HBCU Bands
Jackson State’s Sonic Boom Raising Funds for Rose Parade
"Jackson State’s Sonic Boom Raising Funds for Rose Parade"The Sonic Boom of the South is preparing for its Rose Parade debut, rallying community support to help fundraise the trip to...
VIDEO: FAMU Band Camp trains the future of HBCU musicians
"VIDEO: FAMU Band Camp trains the future of HBCU musicians"Over 420 student musicians attended this year's FAMU Summer Band Camp.
ESPN Band of The Year ready to make leap in Year Two
"ESPN Band of The Year ready to make leap in Year Two"ESPN Events has long supported HBCU football, with initiatives like the Band of The Year competition enhancing the experience.
HBCU marching band to perform at historic parade in Paris
"HBCU marching band to perform at historic parade in Paris"The Magnificent Marching Machine will be the first HBCU marching band to perform at the annual D-Day Memorial Parade in Paris.
HBCU National Battle of The Bands lineup is out for 2024
"HBCU National Battle of The Bands lineup is out for 2024"The 10th Anniversary HBCU Pepsi National Battle of the Bands celebrates HBCU marching bands with live performances and enriching events.
Drake diss by Kendrick Lamar likely to be an HBCU crowd fav
"Drake diss by Kendrick Lamar likely to be an HBCU crowd fav"The Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef may extend to HBCU band season, with Kendrick's track prompting speculation on potential performances.
Usher brings Jackson State University band for Super Bowl halftime
"Usher brings Jackson State University band for Super Bowl halftime"Usher took the stage for Super Bowl halftime with the support of the Jackson State University marching band.
Benedict vs Allen “Battle For Taylor Street” Lives up to the Hype
"Benedict vs Allen “Battle For Taylor Street” Lives up to the Hype"Columbia, South Carolina neighbors and rivals Allen University and Benedict College met in round 1 of “The Battle for Taylor Street†and...
2024 Orange Blossom Classic to feature MEAC and SWAC Teams
"2024 Orange Blossom Classic to feature MEAC and SWAC Teams"The Orange Blossom Classic enters a new era with an early season MEAC vs SWAC matchup in 2024.
ESPN Band of The Year pushing money over exposure for HBCUs
"ESPN Band of The Year pushing money over exposure for HBCUs"The inaugural ESPN Band of The Year had folks talking, but it also had businesses cutting checks. Expect more of that moving...
ESPN Band of the Year: entertaining/ perplexing start
"ESPN Band of the Year: entertaining/ perplexing start"The inaugural attempt by ESPN to name HBCU national champions in bands had the feel of a new event, but showed promise.
Florida Memorial University band ready for bright lights
"Florida Memorial University band ready for bright lights"Florida Memorial didn't have a band before the pandemic. Now it is set to compete for an HBCU national title in Atlanta.
Band of The Year 2023 Finalists Announced
"Band of The Year 2023 Finalists Announced"The four finalists for the 2023 Band Of The Year have been revealed as they make their way to Atlanta, GA.