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The Ocean of Soul marching band’s rich history
Kennedi Robinson, Texas Southern University
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TSU Ocean of Soul Marching Band
The mighty Ocean of Soul Marching Band, known for its captivating field show performances, precise drills, high knees, and harmonious sound, holds a special place in the heart of Texas Southern University as well as the Third Ward community.
The band is a showpiece for the university, while allowing for student musicians to come together to do what they do best: perform and entertain.
The idea of forming a band at Texas Southern University derived at Houston College for Negroes during the 1945 - 1946 school year. They started out with only 35 musicians and Conrad Johnson became the band director.