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[Mr. Band]

Not to belabor the point, but there's nothing special about marching onto the field. Making complex formations, sure. Making the halftime score on the field, sure. But marching onto the field is nothing special in and of itself. Just fyi!

Actually making the halftime score is not complicated. I remember while in Hampton's Band Mr. Young told us that and showed us the simple rules on how the do it. He then tested it as he gave us various scores which of course we got right. It took maybe 10 minutes to explain the system to everyone. All though it's not special it looks tacky when Bands run out to a pre position on the field. The only problem I see with the Drum Majors doing some sort of routine to get on the field is that the clock starts as soon as they step on to the field and sometimes valuable time is lost with these routines.

[1'mosnake]

This whole thread is dumb. Everyone is entitled to their opinion and there will be many.

Considering that the Marching 100 only visited to opposing teams homes this year --- SC State and U of Miami. It shouldn't be too hard figure out who the thread starter had in mind. But, fans who don't think their band is the best aren't really fans worth having.

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The following is a list of the Marching “100” achievements under the leadership of Dr. Foster:

1950 - The Marching Band consisted of 110 members and became widely known as the Marching “100”;

March 17, 1950 - The Marching Band became the first black band to appear in the Festival of States Parade;

1953 - The Marching Band incorporated a dance routine using the music of “Alexander’s Ragtime Band” in a half-time performance at the Orange Blossom Classic in Miami, Fla.;

April 1953 - The Marching Band was featured in an article in The Courier Magazine;

January 1956 - The Marching Band was mentioned in an article by Ebony Magazine titled Orange Blossom Classic Is Top Negro Grid Bowl Game;

December 1958 - The Miami Herald proclaimed the Marching Band as The Marchingest, Playingest, Band in the Land;

January 6, 1963 - The Marching Band made its national television debut at the Pro Playoff Bowl on CBS TV in the Orange Bowl Stadium in Miami, Fla.;

November 1963 - The Marching Band appeared in an Ebony Magazine article titled The Best Band in the Land;

December 1963 - The Marching “100” received its first international recognition when it performed for the Kiwanis International Cultural Exchange Program in Nassau, Bahamas;

January 5, 1964 - The Marching Band made its second nationally televised appearance at the Pro Playoff Bowl;

December 27, 1964 - The Marching Band made its third nationally televised appearance for the NFL Championship Game in Cleveland, Ohio;

1966 - The Seven Up Company of St. Louis, Mo. and the Sterling Drug Company of New York established an annual $1,500 scholarship in music in honor of Dr. William P. Foster;

1968 - Dr. William P. Foster authored Band Pageantry: A Guide for the Marching Band;

January 21, 1968 - The Marching Band made its fourth national television appearance at the AFL All-Star Game on NBC television;

August 1968 - The Marching Band appeared in the Paramount News Film Half Time USA;

January 12, 1969 - The Marching Band performed at Super Bowl III in the Orange Bowl in Miami, Fla;

January 19, 1969 - The Marching Band performed at the AFL All-Star Game in the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville, Fla.;

October 10, 1969 - The Fine Arts Center on FAMU’s campus was named in honor of Dr. William P. Foster, and well-known African-American artist Henry O. Tanner;

November 30, 1969 - The Marching Band performed at halftime for the NFL Game between the Boston Patriots and the Miami Dolphins;

September 25, 1971 - The Marching Band represented the University of Kansas Band during halftime at a Kansas vs. Florida State University game at Doak Campbell Stadium;

1971 - The Marching Band recorded an album, FAMU Spirit;

1975 - The Marching Band made its first national television commercial for Coca-Cola: Look Up America, I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing;

October 1975 - The Marching Band performed at halftime for the Philadelphia Eagles vs. Washington Redskins;

December 1975 - The Marching Band performed at halftime for the Miami Dolphins vs. Buffalo Bills;

1977 - A Joint Resolution from the Florida House of Representatives and the Florida Senate was presented to Dr. William P. Foster;

1978 - The Marching Band performed at the first NCAA Division 1 - AA National Championship Game at the Pioneer Bowl in Wichita Falls, Texas;

1978 - The Marching Band performed at the “Battle of the Bands” in the New Orleans Super Dome;

February 24, 1979 - The General Assembly of Washington, D. C. proclaimed February 24 as FAMU Band Day;

February 20, 1980 - The Marching Band made its second national television commercial for Welch’s Grape Soda;

March 29, 1981 - The Marching Band was featured in a 60 Minutes documentary on CBS TV;

January 1983 - The Marching Band performed at Super Bowl XVII in Tampa, Fla.;

August 1983 - The Marching Band was featured in a documentary on ABC’s 20/20 television show;
November 1983 - The Marching Band was featured in a PM Magazine documentary on CBS television

November 14, 1984 - Dr. Foster and the “100” appeared in an article in the Chronicle of Higher Learning;

December 1984 - Ebony Magazine featured Dr. William P. Foster and the Marching Band in an article titled William P. Foster: A Fabled Director and His Band;
1984 - The Marching Band performed at the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, Calif.;
October 26, 1985 - The Marching Band was presented the Sudler Intercollegiate Marching Band Trophy. The “100" became the fourth recipient and the first (still the only) historically black university band to receive the trophy. This award is the highest honor a collegiate marching band can receive. With the presentation, the “100” became the first southern band to receive the award;
1986 - The Marching Band performed for the 15th Anniversary Celebration of Walt Disney World on national television;
February 4, 1986 - Dr. William P. Foster and the “100” were honored on the floor of the 99th U.S. Congress for receiving the Sudler Award;
1987 - Dr. William P. Foster and the Marching Band appeared in a book, America Is My Neighborhood by Williard Scott of the NBC Today Show;
March 12, 1989 - The Governor of Florida and the Mayor of Tallahassee proclaimed that March 12 is Dr. William P. Foster Day in the State of Florida;
1989 - Governor Bob Martinez issued a proclamation declaring July 18 as The Florida A&M Marching 100 Day in the State of Florida;
July 1989 - A major news story about the Marching Band was broadcast on the Voice of America, international radio station of the United States government;
July 14, 1989 - The Marching Band was selected to be the official United States representative at the Bicentennial Celebration of the French Revolution, better known as Bastille Day in Paris, France. This celebration was seen live worldwide by millions. Front page articles about the “100” appeared in newspapers such as the International Herald Tribune and the New York Times
July 1989 - Lead story in the New York Times, A Birthday Gift to France: 500 American Feet in Paris referring to the “100;”
July 18, 1989 - The 101st session of the United States House of Representative honored Dr. William P. Foster and the “100” on the floor of Congress for being the official United States Representative in Paris, France for the French Revolution Bicentennial Celebration;
1989 - The House of Representatives of the State of Florida honored Dr. William P. Foster and “100” for being the only band in the United States selected for the honor of performing in the French Revolution Bicentennial;
1992 - Sports Illustrated magazine listed the Marching Band as The Best College Marching Band in the Country;
1993 - The Marching Band represented the State of Florida in the Inaugural Parade of former President Bill Clinton in Washington, D.C.;
1994 - The Marching Band’s percussion section and four drum majors performed at the Kennedy Center Concert for former President Bill Clinton in Miami, Fla.;
1995 - The Marching Band performed for President Bill Clinton’s visit to Tallahassee;
1995 - The Florida General Assembly recognized Dr. William P. Foster for his 50 years of service and outstanding achievements to the State of Florida;
July 26, 1996 - Dr. William P. Foster and the Marching Band were inducted into the Afro-American Hall of Fame for Fine Arts. The Marching Band became the first student organization to be inducted into the Hall of Fame;
December 19, 1996 - The Marching Band received its second invitation to participate in former President Bill Clinton’s Inaugural Parade in Washington, DC;
1996 - The Marching Band participated in festivities marking the 25th Anniversary of Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla.;
1996 - The Marching Band performed for Hillary Rodham Clinton’s visit to FAMU's campus;
1997 - The Marching Band represented the State of Florida at the second Inaugural Parade of former President Bill Clinton in Washington, DC;
1997 - A New York Times article: 50 Years as a Marching Band Guru, which referred to Dr. William P. Foster; and
1998 - Dr. William P. Foster retired after 52 years of service to the university, the State of Florida, the nation and the world. As of August 9, 1998, he holds the position of Emeritus Professor, chairman of the Music Department, Emeritus and Director of Bands. His legacy, influence, and presence is still being felt as the Marching Band continues to break ground and receive national attention, and awards.