Band director with HBCU roots making history at LSU
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BATON ROUGE - For nearly 75 years, Southern University s “Human Jukebox” Marching Band has been internationally renowned for its stunning performances and iconic displays.
The widely respected band, creating its “often imitated, never duplicated” reputation under the historic direction of Isaacc “Doc” Greggs.
Kedrick Taylor, SU s current director of bands, is keeping that tradition going for the next generation of Jaguar musicians.
“There’s nothing like being there in person,” Taylor said. “Dr. Greggs viewed the band as a picture. He was like, wherever you go, this band will be able to perform and put on a show. ”
By Edelia “Dr. Jay” Carthan,
Staff Writer,
The new look of the White House
President Biden was officially sworn in as the 46th president of the United States of America Wednesday, January 20, and Kamala Harris was sworn in as the 49th vice-president of the United states of America, becoming the first woman to occupy that seat. For the first time in our nation’s history, we have a second gentleman, the husband of Vice-President Harris, Douglas Emhoff.
In his inauguration speech, President Biden promises to be the president for all Americans. “Unity is the path forward,” Biden said. “I will be a president for all Americans;” a different tone and a different story from the previous administration. “I will work just as hard for those who didn’t support me.”
Northeast High School band members participating in Presidential Inauguration celebration Two current students and one former student from Northeast High School in Pride, La. will be participating in President-elect Joe Biden s We Are One event on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021. (Source: Submitted Photo) By WAFB Staff | January 19, 2021 at 3:59 PM CST - Updated January 19 at 3:59 PM
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Two Northeast High School band members and one former member are participating in the 2021 Biden-Harris Presidential Inauguration âWe Are Oneâ celebration Tuesday night.
LaâNya Bailey, JaâKiyas Bailey and Mason Johnson will be participating in the celebration.
âWe are proud of our students and amazing Band Director, Mr. Stephen Gregory,â said Shawona Ross, principal of Northeast High School.
SC Stateâs âMarching 101â to perform during virtual celebration ahead of inauguration The South Carolina State Marching 101 will be among several groups to perform during a virtual celebration on Tuesday honoring the inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. (Source: Yon Line/T&D) By Emery Glover | January 18, 2021 at 6:40 PM EST - Updated January 18 at 6:40 PM
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - South Carolina Stateâs âMarching 101â will be among the featured bands to perform on Tuesday to honor the historic presidential inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.
âThis is a momentous opportunity for the Marching 101. We are thankful to participate in this historic event and exemplify the Marching 101â²s precision-packed drills and high musical performances,â said SC State Director of Bands Patrick Moore.