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Meet Garrett Edgerson: The Visionary Behind Southern University’s Cinematic Human Jukebox

The Southern University Human Jukebox Marching Band has become one of the most recognizable marching bands in the country, generating thousands, if not millions, of views across social media platforms, including YouTube, Instagram and TikTok.

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Recruiting at the Black Ivy

We sat down with Dr. Thomas Jones, Director of Bands at Hampton University to talk about how he recruits at a Black Ivy League.

HBCU Bands Are Becoming A Market

HBCU bands have always had an audience. Bandheads have traveled across the country, filled stadiums, supported their schools and built an entire culture around the music, competition and spectacle.