Pearl Drums announces partnership with Florida A&M University Marching Band, the Marching "100." Known nationally and internationally for its high-energy, high-stepping precision in marching, spirited showmanship, dance routines, and innovative performances, the Florida A&M University Marching Band is acclaimed nationwide as one of the best collegiate marching bands in America. Having most recently performed at the NFL Kickoff celebration in Tampa in September, the band has performed in five NFL

Sports and marching bands are 2 distinctive and celebrated features of many HBCUs. At these universities, sports and marching bands are an essential part of college life, and even figure prominently in prospective students' decisions to attend certain universities today. HBCU football programs were major producers of elite football talent throughout the 1970s. These institutions’ commitment to investing in the top African American athletes became a draw for both potential students and recruiters

FAMU’s Black marching band, affectionately called the Marching 100, performed on a “yellow brick road” cementing the epic vibe of Black creatives that will forever go down in history. The #marching100 has an impressive influence in Band culture with 30 innovative techniques that have been adopted by other high school and collegiate bands, this is how you continue a legacy! #HBCU #HBCUPride #louisvuitton #virgilabloh | EBONY

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