PVAMU Marching In vs Grambling

The World Famed Grambling State University Tiger Marching Band
and Orchesis Dance Company ODC
vs
Prairie View A&M University Marching Storm and Black Foxes
State Fair Classic
Dallas, TX
September 29, 2018
@ShowtimeWeb #ShowtimeWeb

[@charleswilliams8248]

I don’t care what school they represent, I love all of our HBCU’s Marching Bands and Dancers. All of them work very hard, and are dedicated to giving us their very best with excellence! May God’s greatest blessings continue on these hard working young adults!

[@kfuryfit6311]

These HCBU bands deserve so much more attention and respect! I can watch them all day and night!

[@HOPROPHETA]

And maybe if more people of color [I am one] saw the beauty of the discipline of this and other HBCU bands they would strive to earn a spot on these bands and get an education in academics as well as discipline. This band is breathtaking and is its own army!

[@yvettepatterson5912]

Sho You Right🥰BEHOLD💚🏆💛

[@ganymeade5151]

Amazing. White students wish their schools were this much fun. All sports teams need a band this creative and good.

[@yvettebooze3306]

Grambling is internationally known

[@soundrasimpson7885]

I totally agree

[@maddycameron6091]

Them drum majors just walking is clean🔥🔥

[@divined243]

The mayor of Houston sponsored a "Battle of the Bands" in 2019 to raise money for HBCUs. It was so entertaining to see these bands perform for a good cause. Prarie View, Texas Southern, Grambling, FAMU, Southern University were some of the participants. It was amazing to watch, I hope to see it again.

[@michaellewis2133]

The State Fair of Texas, has some great performances. Battle of the Bands, opens up the State Fair; 2nd week of State Fair, it is Texas / Oklahoma, Red River Rivalry weekend! ALL in Dallas, Texas; at the Cotton Bowl - State Fair of Texas! I love the City of Dallas.

[@moneybags999]

I think this might be the only thing that we have left that hasn't been "stolen." Love my HBCU bands!

[@PlannedObsolescence]

Marching bands didn’t originate with black Americans.

[@moneybags999]

@@PlannedObsolescence I didn't say we that we were the originators of the marching band. I was mainly referencing the way we do it. Our style of marching is unique. It's not "stiff" like military marching bands, which is seen as the norm. We like to make it fun! Just like we didn't create baseball & basketball but we made it more interesting and exciting. :-)

[@kimsoolee1880]

Amanda felt threatened...wait boo boo 2040

[@kimsoolee1880]

I'm lmbo Amanda came here to steal tho

[@amandacollins748]

I know but with the it becoming popular…ppl who are influenced by us will start coming in and soon we’ll have a Mexicans drum majors lol

[@CBrown9758]

Those cymbals are everything 🎷🎺🥁🎼.

[@melanieclemons5331]

That's what I say!

[@emmanuelsr3841]

Although I played 🏈 for UAPB, the band was always entertaining to me!! I got love for all HBCUs!!! Them Drum majors are tha truth!! 🦁

[@beverlymorgan4197]

Attend UAPB also many years ago.

[@ljruss42]

Omg I’ve never see PVAMU. They are amazing. Those drum majors are the truth

[@uneedasims1266]

Never seen a college band this size.... Awesome

[@donnawalker3910]

Holy moly! That band is huge! And awesome 👏

[@belindasimpson5948]

Seeing these HBCU bands brings me back to my youth. Love our culture--so much soul and swagger.👍😍😍👍

[@TheRabbitHasLanded]

keep these bands alive!!! they are amazing

[@SartoriallyBlack]

RIGGHHT!!! I miss band SO much! Can’t NOBODY touch OUR culture!

[@leahkemp685]

I'm so proud of my oldest son being apart of the Drumline. He writes and read music.

[@divined243]

FYI: THIS BAND IS HEARD ON BEYONCE'S SONG "BEFORE I LET GO". THEY ARE FROM PRARIE VIEW, TX DOWN THE STREET FROM HOUSTON. IV'E SEEN THEM PERFORM MANY, MANY TIMES. BADASS BAND & VERY BIG, AS SAID EVERYTHING IS BIGGER IN TEXAS!!!

[@LuvScorpio]

Beyoncé's song?? It's Maze ft. Frankie Beverly's song. Maybe Beyoncé's version. Just giving credit where credit is due 😊

[@covergirl7086]

I can watch the drum majors all day..

[@XtremeSportX247]

Me2

[@POOKATKC]

Yes

[@FAMUSOLDIER]

You must be from Mayberry.

[@HOPROPHETA]

Impressed with the lady leading them!

[@wc582]

I attended PVAMU- back then.. you could here Earth Wind&Fire playing "cross the yard"... nothing like an HBCU.. the experience of a lifetime... the professors made such a lasting impact on my life--to this day...I go back for homecoming & hang with my nieces who are students there now. THERE'S NO SCHOOL LIKE AN HBCU!!

[@jeffereyjowes9399]

Me too, I, remember Earth Wind and Fire, for sho, I, was playing it in 210 Fuller Hall, yeah, it was a little while ago.

[@angelaratliff6089]

This is the BEST March In I've seen!💯

[@angelaratliff6089]

I'm a HBCU Graduate too 🥰... JCSU ... Holding high the Gold and Blue! 💯

[@badbytch1756]

Finally I get to see something different than the stuff I use to so 30 years ago from the majors. I like I like

[@jazariathompson3402]

This is such a different style & I love it . Way to go PV . 🔥✊🏾

[@maryking5212]

That was SMOOOOOOTH!!!! New fan from Cincinnati 😍

[@toniosimmons9253]

I love the uniqueness of each HBCU's marching band! As a former trombone and bass drum player, I loved the prestige my section had. The best status was becoming a drum major! Everyone is watching you and you become role models for little ones imitating you at games and other events. Shoutouts to all drum majors; past, present and future!! 👍😎 Thanks for allowing me to relive those great times in my life through your videos!! ✌

[@bridgettejones7384]

In Minnesota almost 30 yrs ,Born in Mobile ,Al . South is my Blood and HOME ! Miss all the SOULFUL bands

[@anitradaffin9145]

Hey home girl. I'm a Mobile, Alabama girl too. Hugs And a Grambling Girl 🥰. PV looked good here.

[@Patricia-sf2zk]

Toulminville/LeFlore, Mighty Rattlers, St. Stephens Road.. Hey!

[@angie1299]

Vicariously living my old life as a band member. One of the things I HATE I didn't stick with in school.....sad face. I LOVE seeing them perform in Dallas at the hs battle of the bands. Marvelous job, keep improving, innovating and having FUN. These are the things you will have fond memories of when you get older.

[@MarioMaccDog]

Mannnn y'all are deep and killed that intro March in! Nice uniforms, cute girls, everybody's in sink, drum majors on point! Who's ever saying negative comments must have lost to y'all frfr!

[@michaellewis2133]

I've been to one of these Events; when I attended like in 1990, or '91, it was another University that took the the place of Prairie View vs Grambling that year. Still a helluva Halftime Show.

[@cb7599]

It was 90'....I marched that year ....they played Elizabeth City....but the band still showed up and showed out....three bandsperformed that halftime year !!!

[@patd6428]

Wow PVAMU marching band could be the biggest in HBCU! Hands down look like 300! They look really good and sounds great 💯👏👏👏😎

[@shatawnslater5710]

Pat D Bethune Cookman has the biggest currently

[@deehatchett7223]

11

[@terryharris367]

Big doesn’t mean good

[@patd6428]

Terry Harris true

[@josephreese5575]

By far one of the most entertaining SWAC bands. I can watch them all day

[@areguapiri]

Go 'head Prairie View!!!! That was on point. The girls are beautiful, the marching was tight, the drum majors were smooth, etc..... Damn, I love HBCUs!!!!!

[@chioma51c97]

This takes hard work n commitment!! Thank you all! ❤️

[@lol-zb8to]

It's been 2 years and the band is still coming in

[@mmelodie101]

!!!🤣🤣😂😂😂😂🤣🤣!!!

[@mariannesouza8326]

😂

[@uniquenessmocha1180]

😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@loripenny8395]

Brought tears to my eyes!!! Just beautiful I’ve Never seen a WALK that tight and commanding ! Awesome

[@joijaxx]

I guess everything is bigger in Texas! This band is huge! They sure are talented and entertaining.

[@jacqueline2610]

All preteens should have a chance to view these marching bands early in their lives.

[@WillManuel]

Sis in the front is tooo daaamn collld!! DM's are off the chain

[@birdielee6718]

Yes she is cold.. i was a majorette in college and our director always stressed ; "Keep Smiling". If you dint she saw it and you got demerits for not smiling.

[@laneshapatton2849]

This is the bomb okay thank god stuff like this exist in this world

[@evelyncoleman7476]

I would go see them just to see them march in.... love it!

[@evelyncoleman7476]

Their drum majors are the coolest!

[@halllcrystal]

Come on drum majors..... I love it...... good job band this brought me so much joy😍

[@charlenedortch876]

This band what tears to my eyes because of the memories that it took me back to.. I went back to high school junior high wow.... That's the way the bands did it back in the dizzaay.. back in the seventies ..each group had to put on a show not be shaking their butts like now ..they had to put on dramatic but tasteful shows.. camera light Patti LaBelle.. back in her day they put on the show.. and this band was fantastic 😂😀

[@stellaperkins6303]

My college and I 💘 still love watching them

[@Dres_Anatomy]

I've watched several HBCU bands but this band is TUUUUFFFFF!!!🔥🔥 Drum Majors The TRUTH!!!! That DrumLine MEEAANN!!! Dancers beautiful😍 My ppl just different

[@JillyBean860]

I went to Michigan State University and I'm thinking about adopting this as my secondary school to rep bc their band is so fantastic. Everyone was on point! ON POINT.

[@slickingdom]

Style and grace!!! This is hot!! Love it!!

[@kengray2458]

BRUUUUH!!! Boy this was str8 FIRE!!! Wow, I'm very impressed and appreciative of PVAMU and all HBCU bands. This takes a lot of hard work, dedication, discipline, and passion! They DEEP!! Love this! #BLACKExcellence

[@yolandajohnson4795]

Geesh, is the Entire School in the Band!! Excellent Skill and Sync. Love 💘 it!!

[@chioma51c97]

😲 how large is this band! Beautiful! Thank you black people!!

[@katherinegooden4241]

As a graduate of Langston University as well as a band member, I'm proud to see these bands perform. It brings back FOND MEMORIES!

[@TJTHEFOOTBALLPROPHET]

That looks like a thousand band members! MUCH LOVE FROM NEW ORLEANS ❤️

[@jessicad.guilloryrance4713]

Every since I was a little kid living in Mississippi I've always loved listening and watching the marching band😍😍😍 it's my favorite thing. And now I get to watch my cousin Cassondra Captain of the Black Foxes march in with them. Soon I'm hoping that my son attends a school that also has a marching band since he plays football for Diablo Valley College.

[@giftednanointedcrafts6650]

Man this band, the dance team and flag twirlers got down like James Brown! everybody on one accord. I love seeing my people this way, setting a positive example for thier peers not bad ones. Peace to all ✌✌💡💡☀

[@bakermark6891]

PV doing the damn thang here..damn. that is a lot of hard work here. The DM are tight with it too. Is the lead DM the young lady I've seen before...I can't really tell. But I love the way they come into the break step. Anybody who has ever been a part of any high school/college/University bands are amazing!! To keep all the routines together like that...man! Y'all the shit for real.

[@georgiabrown9458]

You have to give them all props. They put in work and the game hasnt even started. It's a long day for them. Love from an 80's ol skool dancer.( Morgan State )

[@767vachel]

Wow nice video..that's a big ass band!! Living in San Diego 619 we don't get this at all!! I enjoy every video I've seen no matter what college it has been!! All positive energy!! HOOAH

[@carolinecrawford4067]

Huge band, very impressive!

[@6364ist]

I'm so in love with this band OMG💛💜

[@stephensmith2532]

Oh wow! Such a large band and then the tunnel of sound! Awesome video!

[@fromfeartofaith8491]

Peeee Veee 4 Life 💜💛 (Funk Box 81/82 ) Styx Great job Great Sound Super Proud RIP Prof Edwards

[@karendorsey4780]

Love HCBU bands! They should get more attention! Amazing performances!

[@janahunter3833]

Enjoyed the D M s performance and their direction of the band. Band sound is tight musically and performance. Good job!

[@RandyDrayton]

Yall are just amazing out there! WOW! What a beautiful expression of life

[@wesgriffin6081]

This is IMHO the B E S T entrance I've seen in a very long time. Made me proud ! Loved the way the dancers started it off. On point in the beginning...but got a little uncoordinated later on down the line. The DM's were clean and ti-ight ! They served a great variation of moves and stances smh. Head DM is a beast then on closer look find that...it's a girl. She held it down!! Percussions, drumline, cymbalists showed out ! The band in itself was sharp. This entrance gave me Life !

[@mariannesouza8326]

No way! I love that. I was appreciating that they let the shortest drum major be the Head Drum Major! I’ve been watching a lot of march-ins recently, and I agree with you about this one. Sharp, snappy, so much energy.

[@TheSpriceangel]

WOW !! This is a tremendous company of musicians/drum majors. I am in complete awe at your ability to focus on your mission without breaking character. I am filled with pride when I see the dedication you've given to this huge endeavor. Executed in Excellence !! Thanks so much for sharing.

[@raymondreid4987]

Their real good. I like their coordination

[@wesholland6144]

This TRUE PAGEANTRY.I was directed to here after seeing JSU march in..WOW PV!!!!!!

[@lisanewman5395]

This looks and feels just like it should great job! College, great colors great fit for the dance team, big band , big dance team , who put this together know what they are doing

[@tedkukla4178]

I wish I was there to see them in person. Awesome Job!

[@hairyscotman]

PVU....GREAT band!!! perfect!!!

[@factsmymelanatedpimphandis817]

DAYUM❗❗❗❗❗❗ 💛💎🙌🏾💎💛 WE STAY TAKING BASIC SH!T TO UNMENTIONABLE LEVELS & MAKING IT AMAZING, SMOOTH & BAD AF 👑🙌🏾👑

[@Ascension1004]

😂

[@corinthiansgirtman2066]

I tell you what we are definitely in a category alone...we all have our favorite hbcu college bands but there's nothing like us..I have my favorite but I love watching all the hbcu bands...I love my people...💕💕

[@kikieaddy2576]

Corinthians Girtman Chile, you said it

[@yudahel8521]

I love us to

[@ataributler]

Their drum majors have a style similar to that of The Lockers from the 70's. Clean, high energy, and organized. What more can you ask for? I can dig it!!!

[@saralong7413]

I love this band!!!

[@tee2321]

They should come out with HBCU competition show! Not on BET...maybe VH1

[@fled79]

I agree!!

[@Tampa0123456789]

They already have. It's called KZbin.

[@shonDonFH]

Doesn’t matter Viacom owns bet and vh1 so your comment is invalid 😑😑🤡🤡🗑🗑

[@johnniejames9799]

That DRUM LINE is TIGHT!

[@sharonrobinson8320]

I love watching the bands it reminds me when I was in in school. Wonderful bands.

[@teriarobinson9441]

Y'all ALL OF Y'ALL SHOWED OUT!! YESS!! 💯❤️💯

[@LN248]

With the size of the band, imagine the practice, obstacles, and other unseen issues like people watching to close and ect. I personally don't any band is perfect, but trying to do their best is all that matters. Several members will miss a step or beat, but not intentionally.

[@bosanders8035]

Them drum majors going dum wit it fr

[@ervinthomas3462]

You are are up. for the next Best Of The our EstBANDS God Bless You ALL

[@268391]

Bro I swear y’all don’t know what you want... people complain that everyone is copying every one but when a band does their own thing it’s a problem... I swear🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️.... PV keep doing you man

[@r.beasley5251]

agreed it's original don't see any problem with it, the stroll is definitely different everyone can't be jsu or su

[@josephsnorgrass2324]

It’s original. But it’s like they drum majors could be a lot better. I feel people are trying to say should be more crisp.

[@fletchernicholson8638]

The only

[@charlenedortch876]

I agree because what this band did was very classy..the creativity and the choreography was fantastic that's back in the dizzay and I'm 57 so my high school years were the 70s. it was choreography like that inspired us back teenagers too old to get in band for the stepping this what y'all call it now.. but that was what thrilled us being able to step with an instrument Sharp crystal clear beautiful..😎

[@michaelmurdock7621]

I am the originator of that left arm swing

[@MRTREE94]

PVAMU is killing it 😎

[@love0the0fans]

As soon as they stepped into that tunnel, that shit started hitting toooootally different🔥 I would have gladly played to just stand there in that moment.

[@plicketyplunk]

This was in my recommendations and I am glad it was. What incredibly talented youngsters!

[@lennish4206]

Outstanding work, PV!

[@SuperGLip]

That 2nd sequence was crazy!!!

[@wendelladams8375]

PVAMU _ POWERFUL VIBES AUTHENTICATED MUSIC UNIVERSITY

[@MultiGlyde]

Drum line is tight, snares pumping like a machine!

[@shzron1946]

Love to see this band march!

[@leelester6838]

HAY YALL KNOW WHEN BLACK BRUTIFULL PEOPLE PUT ENTERTAINMENT TOGETHER IT'S AWESOME AN AMAZING WELL PUT TOGETHER AMEN..

[@SheRockJesus1]

Their band is hugeeeee ❤️

[@shirleyvinson3894]

Good, strong, tight group. Can't leave out huge. Enjoyed!!!!!

[@qunicetoole7497]

Get down P.V...get down!! now that's the way 2 set it off! Big D Style. I absolutely love the beautiful P.H.A.T. super sexy.. brown foxes, man o man... the cymbal players, r always crisp, precise and on point, & let me tell you...your Drumline is off the chain as well, the 5 smooth as silk drum majors r badass! too, they so cool..they can't stand ice water! 😀 PVAMU.. u r easily one of my favorite top 10 HBCU bands in the land, Thank u 4 bringin' the funk 2 my city D-Town's Annual State Fair Classic!✌

[@carlfrisbysr.4568]

HUMAN JUKEBOX ALWAYS SHOW LOVE TO PVU UNTIL WE FACE YA!LOL DO YOUR THING STORM! DIRECTOR IS A JUKEBOX BROTHER!

[@koolbreez9865]

I go to this game every year down here in Dallas! But the coronavirus shut it down this year. I’ll definitely miss going! What’s worse..my youngest son is attending PV this year. I hate he won’t get to attend the game & enjoy Battle of the Bands!

[@qui-gonjinn6115]

Best marching band in the world my pops played for Prairie View and was KK PSI

[@gordonbell435]

This band is very big.

[@factsmymelanatedpimphandis817]

Omg It really is. It's freaking HUUUUGE 😳 & they're bad AF 💙💛🙌🏾💛💙

[@nwsupernova]

This camera quality is amazing!!

[@janethutcheson3678]

My Alma Mater PV👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@phenna_michelle]

Make way for PV! Watching this with my 4 and 6 year old.

[@cnottagejr]

25 tuba's that was solid I play tuba myself wow y'all band sounds great and look great

[@Truckngirl]

Bad ass!!!!!

[@Jordie0001]

W T H ! I think i have died and gone to funk heaven..... i taught drum bands, i dreamed about such possibilities but never to this level.

[@tru2me_1]

I thoroughly enjoyed this!!!

[@cinnamonstar808]

check out their Homecoming Tunnel videos. PVAMU have an outstanding drumline (no matter the year)

[@7yotta]

Oh yeah Major Niycety. Very entertaining PV..