ESPN HBCU Band of the Year contest: How did FAMU Marching 100 perform?

Florida A&M University's "incomparable" Marching 100 band was unable to defend its title in the 2025 HBCU Band of the Year ...
Yahoo! Sports

Another HBCU band director falls out of favor with ESPN’s Band of the Year

Following Jackson State’s statement about ESPN’s Band of the Year competition, Bethune-Cookman band director Donovan Wells released a lengthy statement on social media speaking about the competition ...
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Miles College becomes first band to win ESPN's HBCU Division 2 title twice

The Miles College Purple Marching Machine has been named ESPN's Red Lobster HBCU Division 2 Band of the Year for the second ...

Pioneer HBCU Band Director Richard Beckford Dies After Long Illness

Florida Memorial University announced the passing of Dr. Beckford on Dec. 26, though the date of his death remains ...
The Telegraph

HBCU bands claim national titles on emotional night

HBCU marching culture took center stage Friday night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium as Southern University and Miles College emerged as champions at the Red Lobster Band of the Year competition in downtown ...