Release Date: Jun 10, 2011
The Alabama State University family lost a legend this week, when former longtime ASU band director, Dr. Thomas E. Lyle, died.
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Dr. Thomas E. Lyle, legendary director of the ASU Mighty Marching Hornets, died on Thursday, Ju
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My name is Tomisha Brock, and I'm currently finishing my Master of Music degree in Music Education at Norfolk State University. I'm working to finish my thesis entitled, "Historically Black College and University Music Education P
Read more…It is official the PV vs. TSU football game has been moved to Delmar Stadium. The Average attendance for the Labor Day Classic is 25,000. Delmar's capacity is 12,000. This has to be the dumbest decision in the history of stupidity. This game will be
Read more…Breath Control : Y'all that's why they're called woodWINDS & brassWINDS!
Technique: ascending & descending 3rds & 4ths,
lips slurs for brass,
alternate fingering sequences and articulation for winds.
Rhythmic Patterns (learn to actually count through the
Read more…Does anyone know how I can find a directory of high school band directors in Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi, Texas and Louisiana? Even all-star band directors. If so, please contact me at romeo32184@yahoo.com.
Thanks folks!
Read more…Happy 65th birthday to the Florida A&M University's Marching 100. June 1, 1946- present.
Florida A&M University Bands...119 years strong.......1892- present.
Yo Obama, we want our Medicare!
Read more…For college students: Besides band, what programs are strong at your university? Did this matter to you?
For high school students: Do you care about the academics of your future university or you only care about the band?
i'm just trying to get the p
Read more…http://youtu.be/kKMpZsJEYA8......MASMB.......AND ON THIS LINK http://youtu.be/2lxGVYSSp4I THE TROMBONES ON 1:10-1:30 GOIN HARD AND THE TUBAS ON DEEBO BEFORE THEIR FANFARE AND THIS LINK http://youtu.be/s6xsx5zwxF0 COMMENT PLEASE
Read more…I would like to give a personal shout out to Behrman Charter in New Orleans...
Leap (State High Stakes Testing) Scores came out and we have a 99.5% passing rate...
5 out of the top 10 graduating 8th graders were musicians...
8 out of top 10 were in the
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THE GREATER HOUSTON ALL STAR BAND INC. ANNOUNCES SUMMER CAMP 2011
Our Summer Band Camp will begin on June 6th - June 27th (Monday- Friday 6pm until 10pm) on the main campus of the University of Houston.
Our Performance Schedule will include the Ni
Read more…Guys I have to share this story with you guys because it made me literally wanna hunt this person down and kick them dead in the sphyncter (IDK how to spell it).. Im not going to say the school.
For some reason I have always had a decent relationship
Read more…Out of the 80+ H.B.C.U.'s remaining in the United states, only about 40 or so have music programs. Certain programs seem to keep the interest of high school students while others have rapidly declined. Current high school juniors and seniors tend to
Read more…What if bands couldn't recruit from out side of their respective states in the HBCU world? What affects would you think this would have on your program in terms of size,sound, etc......
Read more…Make Sure Yuh Guys Cums To The B.O.T.B. In Memphis, Tn June 5, 2011-Sunday..
Bands Participatinq:
Memphis Mass Band-Of Course .!
GHASB,
Arkansas Alumni All-Star Band,
Mississippi All-Star Band,
& NOASB(Still Decidinq, But I Believe So) .!
For More Info: Yo
Read more…After viewing a number of video clips of H.S. bands from across the country, I've deduced the following as it pertains to the deterioration or non existence of fundamental and basic instrumental musicianship in MOST H.S. music programs. In MY opinio
Read more…From Colleges Even To High Schools, Some Programs Are Getting Ready To Make A Come Back. Fall 2011-2012 Should Be One Of The Most Promising, Yet Challenging Year For Bands Programs. Recently We Have Seen Band Show style Bands Across The South Make Sl
Read more…Yes, It will Happen! The Yr is not over just yet... There will be One more Battle Of The Bands... It will be Held at Sam Houston High School...Both Bands will face off and are the Opening performance for
The Houston United Mass Band aka H.U.M.B Concer
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THE GREATER HOUSTON ALL STAR BAND INC. ANNOUNCES SUMMER CAMP 2011
Our Summer Band Camp will begin on June 6th - June 27th (Monday- Friday 6pm until 10pm) on the main campus of the University of Houston.
Our Performance Schedule will include the Ni
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