Biden leads Return Day parade
A Delaware tradition continued with a difference Thursday–the country’s Vice President-Elect was leading the parade.
Senator Biden stood outside his horse-drawn carriage, former Governors rode in antique cars, other carriages featured this year’s candidates for office and Delaware State University’s marching band provided the music for Sussex [...]
Crowd Goes Wild as SCSU Spells out “OBAMA” on the field
It was a special feeling at S.C. State on Thursday
By Ken Burger
The Post and Courier
ORANGEBURG — When the S.C. State band came out for its halftime show, there was the usual excitement in the air.
But when the band members spelled out O-B-A-M-A on the field, [...]
Dudley High School Band Holds Fundraiser For Inauguration
Greensboro, NC — Members of the Dudley High School Marching Band have been chosen to be part of President-Elect Barack Obama’s inauguration. But in order to attend, they need to raise the funds for the trip.
Today at 10:00 am, there will be a bike ride starting and ending [...]
Saginaw High School Trojans of Michigan to attend Obama inauguration
The Saginaw High School Marching Band has performed at some pretty big events in the last few years, most recently on live TV at the Sugar Bowl.
But that bowl game appearance is small in comparison to where the band is playing come Jan. 20.
It’s often said [...]
Bands for the 2009 Honda Battle of the Bands Announced
(LOS ANGELES, CA - November 10, 2008) –The stage is now set for the seventh annual Honda Battle of the Bands (HBOB) Invitational Showcase (http://www.HondaBattleoftheBands.com) scheduled to take place Saturday, January 24, 2009 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. Ten Historically Black College and University (HBCU) [...]
UAPB Band Applies for Inauguration
By Erin France/THE COMMERCIAL STAFF
More than 1 million people are forecasted to attend President-elect Barack Obama’s inauguration Jan. 20.
And the Marching Musical Machine of the Mid-South could be parading among the crowd.
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s marching band submitted an application to participate in the festivities.
It’s an honor which [...]
Kentucky State band ready to battle
Source Kentucky State Journal
Photo By Kelly Mackey
American Honda Motor Company Communication Administrator Erika Braxton-White presents KSU band director Kalomo Bailey with an award after the band was chosen as one of the ten Historically Black College and University marching bands to participate in the 2009 Honda Battle of the [...]
Proviso East High School marching band Heads to Sugar Bowl!
The Proviso East High School marching band will be part of the New Year’s tradition in New Orleans.
The trip to the Big Easy is just one of many the talented musicians– who also excel in the classroom– have made in recent years. They have appeared in [...]
Former SU Dancing Doll Kiara Ely to Perform on American Music Awards
Former Southern University Dancing Doll Kiara “Kiki” Ely will be performing on The American Music Awards, Sunday November 23, 2008, 7PM EST, On ABC, with Christina Aguilera.
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Grambling State Head Director Larry Pannell Mourns the Passing of his Wife
A Celebration of Life for Mary Lou Pannell will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 8, 2008 at Praise Temple Full Gospel Church, 4725 Greenwood Road Plaza in Shreveport. Funeral services will be held 3:00 p.m. at Grover Chapel A.M.E. Church, 505 8th [...]