People under estimate the value of band, chorus, and the arts. These kids look like they are absolutely enjoying life and sets the stage for higher expectations in college or wherever their future takes them. I’m so thankful my mother had all of that in my life
You can tell that he loves what he is doing and he also cares a lot about his teammates, this guy will be able to communicate with all walks of life because of who he is and how he sees others more power to him
I don’t think anyone knows how difficult it is to be a drum major. You’re pretty much carrying the whole team, you need to have great musicality, keeping your stamina throughout and remember each choreography. Keep in mind they do this for hours. I appreciate there hard work 👏👏👏👏
yes. Marching Band alumni here. I was a colorguard and played the xylophone and cymbals occassionally and my bf played the bass drum and many other instruments. The amoint of time energy and commitment that goes into. The physicality of it all.
These young men are awesome!! As for the young white man, he's showing the world that it doesn't matter what color your skin is. If you find something you enjoy, do it, and do it well!
@@stankpaige4083 I understand what you mean blacks will accept anyone..not many of the others will accept our children with open arms to be front and center! So you didn't say anything wrong..Its true and the truth hurts...LUCKILY his parents taught him well big ups to them!! Not only that most of the comments are about him when they're a TEAM and representation does matter whether people like it or not.
@@This.Is.30-Mandie from what he said in his last interview his at Alabama state but when you a freshman just like In highschool you gotta be a sophomore to try out so I’m sure he’ll be trying out this summer in band camp. ☺️
@@janetsbff5974 Ijs. Went to school with a lot of white ppl who "loved" our culture, braids,rap,etc back in the 90s. Now they are regular white ppl with a "wild past". They usually settle back down to what'$ comfortable for them. In my experience that's what I've seen. Only a few of my down white girlfriends stayed within our community after the "fun" wore off. College is only 4yrs🤷🏽♀️
@@louisenairpyc6813 I can totally believe that. And to be quite honest he was good, but the only reason why people think he’s amazing is because he’s white. 🙄
@@janetsbff5974 Right...nevermind the hundreds of black men & women out there who are brushed over because he's " good" at imitating us😳. Their talents of instruments & dance are ignored because HE became the exception to something normal for us. How many black band leaders are marching 1st at HARVARD or PRINCETON? BUT WE proudly LET someone else infiltrate and "lead" us because we accept literally anything. So yay him he was blessed with rhythm?😳🤷🏽♀️ I just can't see a BLACK band leader at a prestigious mostly white school getting all the press & accolades if roles were reversed.
I resent my school so much for not having band, home economics, more in depth arts programs. They were so focused on academics, and here I was so heavily passionate about things like performing and expressing myself. This was dope 🥲
Saw the vid on my feed and got chills before i even started it! Whole band was icy, Justin still hurtin em out here! Marching band moves were too clean. Loved all of it.
being a drum major is really tough. you got to be on 24/7 and really get all the movies and instructions right. That is a lot to remember. Skills for sure.
LOVE the kiddo involvement! Every young human being needs to know that they can deliver creatively and be appreciated! Kudos to the kids and the coach!
Man these kids are amazing, great choreo!!! Loved watching them all do their thing!! You got A fan here Jefferson. Wishing you all nothing but a bright future ahead! Great kids!
This is what the world needs to see and hear more of. Young people there is so much more to life than guns and drugs and tearing up communities. We have to grab our young people and let them know life is worth living. We have to change the narrative from negative to positive. Please post more inspiring videos. Love this.
It any FUNky if ya ain’t havin FUN 🤩 their discipline is off the charts! They made me step thru my house on a Saturday morning cleaning like I had a sho-nuff purpose! They are AMAZING!!!! 🤩 ✌🏽😎
Man Justin is bad azz!! 💯 We remember watching him from SoCal and was like whaaaaattt!!👏🏾👏🏼👏🏻👍🏾👍🏾... Congrats to ALL of them and we can't wait to see them Battle it Out in College🎉🎉
I guess it's safe to assume that this is the passing of the baton if you will to the new drum majors and the outgoing drum majors the seniors and the incoming seniors doing this dance off one last time to lead the band very awesome and very epic.
I LOVE this SOUND!! These kids were in New Orleans on Mardi Gras Day 2020. They marched in Rex that morning. They carried their big bad sound all the way down St. Charles Avenue to the French Quarter! Absolutely incredible! They had fun and I sure had a blast watchIng them do what they love! New Orleans loves, y’all. This year’s Mardi Gras was cancelled - but 2022 is gonna be lit! Come down down for Mardi Gras again!! ✨💜💛💚⚜️🎺✨
I love to see unity like this...they could all be involved in gang activities or things that wouldn't benefit their futures. However, you see the motivation in this. Keep it up guys💋
People under estimate the value of band, chorus, and the arts. These kids look like they are absolutely enjoying life and sets the stage for higher expectations in college or wherever their future takes them. I’m so thankful my mother had all of that in my life
Rite!.👏💯
Yessss
Exposure is very important.
Looks like some kind of jungle mating dance.
No it doesn't. Being racist STILL isn't cool, you're lame as fuck, stop.
You can tell that he loves what he is doing and he also cares a lot about his teammates, this guy will be able to communicate with all walks of life because of who he is and how he sees others more power to him
Exactly ♥️🙏🏾
Dont let the woke white liberals see this. They will convince you all white people are racist 😂😂🤦🏽♂️
Nah, they know plenty of white people aren't racist, and both the black and white non- racists can tell who is and who isn't.
Absolutely!!!
@@Saturdayz_In_The_Fall why are you making this political? Thats embarrassing weirdo
That boy Justin is still cold. Wouldn't be surprised if he made drum major over at Alabama State lol.
Not as a freshman. He’s playing trumpet though
@@marcus_harris38 freshman year is over sooooo
He coming hard. Skills
@@calucas1 still wouldn’t be drum major as a sophomore. I know. I marched for Tennessee State.
@@marcus_harris38 Go Big Blue. T for Tennessee S, S.T.A.T.E, U University TSU! 🐅💙🐅💙🐅💙🐅💙
I don’t think anyone knows how difficult it is to be a drum major. You’re pretty much carrying the whole team, you need to have great musicality, keeping your stamina throughout and remember each choreography. Keep in mind they do this for hours. I appreciate there hard work 👏👏👏👏
yes. Marching Band alumni here. I was a colorguard and played the xylophone and cymbals occassionally and my bf played the bass drum and many other instruments. The amoint of time energy and commitment that goes into. The physicality of it all.
There’s two in the back in the beginning and I said to myself “self, I believe those are the drum majors keeping those beats!”
@@chandraanjelica5608 Much respect ✊ it’s hard work.
Thank you for saying this: I was a Drum Major. And EVERYTHING you just said is HELLA true.
@@tourcarp24 of course. And props to you 😀😀😀
These young men are awesome!! As for the young white man, he's showing the world that it doesn't matter what color your skin is. If you find something you enjoy, do it, and do it well!
He should have done it in the back. They always trying to take over shit..smh. this is not acceptable to me even though he rocked it. 🤷🏾♂️
@@stankpaige4083 I understand what you mean blacks will accept anyone..not many of the others will accept our children with open arms to be front and center! So you didn't say anything wrong..Its true and the truth hurts...LUCKILY his parents taught him well big ups to them!! Not only that most of the comments are about him when they're a TEAM and representation does matter whether people like it or not.
@Have Issues They do matter! Truth hurts...
@@authenticityonly3 her name explains it so I'm not gonna address it .🚶🏾♂️🚶🏾♂️
He had so much Passion too….in fact the both did I Really enjoyed watching them
Vanilla still got it baby ❤️✨✨✨
Did he go to an hbcu and try out for drum major? Just wondering
@@This.Is.30-Mandie from what he said in his last interview his at Alabama state but when you a freshman just like In highschool you gotta be a sophomore to try out so I’m sure he’ll be trying out this summer in band camp. ☺️
@@itsaqualutarot29 that’s dope
I think he’s be the first white boy. Be exciting to see his journey
@@This.Is.30-Mandie he not trying out for asu drummajor he said
@@baileylowery4929 yes he do
“Stay where y’all at “ 💀💀 That boy know he cold af
😄😄😄... Right
Seeing Vanilla Funk made my heart happy!!!
That boy Justin still cold. I was wanting one to the sky for old times sake
lol check the march out video
Same!! 😂
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Yass! Lol
It was the hair comb & "stay where at" for me!!!
Right the casual swag
Justin looks so happy to be back with his old band. They still sound great too.
All these kids are talented they should all get into college but Justin held it down I got chills watching🤗
@Lady O Baby they did that thing.... The title said alumni; they best all be in college/trade school at this status, ALUMNI😉
which one is justin
@@queensmart4227 the white boy
You’re wack...
@@JonathanDDew Tf🤷🏾♀️😅
My 35 year old self: “So he’s an adult now right?”
😂
But on a serious note the energy from all of em gets me pumped.
😂😂😂
Can't wait to see him come back in 10 years or so after college. That will be fun to see a 'where is he now' segment.
Married to Meghan settled down with his " wild" days behind him like the rest who like to " experience our culture " during college.
@@louisenairpyc6813 🤔😫😭
@@janetsbff5974 Ijs. Went to school with a lot of white ppl who "loved" our culture, braids,rap,etc back in the 90s.
Now they are regular white ppl with a "wild past". They usually settle back down to what'$ comfortable for them. In my experience that's what I've seen.
Only a few of my down white girlfriends stayed within our community after the "fun" wore off. College is only 4yrs🤷🏽♀️
@@louisenairpyc6813 I can totally believe that. And to be quite honest he was good, but the only reason why people think he’s amazing is because he’s white. 🙄
@@janetsbff5974 Right...nevermind the hundreds of black men & women out there who are brushed over because he's " good" at imitating us😳.
Their talents of instruments & dance are ignored because HE became the exception to something normal for us.
How many black band leaders are marching 1st at HARVARD or PRINCETON?
BUT WE proudly LET someone else infiltrate and "lead" us because we accept literally anything.
So yay him he was blessed with rhythm?😳🤷🏽♀️
I just can't see a BLACK band leader at a prestigious mostly white school getting all the press & accolades if roles were reversed.
This young man have me dying... he be dancing like his life be on the line..🤣🤣🤣 he’s nice tho....
right!! 😂😂😂 Love to see it though
He really DOES!!!! Like it’s do or DIE fr🤣🤣🤣
I think he has this in inner voice that says, "Dance. TO THE DEATH!!!" 🤣🤣
*As an Educator this is what I love to see students with talent, critical thinking skills, and dedication!*
Justin still in his prime🔥
Yes God give the children something to do. They sound and look amazing. 💃🏿🖤🙏🏽
Justin aka Vanilla Funk keeps us at the edge of our seat with 🔥🔥 calculated moves. Cannot wait to see him as drum 🥁 major and the other gentleman.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Vanilla Funk!!! Yesss girl he killed it
He is currently a drum major at Alabama State University
I resent my school so much for not having band, home economics, more in depth arts programs. They were so focused on academics, and here I was so heavily passionate about things like performing and expressing myself. This was dope 🥲
Mine was all about athletics
That young man is a brother just very very light skinned 😂😂
I was too busy listening to the Tubas, had to watch the video 3 times 😂
IKR🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Riiiight!!
Yeah they be killing it💯love the sound ❤👌🏾
Right
I’m like wow !!! Give it up for the BAND
Currents on Left, Alumni on Right. 💯🙏🏿
I see. Thx.
That’s what’s up! Do it y’all. Justin still serving up the business I see. All y’all drum majors 🔥🔥🔥🔥
I’m still crushing on Justin, aka “Vanilla Funk!”
Those Drum Majors are something serious!!!!
Okay Justin has gotten more swag
Yes!!!!!!
@@tahjjj1488 i wouldn't be surprised if he pledged a black fraternity
@@yellanphine827 Not sure if he’d have anything in common with the white fraternities tbh.
Yea... that part...
Agree. He has just a lil bit more in dah sauce. It's his execution. He knows he has to "bring it". Bottom line is he's a true showman.
Great to see that they're as good as alumni, as they were as students! I wish them success and happiness in all of their future endeavors!
New Orleans music always gets people moving
I love how they flick their arm when they march, especially in uniform with the gloves😍
I HAD THE STANK FACE THE WHOLE TIME WATCHING THIS! SO MUCH BEAUTY AND TALENT IN ONE VIDEO! I LOVE SEEING US COME TOGETHER! ✊🏻✊🏿
Wow 🤩 he is older now and so are the rest of them. I love ❤️ all y’all. This is wonderful 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
“Stay where y’all at!!!”🤣🤣🤣❤️
Saw the vid on my feed and got chills before i even started it! Whole band was icy, Justin still hurtin em out here! Marching band moves were too clean. Loved all of it.
The one in the back with the group of 4 was killing it
being a drum major is really tough. you got to be on 24/7 and really get all the movies and instructions right. That is a lot to remember. Skills for sure.
Lol Justin still doing it!! And he’s gotten better too! Yes indeed.. that’s definitely one to be on the lookout for..
All of them seem to be lovin' it. THAT'S what makes the drum majors so much fun to watch!!
I missed this band so muchhh
LOVE the kiddo involvement! Every young human being needs to know that they can deliver creatively and be appreciated!
Kudos to the kids and the coach!
Man these kids are amazing, great choreo!!! Loved watching them all do their thing!! You got A fan here Jefferson. Wishing you all nothing but a bright future ahead! Great kids!
This guy love the attention. And he pours it on heavy. Go on with your bad ass and step.
I literally watch this every day 💕
When I was in the band, this did not exist. Those screaming trumpets at the end were righteous!
Listen! As bad ass as I THOUGHT we were they couldn’t handle this. I love seeing these kids!
Omg they all still look so so good & they still got it ayyyyyeeeeee!!!! GO HEAD WITH YALL BAD SELVES!!!
Vanilla ice cream cone got the grooves 🤣🤣🤣 i knew he was going to show out when I noticed the knee pads on him
I just had to walk away from my computer 😂💀
They were supposed to be compression pants but I didn’t read the packaging correctly 😭😂
The fact that everyone calling him Vanilla has me deceased 💀💀😭😭😭😭
That's his name, Vanilla Funk!
I love to watch JD band, well done ❤️, I so glad to watch you justin ❤️❤️❤️, keep safe JD.
Justin still got it but even better now. Vanilla got tat swagger…🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Little white boy was REALLY GETTING IT! GETTING IT😜😁😂🙏😘
Vanilla funk best drum major 🔥
Ice Baby was working it out, I'm jealous. 😂 That was really a good performance, they were all good
Justin aka Vanilla funk still got with some extra Flava.
Wow great band and drum majors. They're all talented and the white boy killed it! Gifted dancer and the passionate attitude to match!
Hello to all you guys. You are looking as good as ever. Your hard work & dedication show.
Fans in Wisconsin.
White chocolate got the best moves out of the whole group. I bet he won all the dance contests growing up.
This is what the world needs to see and hear more of. Young people there is so much more to life than guns and drugs and tearing up communities. We have to grab our young people and let them know life is worth living. We have to change the narrative from negative to positive. Please post more inspiring videos. Love this.
They are awesome💋✔💯Everyone... If only i were in high school again.
What is it about this band that I love so much!!?? I wished I had half their energy!
I love to see young people enjoying their youth.
Justin moves were so on point!
Yessir! Justin has still got it 😂!!
That whole show was fabulous every last one of ‘em!
They still don't miss a beat!!!🎶
Vanilla Funk and the Alumni Guys still got it!!!
Such talent. Good job, young men.
Bunch of kids making something beautiful in a time of so much pain
They are all killing it! This was great.
It any FUNky if ya ain’t havin FUN 🤩 their discipline is off the charts! They made me step thru my house on a Saturday morning cleaning like I had a sho-nuff purpose! They are AMAZING!!!! 🤩 ✌🏽😎
OK DEWON!!! 🗣🔥 c/o 15 Drum Major
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💛
Nice to see them all having a good time obviously doing what they love. Lookin good guys!
Skills ain't went no where baby. they all look great. Hope they're doing well and please don't stop
I always enjoy watching these!
Justin you still killing it young man!!!!
Oh hell yeah bruh those alumni still got it
awww yeah yes love this........the high steppers...period...keep it coming...
Man Justin is bad azz!! 💯 We remember watching him from SoCal and was like whaaaaattt!!👏🏾👏🏼👏🏻👍🏾👍🏾... Congrats to ALL of them and we can't wait to see them Battle it Out in College🎉🎉
Excellent and incredibly entertaining! TY!
Wish Vanilla was still performing. I loved watching him.
the blond drum major needs to get an agent TODAY and start performing professionally TODAY, screw college, we want to see this kid perform NOW.
No ma'am! Don't let college go. He probably can do both!
Choppa Style is still one of my favorite songs until now so I appreciate the band and the dancers definitely went through in.
Vanilla Ice and his team were extra good. However, they were all good. Congratulations guys!
Reminds me of my old high school. Shout out to Dunbar C/O 09'. Our marching band was A1
Yass Keep it Masculine!!!! You drop!! Without that extra pop!! Very Well done!!!
Justin still brings it!!!...love this ...Thank You🙏....lots of love from Whitehouse, Ohio❤💙💚💛👬🎤🎶
I’m gonna have to give this one to Vanilla. He did the damn thang!!!
I guess it's safe to assume that this is the passing of the baton if you will to the new drum majors and the outgoing drum majors the seniors and the incoming seniors doing this dance off one last time to lead the band very awesome and very epic.
Justin! Im waiting for DM announcement at Bama! Good to see u back in front of the camera
Wonderful! Thanks for posting this for us.
“Fly , to the sky” 😂
I so enjoy watching these young adults perform and do what "they" enjoy doing.
Thank you
Love these kids talent
Love looking at the band and dancers.
Great to see young adults just having fun!
I LOVE this SOUND!! These kids were in New Orleans on Mardi Gras Day 2020. They marched in Rex that morning. They carried their big bad sound all the way down St. Charles Avenue to the French Quarter! Absolutely incredible! They had fun and I sure had a blast watchIng them do what they love!
New Orleans loves, y’all. This year’s Mardi Gras was cancelled - but 2022 is gonna be lit! Come down down for Mardi Gras again!! ✨💜💛💚⚜️🎺✨
And now Justin drum Major for asu congratulations
One person doesn't make a team, your all wonderful!
Love watching them.
Keep them coming. This one was pretty entertaining . I love when we ALL enjoy music and dance!!!
To the sky!!
I love to see unity like this...they could all be involved in gang activities or things that wouldn't benefit their futures. However, you see the motivation in this. Keep it up guys💋