I believe Dr. Foster deserved a better tribute to his achievements than what he got. Admittedly I had not ventured into marching band music before his death but I remember there being little to no national media coverage of his death. Dr. Foster deserved as large a tribute after his death as people such as Michael Jackson and presidents received. I think every child in America should know who he is not only for his band but also for his determination and work in improving rights for blacks
@jermaine22119895 жыл бұрын
He was celebrated all the way down south to Miami Florida
@AnMRattler4 жыл бұрын
His passing was mentioned in segments on Good Morning America, the Today show, and NBC Nightly News. What more do want for a college band director?
@angiebethel91482 жыл бұрын
That was gracefully said A lot of HBCU. say that Dr. Foster didn't do anything for the black schools. But that's because they don't know the history of not being able to play in certain places. He was a great man He was the Law.The Maestro And The Leg and. .
@dayvonsavage3152 жыл бұрын
Yeah but what about this piece in particular that you didn’t find “fitting”?
@Mindadjust14 жыл бұрын
I remember the very first time Dr. Foster conducted Elsa's Processions to the Cathedral. We did not stop until we got right, his way and no other. Rehearsed it until he smiled and said gentlemen I think we are there. Dr. White did not let up either he's just as much a perfectionists and Dr. Foster were. The man made it fun to play in the symphonic Band back then. Love to play for Dr. Foster and a very proud member of the Marching "100"
@g00se14 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad to see this video posted. For all of you not actually sitting in the concert that preceded Dr. Foster's funeral, those of us sitting at the bottom of Lee Hall Auditorium were totally fixed on the concert band playing on the stage in front of us, and all though we knew the rest of the band was in the balcony above we had no idea they would join in mid way through the piece. This is one of those once in a life time events where you had to be there to get the full effect. HUBBA DOC!
@maniandbuddymama75486 жыл бұрын
g00se I see what you mean...that was powerful through the video.Can’t imagine what it was like to actually be there!
@waltclark75197 ай бұрын
I can hear why it was Dr. Foster's favorite. Beautiful piece and rendered with excellence.
@oozzy0911 жыл бұрын
Rest in peace Dr.Foster. from the Jackson State University Sonic Boom of The South and Music Department.
@rondalesmith10 жыл бұрын
This one performance is still the best I have heard. Do not ever let this piece be forgotten. I have heard this music from MANY different bands and orchestras and this one is by far the best.
@physes11395 жыл бұрын
Even better than Baylor university?
@305dadeboi75 жыл бұрын
@@physes1139 😑
@Jayridee3 жыл бұрын
10 years later and I still get chills watching this performance
@yaboiturboshot31483 жыл бұрын
Same. I was just about to write this.
@FLEETWOOD10177 жыл бұрын
First time I heard this was fresh out the military in 99...Aggie Stadium.. Famu had the ENTIRE band in the corner of the horseshoe... played this and shut everybody up in the stadium...
@dsavage6365 жыл бұрын
Brian Williams It was even worse once they creased it for real in the 5th...
@frankfjo12 жыл бұрын
As long as Dr. White was at FAMU I always felt a strong personal connection, but today with the announcement of Julian's retirement and hearing Elsa's Procession to the Cathedral that I played under Dr. Foster's direction from 1958 - 1962 with Julian, I feel a deep sense of real loss. Beautiful memories, nonetheless, a deep loss.
@Jayridee8 жыл бұрын
Almost 6 years later and I still get chills listening to the Wind Ensemble featuring the Marching 100 and watching Dr. White conduct.
@chetfrierson1111 жыл бұрын
Now i'm definitely not FAMU's buggest fan, but as a lover of beautiful music, i give this 2 thumbs way up. It was beautiful, and the buildup to the triumphant ending really warmed me up on the inside. This was a great display of control, intonation, phrasing, blending, and just overall musicality. The Doc would be proud.
@Blakmajik7811 жыл бұрын
7:22 gave me chills.....almost caught the spirit....absolutely amazing... I probably would have cried had I been there. lol no 4 real!
@porkboi14 жыл бұрын
Tears to my eyes. R.I.P. Dr. William P. Foster... the FATHER of what HBCU bands are today, without him what we do could not have been possible.
@Haophil9 жыл бұрын
I am from Germany and have to say this is amazing. Great job, thank you all for this interpretation! Very touching.
@ImDave19629 жыл бұрын
Enjoyable to listen to up until the sousies came in and then it was FREAKING AWESOME!!! To have been in that building (or within a mile of it) while this was going on must have been mind blowing. Wow!
@ChironAce8 жыл бұрын
"Elsa's" is a beautiful piece , all in all, and for it to be Dr. Foster's signature piece, AWESOME. This comes from a Cookmanite.
@lcjennings49717 жыл бұрын
Still gives me Goosebumps....... damn. And when he starts directing to the balcony I damn near cry I swea 😩😩
@dsavage6365 жыл бұрын
LC Jennings So True..
@BeautifulNaturalOne9 жыл бұрын
I am so blessed and honored that I was in the building when this was played for our beloved Dr. William P. Foster...so powerful...so beautiful... I am so glad to be a part of his legacy...so proud to be a member of the Marching 100! Hubba Doc! Rest well.
@MrSaitekController10 жыл бұрын
This performance left me speechless. Wow.
@kofihemmingway66959 жыл бұрын
This was sooooooo MOVING and POWERFUL. BTW, there are not many who speak motivate or direct as well as Dr. Julian E. White. #100intheBALCONY
@TheSilverhorn10 жыл бұрын
One of the world's most beautiful pieces of music. I've loved it since the moment 50 years ago when I first heard it.
@geoffmoose3 жыл бұрын
This literally bought tears to my eyes. Very beautiful selection and very powerful. RIP Dr Foster.
@ccreeves64185 жыл бұрын
STILL TAKES ME UP.....Celebrated Doc. Foster's 100th Birthday 8/28/19...Thank you Doc for EVERYTHING!
@euphonium92912 жыл бұрын
This is truly an incredible performance and I believe I speak on behalf of musicians everywhere from corps style and traditional style bands alike when I say that nothing can stir the soul quite like a powerful and emotional performance. Absolutely phenomenal.
@lild1973king8 жыл бұрын
it has been a complete blessing from Fall 91' till the present.. being in that number (100)
@ADRoberts3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful! Hubba Doc ❤️
@jamesz.williams87464 жыл бұрын
This is truly a tribute worthy of praise!!
@Brinson1514 жыл бұрын
THIS GAVE ME CHILLS LIKE CRAZY PRICELESS MAN NO ONE CAN DO IT BETTER!!
@porkboi13 жыл бұрын
I have never met Dr. Foster, and will never have the chance to now. But I respect what the man has built and this performance wrenched tears out of me. Music is power.
@famupiccolo9213 жыл бұрын
@Mindadjust Doc did that all the time......He never changed......He made sure we got EVERYTHING right...Remember those moments when we stayed on ONE measure until it was to his liking even if it took 5 to 10 minutes on that ONE measure??? It didn't have to be Elsa's....Doc Foster was VERY precise....I loved Doc. Still do even though he's gone. That man was a Musical treasure...and a life long substitute/second father to a lot of us....Hubba Doc!
@AlwaysCute1310 жыл бұрын
Gave me chills. That was amazing.
@nsu199713 жыл бұрын
@6:40 I was like "WOWWWW a wind ensemble puttin out volume like that!!!" til I realized the marching band was playing too lol RIP Dr. Foster! Respect.
@brainysmurf116 жыл бұрын
This always does it to me
@NatashaA8502 жыл бұрын
This video gives me chills every time I watch it! Love it
@markipm32010 жыл бұрын
Amazing. Always gives me chills at end.
@Vargas8714 жыл бұрын
This is definately one of my favorite songs and they played it so well!
@woot14048 жыл бұрын
Always enjoyed this song. Doubt I ever would have known about it if I hadn't been in the band. Such a dramatic ending... Beautifully directed and very well played. Hubba Hundred.
@LooseBajayjay7 ай бұрын
The big hit gave me chills. We’re playing this piece for a concert assessment and it sounds so beautiful
@darrioushamilton11 жыл бұрын
that was so touching, beautiful and very powerful
@BCCHSMD14 жыл бұрын
beautiful. Musicianship at it's finest. That was a tribute for all times.
@Whale0414 жыл бұрын
Glad i was able to be in attendance.
@abiguzman41179 жыл бұрын
Im am so happy my marching band gets to play this song and blow the minds of all the other bands.
@dannyharo5067 жыл бұрын
Abi Guzman Sam Houston. c/o 09. We as well played it. with all our 15/20 people lol
@abiguzman41177 жыл бұрын
I almost died the first time
@TheDeldrickg10 жыл бұрын
Everytime I listen to this chills run through my body! #FutureMusicEducator!#Famu19
@YTB192512 жыл бұрын
I dont think there are any words to describe the way FAMU played this!! Im lost for words..........
@BS-zf4mb10 жыл бұрын
This is always mind blowing
@Rnbease12 жыл бұрын
Soooo EPIC! 100' You are truly missed
@tanajah1414 жыл бұрын
I have never gotten chills like this before ever!!!!!!!
@juwancheeley68311 жыл бұрын
Amazing performance FAMU "100" wish i was there
@AkaneKonae14 жыл бұрын
Omg... I honestly just got chills listening to that. I got to hear the Marching 100 play this at the end of the UM game and I was singing along. Absolutely amazing. =)
@saviorwj9214 жыл бұрын
Oh my word this gave the most incredible chills wow! #gottaloveFAMU
@2danextlevel12 жыл бұрын
very nice... so sad to hear that the band will not be back... sooo many people looked up to this program for guidance..
@jayeff14985 жыл бұрын
So beautiful! It gives me chills!
@flaboyz9414 жыл бұрын
That was amazing.......
@famupiccolo9213 жыл бұрын
@grossb78 Thank you! Might I add that the reef presentation to our DMs was LOVELY at SCSU!!! We loved him DEARLY! I was actually sitting here thinking about my first meeting Doc... I had to come and watch this video.....Doc White was right EVERY member of the 100 knows Elsa's Procession to the Cathedral by heart....it is SEARED in our memories from the time we step in to the Band Practice room...and Doctor Foster made SURE that we got EVERY note and DYNAMIC RIGHT!!!! Hubba Doc!
@MrErnest2689 жыл бұрын
BEAUTIFUL
@mooster714 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful!
@ncatboi14 жыл бұрын
This was GREAT...RIP Dr. Foster
@tanajah1413 жыл бұрын
this gave me chills!!
@MrPastor4013 жыл бұрын
A true legend.
@isaacsmith29893 жыл бұрын
Epic iconic all put in one this performance
@famupiccolo9214 жыл бұрын
I know Doc Foster was smiling! I think they did a Beautiful Job! HUBBA Doc!!!
@omarihoard10 жыл бұрын
too beautiful
@althomas98004 жыл бұрын
That was amazing!!
@koolieduke14 жыл бұрын
beautiful
@ThePat23619 күн бұрын
Nobody does it better than Florida A&M's Marching 100!
@RashadMilligan13 жыл бұрын
Goosebumps.
@Rozier00714 жыл бұрын
No words can put it into perception!
@gotsoul10014 жыл бұрын
Nothing else to say but HUBBA DOC!!!
@treattep14 жыл бұрын
I dont lyk this..........I LOVE IT.! JUST BEAUTIFUL. it describes the marching 100 in the last 2 minutes.
@v0rt3x170512 жыл бұрын
best song ever!
@Goku60815614 жыл бұрын
Dr. Foster, I promise to go to FAMU and learn what you thought and keep your Legacy Running when i become a Band Director Down Here In San Antonio :')
@Ky-gc6zu Жыл бұрын
Amazing 🤩
@Xfactor2714 жыл бұрын
awesome band man
@Davit919902 жыл бұрын
Never forgotten
@dougfunk166710 жыл бұрын
Beautifully done. Such a powerful and moving piece of music.
@jazzlife113 жыл бұрын
RIP DOC!!!! Hubba Band!!!
@joeheid27766 жыл бұрын
HOLY MOTHER OF GOD!!!!! WHAT WAS THAT?????? UN-FUCKIN- BELIEVABLE!!!!!!!!!
@dsavage6365 жыл бұрын
Priceless..
@BDMSilencer11 жыл бұрын
Not a fair comparison. Phantom has only brass, so there are some sounds that they just can't provide, while FAMU doesn't have that same problem, and can easily do all the music.
@chrishickie86004 жыл бұрын
There is nothing like Phantom playing this piece because it is arranged very differently for them. I will absolutely never forget the first time I heard this piece actually ever done was by Phantom in 1991 as a standstill at a show in Roanoke Virginia that got rained out. I was 13 and hooked from that point on and went to March for years of top 12 Corps and it was just some of the most amazing experiences my life.
@glyde9991213 жыл бұрын
Overwhelming music!
@ladymakini12 жыл бұрын
I am so feelin you,,the feelings are also mixed with that unbearable thought that we will never be the same. do you think it's over?
@ladymakini7 жыл бұрын
4 yrs later, after going thru fire, hail, and climbin Mountains made of utter brimstones wemade it, back to that place standing beside Dr.Foster. Humbly Honorably guarding our legacy at the doors pf Glory!! We did it!! so today i am so proud of my Alma Mater I needed to make this reply to Myself!! The Mighty Rattlers can not,will not and shall not ever be over, for we not only came back STRONG, we EXCEEDED ourselves!!!
@dsavage6366 жыл бұрын
ladymakini What? You have got to be out yo mind. This new band is Garbage 🗑 in comparison to the pre “11” 💯.... These new kids sad as hell.
@SuperBud100013 жыл бұрын
my bad i accidently hit the dislike button when i meant to press like. much respect to Dr. William P. Foster and the Florida A&M Marching 100
@MrErnest2688 жыл бұрын
There is only one......The Hundred....
@moranast14 жыл бұрын
off the chain , they really played this song
@tbeane50714 жыл бұрын
ALL I CAN SAY IS WOW HUBBA DOC....HUBBA THUNDER Marching "100" Fall 07
@BrownMobile114 жыл бұрын
!!!Nice!!!
@pinchepapaya83944 жыл бұрын
🗣Hubba Doc!
@ladymakini14 жыл бұрын
@Goku608156 keep your promise young one it is a great aspiration to be a FAMU RATTLER and even greater to walk in the shoes of our GREAT DR. FOSTER- ALUMNI CLASS OF 72
@redwolf7109 жыл бұрын
dat ending tho
@obom91042 жыл бұрын
Linda
@jonathanmacpac2 жыл бұрын
Alto sax took the English horn cue at the beginning.
@brainysmurf1114 жыл бұрын
HUBBA DOC
@anthonyhoward65523 ай бұрын
2024
@redmondd1514 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting the video! But dawg, seriously what instrument has that droning note at the beginning... I don't remember but they were terribly out of tune. For the homecoming of The Law, it should have been right...
@wisdomleader8513 жыл бұрын
was that cute old lady at 5:00 falling asleep? lol.
@famupiccolo9213 жыл бұрын
@Mindadjust Hubba That!!!
@GuillermoPerry11 жыл бұрын
#Tears
@kingtaythe212 жыл бұрын
I know right
@BusterKitten5 жыл бұрын
could use more tuba
@justme0711111 жыл бұрын
#weak. That is all.
@dsavage6366 жыл бұрын
justme07111 Boy go to hell...
@PlushChronicles11 жыл бұрын
phantom ruined this song. you cant put this ona field lol.