Florida A&M president tells NC alumni that hazing death was tragic but band will return

Source   Florida A&M’s president said Friday that the hazing death of a marching band member is tragic, but promised its alumni association Carolina that the celebrated band would return. James Ammons said this week that he would keep the Marching 100 off the field in the 2012-13 academic year while the university institutes strong anti-hazing measures. Ammons [...]

AUXILIARY EDGE CONFERENCE 2012

The Association of Band Auxiliary Professionals presents… THE AUXILIARY EDGE CONFERENCE 2012   Professional Development and Networking opportunity for high school and collegiate auxiliary staff! Band directors are welcomed to attend as well! For more information, visit our website. http://www.auxiliarynation.com/conference.html Click here for –> CONFERENCE PRINTABLE BROCHURE Great presenters and facilitators lined up! Representing SWAC and MEAC colleges and high schools throughout the [...]

12th Annual Human Jukebox Alumni Picnic

Let’s Get Ready Jukes, for our day in the park! The 12th Annual S.U. Band Picnic will be held Sunday July 8, 2012. City Park Peristyle Shelter, New Orleans LA 9am until As a reminder, you are responsible for your own picnic needs. Also, there will be a representative from the newly formed “Human Juke Box Alumni Association” on site to [...]

FAMU Band Members Speak Out After Suspension

 Reported by: Brittany Jones Email: bjones@wtxl.tv Source Link WTXL TV 27 Last Update: 5/18 5:19 pm Florida A & M University’s band members have been reluctant to speak to the media , especially after 11 members have been charged with felony hazing, and two with misdemeanors. Travis Roberts, has been a part of the famous Marching 100 for 4 years. He says the [...]