Beyond the Beat: the untold stories of Black College Bands

Marching 100 of Florida A&M Univerisity, Jackson State Marching Band, Alabama State Marching Band and Alabama A&M Universities Marching Band
Marching 100 of Florida A&M Univerisity, Jackson State Marching Band, Alabama State Marching Band and Alabama A&M Universities Marching Band
Marching 100 of Florida A&M Univerisity, Jackson State Marching Band, Alabama State Marching Band and Alabama A&M Universities Marching Band

Beyond the Beat: the untold stories of Black College Bands

If you like the pageantry & showmanship of Black College Bands, there’s something that’s sure to wet your appetite! There’s a newly released entertainment documentary that might be just the thing for you!

Offers some historical reflections through present-day perspectives. It gives viewers an inside look of what it’s like being in a HBCU band. Participants – both modern day and “old-school” – discuss a wide range of topics … detailing everything from what’s expected of new members and what standards they’ll need to meet… to necessities like an ability to march, possessing strong musically, and having a tough mentality from day one! Among the benefits most graduates say they’ve walked away with, are better character, more discipline & a stronger work ethnic… as well as strengthening their time management and teamwork skills!

The project features Tallahassee’s own, World-Renown Marching 100 of Florida A&M University, and has an extensive interview with the band’s iconic creator, the late Dr. William P. Foster! Other bands included are Jackson State, Alabama State, and Alabama A&M Universities. You can buy the documentary online from Amazon.com or from the production company’s website – bigtimemediausa.com (Big Time Media USA.com).

 

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