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Winston-Salem State’s Band Director Appointed President of HBCU-NBODC

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The HBCU National Band and Orchestra Directors’ Consortium has appointed Winston-Salem State University’s director of bands, Dr. Michael Magruder, as its president. In this prestigious role, Magruder leads the only national conference specifically tailored for HBCU band directors and students for a two-year term, which started in 2024. The HBCU-NBODC is committed to advancing musical […]

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HBCU Band Receives $50K from NFL Stars After Super Bowl Performance

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The Southern University Human Jukebox Marching Band is marching into the spotlight this Super Bowl season, and they are not doing it alone. Following an electrifying performance during the Nightcap’s Live Super Bowl Show, the famed HBCU band received a significant financial boost thanks to former NFL stars Shannon Sharpe and Chad Johnson. Sharpe and

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Southern University Human Jukebox to Perform at Super Bowl LIX

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Southern University‘s renowned “Human Jukebox” marching band is set to headline the Super Bowl LIX pregame show, marking their tenth appearance at the event. The announcement was made by band director Dr. Kedric Taylor during a performance on The Jennifer Hudson Show. Dr. Taylor highlighted the significance of this opportunity for the students, emphasizing their

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Famed HBCU marching band to perform at Super Bowl LIX

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What would a Super Bowl be without an HBCU marching band appearance? Well, the famed Southern University Human Jukebox will perform at Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, Feb. 9, in New Orleans, Louisiana. The band’s director, Kedric Taylor, announced the performance during a Tuesday appearance on the Jennifer Hudson Show. “This band has been on

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Top 5 HBCU Bands of 2025 Results Are In!

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The results are in! HBCU Buzz is thrilled to announce the 2025 Top 5 HBCU Bands Poll winners. After a steep voting period that engaged students, alums, and music enthusiasts across the country, the bands that defined the spirit and culture of Historically Black Colleges and Universities have been revealed. The Top Five The Spartan

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HBCU Band Receives Southern Poverty Law Center Donation for Civic Engagement

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Coahoma Community College proudly announced that its Marching Maroon Typhoon has received a noteworthy donation from the Southern Poverty Law Center as part of the “Mississippi Got Now” initiative. SPLC recognized the band for boasting the largest school organization turnout at a recent SPLC-hosted voting event to promote voter awareness and participation among young individuals.

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HBCU band near donation goal to perform at Trump inauguration. How much they raised

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The Mississippi Valley State marching band is nearing the finish line in achieving its financial travel goal to perform in Washington, D.C. The Mean Green Marching Machine was invited weeks ago to perform at a parade ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20. “This is not just a moment of pride for our university but

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Mississippi Valley State band must reject Trump inauguration parade invite

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The new year looks like one where we all will be stressed by the returning crap storm coming to Washington, especially anyone with a vested interest in the success and well-being of HBCUs. Donald Trump is the single most dangerous threat to our institutions in this lifetime and possibly the next. So imagine my shock

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HBCU Band Faces Backlash Over Trump Inauguration Invitation

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The Mississippi Valley State University marching band, the “Mean Green Marching Machine,” is being criticized for accepting an invitation to participate in the 60th Presidential Inauguration Parade for President Donald Trump on Jan. 20, 2025. MVSU’s president, Dr. Jerryl Briggs, hailed the opportunity as a “once-in-a-lifetime experience” that would bring pride to the university and

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