state - Dance & Aux Forum - bandhead.org2024-03-28T16:08:22Zhttps://bandhead.org/forum/topics/feed/tag/stateNew Alcorn Golden Girls captain insidehttps://bandhead.org/forum/topics/new-alcorn-golden-girls-captain-inside2020-05-08T20:03:29.000Z2020-05-08T20:03:29.000ZProdigyhttps://bandhead.org/members/Prodigy<div><p><a href="https://youtu.be/FwlAgCdryZc">https://youtu.be/FwlAgCdryZc</a></p></div>J-settes vs Orchesishttps://bandhead.org/forum/topics/j-settes-vs-orchesis2019-10-06T03:29:25.000Z2019-10-06T03:29:25.000Zkimohttps://bandhead.org/members/kimo<div><p>How did both squads do? How were the field presentations? I'm excited for both squads. Orchesis has been pretty clean this season. This is Jackson State's first home game (In October, sheesh!!!) so I know the crowd had to be hype. For those that were there, thoughts please :)</p><p></p><p></p></div>Join the ASU Mighty Marching Hornets 2018!https://bandhead.org/forum/topics/join-the-asu-mighty-marching-hornets-20182018-01-21T17:50:57.000Z2018-01-21T17:50:57.000ZAntonio Barrinohttps://bandhead.org/members/AntonioBarrino<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}6652373295,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}6652373295,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-center" width="750" alt="6652373295?profile=original" /></a>Are you striving for Greatness? Want to be a part of the Best Band in The Land? Are you ready to better your best? If so, this is your opportunity. Audition for the Alabama State University Mighty Marching Hornets! The Renowned Mighty Marching Hornets are on the move, and will start Spring 2019 off as a participant in the 2019 Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California! We are on a mission, no this is certainly not a program that you want to meet on the other side. For information on auditions, please contact me via inbox or email: abarrino5914@myasu.alasu.edu , or contact Mr. Ernest Harris at eharris@alasu.edu, or via the band office at (334)-229-4289. We look forward to seeing you Fall of 2018! #MMH #Fall2k18</p></div>Central State Dancing Belleshttps://bandhead.org/forum/topics/central-state-dancing-belles2017-10-18T09:22:22.000Z2017-10-18T09:22:22.000ZChicago Band Headhttps://bandhead.org/members/ChicagoBandHead<div><p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WWvooq4XUko?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p><p></p><p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/U5XFFiXFvzI?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p></div>DJ Khaled " Wild Thoughts" ft Rihanna, Bryson Tiller Challengehttps://bandhead.org/forum/topics/dj-khaled-wild-thoughts-ft-rihanna-bryson-tiller-challenge2017-08-29T20:41:50.000Z2017-08-29T20:41:50.000ZBandheadbamahttps://bandhead.org/members/Bandheadbama<div><p><span style="font-family:'arial black', 'avant garde';"><em><span class="font-size-4">Who has the best arrangement so far?</span></em></span></p><p><em style="font-family:georgia, palatino;"><strong><span class="font-size-4">Alabama State</span></strong></em></p><p><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino;"><em><strong><span class="font-size-4"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/pnjqlN1LQB4?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""> </iframe></span></strong></em></span></p><p><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino;"><em><strong><span class="font-size-4">Arkansas Pine Bluff</span></strong></em></span></p><p><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino;"><em><strong><span class="font-size-4"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WLXb2QieOUU?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""> </iframe></span></strong></em></span></p><p><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino;"><em><strong><span class="font-size-4">Alabama A&M</span></strong></em></span></p><p><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino;"><em><strong><span class="font-size-4"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/72DsQgISbUg?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""> </iframe></span></strong></em></span></p><p><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino;"><em><strong><span class="font-size-4">Hampton</span></strong></em></span></p><p><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino;"><em><strong><span class="font-size-4"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DnQkAX5-u7o?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""> </iframe></span></strong></em></span></p><p><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino;"><em><strong><span class="font-size-4">Texas Southern</span></strong></em></span></p><p><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino;"><em><strong><span class="font-size-4"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NXJDt30ZrCA?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""> </iframe></span></strong></em></span></p></div>ASU Golden Passionettes come out swinging.https://bandhead.org/forum/topics/asu-golden-passionettes-come-out-swinging2016-09-11T13:25:46.000Z2016-09-11T13:25:46.000ZhighRoadhttps://bandhead.org/members/highRoad<div>Even with the shrinking band and drama from lack of support from school due to new president, the Golden Passionettes start off season just right. Looks like they have like 15 girls and some didn't make cuts and I could see why, they not playing games. Hope Jasmine and Chance can keep this up all season.<a href="{{#staticFileLink}}6652358270,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="750" class="align-full" src="{{#staticFileLink}}6652358270,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="6652358270?profile=original" /></a><p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6j0C0tF49tc?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/OpdNze7YXS8?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/aAJj8oGdt-Q?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p></div>WHAT'S UP WITH BLOCK BAND? BIG NEWS!https://bandhead.org/forum/topics/what-s-up-with-block-band-big-news2016-08-08T17:21:16.000Z2016-08-08T17:21:16.000ZBlock Band Guyhttps://bandhead.org/members/BlockBandGuy211<div><p>BLOCK BAND continues to strive for greatness in 2016. We are delivering arrangements to schools across the nation, spanning every time zone.<br /><br />Speaking of arrangements, our arrangers are constantly learning how to improve their craft. During a conference call, we invited Mr. Lawrence Jackson, former Director of Bands at Southern University, to talk with us about countermelodies and other techniques as well as his experiences.<br /><br />He also expressed his positive opinion of the job BLOCK BAND does. "If you buy one arrangement, you'll buy more."<br /><br />We greatly appreciate the seal of approval and praise from such a figure within the showstyle band community. As a minority owned company, we want to represent ourselves and our craft with the utmost integrity. <br /><br />We are continuing to push to work with more schools across America. Recently two of our songs, including "I Would Die For U" (from our Prince catalog), were played at the Alabama State HS Band Camp!<br /><br />BLOCK BAND is excited to see what the rest of 2016 holds.<span class="postbody"><br />_________________<br /><strong>blockbandguy<br />Social Media Specialist<br />BlockBandMusic@gmail.com<br /><a href="http://www.blockbandmusic.com">http://www.blockbandmusic.com</a><br />Block Band Music & Publishing…Providing Music, Equipment, and Accessories for Showstyle and Corpstyle Bands Worldwide</strong><br /><a href="http://s1218.photobucket.com/user/sholmesjr/media/BlockBand.jpg.html" class="postlink"><img src="http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd413/sholmesjr/BlockBand.jpg" alt="Image" /></a></span><span> </span></p></div>Golden Girl Tryouts 2016https://bandhead.org/forum/topics/golden-girl-tryouts-20162016-04-11T23:38:23.000Z2016-04-11T23:38:23.000ZChristopherhttps://bandhead.org/members/Christopher274<div><p>Yesterday Alcorn State University had tryouts and selected 8 new ladies to join the current squad. In my honest opinion, there were a few ladies who shouldn't have made the squad and a few that weren't selected that should've made the squad. All of the current squad members will be returning with the exception of the captain Allyson, who is slated to graduate this semester. If all of the ladies make it through summer band camp, this squad may be huge. Olivia (Golden Girl with the short hair cut) was named captain. I'm looking forward to seeing what this year's squad will bring. I'm hoping they keep the full momentum they've been achieving each year. Each year is turning out a stronger group of girls. We shall see what's in store for us. </p></div>The Passionettes are having Auditions! Best in GA!https://bandhead.org/forum/topics/the-passionettes-are-having-auditions-best-in-ga2016-03-23T12:45:58.000Z2016-03-23T12:45:58.000ZhighRoadhttps://bandhead.org/members/highRoad<div><p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TdIreyo4aPg?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0"></iframe><br /> <a href="{{#staticFileLink}}6652352266,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="750" src="{{#staticFileLink}}6652352266,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-full" alt="6652352266?profile=original" /></a></p></div>The Sonic Boom is headed to Vegashttps://bandhead.org/forum/topics/the-sonic-boom-is-headed-to-vegas2016-02-09T14:44:22.000Z2016-02-09T14:44:22.000ZGeezy03https://bandhead.org/members/Geezy03<div><a href="http://m.lasvegassun.com/news/2016/feb/08/rebels-will-host-jackson-state-and-its-marching-ba/">http://m.lasvegassun.com/news/2016/feb/08/rebels-will-host-jackson-state-and-its-marching-ba/</a></div>Golden Passionettes @ Fountain City Classichttps://bandhead.org/forum/topics/golden-passionettes-fountain-city-classic2015-11-10T14:14:10.000Z2015-11-10T14:14:10.000ZhighRoadhttps://bandhead.org/members/highRoad<div><p>Golden Passionettes' Fieldshow</p><p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Iv9lkMIbPqU?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0"></iframe></p><p></p><p>Feature View from up top starts at 4:05</p><p><iframe width="420" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sDceZOgNB3k?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0"></iframe></p><p></p><p>Stands fast<br /><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Fi9gH7O8NEU?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0"></iframe>\</p><p>Stands Slow</p><p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5goZlWe17B0?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0"></iframe></p><p>Kenay takes the Lead</p><p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8oQXlgHp5jA?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0"></iframe></p><p></p></div>SU Human Jukebox Is NOT The ONLY Band Program That Is Fundraising.....https://bandhead.org/forum/topics/su-human-jukebox-is-not-the-only-band-program-that-is-fundraising2015-08-09T00:58:31.000Z2015-08-09T00:58:31.000ZJukebox Junkiehttps://bandhead.org/members/JukeboxJunkie<div><p></p><p>So the Human Jukebox is the ONLY band program that Fundraises for scholarships, new instruments, and new uniforms???...NOT!!! </p><p>There are many other bands that fundraise also....INCLUDING SWAC BANDS!!!!. IJS</p><p>When SU does something, some of y'all ALWAYS try to take it and put a negative spin on it. SMH</p><p></p><p></p><p>1. <a href="https://tagloom.com/post/OvHqBly_1xGu">https://tagloom.com/post/OvHqBly_1xGu</a></p><p></p><p>2. <a href="http://kevinr316.smugmug.com/Black-College-Marching-Bands/2012-JSU-Prancing-J-Settes-1st/22776150_Jbsx7J#!i=1826913132&k=L5vj2tS">http://kevinr316.smugmug.com/Black-College-Marching-Bands/2012-JSU-Prancing-J-Settes-1st/22776150_Jbsx7J#!i=1826913132&k=L5vj2tS</a></p><p></p><p>3. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/182123128656220/">https://www.facebook.com/events/182123128656220/</a></p><p></p><p>4. <a href="http://www.alasu.edu/news/news-details/index.aspx?nid=2169">http://www.alasu.edu/news/news-details/index.aspx?nid=2169</a></p><p></p><p>5. <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/503136589594862720/">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/503136589594862720/</a></p><p></p><p>6. <a href="http://dotthei.osu.edu/">http://dotthei.osu.edu/</a></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p></div>Jackson State 2015 Football Schedulehttps://bandhead.org/forum/topics/jackson-state-2015-football-schedule2015-02-20T16:15:13.000Z2015-02-20T16:15:13.000Z3jzels0jh42eahttps://bandhead.org/members/3jzels0jh42ea<div><p><strong>Sept. 5 at Middle Tennessee State</strong></p><p><strong>Sept. 12 vs. Tennessee State (Southern Heritage Classic)</strong></p><p>Sept. 19 at Southern (Boombox Classic)</p><p><strong>Sept. 26 Texas Southern (WC Gorden Classic)</strong></p><p><strong>Oct. 3 Grambling State</strong></p><p>Oct. 10 Open</p><p>Oct. 17 at Alabama A&M</p><p><strong>Oct. 24 Arkansas Pine Bluff (Homecoming)</strong></p><p>Oct. 31 at Mississippi Valley State</p><p><strong>Nov. 7 Alabama State</strong></p><p>Nov. 14 Open</p><p>Nov. 21 at Prairie View A&M</p><p><strong>Nov. 28 Alcorn State (Senior Day/CCC)</strong></p><p>Dec. 12 SWAC Championship Game</p><p></p><p></p><p></p></div>Dega, JSU, SU at Honda. Will a tunnel battle go down?https://bandhead.org/forum/topics/dega-jsu-su-at-honda-will-a-tunnel-battle-go-down2015-01-20T21:43:37.000Z2015-01-20T21:43:37.000ZMarchingGeniushttps://bandhead.org/members/MarchingGenius<div><p>We all know that Talladega, Jackson State, and Southern will all be in the same building this weekend. Talladega has met Southern once and has yet to meet Jackson, knowing the usual Talladega, they will find a way to get at Jackson somehow. Speaking on Southern, this is Haymer's first year as director and we all know competitive he has been this year, and I'm pretty sure Jackson will be war ready and waiting for either band to come at them. It's been a while since we've seen a legit Tunnel Battle at Honda, but the question is will a tunnel battle go down this weekend with Talladega, Jackson State, and Southern University in the SAME BUILDING !! This weekend could actually be an epic moment for HBCU Marching Bands. IS IT ABOUT TO GO DOWN ??!!</p></div>State Fair Classic GSU vs PVU Filmhttps://bandhead.org/forum/topics/state-fair-classic-gsu-vs-pvu-film2014-09-22T15:10:33.000Z2014-09-22T15:10:33.000ZDallas Urban Accesshttps://bandhead.org/members/DallasUrbanAccess<div><p>As you know the GSU vs PVU game in Dallas is coming up. So the Dallas Urban Access Film crew will be in the building. What band do you think will come out on top?</p></div>ASU VS TNSU 2014https://bandhead.org/forum/topics/asu-vs-tnsu-20142014-08-13T21:27:50.000Z2014-08-13T21:27:50.000Zmr.2011https://bandhead.org/members/mr2011<div><p>what are your thoughts on this game. I think this will be a great game football and band wise. but I really give this battle a tie. I'm sure Tnsu will take the field but Bama state will take the stand battle but for 5th QT. IDK just depends who plays what.. THOUGHTS???????</p></div>2014 Alabama State Football Schedulehttps://bandhead.org/forum/topics/2014-alabama-state-football-schedule2014-03-05T01:01:12.000Z2014-03-05T01:01:12.000ZTruChoppahttps://bandhead.org/members/TruChoppa<div><p>8/30 ASU @ Sam Houston</p><p>9/6 ASU vs. TnSU (Inaugural Classic)</p><p>9/13 ASU vs. MVSU</p><p>9/20 ASU vs. UAPB</p><p>9/27 ASU vs. TxSU</p><p>10/4 ASU @ Alcorn</p><p>10/11 ASU @ PVAMU</p><p>10/18 OPEN</p><p>10/25 ASU vs. AAMU (MCC)</p><p>11/1 ASU @ SU</p><p>11/8 ASU vs. JSU</p><p>11/15 ASU @ GSU</p><p>11/22 ASU vs Stillman (TDC)</p><p></p></div>Choosing A School; First Year and Transferhttps://bandhead.org/forum/topics/choosing-a-school-first-year-and-transfer2014-02-04T22:39:59.000Z2014-02-04T22:39:59.000ZBrassMellodiihttps://bandhead.org/members/BrassMellodii<div><p>Hello all. I would like to make this discussion for all that would like to discuss the pros and cons of HBCU schools and bands for those that are looking for options will be able to make a decision. I of course will be the representative for Norfolk State University. Anyone with questions or concerns about the school may post of here or message me about it. Thanks and LET'S GET STARTED.</p></div>Dr. Gaines named new head Band director at Mississippi Valley Statehttps://bandhead.org/forum/topics/dr-gaines-named-new-head-band-director-at-mississippi-valley2013-12-21T19:34:43.000Z2013-12-21T19:34:43.000Zkennishttps://bandhead.org/members/kennis<div>Dr. Blake Gaines is now the head band director at MVSU, former member of SU and JSU. I think it'll be great for the program.</div>Mvsu vs Talladega @Botb !!!https://bandhead.org/forum/topics/mvsu-vs-talladega-botb2013-11-19T19:12:05.000Z2013-11-19T19:12:05.000Zkennishttps://bandhead.org/members/kennis<div>This Sunday Valley hosted the Battle of the bands. Talladega were invited and I must say they were Turnt Up!!! playing out of turn playing while announcers are talking, So they decided to play while MVSU was playing here's the result. Video link below....</div>Gateway Classic 2013......the final results.https://bandhead.org/forum/topics/gateway-classic-2013-the-final-results2013-09-29T04:54:39.000Z2013-09-29T04:54:39.000ZMike Teezyhttps://bandhead.org/members/MikeTeezy<div><p>Tennessee State and Central State went head to head in St. Louis for the Gateway Classic. Tennessee State's football team annihilated Central State, but who won the band battle when the smoke cleared? I'll let you be the judge.</p></div>SWAC Match-Ups for Week Fourhttps://bandhead.org/forum/topics/swac-match-ups-for-week-four2013-09-17T16:44:37.000Z2013-09-17T16:44:37.000Z2e67lamz99fy9https://bandhead.org/members/2e67lamz99fy9<div><p>Yeah it's been a minute and I'm late, but oh well...</p><p></p><p>Here are the SWAC Band Match-Ups for Week Four....Who do you have?</p><p></p><p>Alabama A&M @ PV</p><p>GSU @ Alabama State</p><p>Alcorn @ UAPB</p><p>TxSU @ JSU</p><p>SU @ Valley</p><p></p><p></p></div>SWAC Band Ratings Week 3: In-depth Analysis & My Opinionshttps://bandhead.org/forum/topics/swac-band-ratings-week-3-in-depth-analysis-my-opinions2013-09-15T20:55:16.000Z2013-09-15T20:55:16.000ZDexter Acacio Leehttps://bandhead.org/members/DexterAcacioLee<div><p>Now many of you, like me, are on here every weekend. Some of you are a bit like this every 3-4 hours. <span>↓</span><a href="http://www.tikitumble.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/broken-f5-button.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.tikitumble.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/broken-f5-button.jpg" class="align-center" alt="broken-f5-button.jpg" /></a>Yeah, I'd admit it. Trying to get some footage the day of for some schools are like trying to drill for oil. And in most cases, I'd rather not keep my hopes up until the morning after. But for some of the better names (which will come up later as I mention them) do so happen to have a fanbase that is organized, or even quick enough to get it done as soon as the day comes to an end. But we're not here to talk about the method of how the footage gets here. We're going to talk about the stuff that's on the footage. I will go down the list from best to worst. And I will do it in a means that there will be little to no argument. I will highlight some of the good things and the bad things (and some of the ugly) and the ways that they can improve their sound. Again this is my honest OPINION so feel free to argue my thesis as long as you can provide a reasonable argument.</p><p></p><p>1. Southern</p><p>Yeah I know some of you are already trying to revolt, burn and pillage towns and assassinate head members of state as soon as I said this, but let me hit up the main reason why.</p><p>-GOOD: Pretty much got music in a basket. Their choreography (sometimes, though rarely the lack thereof) is in one accord. Their sound is consistent and many of their trumpets know how to scream in key, which as a section is not easy. Their musicality is something to behold and is often underrated due to how loud they can get. Which brings up another point.</p><p>-BAD: As much as I like their sound, one of the videos I saw, namely 'Love and War' against Prairie View, had 2 different points of view. Now when it comes to hearing Southern from the side they sound brilliant (I'll give them that), but from in front it just sounds as if there was a large wall of sound, and I could barely hear the intricate details that their arrangements have to offer. So their main issue is that they can crank but that they do it too often. It's okay to let some of the melody take the spotlight over the chords (I'm a keyboardist so you know I love chords out right) But just as easily as they can turn up, I would like to see them turn down every now-and-then. Drum line needs a touch-up.</p><p></p><p>2: Jackson State</p><p>Once again with the burning and pillaging, but hear me out on this one. JSU has became a force to be reckon with, more so than that of the previous years. I can easily say that they are the best match for Southern. But they also have a few things to improve on.</p><p>GOOD: "These niggas can play they ass off" would be an understatement of the fact that when they show up, they come with it. Sound has drastically improved the last two seasons. Chord structures of their arrangements are colorful and unique, I can tell that their arranger brushed up on his theory. Baritones and mellos have a very strong presence. Trombones lay their parts on thick. Trumpets are pretty decent. In speaking of trumpets...</p><p>BAD: The JSU trumpet section is very well trained in the art of tonging (get your mind out the gutter), but sometimes there's the occasional few that forget how. Overhangs are present every now and then. A few, repeat FEW, of their arrangements are musically blunt and sometimes uninteresting. Sometimes the baritones presence can be a bit overbearing and the amount of low brass that this band has can drown a melody causing the trumpets to overblow and compensate for the sound to cut across the field. Screamers can sometimes over shoot the notes and can cause the entire section to go off key.</p><p></p><p>3: Grambl-Bwahahaha just playing. Alcorn.</p><p>I hate to admit it, and I REALLY hate to admit it, but they sound a little decent this year. I literally tried to find bands who did better, but failed. So I'll man up and give credit to where credit is due. It would seem like all the schools in Mississippi are gaining a little weight in the marching band department. Alcorn is one such school, and this time they didn't let the numbers go to their heads (as of yet).</p><p>GOOD: Their sound has improved, especially since the last time my band went against them. They're bringing better sound and arrangements to the table. Their sections are becoming evenly balanced. Mellos... smdh. Y'all are LOUD. Aside from that...</p><p>BAD: Some can easily say that the sound that they create this season is that of a 2008-2011 Jackson State. But then again they do have their former band director. But with that fact, there is a major identity crisis. Alcorn is trying too hard to emulate JSU and not trying to emulate themselves. They need to work on self-identity. The trumpets section need some work. They can scream but some can't hold a tone. They need to work on that as a section so that they can hit the real JSU upside the back of the head.</p><p>EDIT: It has come to my attention that the band director who currently heads Alcorn (that previously headed JSU) is an individual who is trying to bring back the 90's Alcorn. Not saying that it is an identity crisis, but rather a clarification on what Alcorn should sound like. Many people are used to the Alcorn and JSU of the new millennium. So we let what has occurred during the past decade become our current understanding. My apologies to the old heads on the site and the institution they represent.</p><p></p><p>4: Alabama State</p><p>They hid many of their mistakes behind numbers last year, this year they have nowhere to run. And they're just fine with that. They took a loss and proceeded with business as usual.</p><p>GOOD: Their trombone section can be timid at times but when they come out they can do some significant damage. Many of their arrangements are pretty well rounded. Their mellophone section can hold it down. Trumpets can come out clean. Their loss of numbers don't let them slow down their stopping power.</p><p>BAD: Sometimes the trombones can drown out some of the more interesting parts within the music. Trumpets can also watch out for overshots. Being honest, I can barely hear the snares over the rest of the band and I really needed to hear that in order to get the groove that they put out. Their mellos, though good, can overhang at times. The woodwinds are in need of tuning. The band to me honestly doesn't stand out too much, just the sections within it.</p><p></p><p>5: University of Arkansas Pine Bluff</p><p>These guys are the type who can just get hit with a song and play back like two-to-three different versions of it. These guys have always piqued my interest when it comes to music.</p><p>GOOD: The variety that they bring to the table is commendable and more importantly needed. They come with a low brass section that has an intent to kill. Some of their arrangements are pretty basic but they know how to make them work. The ingenuity they have makes them a notable mention.</p><p>BAD: Sometimes the mellos need tuning. The upper brass is not exactly being drowned out at times, but rather not heard at all. They have the upper voices for many of their arrangements and they can do without overblowing. Sometimes I would really like to hear a little more of their mellos at times. Their baritones can be timid. The trombones don't really stick out as much as some other schools.</p><p></p><p>Now 6th is a two-way tie.</p><p>6a: Prairie View</p><p>These guys may have gone against a mighty foe and took an L, but at least they went down swinging. They may have lost numbers, but they don't let it get to them.</p><p>GOOD: Ditto on what I said above. When I saw the clips of how small they've gotten, I refreshed the video and tried to match the numbers with what I was hearing. They band in general isn't too impressive this year but they can still hold their own. Their drum line is clean. Their rhythms and concepts are on point and they can knock back many d-lines in the SWAC.</p><p>BAD: The main bad thing is that their numbers went down. What makes it worse is the fact that the drum line is now half the band's size. Sometimes I can hear more drum than music. They ride too much on their drum line, which I can understand is their pride-and-joy, but when the team scores, don't play a cadence.</p><p></p><p>6b: Mississippi Valley State Univerity</p><p>OH. MY. GAWD. What the hell have y'all been eating since I left? These guys are far from the talk of the SWAC, but they have surely turned heads this year. If you thought that I was joking when I said Mississippi bands put on weight, then this is a proud testament to my statement. Y'all came up, and I'm VERY proud.</p><p>GOOD: They got big, so big that they ran out of uniforms. It is a good thing because these guys have always been small, smaller than TXSU at that. They sound has drastically changed over the past year. They've gotten loud, which isn't exactly a good thing but it makes their presence known. They've always managed to get their sound across the field (look up the ChiTown Classic 2010 if you think I'm lying), but now they will be heard. Baritones are coming with it. Mellos have improved over the years. They now have screamers that can be heard ACROSS the field. Their drum line is starting to clean house. But there some things that need to be touched up on.</p><p>BAD: Don't let numbers get in your head (ask Bama State). The numbers are there for a season and then stuff happens and then you don't have as many. Try not to let it get to your head. Lengthen your arrangements for the 5th. Trumpets are good and loud, that means that your mistakes will be heard across the field. Band as a whole need to clean up. There are some discrepancies with the rhythm of some songs. Don't only play to be louder, play to be cleaner. Don't let other bands not showing up bring you down and come with it every game because you are being watched and even recorded. This level of consistancy is what I would like to see from here on.</p><p></p><p>8: Alabama A&M</p><p>These guys never really appealed to me nor have they ever grabbed my attention. But please by all means, overthrow your big brother Alabama State. I wanna see it happen for once. Clips of these guys are a rarity.</p><p>GOOD: You guys know how to articulate and your phrasing is very clean, perhaps too clean.</p><p>BAD: Once again, you guys are clean but sometimes you end up being so clean that the music itself can become so black and white. There is a melody, a harmony, a chord and that's it for you guys. You don't play with feeling. Music breathes, it feels, it touches, it moves. Play it as it is heard, not as it is written. The arrangements are that of a high school level.</p><p></p><p>9: Grambling</p><p>Has the world ended yet? If there is someone worse off than these guys, then it's time for me to get right because Jesus is coming. </p><p>GOOD: Variety is good. The drum line is a saving grace. These guys can play when they want to. They've shown that they can. At the inaugurations, they can slaughter a parade. They have the capability of doing better, and yet...</p><p>BAD: What the hell is up with tuning? Whether it would be in the stands or on the field, you guys have got to tune your instruments better. Trumpets can't stay in key past eight measures, trombones in four. Whoever is your band director needs to find a means of getting you guys in that kill mode that you save up for the parades. If Valley can do better then so can you. Take criticism into consideration rather than letting your head get big.</p><p></p><p>10: Texas Southern</p><p>Yeah they sounds pretty bad this year, but they lost a LOT of numbers. They were already small to begin with, so for them to be placed down at the bottom is a bit of overkill. </p><p>GOOD: They managed to retain their low brass.</p><p>BAD: No upper voices whatsoever. Way too many lows for a band this size. Overshooting notes in every direction. Many of the songs you play you act like you don't know the music to and I even had to do this...</p><p>UGLY: TUNING! Arrgh! I know that the numbers have dropped considerably, but take a lesson from FAMU and have every member pull their weight. You're small. You've always been. Meaning that you gotten a little smaller doesn't mean that you can sacrifice tone just for the desire to be heard. In fact this is where your technicality is supposed to be the main thing that you bring to the table.</p><p>UPSIDE: There is still much you can make adjustments to in the coming weeks, the end season is still in a good seven weeks. Take the time to reestablish yourselves. And these small numbers are only for a year.</p><p></p><p>That's my top-to-bottom-10 countdown for the week. Remember this is an opinion and it can be challenged at any given time. Until next week. See ya.</p><p></p></div>Mvsu/Alcorn This weeks Match Uphttps://bandhead.org/forum/topics/mvsu-alcorn-this-weeks-match-up2013-09-09T23:28:59.000Z2013-09-09T23:28:59.000Zkennishttps://bandhead.org/members/kennis<div>This week MVSU will travel to Alcorn a match-up a lot of people been waiting to see. With alcorn on the rise from past season and MVSU came out of nowhere this season I think it will be a good game, Alcorn upper brass mainly trumpets need to bring they a game, from what I've seen they have at least 4 up-right trumpets but yet haven't heard anything screaming or piercing across the field, Mvsu song selection has gotten better hopefully their book is up to part with Alcorns, anyone attending ?</div>Fort Valley Homecoming Parade Battle 2012https://bandhead.org/forum/topics/fort-valley-homecoming-parade-battle-20122012-10-17T00:27:09.000Z2012-10-17T00:27:09.000ZTBoneSuavehttps://bandhead.org/members/TBoneSuave<div><p>Academy of Richmond County (purple) vs. SouthWest Macon HS(Red)</p><p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Wsqse85X3Ic?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0"></iframe></p><p></p><p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ptCGB4yJ-uk?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0"></iframe></p><p></p><p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/HM0KVySr4Po?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0"></iframe></p><p></p><p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Ubfsq4D33Ts?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0"></iframe></p><p></p><p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/BYyXuXPVdwk?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0"></iframe></p><p></p><p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ooHMgVpj8os?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0"></iframe></p><p></p><p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/qUEiExeBDr4?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0"></iframe></p><p></p><p>Post Parade Battle - ARC vs. Peach County HS</p><p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/cX3mL8tcB4g?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0"></iframe></p><p></p><p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/amCNdHuT1VU?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0"></iframe></p><p></p><p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Y3x4WFaGGh0?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0"></iframe></p><p>SouthWest Macon HS PreGame Show</p><p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/1gMs0J5GOtk?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0"></iframe></p><p></p><p></p></div>JACKSON STATE -vs- ALABAMA STATE... the aftermathhttps://bandhead.org/forum/topics/jackson-state-vs-alabama-state-the-aftermath2012-10-14T00:15:38.000Z2012-10-14T00:15:38.000ZMusicIsMyLifehttps://bandhead.org/members/MusicIsMyLife<div>First off, as expected, VERY entertaining battle! I already basically know how this discussion is going to turn out, but there door is open for opinions... I'll hold my thoughts...</div>Hey BAMAhttps://bandhead.org/forum/topics/hey-bama2012-09-10T22:56:39.000Z2012-09-10T22:56:39.000Z3d1w5ljkoo6dbhttps://bandhead.org/members/3d1w5ljkoo6db<div>....y'all comin to the hole?</div>TxSU vs. JSU "Sure Thing" comparisonhttps://bandhead.org/forum/topics/txsu-vs-jsu-sure-thing-comparison2012-05-12T23:45:37.000Z2012-05-12T23:45:37.000Zlil_jhttps://bandhead.org/members/lilj<div><p>who's arrangement do you prefer? Execution etc.......<br /><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDlIbM6ze8w&feature=youtube_gdata_player">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDlIbM6ze8w&feature=youtube_gdata_player</a></p><p> </p><p><iframe width="640" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/MZXJ0NyQJ0w?feature=player_embedded&wmode=opaque" frameborder="0"></iframe></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pj6Sy2cEV-c&feature=youtube_gdata_player">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pj6Sy2cEV-c&feature=youtube_gdata_player</a></p><p> </p><p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Pj6Sy2cEV-c?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0"></iframe></p></div>JSUhttps://bandhead.org/forum/topics/what-jackson-state-needs-to-clean-up-for-fall-20122012-01-15T23:13:57.000Z2012-01-15T23:13:57.000ZButterBiscuithttps://bandhead.org/members/ButterBiscuit<div><p>JSU</p></div>THE EXPECTATIONS OF JACKSON STATE IN 2012https://bandhead.org/forum/topics/the-expectations-of-jackson-state-in-20122011-11-21T04:22:04.000Z2011-11-21T04:22:04.000ZLOLA.TRUMPET.PLAYER.4 LIFEhttps://bandhead.org/members/LOLATRUMPETPLAYER4LIFE<div><p>This year jsu did't do as well band wise,so im expecting alot more in 2012.</p><p>They need more work with over blowing,i know they can do better</p></div>