
Sonic Boom


HBCU band names fourth woman in its history as drum major
"HBCU band names fourth woman in its history as drum major"Dallas, TX native Ariel Woods will be one of the leaders of the historic Sonic Boom of the South this season. Read...
Jackson State University band gets on-campus home
"Jackson State University band gets on-campus home"The Jackson State Sonic Boom of the South gets a new on-campus home thanks to a transformational investment.
Jackson State University band charging media to record it
"Jackson State University band charging media to record it"Discover the new policy at Jackson State University regarding media access to the famous Sonic Boom of the South during home games.
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...
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.
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.
Jackson State moves to top of ESPN Band of The Year for Nov.
"Jackson State moves to top of ESPN Band of The Year for Nov."The Jackson State University "Sonic Boom" of the South had the highest marks in ESPN Band of The Year rankings for November....
Jackson State University, SC State start HBCU band season
"Jackson State University, SC State start HBCU band season"Jackson State and South Carolina State will kick off the marching band season on Saturday. Here's the latest on the HBCU band...
Campbell coach Mike Minter welcomes games with HBCU elites
"Campbell coach Mike Minter welcomes games with HBCU elites"The Camels face Jackson State and North Carolina A&T in back-to-back Homecoming games
Sonic Boom makes history with diversity
"Sonic Boom makes history with diversity"Jackson State selects first Hispanic head drum major in school history.
Deion Sanders, JSU set FCS attendance records
"Deion Sanders, JSU set FCS attendance records"Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders and Jackson State shattered FCS home attendance records and were the key players in seven of the top...
National Battle of The Bands: 2021 Photo Gallery
"National Battle of The Bands: 2021 Photo Gallery"This year featured bands from Talladega College, Langston University, Norfolk State, Tennessee State, Jackson State, North Carolina A&T, and Southern University.
HBCU marching bands featured in inaugural celebration
"HBCU marching bands featured in inaugural celebration"A total of eight historically black colleges and universities will participate in "We Are One," a virtual celebration of the Biden inaugural.