Sonic Boom Performs At The Mississippi State Capitol (Full Performance) 2015

The Sonic Boom of The South was invited to perform for the Annual Book Festival in Jackson, Mississippi on the steps of the State Capital.

[@kristianruffin3782]

i gotta few things i wanna say. 1st, this event was highly significant. JSU's Band was in the mist of the controversy about the state flag and how it resembles racism and hatred. There was people waving around confederate flags while this band was performing, so just imagine how these band members felt. I wanna thank the entire JSU Sonic Boom of the South for putting on an excellent performance, and truly exhibiting great musicianship on behalf of all the HBCU's across this nation. All i see is people bashing this band for not performing the music to their standards, but this event is not about that. Yall need to see the bigger picture and understand what this band did for JSU, the state of Mississippi, and black people all across America .. Thank You Jackson State University

[@boozindallas_411]

thank you 👏👏👏

[@thomasholt6583]

Kristian Ruffin so true what you said

[@15mariofrost]

Watching this video makes me feel disturbed inside I probably wouldn’t have performed

[@Mgezee]

I saw that too. Very surprised to see that in the crowd while the band is playing. Not sure what that person is trying to do or trying to say.

[@ibebored._1758]

Someone posted a better picture of what you’re talking about and it pissed me off

[@user-qp8ml4yo6m]

Even in the face of racism and stupidity, the boom do it will class and grace. Much love from the UK, I will always love the Sonic Boom of the South, Bonedog, Provine Class Of 89.

[@jordanellison3899]

One of the most complete bands I've ever seen. They don't need to live up to anyone's standards except their own! #SonicBoom

[@thefam6952]

+Jordan Ellison EXACTLY LOVE THE BOOM

[@superGJ24]

hell that's not just upperclassmen that is a complete band

[@4-Ree77]

R.I.P. Dr. James, he was the voice of the Boom when I Marched!!!

[@shedrickwallace9363]

Wait a minute! He passed?!

[@jigsoretarded]

The band and dancers look and sound GREAT! Wow; I never knew they were THIS good until I just heard this performance of Start and Stripes forever!I have a new respect for J.S.U. now! Keep up the GOOD work!!

[@kopooser]

I just love listening to JSU and SU when they are not cranking.

[@Mgezee]

Thats pure talent. Sound is clear. Horns are on point. Flutes are the best of the best. Their airflow is endless.

[@travisbennett50]

Really beautiful balance & blend A lovely rendition of "America the Beautiful" Bravo

[@donyellechaney6404]

They sound great! Real classy performance..

[@mtmeyer7327]

Was blessed to see this live last year. They are an awesome band!!

[@sugasweets25]

Awesome job Piccolos!!!

[@kaylabell1307]

That performance was totally amazing and awesome. They need to perform that on national television and it's perfect Harmony all the around. It sounds just like the original piece. Good job SONIC BOOM OF THE SOUTH. I can't stop watching because the piccolos section was totally outstanding and they sounded wonderful

[@Rodamus22]

The sound quality!!!! Go Boom!!!

[@inolawilks9279]

Their concert music is on point as well 👌

[@carlcunningham294]

A new respect? The Sonic has been playing tons of marches. @Da BeedierBaby.

[@TicscoCampbell]

+Carl Cunningham Who the head director is this year

[@JSUBands]

+Ticsco Campbell O'Neill Sanford director of bands

[@thefam6952]

+Carl Cunningham PEOPLE just dont even be knowing what the talking bout smh

[@Rodamus22]

They look bigger!!! Can't wait till I see them in person at the SHC in 2 weeks!!!!!

[@kvnkreedl]

Roderick Little will eventually be the director of bands I believe. Dowell Taylor retired earlier than expected, and O'Neil Sanford was placed in the director of bands spot temporarily. Taylor set it up...so Little would be his successor....anyway. Dr. Sanford is a really great director & great person though.... But, Don't worry...Little will get that head position....lol! Its already been in the works. & The Alumni will make damn sure of it....lol!!!

[@houseofbuck007]

Kevin Reed I love hearing this you nailed it lol

[@StavionneHughes]

demarco summers and now Taylor Is back

[@ibebored._1758]

A good prediction 😂

[@kvnkreedl]

Roderick Little is the Boom future y'all.

[@antoneellis616]

Kevin Reed the fact that this comment came true !!!!

[@natejones5]

Someone was in attendance when FAMU piccalos ran up on SU in 2011! Respect though. Had no idea JSU was capable of this kind of balance and sound.

[@cedfri]

They known for marches

[@Big_Knowledge]

Best band in the country

[@bibbiana4Lyfe]

Always have had

[@inolawilks9279]

Jsu slay the scene anywhere. 😁😁👌💪

[@futtmill]

I'm trying to figure out why people from or fans of famu are hating on this performance. Can someone please tell me the last time that band was relevant

[@linzierogers5024]

They are strutting their stuff. WOW!!

[@fluttie64]

Pics yall played those trill notes!!!!!

[@michaelsanders1326]

beautiful

[@kvnkreedl]

Band sound great!!!!

[@martezhamilton9185]

yeah they r good

[@keneishafountain]

Amazing!!!

[@woolly655]

Very nice Boom!!! Coming from DIE-HARD SU fan. Those damn rebel flags....uuuggghhhh

[@Karter-os6sr]

great job!

[@jenniferl.jonesmaom7347]

Beautiful!

[@quanchew753]

Great job JSU!

[@MrPesante2008]

Great job pics!

[@drummajor101]

this is beautiful

[@tkd121984]

Good shit Boom....

[@derekwashington2240]

lol @ FAMU arrangement..that Shit ain't theirs..that's. standard wind ensemble arrangement that they happen to play

[@malcolmaaron3530]

They should have played "Dixie" for spite.

[@superGJ24]

like the McDonald's shirts neat

[@will31]

Very nice!

[@jeremygrace1721]

what is the name of that song at the end. When the video is completely off

[@mhsraiders10]

DOC!!!!! 😩😩😩😩 #NSU #DreamTeam

[@t.i.a.1495]

good job

[@yazooatlanta2899]

JSU rocks the house

[@servant4473]

God"s people are so talented and gifted by the Hands of God Himself.

[@xavierm428]

Just posted the image of them racist flying them confederate flags in front. I commend JSU for standing tall

[@thadtruth7312]

they suppose to have 300+

[@Anonymous-qu4hq]

There was a little bit of hesitation in the first song when the trumpets started playing. Everything was good besides that.

[@campcoy51]

I wonder how many people know that Miles copy everything JSU plays. I played this to some people, and they swear it was Miles.

[@xtralitt560]

I saw a clip of miles playing get ready in the early 90s . It was jsu exact arrangement. I think they recently developed some sort of identity and before it was another Talladega and southern situation however back then there wasn’t KZbin

[@CADILLACZEAUX]

Good job #boom

[@ariesmade90]

thought Little was head director?

[@JSUBands]

Mr. Little is Marching Band Director

[@ariesmade90]

+JSU Bands Gotcha. Preciate it.

[@BruteChews]

+JSU Bands whos the head director

[@JSUBands]

+Braiton Jenkins Mr. O'Neill Sanford

[@JSUBands]

+Braiton Jenkins Mr. Oneil Sandford.

[@houseofbuck007]

To me they look smaller then last year

[@theeiluvdance8203]

This only half band only.upperclassmens

[@quanchew753]

+TheeiLuvDance No it's not! This is the whole band.

[@brickhouse96]

OK J State sounding good; can't wait until yall coming to Baton Rouge to get SMASHED LOL But yall do sound good though #HBCUsReppin #Juke4Life

[@marcuslyons8137]

Really

[@cedfri]

brickhouse96 when JSU play "We came to Play" you know it's on with the bands and Football teams... Does something to my spirit

[@StavionneHughes]

The band use to be huge

[@liliprince6682]

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[@sirjakesheirachiobabalotti1342]

Nice sound jsu, but don't you even dare, try n and play stars and stripes at famu, especially with the pic walkout solo thing. Famu is rebuilding but on god they woodwinds and picc will run circles around that sound. Especially that picc solo in stars and stripes. But you all sound absolutely amazing. Very clean, warm, dark sound.

[@Big_Knowledge]

Sonic boom still better

[@mefool8575]

Ain't famu deadly? Y'all still got a band???

[@sirjakesheirachiobabalotti1342]

@@mefool8575 France.....twice. Wby?

[@mefool8575]

@@sirjakesheirachiobabalotti1342 are you bragging on a trip to France with a band? I've been to Germany three time by myself once twice with friends Sydney Australia,Costa Maya ,Cozumel,Yucatan,and Japan and all over the u.s. and you in here bragging about a trip with a band who murks niggas on buses CLOWN!

[@jsutigers8954]

​@@sirjakesheirachiobabalotti1342just because Trips over the Pond??.....lol....LuvdaBoom 💥💥💥💥💥

[@curtispeoples8146]

Did I just see a big big big confederate flag in the crowd I would have stopped playing instantly! !

[@tnasty82]

+Curtis Peoples Yes you did! Disturbing but there is comfort in seeing these kids perform the way that they did.

[@ibebored._1758]

Shut them racists tf up

[@Mrfamuboy]

If you are going to play famu arrangement of America The Beautiful PLAY IT RIGHT!!!! Cant go below the standard thats already been set!!! other than that y'all blowin

[@fatboyslim6262]

family wrote America the beautiful?

[@mrwright82]

Dude, FAMU plays a stock arrangement of "America the Beautiful" like everyone else. Don't be so naive.

[@fatboyslim6262]

+mrwright82 duh it was a joke

[@thefam6952]

+Pharaoh Ramirez FAMU's arrangement ???? lmfao

[@fatboyslim6262]

Kenneth Williams right

[@michaelwright9314]

Capital steps huh? Must be begging them devils for more money.

[@keneishafountain]

Amazing!!!