes over the program.
Mississippi Valley State hires first-ever SWAC woman band director
"Mississippi Valley State hires first-ever SWAC woman band director"Mississippi Valley State just made school and SWAC history as it has chosen its first-ever woman marching band director.
Jackson State holds on to defeat Grambling, ends four-game slump
"Jackson State holds on to defeat Grambling, ends four-game slump"Jackson State players bought into the “just win a game†concept and knocked down GSU.
HBCUs take center stage at Tournament of Roses Parade
"HBCUs take center stage at Tournament of Roses Parade"HBCU bands were front and center during the 2019 Tournament of Roses Parade.
Bowie State band placed on one-year probation after hazing confirmed
"Bowie State band placed on one-year probation after hazing confirmed"Bowie State is tackling band hazing head-on with a change of leadership and new programs.
Band of the Week: Norfolk State University
"Band of the Week: Norfolk State University"Watch the Spartan Legion come through.