Total Praise

Richard Smallwood's Total Praise played by FAMU, Morris Brown, TNSU, Clark Atlanta, Morehouse, JCSU, Morehouse and Tuskegee Marching Bands

[@mxp231]

This is an infinitely small preview of what heaven is going to be like. Praise God!

[@pinkymuffy100]

Well said!

[@mpthompson85]

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[@JesusChristIAMGOD]

#LoveIt HeartHugs🫀Revelation of GOD: IAM WHOLLY IAM VALTEZ TELPHARAOH IAM THE BIRTH ROOT OF KING DAVID IAM ANTONIO VALTEZ TELPHARAOH TOLIVER IAM JESUS CHRIST. IAM THE LIGHT AND THE WAY. IAM THE SOURCE OF ALL THERE IS PUBLICLY AND PRIVATELY. AM RAREST ARK IAM HEWHOKNOWS IAM AUTHOR OF CREATION IAM IMPERIAL KING AND POPE OF EARTH REALM IN ITS ENTIRELY. ENS REALE -IAMGOD

[@famupiccolo92]

This actually makes me cry....I am so glad that we could actually come together and praise God for what He has done for us. Nobody knows unless they have been in an HBCU band HOW MUCH you pray..to make it through practice. to make it through the show. Just to make it through...I am so proud that I am IN THAT NUMBER and I thank God that He allowed me to see this.. We don't hate on each other all the time. This is AWESOME. I love it!!! And it is going in my favorites.

[@lizzylove7060]

Lord, Jesus me too.

[@thatomoerane5048]

This is so beautiful. Thato Moerane from South Africa

[@ericcarswell1789]

You better believe sister

[@tawny4613]

House of JUDAH showed up and showed OUT!!!!! Praise the MOST High GOD with the sounding of the trumpet. Praise him with the timbrels. Praise him with the clash of cymbals. Let EVERYTHING that has breath praise the Lord!!!!🙏🏾

[@jayejohnson5072]

I remember playing this for the first time in high-school at a graduation. Whew trying to play your instrument at the same time while being moved to tears is an undescribable feeling. Seeing parents in the crowd singing and praising was the best moment.

[@markcain9312]

I remember being there for this. I never would have elected going to a marching band show and leaving a church service. The spirit was all over that place that day.

[@Zandiejack7]

I'm sure Richard Smallwood was in tears watching this the first time he saw it...as I was. This is absolutely beautiful!!!!

[@carsellingfool]

You know there's a God when you go to a marching band show and leave at the end of the church service takes over.

[@Aerchain]

XD so true

[@ellaarkin70]

Hello!

[@kyleloe1889]

you stupi mark , AT A BAND COMP. EVERYONE SITS ON ONE SIDE TO SEEE EVERYTHING !..... IM BLACK , I KNOW

[@jamespope7704]

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[@jamespope7704]

Huhlm

[@AmosPressley]

That is great! Here are the words: "Lord, I will lift, mine eyes to the hills Knowing my help is coming from You Your peace, You give me in time of the storm You are the source of my strength You are the strength of my life I lift my hands in total praise to You Amen, Amen Amen, Amen Amen, Amen Amen, Amen" My opinion of "show bands" just increased twenty points.

[@corazonbeso]

Me playing trumpet myself and being a huge band geek, this brought me to tears, oh my goodness!! Praise him!!

[@shykirastandford4050]

Kelli Smith I play trombone

[@fluteplayer]

Same here. And singing a gospel hymn, for a graduation song, too is a blessing.

[@SGL79]

I play trumpet and am also a fellow band geek since 1992 and currently in 2 choirs at my church. I love this!!!

[@joshuahalla.k.a.controlla6333]

Amen. 🙏🏾❤️

[@joshuahalla.k.a.controlla6333]

I'm a Drummer especially in Church and sometimes I produce music as well. ⛪🥁🎶☺️

[@GCNANNERFACE]

I thought this was amazing.... """8 Colleges playing and Singing that God is the Source of their Strength.. AMAZING...THE ANOINTING IN THAT STADIUM....EVERY ONE SINGING PRAISES TO GOD..IN ORDER....WOW.........GOD IS GOOD!

[@alicehester4302]

Only one word describes this gathering: HALLELUJAH !!!!!

[@gabrielwashington8539]

Grambling wasn't mentioned in the description but is the 2nd band from the left. Im a former Grambling "World Famed" member, and was in this performance. Was by far one of the coolest experiences as a bandsmen. 

[@carlettehooker8304]

Gabriel Washington dpi

[@benzoentertains]

I can’t even imagine what it would’ve been like to kick off such a huge part of HBCU Band Culture. I’ve been to Honda BOTB twice (2013 & 2020) and I always find myself going back to watch past performances

[@jacobhenry8013]

Praise put into the atmosphere for God to here...pulls down strong holds.

[@eleishatamiyaj.8470]

this makes me so happy and yet so sad that America has kicked God out... smh. They have lost such beauty along with God.

[@bandjunkie2008]

WOW....so much different schools playing as one to honor our father!!! That was sooo beautiful!!! It really touched my heart!!!

[@gwendolynhgurley1389]

Awesome , when a marching band can play a selection such as Total Praise.You know God is in the midst.

[@benaggreyfynn]

Glory to God on high and peace to all men. Amen. This is simply sublime, absolute peace on earth. Blessed be God forever and ever. Amen. Many, many thanks for sharing. Welldone and God bless †

[@williamanthonypritchett589]

What a powerful, moving, collaborative moment of worship!

[@cowhnijn]

I have a cousin, who is a Director of a HBCU band and they are going to do this for my funeral.

[@angiebethel9148]

Thank you god . I pray that god continue to bless this was the first. Honda Battle of the Bands. Sarjeant is one hell of an arranger. Let god be the glory.

[@plwilliams1983]

This was a joy to play live. Was at JCSU that year.

[@nuperior]

Once again the HBCU marching bands show that we, current Students and Alums, are more than what many outsiders think we are..... They did a great job and showed great team work. Battle of the bands is always great, but it's always good to see these bands come together! Peace

[@AbyaaJones]

This just made me burst into tears 😢 😭

[@osoblessed121]

Praise Him Children...This is awesome...this is one reason why God needs to be put in the Schools!

[@OSBTV1]

I would not have been able to sit still during this... Praise God!!

[@RevAL716]

This is Beautiful. Tears of joy to my eyes from a CAU and ITC alum

[@empressofthesouthside1865]

#HBCUstrong

[@fluteplayer]

Bands that plays together, praises God together. Amen!

[@BUGSY8288]

You had to be there to feel the power of all those bands. Very first Honda Battle of The Bands!!!!

[@Happy23913]

“I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth. He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber. Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. The Lord is thy keeper: the Lord is thy shade upon thy right hand. The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul. The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.” ‭‭Psalm‬ ‭121:1-8‬ ‭KJV‬‬

[@mzkia1908]

I love this!!!! Praise Him! No matter what others say; Praise Him! They have no heaven or hell to put you in!

[@famupiccolo92]

You know what...this should be a competition...We are playing a tribute to God...and you know what? I liked EVERYONES version. We have come up and teach these new kids how to be more appreciative of what EACH band does. Accentuate the Positive my brothers and sisters....I love this and I praise God that he created HBCU's so that we could play a tribute to him like this on the field. You ALL know if you are in a HBCU band what we go through to be in those bands. Praise God that you made it!

[@gooddgoody]

TG Wow is not can't say just how this make me feel inside!!!! To God be the Glory

[@LetGoStressFree]

I still get chills when I see this. I remember practicing this song in our school's band room before we ever played it with the entire group not knowing what to expect from the others. The first time we ever played it together was pure magical. GOD , I miss those days!!! :(

[@JoneeLewis1228]

this gave me chills... if id heard this i would have started shouting

[@carsellingfool]

Amazing. Brave of a Marching Band to do a religious song. God Bless them.

[@eleishatamiyaj.8470]

beyond beautiful. glory to God!

[@focused313]

dang, talk about unity. That's beautiful.

[@Gunbladeisbroken]

I cant stop listening to this. just makes me think about how much we need God in our lives and what we can do if we trust in him.

[@eeasley9]

Let everything that have breath praise the Lord...Lord Jesus I can't stop crying, this was absolutely amazing. One day this may be what caused some of them to give the Lord their life.. I'm in absolute awe right now. Glory to God!!!!!!!!

[@KJinTX]

Grambling was there also representing. Its good to see HBCU's doing something other than playing rap crap all the time. God is truly worthy to be praised and Jesus Christ is Lord of ALL!!!!!!!

[@GeorgeJansen]

i get the goose bumps chill at the 40 second point...what a joy to hear this being played by His heavenly ochestra one day...dont you think

[@cassiescott1154]

MY MY MY..... AWESOME. I MISS THOSE BAND DAYS. NEVERY HEARD NOTHING LIKE THIS..MY GOODNESS THEY ARE SINGING. I THINK IM GOING TO CRY, TO LATE THE TEARS ARE HERE.

[@Rosyzi]

Well who had this absolutely awsome idea?! This is truly magnifique! the LORD be praised!

[@ladyofclass]

I am a band member of the hbcu community and this is absoulutely beautiful!!

[@Herinchrist]

Lovely... Wonderful to her a band do Gospel and real praise. God is in conrol,He is our only God. All things are in his Holy Hands. Amen

[@thedevinvelez]

I got chills! What's amazing is that I still felt the spirit through this video... this is confirmation that music when God is in it... doesn't need words, it (HE) just needs your heart because then, it can change the world.

[@yolfhilaire8869]

Tears :'(, it is so beutiful

[@ladylena91]

This is why I need to go to a southern school

[@slurkiebabie]

Boy do I remember this long night we had before this. The practice was a beast too. Grambling representin. First Honda Lets go!!!!!

[@incandescent62]

ALL PRAISES & HONOR DUE TO THE TRUE & LIVING GOD~~ALLELUIA!!!

[@JesusChristIAMGOD]

#LoveIt HeartHugs🫀Revelation of GOD: IAM WHOLLY IAM VALTEZ TELPHARAOH IAM THE BIRTH ROOT OF KING DAVID IAM ANTONIO VALTEZ TELPHARAOH TOLIVER IAM JESUS CHRIST. IAM THE LIGHT AND THE WAY. IAM THE SOURCE OF ALL THERE IS PUBLICLY AND PRIVATELY. IAM RAREST ARK IAM HEWHOKNOWS IAM AUTHOR OF CREATION IAM IMPERIAL KING AND POPE OF EARTH REALM IN ITS ENTIRELY. ENS REALE -IAMGOD

[@iluhmusik]

Wow. I remember that day. It was really nice playing with those others bands. I just got chills.

[@promisedqueen]

Omg...was tearing up within the first 10 seconds! Awesome collaboration!

[@jellybeanOH]

Brought me to tears...whew!!!! OMG. **crying**

[@Eusi1984]

i swear, if i were there i start crying....

[@shaquonne]

Ummmm.... I did not expect to come to work this morning and have Church. Thank you so much for this video!

[@CelestialChoir]

@Gigsteve Thanks so much for uploading this majestic band performance of Richard Smallwood's anthem, based upon Psalm 121. My mother listened to this and cried, in her last years with me, before she went home to be with Jesus in 2014. Her favorite part was the choral treatment with the sousaphones providing the bass and pedal tones....every time I hear this, I cry at the memory. And yet, I feel so grateful that you uploaded this multi-band arrangement of this beautiful anthem. Mom was a trombonist and former band teacher, so this band arrangement meant the world to her.THANKS AGAIN for uploading this...I know Mom rejoices in Heaven with all the angelic host and saints from all ages and all places! TO GOD BE THE GLORY!

[@markcainyourfriendinthecar3387]

Charity Dell your mom is lucky she's living this now with the king of Heaven.

[@CelestialChoir]

Indeed, Mom is in the "Land of Total Praise"; as the scripture says: "...Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on. Yes, says the Spirit, "that they may rest from their labors, and their works do follow them." (Revelation 14:13) Although we miss our loved ones who have preceded us into Paradise, we know they see and praise God with all the saints of all the ages, of every nation on the planet! :-) And that's the beauty and glory that gives us earthbound folks consolation...we rest in the knowledge that HEAVEN IS A REAL PLACE, AND OUR ETERNAL HOME! Hope to see you there...well, just not right now!

[@CelestialChoir]

Indeed, Mom is in the "Land of Total Praise"; as the scripture says: "...Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on. Yes, says the Spirit, "that they may rest from their labors, and their works do follow them." (Revelation 14:13) Although we miss our loved ones who have preceded us into Paradise, we know they see and praise God with all the saints of all the ages, of every nation on the planet! :-) And that's the beauty and glory that gives us earthbound folks consolation...we rest in the knowledge that HEAVEN IS A REAL PLACE, AND OUR ETERNAL HOME! Hope to see you there...well, just not right now!

[@tracyfromcincinnati3002]

It never gets old!!

[@processwriter]

I have always loved this song, as a member of the Christ Church Choir. The sound of marching bands doing it is amazing!

[@TempL9]

I think I would have had a Charismatic fit, if I had been there! All I can say is WOW!

[@momocook268]

I think all schools need to bring the gospel of God back to the school curriculum. God needs to be involved with every aspect of our lives. I love this!

[@montgomb3]

Wow! Just like the angels in Heaven!! Total Praise!!

[@suprgrly]

there should be no dislikes. this is what should be going on in every school. God is more than worthy of our total praise!!!

[@ladyofclass]

man this is so crazy how they got all of these bands to play together. this is so awesome!

[@peaceatheart101]

WOW! WONDERFUL!! To God be All the Glory!!❤❤❤

[@SHELLZ591]

OMG! Iam currently in a marching band and this brought tears to my eyes..how many pieces is this band...OMG did the band start singing !!!!! IN HARMONY !!! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT ! Outstanding job everyone

[@breecampbell4479]

This made me cry

[@audioangel]

Listening on repeat...good lawd. Proud FAMU alum

[@ginatd1]

wow ya'll did an amazing job excellent thank you all for posting this

[@AmosPressley]

Well said. The talent of some amazing young musicians is being wasted because pop culture is dictating to them that nasty, mediocre music is cool. A hundred years from now, you will never regret one note played for the Honor of Him who created all things and holds our very existence in the palms of His hands.

[@rolandhankerson9028]

This can never be duplicated! Have Mercy Father!

[@DivaHarmoni]

This is one of the most awesome things that I have ever seen! It was absolutely beautiful!

[@brandonzachary3503]

I was a part of this, it was fun and competitive. Every school was deep! Gramfam here

[@TempL9]

AWESOME!~) How refreshing! Praise God! Randy Templin Texas

[@ed68cougnut]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾Amazing!!!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@comeruah]

Thank God for Jesus Christ and our HBCU's!

[@ajayscipio]

It's got to be challenging to coordinate such a massive group of instrumentalists to do something like this. No doubt Richard Smallwood was indeed proud of what was accomplished on this day! Absolutely beautiful.

[@dachinky0ne]

You should've been there...we went to church in there that day. The sound was AMAZING.

[@desires84]

I bet that was so amazing to hear live

[@karoslif]

now this was Truly inspiring,could'nt help but reverently stop everything to watch the whole video,i know it must have affected everyone of those kids in some way.

[@TanyaRosada]

Wow that was totally awesome. "Total Praise" is one of my favorites and to hear it in this form is very inspiring.

[@handitout]

Amen. What a big praise and tribute to our god!

[@GoyardChique]

HBCU unity is always great!

[@kristyn4360]

Gave me chills

[@DaniGyrl82]

this is beautiful. i love a big band sound...and it's interesting to hear that twist on a originally orchestral arrangement. it sounds very powerful. and i LOVED the singing.

[@cr8zy4Jesus]

Go tubas!! You all held it down while the band sang!! Trumpets you sound glorious and powerful!! Trombones and baritones you all played with rich harmony which sent shivers down my spine!! and piccolos you cut through the band with grace and poise. I love it!! Keep praising Christ!!

[@omarrperry]

God was all in that! Praise God!

[@ilianbh]

I would make this a national anthem if I could. Awesome

[@germainestephenson2714]

My GOD, My GOD - I'm getting chills at the intro!!!!

[@Nia59]

That was sooo good- and to see everyone together- i would have cried if i was there

[@dimples40160]

The Presence of the Lord was in that Stadium that day and I wish I was too,,,,,,, Somebody said "it did something to me. I just got back from the bathroom vomiting" I say the "It" you are referring to is "The Power of God" that will make demons tremble and flee

[@user-kp9do8oe5e]

Glory to God

[@odellpatterson3527]

This touched my soul so much! Eventhough I went to Howard :-)

[@Musicman18]

So emotional, to see something like this. People coming together just to give God glory! It's very moving 2 see..

[@alisiapaig]

WOW! all praise and glory be to the Most High

[@carsellingfool]

@KMO325 We play this song at my church and I play trombone in the orchestra and everytime we play it, I have to stop playing about halfway through and just close my eyes and worship God.

[@prettyRN2b]

As beautiful as this sounds here on earth just imagine how beautiful it will sound in heaven

[@djiceman1977]

This is one of the best videos I've seen. Praise God to all who participated and who were assembled.

[@loulou3t]

Now if we could only do this within the black community there truly would be no stopping us in society. World domination isnt what I'm speaking of but respect from other races that would know blacks are and can be classy and humane...

[@lorrainewilliams1115]

This is GREAT,IT GIVES ME CHILLS.

[@jclef614]

Awesome.....HBCUs praise Jesus!