This is what makes college football fun:
Jackson State Marching Band
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I could move like that, but I choose not to.
Any reason why we can't have this at a non-HBCU? I'd actually watch the halftime show if we had something like this.
I bet there would be lots of season ticket holders/donors who would freak out and demand that the depraved poppycock be ceased immediately.
My back and knees hurt just watching them. Definitely bring a lot of energy to the game.
I wonder if Deion had anything to do with this.
I wonder if Deion had anything to do with this.
The Blue Band deserves better than this sentiment.
I live near Bowie State University and have been to several of their games.
Super cool halftime show along with entrance and exit march-in. (like this video)
There is also a lot of school pride shown -- not saying PSU doesn't, but BSU is a small school -- at the games along with a very knowledgeable spectators.
Super cool halftime show along with entrance and exit march-in. (like this video)
There is also a lot of school pride shown -- not saying PSU doesn't, but BSU is a small school -- at the games along with a very knowledgeable spectators.
I love the Blue Band but I appreciate the tradition that the HBCU bring as well. They’re unique and so full of energy you just have to admire the amount of work and preparation they must put in to entertain their fans. This is just a whole different genre of marching band.
Went to the Bayou Classic in the 90's Jackson State Vs Grambling State what an awesome Halftime Show that was. Great Bands at each university.
Well, after all, Jackson State was named after Michael!
The HBCUs have developed their own unique and incredibly entertaining genre. That doesn't mean that everybody else should copy it. I enjoy all of the different styles.
My personal favorite marching style is neither the Blue Band-style, which is very traditional and rooted in the military origins of marching bands, NOR the HBCU's -- I like DCI-style drum and bugle corps. Here's an example of a show that I absolutely love from The Blue Coats. I have a son in the Blue Band, btw.
My personal favorite marching style is neither the Blue Band-style, which is very traditional and rooted in the military origins of marching bands, NOR the HBCU's -- I like DCI-style drum and bugle corps. Here's an example of a show that I absolutely love from The Blue Coats. I have a son in the Blue Band, btw.
That’s fun to watch. Is there anything better than a college marching band drum line? Good stuff, but I do have to mention that I was bustin’ similar moves on the dance floor of the Gaff every Wednesday night in the mid-to-late 80s. Of course, mine were entirely accidental. And NOBODY wanted to see them.
No! This has been going on for decades. Well maybe the marching into the stands, but HBCU's have always been known for there bands. Many of the bands out draw the teams.
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As a band geek I never pass up the opportunity to watch Drumline when it’s on. They take some artistic license, but the gist of it isn’t too far off.
I used to be a DCI guy, spent a summer with the Cadets (they were the Garfield Cadets at the time, to show how far back I go) but fell in love with the Big 10 style while in the Blue Band. Just my opinion, but I think DCI has really lost its way the past few years. I liked it better when the focus was on the music instead of the production.
Cool -- son is considering trying out for DCI next year, although I suspect he's more likely to seek an internship. Agreed that some of the recent changes haven't been for the better. In particular, I don't like the use of electronic instruments and pre-recorded segments.
