Posts Tagged ‘FAMU Marching Band’
Brandi Mitchell’s ‘Point and Drive’ marches to beat of life
Anyone who has attended an HBCU is familiar with their school’s band and the hard work put in for each and every football game, and sometimes basketball game. Leading the pack is Florida A&M’s legendary Marching 100 Marching Band. Florida A&M alumna Brandi Mitchell’s new documentary takes the viewer on an intimate journey inside the…
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FAMU President James Ammons Resigns
President of FAMU Resigns
Read MoreFAMU Marching Band Suspended Another Year
The fate of the FAMU “Marching 100” has finally been decided. According to The Associated Press, FAMU’s famed marching band is being suspended until2013. The announcement was made Monday by the school’s president, James Ammons, at a meeting of the university’s board of trustees. During the meeting Ammons said that he wanted to ensure…
Read MoreFAMU Band Director Steps Down, Pressure Mounting to Keep Band Suspended
The fate of the FAMU Marching 100 is in question now that their famed band director has stepped down. On Thursday, 71-year-old Julian White announced through his attorneys that he has decided to retire and spend more time with his family. White, the longtime leader of the embattled band, was briefly suspended from his position…
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