Alabama State Vs Jackson State University - TTB Vs WT Percussion Battle - 2019

[@DrumLuv23]

Overview: It's pretty evident that there's a discrepancy between the lines. ASU is one of my favorites because they were the first HBCU line I saw along with AAMU at the Magic City Classic, so no matter how much I improve as a player and teacher, they'll always be special to me. However, I have to be honest. I love the "snap snap drive" that's part of TTB's identity, but I'd like to see them embrace more demanding updated material. Right now, they're sticking with the funky, head bobbing powerful sound but middle-of-the-road chops persona that was big in the 80s and 90s. You don't have to sacrifice your identity in order to give your line a fresh coat of paint. There are lines like PVAMU and NCAT who are very entertaining while pushing their students to be up to date percussionists. They, too, have the technical wrist-and-not-arm technique that TTB has but they manage to stay cutting edge and handing out L's. Presence- JSU: 10 ASU: 7 Uniformity- JSU: 10 ASU: 7 Cleanliness- JSU: 9 ASU: 8 Material- JSU:9 ASU:6 Difficulty- JSU: 10 ASU: 6 Musicality- JSU: 9 ASU: 7 Snares- JSU: 10, ASU: 6 TENORS- JSU: 10, ASU: 7 Multi TENORS- JSU: 8, ASU, 6 Basses- JSU: 9, ASU, 7.5 Cymbals- JSU: 9, ASU: 7

[@joeyblanco7836]

TTB for the W!!!!

[@DrumLuv23]

2:12 Tenors lines started doing that stuff after I graduated from undergrad. I'm still trying to figure it out. Impressive!

[@treattep]

@7:15 TTB grooving with JSU 🔥

[@thomasrankin4333]

them people talking in the background funny

[@akarimonet7590]

Alabama’s band is not that good but the stingettes makes up for up

[@noisssyyy6938]

Well bama st. tried i💀💀