Mississippi Valley State University - Halftime Show @ the 2023 National Battle of the Bands

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[@phillipgrant1584]

Im a Grambling alum for life but my son attends Mississippi Valley. This is his freshman year in the band and I am proud he is a part of their growth!!

[@protectyourpeace0125]

Lets go MSVU 💚❤️💚❤️💚❤️

[@rashadmaury7198]

As an alum of JSU, Valley I'm so happy to see your band program thriving again

[@loreanjenkins3777]

Yes

[@ginadeniseallen2919]

I am the PROUD parent of a MVSU Mean Green Marching Machine band member. It's his Freshman year and I am over excited that he is under Bonds and a part of such amazing growth, positivity and success. I can't wait ti see what's next! I'm in there ALL THE WAY! 😊❤

[@portcitypizzle]

That’s good mama!! Support ❤

[@Neworleansickk]

Yeah Bonds was my old director at dega He’ll be good ! & will definitely grow some thicker skin🌪 Trust me the hate gets REAL under his leadership 😂 we went through a lot starting out. Nun the less it was a great experience 💯💯 I wish you guys well 🔥

[@Willairitout]

@@Neworleansickk cuz y’all was trash and thought y’all was hitting 😒

[@Willairitout]

Support the babies ❤️❤️❤️

[@ciendaj7023]

Yes ma'am Freshman band mom, can't wait to see what these years hold. Congratulations to your baby 💚❤️

[@allandodson9241]

For a band that was almost extinct, they sound great. The swac just got deeper and that’s a really good thing.

[@MichaelDavis-vk2nq]

Almost extinct😂 good bless you

[@wolindsey7573]

This brings tears of joy to me! Being a Valley Band Alum in the early 80s (300+), this has to be the largest band in the history of MVSU. Russell Boone and Leonard Tramiel have to be looking down with a smile!❤❤

[@demetriswashington8573]

Bro I remember in the 80 yall were deep at least 250 came for txsu homecoming that parade was legendary

[@noahmason2546]

This is the largest and most alive that this program has ever been. We get to witness a program grow from near-death into something spectacular. As they find their sound, their identity, what qualities will they take on? So excited to witness this from the outside- I hope they catch a lot of cameras this season.

[@paul39422]

I agree VALLEY was dead I was like what the crap going on. I'm glad to see numbers has jump up.

[@terrancemacklin417]

There size is almost where it was in the 80’s

[@melvincollins5882]

And the 70s they were about this size. ​@@terrancemacklin417

[@nickibaker7283]

Valley was alive in the 60’s and 70’s and was invited to march in the Rose Bowl Parade. They marched with military precision and admired by PWI band directors back in the day. They also were one of the first bands to sing their notes.

[@alvinarchie7172]

Valley will continue to grow, improve and prosper. This is going to be an interesting band season. The band announcer was vibrant and the Satin Dolls were flawless.

[@Ooohokay]

Valleyyyyy now this is it baby! I’m sooo proud of y’all!!!! Ima JSU alum but baby I love every Mississippi HBCU!! Definitely traveling to the Delta to see y’all in person

[@malikblake9356]

VALLEY I'M SORRY. I apologize. I didn't believe until I saw your band coming in the stadium. Yall showed out. Every section was sounding good and clear on the field performance. I'm looking forward to the VALLEY vs Alcorn game

[@Willairitout]

This will be their game of the year!!! I’m not sorry still not ready for the BIG DOGS of the SWAC.

[@str8klass258]

Satin Dolls were amazing! Grateful to see MVSU increase in numbers. I hope it’s a wonderful season for the entire program 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@Solidrockim]

Damn proud of Mississippi Valley St University'!!! From #thee 💙🤍❤💚

[@Mcswinedevonte1]

It’s forever JSU but Valley is home team 💙💚. IM SO HAPPY FOR THEM 🥳🥳 SHOW-OUT VALLEY

[@who_myoung]

🤔 Valley, MVSU, Mississippi Valley State University from Itta Bena, MS.. ain't no way they this BIG!!! And sound Pretty good too... #LetsGoMeanGreenMarchingMachine

[@sherrondaglaspur6726]

Son…So so proud of you all…You all represented Mississippi well!!

[@DuBug]

I’m a proud MVSU Alumni. I’m happy to see our Green Marching Machine back. I know Chief is smiling from above, Hail THEE VALLEY!

[@loreanjenkins3777]

Absolutely

[@snobbypolitics7792]

WOW! Do they have a new BD???!!!! EVERYTHING about them is more POLISHED. I'm seriously impressed!!! 😳😳😳😳😳😳

[@floridaraised6607]

Bonds from Dega is there now

[@honestsagittarius4566]

Basically another SU grad breathing life in yet another HBCU

[@snobbypolitics7792]

@@floridaraised6607 Ahhhh, okay. That makes sense. Good move for him-he swore he was a SWAC BD 😂-and congrats to the program. Bonds is a cool dude. 💯

[@henrymay8989]

Yess valley, come on MISSISSIPPI ❤️ they sound very good can’t wait to see what they become this year … 7 drum majors? Yea I got my 👀 on y’all 😊

[@tamikaweber007]

My daughter plays tenor drum this her freshman year she’s very excited about what’s to come! Let’s go Nunu #mvsu

[@willchick97]

the tuba section is Eatin🔥🔥🔥

[@sylentknight]

they low key been eating for a few years, about time the rest of the band caught up with them

[@terrancethornton8539]

Valley will get better as the season progresses. At one time Valley had the largest band in the SWAC.

[@sippiboy3024]

This is not just Bonds this team of directors are great.

[@trulydsanai.pt2749]

Are you stupid ? 😭😭 who else could it be then ??? This band literally was just a 50piece hot wing last year . 😂😂

[@gretchenking5952]

MVSU's band has come a long way. Congrats!!

[@matthewm1311]

I'm so proud of MVSU. As a legacy and alumni, this was wonderful to see. Keep up the good work MVSU. I look forward to the home games.

[@solidrock7998]

I'm so proud of their growth!

[@jheht2000]

This the one I was waiting for. I love seeing Valley in this light.

[@byrhondalyons5284]

Super proud to see MVS grow! We need this energy at UAPB!

[@shottakc2713]

I agree PB needs new leadership they are nothing compared to what they used to be

[@dannymitchell9971]

@@shottakc2713facts

[@csmit3410]

They just really GAGGED me with the numbers! Can’t wait to see them next week with Central State University. This is going to be INTERESTING!

[@Willairitout]

I just need bonds to understand this ain’t TC where you can play while and half notes everyone has arrangements now

[@worldwidedezzy]

@@Willairitoutoh he does what he wants 😂

[@Willairitout]

@@worldwidedezzy yea and that will catch you Ls in the swac 😂

[@worldwidedezzy]

@@Willairitout 😂😂

[@percywilson9399]

Now I want to go to chitown for the Central State Valley game . A Detroit Jackson State fan.

[@dablackdragon1]

Delta devil got that SWAC HAMMER back.⚒️👹🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥📯

[@jj3a1]

I’m a Bama state & MMH alum but I love seeing Valley this size! Keep it up Delta Devils!

[@m-atlanta2963]

MMH HERE...CRAB'D TUBA, 1991...8 TO 5, STOMP & DRIVE!!

[@jj3a1]

@@m-atlanta2963 early in the morning, before I eat my breakfast..

[@kodileaux4787]

I’m so proud of Valley😢😭

[@JackieWalker-ds8rf]

Just read other comments, so appreciative, as I always say "we as HBCUs we are all in it together." ❤❤ Our colleges and now Universities were established for us! Our children & children's, children should know of the history of our HBCUs... We need to pass on the Legacy to keep them strong, of course it takes $$$ also God blessings!! ❤

[@b1276427]

This was my first time seeing them, they showed up and did their thing!

[@314midwestcrank-bandmedia5]

Regardless of everyone’s thoughts on the performance, this is great for HBCU bands, and the SWAC alone. So good to see their program make a return after being so small. Shoutout to MVSU ❤️

[@DevaJones03]

Its A BOUT DAMN TIME Valley!!!! I"v always liked yall even when the numbers were down something about valley they have something special there. I remember a LONG time ago in the 90s when valley was a force to be reckoned with this harkens back to then. This #WorldFamedAlumni approves keep pushing and show them jackson and alcorn are NOT the only bands in mississippi

[@all4one06]

I’m a proud graduate of Mississippi Valley State University! I remember “Chief” Tramiel and the Marching 300 of the golden 1980’s! “Chief”, l hope you looked down on this and beamed with pride! I know l did!!?!?❤🎉

[@BigHomieTX682]

Can't say this good or bad. It's their first performance under Dr. Bonds, they are larger than they have been in a long time, and it's in a domed stadium. But, I will say that I am surpassed and looking forward to seeing more from them as the season progresses. They will definitely be a problem in the SWAC.

[@btone03]

Wow I have not seen Valley State this size in years! Hope they continue to lock in this size and grow.

[@cchisolm92cc]

They had decent numbers in 2013 but even before that year, I've never EVER seen Valley with numbers like these.

[@ednalomax]

I am a proud grandmother of a member of the MVSU Mean Green marching band , she is a sophomore, and section leader. Great job guys.

[@Tri.dawg1]

MVSU is back! As a Alcorn grad is good seeing them having their Swac size back I was this valley 👀!? They never been this good and sound this good still needs polish but happy their back💯💯

[@scexclusiveboi1798]

Nothing negative very proud to see this band grow and it only up from here

[@hotshot_tommy3967]

So happy to see the first band I ever witness grow and become a force to be wrecked with.. keep pushing cause I’m watching an recording.. Hometown ish

[@jaisonlives]

They’re not a force yet. Size doesn’t necessarily mean better quality.

[@hotshot_tommy3967]

Why you hating… I know what this band sound like in person I heard them last week small af..

[@Ooohokay]

Yea classmate they look good

[@hotshot_tommy3967]

Look at you 😂 how you doing

[@Ooohokay]

@@hotshot_tommy3967 great. My mama asked about you 😂

[@debronwalker4181]

One of the best recruiting jobs Ive seen in a while. Takes me back to Donavan Wells' first years when we jumped into the conversation at Bethune-Cookman. Great job!!!

[@jayp.1812]

Valley looks awesome and this is from a die hard Braves fan💛💜❤️💚

[@kennisW]

Tubas Filling that Stadium up

[@deebowden2674]

😮omg the sound is amazing

[@tamonjiae]

I'm happy to see the growth! It was looking bad for a while. No matter what size that devils gun always hit👏🏾

[@deev4867]

Woowwwww Valley 😢I'm sooo happy to see the growth. #SwacloveASU💜💛

[@patrickwells8818]

VALLEY!!!!!!!!!!!! Let's go!!

[@vjohnson917]

Idk what the hell Bonds be saying to those kids to get to wherever he at but he do a good job at it 😂

[@fredericksmith7855]

Valley os back !! They look great. I read some comments. I guess they hit that transfer ortal hard 😂!! Congrats to them

[@mauricewilliams8987]

Congratulations MVSU. Last year, that was one, if not, the lowest and worst for you all with a lot of situations that were just beyond your control. It could only go up from there and it did.

[@662chillin]

The only people not shocked by Valley's growth are Valley alums. If people would have paid attention to their performances at Mardi Gras, they would have saw the growth in the band then

[@ck-1769]

Correct. I came across those videos and was like wth👀. Im JSU all the way, but I grew up with Valley having numbers & being unique. I'm ready for October 21st

[@cinemuh]

Valley is the Cinderella field performer of the BOTB. Great Job Valley!

[@kimmyw010]

Proud of MVSU! Love to see HBCU bands grow

[@cinnamonstar808]

WOW! 😍💚💚 I...was not expecting that ! ! ! ! ! !

[@deloresbinion881]

Proud alumni here! I’m so happy to see the band thriving again! Yay!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@Msdjodom]

Their sound gave me chills. Just Wow. Outstanding Performance. 🫶🏾🔥💯❤

[@mrkellum]

From PV to MVSU, yall did that. Glad to see yall back alive fasho and bout to cause HELL in da SWAC

[@ThatsHER927]

Happy for MVSU!

[@JustCallMeAhmi]

Hell yeah Valley!!! I can’t wait to see their progression as the season goes on. This is one hell of a start and none of us can deny it!!! #LuvDaBoom

[@thaonethalast8278]

Hey as a AAMU alum, i remember my yrs 04-08 MVSU was small an was hit or miss. To aee them this big and good sound is awesome

[@ChellGriffin]

Valley used to be so smallllll but they would still push out for their size… okay now Valley 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@pimptheuniverse]

Keep that man and pay that man!!! Say what you want about Bonds but you can't out-recruit him!

[@ginadeniseallen2919]

My son had a few colleges looking at him until Bonds sent us an email. I am so glad my son, not me, made a decision to go with, not the most popular school, but with the program we felt had his best interest at heart and potential to be great. Bonds is that guy! I can vouch for that!

[@BigHurt]

Yo, Chief!!! We’re back!!!🙌🏾

[@weedenster]

Congrats MVS, it’s just the beginning for you.

[@ashirabowen8739]

Yeah they did that!1

[@duanerichardson5715]

This was a great show I was very impressed!!!!

[@MrPrettyboyChico]

I AM SOOOOOOO PROUD!! I'm almost speechless!! I pray GOD continues to grow and guide this amazing TEAM!! 💚💚💚💚💚❤‍🔥

[@paul39422]

VALLEY Is back!!!!

[@emridgef]

WOW...why so much hate? My son is in his 3rd year with this band and the 3rd band director. Why not be proud of their progress and give them time. The majority of the members are in their 1st year and this is after 2 and a half weeks of band camp. All in all their performance was very impressive on a very big stage considering how far they have come. During the down years there was criticism about their size; now with increased numbers lets encourage these kids

[@ginadeniseallen2919]

I totally agree! My son is a Freshman and I was saddened to see the hateful comments, discouragement and put downs. These kids have heart and they want this. I don't know what happened in the past but what I witnessed Saturday has promise and I'm excited for them ALL! I believe in them! This season will be GREAT!

[@420X42O]

Ignore em. You know they look and sound good.

[@percywilson9399]

I agree 100 I'm wishing them great success from a True Jackson State fan

[@MichaelDavis-vk2nq]

Remember their are black folks and n.ggas! the n.ggas keep the good black folks down and out

[@ILoveMGMM]

MGMM🔴🟢 Satin Dolls 🔥

[@TheFleetwood704]

Daaaaaaaamn Valley gotta BAND!!! Glad to see kids getting back involved in the marching band had me worried for a few years thinking it’s a dying art

[@stlasmith]

It’s always good to see a band program come up in numbers. You can tell that their arrangements and show style didn’t take the increase into consideration. It would have been better to have they band face the crowd during their actual drill number to better showcase their sound, Step 2 drills are not for everyone regardless of their size. Be very interesting to see their continued growth.

[@lejaidynasty]

Yeah TC old directer is over there now not surprised at all by any of what you said

[@tamikaweber007]

How can u face the audience the whole time if u are doin a field show hv u ever marched in a field show. before😕

[@stlasmith]

@@tamikaweber007 from ‘99-03 with the Marching Storm. In the trumpet section we marched forward, backwards, and sideways always with our horns pointed at the crowd. Louder instruments such as trombones and tubas can get away without always facing crowd because they have a wider spreading sound because of the bell circumference but our show was always with the crowd in mind.

[@Gods1stdyme]

They sound great!!!

[@dablackdragon1]

Valley came a long way. Happy to see they made some changes

[@NathanBrooken]

Great Show Ladies and Gentlemen and continued growth and success.

[@roderickdavidson5070]

Good show Valley! Glad to see y’all back!!

[@UhhhAreyouok]

Man, let me tell you, me and my whole crew GAGGED at MVSU's size and sound! They pulled a UNO draw four! They sound amazing! Clean up the field show for this season and y'all are a contender!!!

[@barrysylvester6411]

I can't say enough about the incredible job that Dr. Briggs is doing at MVSU!

[@astoldbycouture]

Wow!!!! They look & sound GOOD! Satin dolls are looking so polished! I love to see it. 💚🔥

[@gregorypridgeon1104]

Returning to the glory days. Valley stepping up. Good luck on this wonderful journey. From an Old School A&T Aggie

[@kevinmartinsr.2185]

Mississippi Valley State band grew this year. Great sound!!!

[@newszn_]

Im so happy for Valley!!

[@RIFICA777]

Valley Got Numbers now and I’m here for it! -Marching Storm Alumni ⛈️

[@jasonlester3087]

To see MVSU this size and playing this well makes me smile. Great job, Dr. Bonds, staff, and band. I bet they will be even better as the season progresses.

[@derwin5924]

Good to see valley growing

[@reginaldterrell2787]

Wow!! Awesome Valley

[@BrendaHall-ez7tt]

Amazing❤

[@carloscox9547]

Awesome Job MVSU!!!!!! Made MS Proud!!!!!!

[@KollectiveEntertainment]

I remember when Valley was the size of a High School band. The growth is amazing!!

[@ramon317]

This does my heart well, well done Valley from Thee big brother!

[@a-boogie9087]

wooow!

[@lcbarnes76]

I see you Valley!!!

[@yadaben-yisrael8703]

Chief, Daddy Rich and Fungus would be proud!!!!!👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@jefferyroland2503]

Glad to see Valley back and getting stronger!❤

[@douglasvick9703]

Fantastic Spectacle....Wonderful.....Douglas F VICK..Cheltenham Spa England.....Descendant of VICKSBURGS Founder....Thank You All ...Well Done....

[@tarrencejackson7652]

If I must say Mississippi valley state looks good and the band sounds good keep up the good work can't wait to see u all and jsu at the fifth quarter

[@ericaearly7008]

They Badd🔥🔥🔥

[@fly1luv]

Wow! That’s was a good show.

[@packman0439]

Giving me 2013 energy. Looking good Valley

[@IsomeMajestic]

They sound better than 2013

[@zeljr]

Tears of joy... WANT HE DO IT?!!!