To see more of this band and their awesome drum majors, click here for a full playlist. Jefferson Davis High School (Montgomery, AL): th-cam.com/play/PLglLVUwD2bMxxojD4lL2nSZsBRn9C0gXk.html
@@khristalkhri8640 the person you replied to was saying "if we even got to see them" as in the camera never moves to show any of the rest of these band members
One thing people should understand: marching on a football field is totally different than marching in a parade. It takes more energy to play in a parade while wearing a band uniform, in the sun. I admire and respect the energy and intensity of the entire band. That appears to have been a long parade. The crowd keeps you motivated!
Exactly. Halftime show you do get to stop for a minute and the show may last 7 to 10 minutes. But in a parade, you're constantly marching and you have to play at every few minutes. That parade could last an hour or so depending on how long the route is.
yeah it does we marched in a parade in dc and i passed out from thebheat. had drums on full marching and it was 100 degress. glad i passed out at the end though 😂😂😂
Except my daughter would never agree to wear the dance outfit those girls are wearing nor the provacative type style this school lets them have-- for goodness sake- this is high school. I coached high school varsity dance team & everything had to be FAMILY FRIENDLY- meaning your grandma as well as children can watch & not get a message that is x-rated!
Damn I ain’t never seen nothing like this from a high school band. The production was A1. This kid they chose as DM is definitely a leader. You can see it in the way he guides and checks in on his band and trusts them. Never miss that count. He’s going to be amazing in college.
He didn't choose where to grow up or the zoning lines to the school in his neighborhood. He just at some point decided to do his very best at his craft and it got him here. He's very self aware and remains extremely humble. I hope carries on this excellence to college.
@@Midwest_Jess007 and where did you read that? I say that because in not only hbcu band community, but in the black community as a whole, people are giving this talented young man a lot of crap for being white in a predominantly black band with a traditional hbcu style. That's the school where he lives just like any other kid, white or black. He joined the band just like any other kid and excelled to its highest rank. Now we all know why he's getting so much attention, even he knows it, and his peers and teachers know it, but there are still people out there treating him like he did something wrong by being the one that was selected to be out front. You should see some of the comments that I have seen waaaay back months ago when the story first broke and was just circling around a alumni marching band pages. Just full of unnecessary hate. So again my point, is he's a child going to his local high school and being in the band. There's a few of those comments on here, but thank God not a lot. Those are the people I'm talking to.
@@jeffbaril548 thank you. I was a black kid at an almost all white school and was also in the band and a drum major. Not like this young man's situation though lol.
I love how the community is actually proud of him. Regardless of the way twitter reacted to him everybody there is so happy to see him prosper doing what he loves, I hear them all calling his name.
@@notcrazy6288 Fr, fuck twitter, full of toxic teens and young adults. Jesus like half of them do shit for clout. Gender clout, random NSFW s*, random rants about god knows what, god damn.
I must say, I'm very impressed with the drum majors as a whole,the young ladies dancing and the band! However, the head drum major stands out. Not because of his race, but his precision,energy, coordination and talent really stands out. Not to say the other DMs aren't good... because they are great. But in most things someone or something has to stand out and he does.
For me, he stands out because of his race AND his precision. I love seeing him do what Black people are typically better at and KILLING it! He puts the work in and he takes his job seriously, like my boy Larry Bird. I absolutely love it!
Nah....it's because he's white. Lol! If he were black he'd just be another drum major with all of the above. Dude is smooth as hell as the head major though. I love the diversity. I know he'll be getting him some chocolate if he hasn't already. Lol
LOL. My son said he watched his school staff play basketball and all he could think about was the Code Pak. I really enjoyed the performance of this band. Made me remember way back when. Can't wait to see my own out there like this. I love seeing the youth at there best.
That’s some precision- I hope all 4 drum majors have scholarships lined up- well done! Props to the ladies behind them dancing down the street in heels. And the whole band. Just fantastic! And Justin- keep killin’ it!
Hey, i was in a band for many years.Color doesnt matter. Its a lot of hard work, after school, weekend practice, etc. He along with all the others earned it. Im proud of him for being so bold. The drummajors , dance team, band , are just about college level entertainment. The crowd loves it. Congatulations to them all.
@@Salsadivva They have real uniforms. Most bands now, whether high school or college, when doing parades or competitions are wearing track suits for comfort and saves on wear and tear of their traditional uniforms.
@Thankyou3403 That's interesting. That school was once one of the most well funded schools in the city. Lee and JD were the "white schools".... Carver and Lanier were the "black schools" St. Jude was the "black Catholic school" and Catholic High was there "white Catholic school." I moved from Montgomery in 2005. A lot has changed.
When I am depressed, I watch this incredibly talented band, I just see alot of kids that have worked hard, and wish the world could be as good as the example they show us!
@American Born because hes a good drum magor, and the head drum major, im sure if there was someone better at the school then they would've picked them
It's so much I want to say right now... I've watched this young man since the beginning of the school year and he is so confident and great. I'm glad the audience is receiving him with great respect. I hope he makes it to an HBCU and eventually lead the band to continue breaking barriers. It's a barrier for us as black people too because it shows we are inclusive. I thinks others call him Justin... Baby never give up!
While he's making attempts to break barriers, we're still being brutalized and killed for illegal lane changes and broken tail lights that aren't really broken. WAKE UP!!!!!!!
@@richardnelson7294 I am very AWAKE to our struggles Sir. So do you suggest we kick this kid in the butt to show him how it feels to be brutalized? Boo him during his performances? Write nasty messages in response to his accomplishments? You just say what you would do Mr. Nelson.
@@specialty_k I Absolutely agree on Justin being included in this moment is Historical, and I think he was Great! I enjoyed his Addition. Yet Black pple have ALWAYS been Loving, Inclusive, Considerate, and the majority of the time don't receive reciprocity. Facts!. We should be VERY careful about Our "inclusivity process" because the result is normally "other's" acting as if they Appreciate Us & Our Culture, instead they're just studying Us down to a "t", taking what they've learned back to their counterparts, and eventually removing Our Faces/Names, rebranding it with theirs much like what an informant does. It's happened historically, it will Never stop, because it's Pathological! Once Black pple Understand that, then maybe we could progress Internally as One Commnity, such as other Communities/ethnicities Faithfully practice! Rmmbr Our Ancestors created spaces for themselves, because they weren't "welcomed/allowed" into theirs. Then what happened?. Those same folks wanted to come INVADE those spaces as well. It has alot to do with Power, and there's nothing wrong with Us having Our OWN spaces without "including" other's. Other cultures demand it, We should as well! These things are Genetic/Generational/Cultural for Us, it's apart of what makes US..US.. And it should be Valued, Sacred, AND Protected!!!!
They are an excellent band all the way around, but their head drum major definitely stands out & not just because of his color. He’s got all the funky moves down, but it’s his precision that elevates him to another level. A lot of hard work has obviously gone into this band & it shows. Kudos to their band director for a job well done.
That kid in the front is spectacular! So intense. So animated. So precise! He is what first caught my eye but then gazing back and looking at everyone else it seems that the entire band follows suit! Y’all should be super proud of yourselves because not a lot of bands out there can pull off a look like this! Very professional very clean very focused. No one is looking around no one‘s talking to each other everything is on point! The girls look fantastic. Their outfits are APPROPRIATE! And you guys sound fantastic!! Great job! Congrats to all involved and big props to your director ❤️🎼🎵 From one band geek to another!
Just unbelievable ! Energetic & absolute body control. My respect and appreciation for the performance of Jefferson Davis High School. Greetings from Germany !
I'm 36 n I was in band from 1995 to 2001 and I can tell u this is not your average high school band they playing and performing on a college level hats off to the directors of this band yal doing an outstanding job n love the diversity in Montgomery they killed it ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I love that my people are giving Justin so much love! That boy works damn harddd and he looks goodtttt huntyyy!!! To add on, this entire marching band is killlinngggg itttt!!! They can go head to head with some of these colleges out here!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
@RoyaltyPrinceShamiyah144 Tell that to those ABC camps that puts non black women who YAH says in Deuteronomy 7 verses 1 thru 4 says not to marry or date anyone out of your race. Those camps hate black women and put non black women on a pedestal. Procreating with them and using Numbers 1 verse 18 to justify it. Reread Numbers 1 verse 18 and you know it does not say anything about the seed of your father. Our people are screwed up to see that it's ok to see a white guy leading an entire black band in a southern state as a good thing. Show me where a black person leads an all white anything. Once we as a people realize that we're True Royalty. That we are GOD's chosen people, then we're going to continue to see things like this white boy leading a whole entire black band. What's crazy is our people don't see anything wrong with it. The black students should be angry.
@@tonyamd9800 Both of you are out of order! God's Word only mashes a distinction between those who follow Him and those who don't. The Bible says that He made us all one race, and that he ordained where we would be born throughout the world. The Human Race is the only race. Stop being deceived. Stop talking stupid. Y'all are trying
@@tonyamd9800 Seems like you got the problem not those in this video. There's a New Testament for a reason. Don't take scriptures out of context. Jesus didn't go to the cross for only a chosen people. But for anyone who believes and trust's him. For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. “He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. And this is the condemnation, that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. For everyone practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed. But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done in God.” John 3:16-21 NKJV
I will be following this band for years to come and Justin on his path to greatness. There is NO doubt that this kid has talent and grace and a vision. Speaking as a band director, I am SUPER happy that his band director saw a young man that was made to lead and to take his peers to the next level. JOB WELL DONE, VOLS!!
When they started dancing at 11:45, I literally said “holy s**t” out loud. The absolute power of their movement gave me chills. The leader in the front-he is something special. The entire band is something special. Makes me so d*nm proud to be an American.
He had to work to get that position and he is doing a fine job. The marching band is great.They should have been invited to the Macy's Thanksgiving parade.
@@maryjones6086 Macy's is so much bigger. They should have been invited back to New York for Thanksgiving. I hope to see this band in the Macy's Parade next year. Still happy to see these young men and women display their talent any where.
@Thankyou3403 No sir that's rude. Because I was the only girl in my line in middle school and I made section leader against guys we had to out play each other. And I'm pulling my female card on this. I had to out play prove to boys daily I was meant to run the line. Being a girl and being white is the hardest 2 things you can be in a drum line so......... GET IT JUSTIN 😊😊😊😊😊
@Just Truth I'm a African American female don't come at me crooked it takes a heck of a lot in general just to be a section leader I worked my tail off proving I was good enough to be a section leader as a 6th grade a 7th grader a 8th grader in a school where the ratio is 3 to 10 black/ white and 1 to 11 girl/boy so come at me when you get the picture. I swear It was in sexual racism. I got reminded everyday I was a girl as well as girls don't no let's try can't play snare or bass we as a female should play something more delicate like triangle cymbals or my fav..... Maracas😔
Being white= no rhythm And girl = not strong enough/ Luckily for me I'm just 1 of those But of course tht was a different time. Tht was way back when..... 13yrs ago So sorry don't come at me w/out the whole story and next time look at the picture and reread before sending
Some darned proud parents out there. Amazing kids, you must have worked so hard. RESPECT FROM AUSTRALIA. Talk about athletes, your endurance is staggering.
Is no one gonna acknowledge the dancers? Dancing. In a parade. IN HEELS? Real ones. Sheesh. Bravo! Cause it would’ve been a no from me lol. Give them some props!
Them lil kitten heels! Those the heels grandma wear so their feet won’t hurt when the get to shouting in church! They’re practically flats! 😆🤣😩. Don’t get me wrong...the gurls did cut up, but let’s not give the kitten heels my props, they should be shunned! 👈🏽👈🏽👈🏽😂
I always say there is a difference between. Cultural appropriation and cultural appreciation. Though he is not black himself, he is a part of a black community, he has done the work, he has the rhythm and this white boy has soul and it is clear that like the other drum majors he takes this role with the utmost pride and seriousness. He better go to an HBCU
I would like him to go an HBCU as well. He could easily get a band scholarship to a non-HBCU where they will just use him and mine the routines and swag.
He's applied to a couple. They did a story about him on the local news a few weeks ago. He's also applied to Auburn, but I don't think he's going there. He's also in the Kappa League.
My Nameis You’re right. I’ll give you that But it seems to me that the attraction to this kid above all (at least to me) is surprise Surprise that a white person is so willing to quite literally march with “us” To quite literally walk with us as a brother to contribute to a song that hopefully he realizes is much greater than himself Because that is rare
stacy matheny nah it’s a swag you can’t mass produce. White schools move on a different rhythm all together. Soul isn’t their lane. It did after all come from us
My only issue is you never really see the band itself! I didn't know that there was a flag team until I saw flashes of the flags nearly til the end... Great drum majors & dancers, but the band barely got recognized til so near the end...
One of the most entertaining, talented, and precise high school bands I've seen in a while. This is what I like to see from my state instead of the violence, hatred, and racism
This is a good band. Like it or not this young man brings in ratings. Like Larry Bird in the 80's, you ask how can this white kid do this? I'll tell you how, it's called blessings. March on young man and good luck to you in the future.
@@mraims2plez you sound ignorant. im sure your probably not aware of how the leader becomes a leader. This white kid has proved and worked his ass off for the leader role. Its your fellow BLACK that chose him for that lead role. Just so YOU know. THE BAND picks their section leaders not the band director. So if your wondering why a black kid is not section leader ask your fellow blk why they voted for kevin and not one of the other 3 blk . Your trying to discredit this young man talent and blessing bc he is white in a blk band is wrgn. So your racist feelins is not justified here. Blessing dnt see color HARD WORK AND EFFORT TAKES YOU PLACES
@@ladyo8297 Plus you can see why he leads.. The kid to the left, act like he can't pick his legs up and the kid to the right should be a little more precise with his movements
I hope each of the drum majors apply, tryout for a collegiate band...rec a scholarship. Send the tapes now to not just HBCU,,but everywhere they dreamt.
Vanilla Funk: The Early Years! Drum majors are authoritative, smooth, and entertaining. The band is tight, great sound. Ladies on point & slayyyying. Wish we had more footage of the color guard (former rifle guard here!) but what we can see is precise and smooth. Hard work and dedication to the craft really paying off here! Well done, all y'all. This s**t is HARD.
Good luck to Justin, you are full of talent and rhythm. You do you boo. Follow your dreams and fly high. God bless. You are absolutely adorable. Your band members are awesome. Great sounding band!
I am so blessed to see humans welcoming other humans into there "culture" with LOVE this is so BEAUTIFUL to me. No skin color just free no hate just free no ignorance just love peace and free.
.....we do that, it took a lot of effort from Vanilla Funk, to be able to not only stand with those that have a natural affinity for rhythms....he had to LITERALLY be better than all of them to LEAD the band.....that is rare luv, I know many think that they are getting it in, but actually....they are not🤣😂. So again, we always do...he knows that, you just don't. 💯👈🏾
....and YOU need to work on your 3rd grade grammar lame, IT'S THEIR LUV, NOT OVER THERE.....and if MY CULTURE ISN'T IMPORTANT, WHY DOES IT RUN THE WORLD, LITERALLY. SAD, YOU AREN'T TRYING TO SEE OTHERS INCLUDED IN YOURS.... WHEN DOES THAT HAPPEN....DO TELL....🗣️ALL CAPS KID.👈🏾💯🤨
Compliments to the leadership and directorship of this band. Finely tuned, well oiled and EXTREMELY prepared. The preparation and effort put into this measly "Parade" is dumbfounding!!! - An alumus of Madison Scouts and The Cadets of Bergen County (Holy Name, Garfield, The Cadets)
it actually takes a team so go team, ratings are growing, it usually goes on grade level whose out front, but all drum majors lead , I’m just speaking from experience
I love watching these drum majors, the Stingettes and the Dancing Dolls! This HS as a whole is great. 💚 Makes me want to go back to school because I missed out. I hope all these young people have an amazing life as they get older!
@@JustinHeideman In this life, someone is always hating. They're so pitiful. They can't help themselves. Your talent tells everyone who isn't blind or prejudiced that you deserve your spot. It'll be hard, but I hope you learn to tune them out and go after what you want, just like you did when you went out for DM. Best of luck in achieving all your dreams!
Richard Vazquez the majority of the cameras were around this band during the parade. He's been in the band I know for three years. That's when I first noticed him anyway.
The Young Drum Majors are GREAT, the Captain is Awesome he has Good Performance, showmanship, enthusiasm, and precise execution movements of the routines👍🤗
Justen (Vanilla Funk) is the head drum major for a reason. He knows it’s not just about him, but also about the band he’s leading. Jefferson Davis High School Marching Band...... you guys rock!!
This High School band makes me so proud. Coming from Montgomery, Alabama Justin you are a phenomenal * but your humbleness and kindness and talent stretches beyond the band. And to all the other lovely high school students in this band. You're just a spectacular and marvelous. Montgomery. Alabama is so proud of each and everyone of you.
Brings back a lot of memories of being in the high school band! It’s a lot of practices, weekends, and nights devoted to being the best. These kids should be proud, and so should their community! Give it up for the drum line!🥁✨
This band is AWESOME!! The publicity is good and should translate to much needed dollars for this school. Justin said they didn't have money for uniforms. In the St. Patrick's Day parade, they're wearing uniforms! Congratulations to the entire band, dance team, directors, parents, and sponsors!!!
Everytime the DM'S dip it low while turning to face the band,you already ready know a break down is coming and I'm here for it all !!! "To the sky"!!!!
Y’all can hate if you want to. All you hear is go Justin!! And you can see exactly where everyone is looking and it’s straight at him. I only clicked on this because I saw him back in front. This boy brings it every time !
This whole unit is amazing , great music and choreography , so cool and they just keep on going like it's just a walk in the park. Only 1.2 million views? the whole world needs to see how hard these kids work. The work ethic and determination they show will benefit them in all their future endeavors.
This is hard work, lots of hours practicing and dedication at it's FINEST! Just listen to the crowd. They deserve ALL the attention that they are getting. ❤💚💛
My Dear Sweet Friends, I could watch these marchers all day! They remind me of the very best in entertaining march bands! The fact that it is Montgomery, AL says that Montgomery is a place to visit, with a proud people!
Someone must have fed this boy some black eyed peas collard greens ham hock mashed potatoes mac and cheese fried chicken fish and grits with koolaid or something cuz this dude can move and is very focused
I think these just go viral because most people aren’t used to it. Think of how much hype Tiger, the Williams sisters, etc got when excelling in sports typically associated with Caucasians. Or when Jeremy Lin or Yao Ming played in the NBA. It’s eye catching and also nice to see people mixing together.
Well maybe cause I'm from New Orleans and Marched with Caucasians friend's and I didn't see it that way, but there's no hate,I love seeing this type of stuff, all love and peace here
Thankyou3403 your a racist. You want to use race to determine who can do what. That’s what the Nazis did. Didn’t work out well. You have more in common with the KKK then MLK. Good luck working through your hate.
@Thankyou3403 Lol ok buddy you're racist and that's that. Ah but since you're black and a minority you can't be racist and it's the white man's fault. Same bullshit excuse my race uses.
@Thankyou3403 Like I guessed it, some will find your comment "racist" when you're speaking truth & common sense. Yes, Justin is talented, I give him that but so are the other drum majors & the band itself. Every comment is about, "who came for Justin" , "who fed him negro food", & the lists goes on. The moment our Black people mention his color about good he is to lead an predominantly black band & how he stands out, it becomes about race. The moment you speak on how it for other reasons, it becomes racism. Blacks people will NEVER be more than what we are because we to accepting to any & EVERYTHING. They can shine the spotlight on anybody but their own. Three other Drum Majors pulling weight but all EVERYONE see is the white boy leading🤦🏾 He's will lead an HBCU because we will put him there & praise him along the way.🤷🏾 Black folks will place a white to lead, then get they take over.
@Thankyou3403 I agree with you. No hate to Justin, he is talented but the fact is he wouldn't get this much attention if he was black. If anything your comment is more of a criticism on black mentality than it is a criticism to Justin.
@@sandyluis7547 I get your whole statement but assuming he's in front just because he's white is wrong. That boy is really talented. Do you think he cant earn his way to the front?
Look this young man is good and it's not easy being a drum major let alone a blue eyed soul brother at that, music has no color, he was put in that place because he worked for it, and no matter where he goes I'm a fan of his, just like Nate he got his start at Jackson state this year all the way from Edna Karr and he had to put in work for that spot! Have you ever wonder why sometimes they only have 4 drum Majors instead of 5? Because somebody didn't make the cut! It's enough shit going on in the world! It's not a color issue are we still stuck in that time did anybody ask anybody to kiss anybody's ass? Damn let the boy live in his dream! it's his time to shine, either celebrate him or turn the channel! Justin will go far and I pray who ever gets him will do the same and add to him and he will be greater! Our God is Awesome, you know the same one who made you made him too!
@@Heatstroker just like the man who sings What You Won't Do for Love Bobby Caldwell he's white and a lot of people don't even know that, come look at Michael McDonald yeah I've been digging him for years and he was a part of the Doobie Brothers a wideband does it really matter? there's a lot of people on the timeline that's a little racist don't you think? what the big deal? He's a teenager! I thought we were way past that! They should let him live!
These kids are all so focused and professional. It's hard to believe they are high school!! They have such incredible futures ahead for them.... they are totally AAHMAZING!! Love watching them!!
To see more of this band and their awesome drum majors, click here for a full playlist. Jefferson Davis High School (Montgomery, AL): th-cam.com/play/PLglLVUwD2bMxxojD4lL2nSZsBRn9C0gXk.html
Love watching your videos could u please add the members at the back in your next video. Would reli love to see that.💖💖
They use Jackson College drum majors moves check it out on u tube and identical music. Why?
@@eveturluck7256 does it matter?
Totally Awesome!!!
You rock for this footage bro!!!!❤❤❤
Everyone knows Justin is the man but let's give it up for all of the very talented and enthusiastic drum majors, dancers, and band members here
Yes... if we even got to see them...
Uh oh.... here we go...
@@whizatit how he following in the front?
They showed him the steps well, I don't get it?
@@khristalkhri8640 the person you replied to was saying "if we even got to see them" as in the camera never moves to show any of the rest of these band members
One thing people should understand: marching on a football field is totally different than marching in a parade. It takes more energy to play in a parade while wearing a band uniform, in the sun. I admire and respect the energy and intensity of the entire band. That appears to have been a long parade. The crowd keeps you motivated!
And especially in the cold... i still dont know how my anemic self survived during highschool years lol
Exactly. Halftime show you do get to stop for a minute and the show may last 7 to 10 minutes. But in a parade, you're constantly marching and you have to play at every few minutes. That parade could last an hour or so depending on how long the route is.
Agree..I played snare..it's even worst for percussion...bc of the weight on out shoulders...
yeah it does we marched in a parade in dc and i passed out from thebheat. had drums on full marching and it was 100 degress. glad i passed out at the end though 😂😂😂
RIghtt...😄 couldnthave said it better its hype for thr first 30 min after that we tired kmsl
When a high school band marches like a college band that is awesome. Love watching bands get down.
Redman147 ok!!! On God!!!!!
For a minute I was like did Jackson get a new man??
Me too
Me too!!! The feeling you get in your stomach and the urge to dance with a band is INCREDIBLE.
Except my daughter would never agree to wear the dance outfit those girls are wearing nor the provacative type style this school lets them have-- for goodness sake- this is high school. I coached high school varsity dance team & everything had to be FAMILY FRIENDLY- meaning your grandma as well as children can watch & not get a message that is x-rated!
I CAN'T believe these are High School kids!!! It's like pure perfection!!!
Absolutely agree with you, they are fantastic!
That's what happens when you get kids who wanna learn and will actually discipline themselves💯💯💯
Pure heart ❤
They’ll be set and ready for college
Have you heard of the orange devils
Damn I ain’t never seen nothing like this from a high school band. The production was A1. This kid they chose as DM is definitely a leader. You can see it in the way he guides and checks in on his band and trusts them. Never miss that count. He’s going to be amazing in college.
hmmm
you should probably check out Kyoto Tachibana then..
We'll pass
There're 4 guys in front. Which 1 are you referring to?
Ping Yen Tan the Drum Master
I thought it was a junior college for the first few videos.
He didn't choose where to grow up or the zoning lines to the school in his neighborhood. He just at some point decided to do his very best at his craft and it got him here. He's very self aware and remains extremely humble. I hope carries on this excellence to college.
You say it like where he's at is a bad thing. Jesus!
@@Midwest_Jess007 and where did you read that? I say that because in not only hbcu band community, but in the black community as a whole, people are giving this talented young man a lot of crap for being white in a predominantly black band with a traditional hbcu style. That's the school where he lives just like any other kid, white or black. He joined the band just like any other kid and excelled to its highest rank. Now we all know why he's getting so much attention, even he knows it, and his peers and teachers know it, but there are still people out there treating him like he did something wrong by being the one that was selected to be out front. You should see some of the comments that I have seen waaaay back months ago when the story first broke and was just circling around a alumni marching band pages. Just full of unnecessary hate. So again my point, is he's a child going to his local high school and being in the band. There's a few of those comments on here, but thank God not a lot. Those are the people I'm talking to.
So true!!
@@cfrankbii9613 Well said👍🙏
@@jeffbaril548 thank you. I was a black kid at an almost all white school and was also in the band and a drum major. Not like this young man's situation though lol.
It’s crazy when i first seen this band i thought it was a hbcu man just finding out these are high school kids is amazing
Yessir Mane if you only knew where they came from back in the day
That's how they do it in the south! Their Band Director is amazing!
Props go to the Band Director.
Same
That’s how it is especially predominantly black neighborhood high school. They get you ready for college....
Justin is lead cause his moves are tightest. The whole band deserve much props, this is hard work
@Thankyou3403 cry baby
@@mitzieransom1362 you are speaking the truth.
Ok! His energy is contagious
I agree, his moves are the tightest.
I agree
That synchronization tho... holy shit!!! While marching, your race doesn’t matter, your ability to be as perfect as those 4 are is the real key.
The lead guy and the one to his right are flawless and the other two are really close. Amazing!
I love how the community is actually proud of him. Regardless of the way twitter reacted to him everybody there is so happy to see him prosper doing what he loves, I hear them all calling his name.
You also hear them calling him his nick name 😂😂 vanilla funk love it
Dude had some rythm, they all we're in unison
Twitter is so toxic. They want us all to hate each other.
This kid is my hero
@@notcrazy6288 Fr, fuck twitter, full of toxic teens and young adults. Jesus like half of them do shit for clout. Gender clout, random NSFW s*, random rants about god knows what, god damn.
I must say, I'm very impressed with the drum majors as a whole,the young ladies dancing and the band! However, the head drum major stands out. Not because of his race, but his precision,energy, coordination and talent really stands out. Not to say the other DMs aren't good... because they are great. But in most things someone or something has to stand out and he does.
Band is awesome indeed but those girls ? Are they STUDENTS ????
I know right...they look 👀 older!
For me, he stands out because of his race AND his precision. I love seeing him do what Black people are typically better at and KILLING it! He puts the work in and he takes his job seriously, like my boy Larry Bird. I absolutely love it!
Nah....it's because he's white. Lol! If he were black he'd just be another drum major with all of the above. Dude is smooth as hell as the head major though. I love the diversity. I know he'll be getting him some chocolate if he hasn't already. Lol
Well said
Ahh... The Endurance of the young.... I would be on the ground gasping for breath within the first 5 minutes.
LOL. My son said he watched his school staff play basketball and all he could think about was the Code Pak. I really enjoyed the performance of this band. Made me remember way back when. Can't wait to see my own out there like this. I love seeing the youth at there best.
Damn, i was thinking the same thing. Where did time go? And why won't it wait for me to catch up?
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Well damn 😆
I would be on ground with you the breathing is set up I can only do this in mind frfr.
This band should be in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade!!
I agree
They were in the St Patrick's day parade just this year in New York.
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It takes years to qualify for that one, they would have had to be in atleast BoA
I agree! Either that or the Rose Bowl parade.
Hey, Macy's call us!
I can’t imagine how many hours practice those 4 put in. They never miss a step. AMAZING
All of them boys good drum majors. Their all one in my book no one is better than anybody. “One band One sound”
That’s some precision- I hope all 4 drum majors have scholarships lined up- well done! Props to the ladies behind them dancing down the street in heels. And the whole band. Just fantastic! And Justin- keep killin’ it!
Ole justin. He deserves all the attention he is getting. And the band sounded really good...
Hey, i was in a band for many years.Color doesnt matter. Its a lot of hard work, after school, weekend practice, etc. He along with all the others earned it. Im proud of him for being so bold. The drummajors , dance team, band , are just about college level entertainment. The crowd loves it. Congatulations to them all.
KirbyKeenan Exactly!! It’s time to get them some real band uniforms!!!
@@Salsadivva They have real uniforms. Most bands now, whether high school or college, when doing parades or competitions are wearing track suits for comfort and saves on wear and tear of their traditional uniforms.
@Thankyou3403 That's interesting. That school was once one of the most well funded schools in the city. Lee and JD were the "white schools".... Carver and Lanier were the "black schools"
St. Jude was the "black Catholic school" and Catholic High was there "white Catholic school."
I moved from Montgomery in 2005. A lot has changed.
This is ALL Black American culture. Justin got a unique experience to learn our spirit, rhythms and dance moves. Good for him to embrace it!
He should teach you how to Irish dance and brew stout.
@@AmandaFromWisconsinMaybe brew Hefeweizen. I think Heideman is German. Even if Guinness Stout is better. (Can’t help with the dancing.)
Following and executing choreography is one thing. Improvisation and CREATING choreography is a whole nother level of Black culture.
Justin is better at it than Africans.
@@AmandaFromWisconsin His name is not Irish.
When I am depressed, I watch this incredibly talented band, I just see alot of kids that have worked hard, and wish the world could be as good as the example they show us!
Just a kid doing what he likes. Nothing wrong with that..
MT I’m really liking this band.
Marcus Harris Me too. It seems he is one of the crew. I think we all could take lessons from this..Peace and Merry Christmas
"Hold That Line, Kids!" Energetic, exciting, fun, talented, confident, and proud! Everyone demonstrating "great attitude".
YOU GOT THIS!
@American Born because hes a good drum magor, and the head drum major, im sure if there was someone better at the school then they would've picked them
@American Born whats wrong with that race doesnt matter bro
I would have died if the crowd yelled “To the sky” 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 I enjoyed the WHOLE band though ❤️❤️❤️
😂😂😂😂 I did it everytime they did that move! I was soooo hoping the crowd would! Lol!
Naomi Ali bihh the whole time I was like to the sky😂😂
😭😂😂😂
Naomi Ali “John came to kick it with the brothers🤣🤣”
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
WAIT A MINUTE
*THIS IS A HIGHSCHOOL BAND?*
Ikr? Have you seen any videos from Kyoto Tachibana High School marching band? Entertaining and very professional as well.
Caitlin1928 I have! They’re absolutely amazing!
Caitlin1928 the school in Montgomery, Alabama
Jefferson Davis High School in montgomery, Alabama
@@candiceee3767 Sorry? This is in reply to my comment?
Hats off to the young people that worked so hard on this performance. Their dedication is obvious.
Loving the chemistry, communication and cleanness of performance from this entire group of kids.
Originally here because of the Justin story, but this whole band does a helluva good performance
The whole outfit is on a college level. The DMs, dancers and the musicians.
It's so much I want to say right now... I've watched this young man since the beginning of the school year and he is so confident and great. I'm glad the audience is receiving him with great respect. I hope he makes it to an HBCU and eventually lead the band to continue breaking barriers. It's a barrier for us as black people too because it shows we are inclusive. I thinks others call him Justin... Baby never give up!
I like that we are very inclusive
While he's making attempts to break barriers, we're still being brutalized and killed for illegal lane changes and broken tail lights that aren't really broken. WAKE UP!!!!!!!
@@richardnelson7294 I am very AWAKE to our struggles Sir. So do you suggest we kick this kid in the butt to show him how it feels to be brutalized? Boo him during his performances? Write nasty messages in response to his accomplishments? You just say what you would do Mr. Nelson.
@@specialty_k I Absolutely agree on Justin being included in this moment is Historical, and I think he was Great! I enjoyed his Addition. Yet Black pple have ALWAYS been Loving, Inclusive, Considerate, and the majority of the time don't receive reciprocity. Facts!.
We should be VERY careful about Our "inclusivity process" because the result is normally "other's" acting as if they Appreciate Us & Our Culture, instead they're just studying Us down to a "t", taking what they've learned back to their counterparts, and eventually removing Our Faces/Names, rebranding it with theirs much like what an informant does.
It's happened historically, it will Never stop, because it's Pathological! Once Black pple Understand that, then maybe we could progress Internally as One Commnity, such as other Communities/ethnicities Faithfully practice! Rmmbr Our Ancestors created spaces for themselves, because they weren't "welcomed/allowed" into theirs. Then what happened?.
Those same folks wanted to come INVADE those spaces as well. It has alot to do with Power, and there's nothing wrong with Us having Our OWN spaces without "including" other's. Other cultures demand it, We should as well! These things are Genetic/Generational/Cultural for Us, it's apart of what makes US..US.. And it should be Valued, Sacred, AND Protected!!!!
Laura Chatman Best Comment 🥇 #Facts
They are an excellent band all the way around, but their head drum major definitely stands out & not just because of his color. He’s got all the funky moves down, but it’s his precision that elevates him to another level. A lot of hard work has obviously gone into this band & it shows. Kudos to their band director for a job well done.
That kid in the front is spectacular! So intense. So animated. So precise! He is what first caught my eye but then gazing back and looking at everyone else it seems that the entire band follows suit! Y’all should be super proud of yourselves because not a lot of bands out there can pull off a look like this! Very professional very clean very focused. No one is looking around no one‘s talking to each other everything is on point! The girls look fantastic. Their outfits are APPROPRIATE! And you guys sound fantastic!! Great job! Congrats to all involved and big props to your director ❤️🎼🎵 From one band geek to another!
Just unbelievable ! Energetic & absolute body control. My respect and appreciation for the performance of Jefferson Davis High School. Greetings from Germany !
I'm 36 n I was in band from 1995 to 2001 and I can tell u this is not your average high school band they playing and performing on a college level hats off to the directors of this band yal doing an outstanding job n love the diversity in Montgomery they killed it ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I was in high school and college band from 1988-1993 ❤❤❤
Diversity? There’s one white guy lol
@@priceandpride in a High School named after Confederacy President Jefferson Davis no less.
I'm sure they changed the name already.
I love that my people are giving Justin so much love! That boy works damn harddd and he looks goodtttt huntyyy!!! To add on, this entire marching band is killlinngggg itttt!!! They can go head to head with some of these colleges out here!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
@RoyaltyPrinceShamiyah144 Tell that to those ABC camps that puts non black women who YAH says in Deuteronomy 7 verses 1 thru 4 says not to marry or date anyone out of your race. Those camps hate black women and put non black women on a pedestal.
Procreating with them and using Numbers 1 verse 18 to justify it. Reread Numbers 1 verse 18 and you know it does not say anything about the seed of your father.
Our people are screwed up to see that it's ok to see a white guy leading an entire black band in a southern state as a good thing. Show me where a black person leads an all white anything. Once we as a people realize that we're True Royalty. That we are GOD's chosen people, then we're going to continue to see things like this white boy leading a whole entire black band. What's crazy is our people don't see anything wrong with it. The black students should be angry.
@@tonyamd9800 Both of you are out of order!
God's Word only mashes a distinction between those who follow Him and those who don't.
The Bible says that He made us all one race, and that he ordained where we would be born throughout the world.
The Human Race is the only race. Stop being deceived. Stop talking stupid.
Y'all are trying
+Kayla Renee ... I agree with you. Justin is on point! So is everybody else. They put out profesional level work!
@@tonyamd9800 Seems like you got the problem not those in this video. There's a New Testament for a reason. Don't take scriptures out of context. Jesus didn't go to the cross for only a chosen people. But for anyone who believes and trust's him.
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. “He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. And this is the condemnation, that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. For everyone practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed. But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done in God.”
John 3:16-21 NKJV
I will be following this band for years to come and Justin on his path to greatness. There is NO doubt that this kid has talent and grace and a vision. Speaking as a band director, I am SUPER happy that his band director saw a young man that was made to lead and to take his peers to the next level. JOB WELL DONE, VOLS!!
When they started dancing at 11:45, I literally said “holy s**t” out loud. The absolute power of their movement gave me chills. The leader in the front-he is something special. The entire band is something special. Makes me so d*nm proud to be an American.
Me: I’m not watching all of this!!!
Me: 36 minutes and 08 seconds later!!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Right
Me to lol
Yup!
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🙋🏽♀️🙋🏽♀️🙋🏽♀️🙋🏽♀️🙋🏽♀️🙋🏽♀️
He had to work to get that position and he is doing a fine job. The marching band is great.They should have been invited to the Macy's Thanksgiving parade.
Just this year they did participate in the St Patrick's day parade in New York dressed in their uniforms.
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@@maryjones6086 Macy's is so much bigger. They should have been invited back to New York for Thanksgiving. I hope to see this band in the Macy's Parade next year. Still happy to see these young men and women display their talent any where.
@Thankyou3403 No sir that's rude. Because I was the only girl in my line in middle school and I made section leader against guys we had to out play each other. And I'm pulling my female card on this. I had to out play prove to boys daily I was meant to run the line. Being a girl and being white is the hardest 2 things you can be in a drum line so......... GET IT JUSTIN 😊😊😊😊😊
@Just Truth I'm a African American female don't come at me crooked it takes a heck of a lot in general just to be a section leader I worked my tail off proving I was good enough to be a section leader as a 6th grade a 7th grader a 8th grader in a school where the ratio is 3 to 10 black/ white and 1 to 11 girl/boy so come at me when you get the picture. I swear It was in sexual racism. I got reminded everyday I was a girl as well as girls don't no let's try can't play snare or bass we as a female should play something more delicate like triangle cymbals or my fav..... Maracas😔
Being white= no rhythm
And girl = not strong enough/
Luckily for me I'm just 1 of those
But of course tht was a different time. Tht was way back when.....
13yrs ago
So sorry don't come at me w/out the whole story and next time look at the picture and reread before sending
I refuse to believe this is high school...
The entire band is AWESOME. 💜💜💜
I can see why the entire town turned out for the high school marching band. They are so good!
Some darned proud parents out there. Amazing kids, you must have worked so hard. RESPECT FROM AUSTRALIA. Talk about athletes, your endurance is staggering.
This was insane, iv never seen a marching band like them. Congratulations to all involved in this hard work you all put in. Fantastic
This band is something to behold. Their performances are amazing.
Is no one gonna acknowledge the dancers? Dancing. In a parade. IN HEELS? Real ones. Sheesh. Bravo! Cause it would’ve been a no from me lol. Give them some props!
Wow, I like the dancer to the right as the band approaches camera! Slammin' great body too!!!!
Working their butts off! And the band in constant marching mode. Phenomenal conditioning!
Them lil kitten heels! Those the heels grandma wear so their feet won’t hurt when the get to shouting in church! They’re practically flats! 😆🤣😩. Don’t get me wrong...the gurls did cut up, but let’s not give the kitten heels my props, they should be shunned! 👈🏽👈🏽👈🏽😂
@@sho_wil236 Uhh, well I guess that is one diff between us - didn't even notice the shoes! LOL
Brooklynn B they are great!!
As an alum and former member of this band I love to see the love Jd is receiving.... Go Vols
Gonna be some tough shoes to follow after these guy's graduate
I'm hoping one or two of those four are younger and can carry on this excellence. They are amazing kids. That band works so hard and they shine.
Justin blows me away ... the sound this high school band brings is EPIC!
I always say there is a difference between. Cultural appropriation and cultural appreciation.
Though he is not black himself, he is a part of a black community, he has done the work, he has the rhythm and this white boy has soul and it is clear that like the other drum majors he takes this role with the utmost pride and seriousness. He better go to an HBCU
I would like him to go an HBCU as well. He could easily get a band scholarship to a non-HBCU where they will just use him and mine the routines and swag.
Michela Demas Okay negroid
He's applied to a couple. They did a story about him on the local news a few weeks ago. He's also applied to Auburn, but I don't think he's going there. He's also in the Kappa League.
My Nameis
You’re right. I’ll give you that
But it seems to me that the attraction to this kid above all (at least to me) is surprise
Surprise that a white person is so willing to quite literally march with “us”
To quite literally walk with us as a brother to contribute to a song that hopefully he realizes is much greater than himself
Because that is rare
stacy matheny nah it’s a swag you can’t mass produce. White schools move on a different rhythm all together. Soul isn’t their lane. It did after all come from us
my band director wouldn’t even let me look to the side n bro had a whole interview 😭 he blessed ❤️😂
Bianca Da Drummer who march for
C D centennial hs in compton
Bianca Da Drummer ohh tru
C D yessuh hby?
Bianca Da Drummer i do anniston
Everytime I see this I cant stop thinking "ah break down, to the sky" lol
Same here sis
That's that boy John, he transferred schools, toes to the ball of the feet, break down ahhh, to the sky.
Lmao! Every time I see this kid that’s all I can hear!😂
Hey Desiree
can someone fill me in on what video y’all are referring to? where’s the “break down, to the sky” coming from? i wanna laugh too haha
This band is so professional. You would never know they were high school. They perform like a college band.🤗
My only issue is you never really see the band itself! I didn't know that there was a flag team until I saw flashes of the flags nearly til the end... Great drum majors & dancers, but the band barely got recognized til so near the end...
The swagger and theatrics here are off the charts. Pure performance.
One of the most entertaining, talented, and precise high school bands I've seen in a while. This is what I like to see from my state instead of the violence, hatred, and racism
This is a good band. Like it or not this young man brings in ratings. Like Larry Bird in the 80's, you ask how can this white kid do this? I'll tell you how, it's called blessings. March on young man and good luck to you in the future.
Yeah, one of his blessings is a Black man to teach him.
trusoldier77 Or practice...
Music makes us all one . You want to see something really bizarre? Watch this : th-cam.com/video/ZVJ3Ho83Ksg/w-d-xo.html
@@mraims2plez you sound ignorant. im sure your probably not aware of how the leader becomes a leader. This white kid has proved and worked his ass off for the leader role. Its your fellow BLACK that chose him for that lead role. Just so YOU know. THE BAND picks their section leaders not the band director. So if your wondering why a black kid is not section leader ask your fellow blk why they voted for kevin and not one of the other 3 blk . Your trying to discredit this young man talent and blessing bc he is white in a blk band is wrgn. So your racist feelins is not justified here. Blessing dnt see color HARD WORK AND EFFORT TAKES YOU PLACES
@@ladyo8297 Plus you can see why he leads.. The kid to the left, act like he can't pick his legs up and the kid to the right should be a little more precise with his movements
I hope each of the drum majors apply, tryout for a collegiate band...rec a scholarship. Send the tapes now to not just HBCU,,but everywhere they dreamt.
The three seniors are going to HBCUs. Justin is going to Alabama State, Xavier going to Talladega, and Dominic is going to Jackson State 😊
Vanilla Funk: The Early Years!
Drum majors are authoritative, smooth, and entertaining. The band is tight, great sound. Ladies on point & slayyyying. Wish we had more footage of the color guard (former rifle guard here!) but what we can see is precise and smooth. Hard work and dedication to the craft really paying off here! Well done, all y'all. This s**t is HARD.
Good luck to Justin, you are full of talent and rhythm. You do you boo. Follow your dreams and fly high. God bless. You are absolutely adorable. Your band members are awesome. Great sounding band!
"JOHN CAME TO KICK IT WITH THE BROTHERS"
Lanky_Gold 🤣🤣🤣
Justin
And Justin is headed towards an HBCU!
@@famousnobody7574 I think he's going to DEGA, where I go
@@LankyGold It was a joke, but isn't he still in high school?
Edit: U said going to.
It aint just the white drum major...all the drum majors are precise and on point
That part
To a degree.
So let them stand in front....too 🤷🏾♀️
He the head and lead why would they all l stand in front plus the entire band had to vote for lead drum major they’ve made their chose
But Justin in more on point
I am so blessed to see humans welcoming other humans into there "culture" with LOVE this is so BEAUTIFUL to me. No skin color just free no hate just free no ignorance just love peace and free.
He is so good!
Why is culture in parentheses? Our culture is just as valid as everyone else
.....we do that, it took a lot of effort from Vanilla Funk, to be able to not only stand with those that have a natural affinity for rhythms....he had to LITERALLY be better than all of them to LEAD the band.....that is rare luv, I know many think that they are getting it in, but actually....they are not🤣😂. So again, we always do...he knows that, you just don't. 💯👈🏾
....and YOU need to work on your 3rd grade grammar lame, IT'S THEIR LUV, NOT OVER THERE.....and if MY CULTURE ISN'T IMPORTANT, WHY DOES IT RUN THE WORLD, LITERALLY. SAD, YOU AREN'T TRYING TO SEE OTHERS INCLUDED IN YOURS.... WHEN DOES THAT HAPPEN....DO TELL....🗣️ALL CAPS KID.👈🏾💯🤨
Compliments to the leadership and directorship of this band. Finely tuned, well oiled and EXTREMELY prepared. The preparation and effort put into this measly "Parade" is dumbfounding!!! - An alumus of Madison Scouts and The Cadets of Bergen County (Holy Name, Garfield, The Cadets)
This high school band rocking, drum majors look good, dancers grooving and band sound good. Good job band director.
Incredible discipline, stamina, and talent
Valeria G Absolutely! That route was LONG!! Energy all the way. Amazing stuff.
This is how I know I'm getting old. I am tired for them😂I need to lay down.
I got tired before they reached that first light! Oh how I miss having that youthful endurance!
WOW. Can't believe this is a high school band!!! Everything on point from the music to the dancing and DMs. Blown away!! 🤯
Wow! The stamina required. And, energy. And, hours of arduous practice. Kudos to them all! ❤
I have no idea why this was recommended to me by TH-cam, but that was awesome! KUDOS to everyone. I just wish I could see more of the band too.
Might as well subscribe why you're here lol! Thanks for watching!
Just subscribed myself!
Your content is stellar.
Great job!! It's takes lots of nerve and skills, to lead a band. Great job Justin!!!!
it actually takes a team so go team, ratings are growing, it usually goes on grade level whose out front, but all drum majors lead , I’m just speaking from experience
Cant believe how awesome he is...and of course the entire band. Who is their band director. He deserves compliments.
I love watching these drum majors, the Stingettes and the Dancing Dolls! This HS as a whole is great. 💚 Makes me want to go back to school because I missed out. I hope all these young people have an amazing life as they get older!
This is the BEST" high school band I've ever seen & I love the leader this young man has soul deep down congrats to the hole band
Y’all mad at Justin now but wait till he pledges Kappa 😂
💀 He definitely going to be a Nupe
I'm am very proud to see this
They’ll still hate me regardless if I pledge any D9 or not tbh. I’m an “invader” and I should be shunned 🤷♂️
@@JustinHeideman In this life, someone is always hating. They're so pitiful. They can't help themselves. Your talent tells everyone who isn't blind or prejudiced that you deserve your spot. It'll be hard, but I hope you learn to tune them out and go after what you want, just like you did when you went out for DM. Best of luck in achieving all your dreams!
Justin Heideman fuck em all. Do you man
Who came for Justin? Dnt lie😂😂
ᖴяєεツ everybody
Not everybody because not everybody cares. I came here for what the school is known for not because they have a white head DM
Eric Ford alright your opinion
@@Kilo-sz4ch no that's not my opinion that's a fact...you stated everybody
Eric Ford “everybody” as in the majority and you said that not everybody cares so that’s your opinion
Justin is the man I wish I was living there to see him. He’s so humble the majority of crowd is there to see him yet he doesn’t forget about his band
Richard Vazquez the majority of the cameras were around this band during the parade. He's been in the band I know for three years. That's when I first noticed him anyway.
The Young Drum Majors are GREAT, the Captain is Awesome he has Good Performance, showmanship, enthusiasm, and precise execution movements of the routines👍🤗
Justen (Vanilla Funk) is the head drum major for a reason. He knows it’s not just about him,
but also about the band he’s leading. Jefferson Davis High School Marching Band......
you guys rock!!
This High School band makes me so proud. Coming from Montgomery, Alabama Justin you are a phenomenal * but your humbleness and kindness and talent stretches beyond the band. And to all the other lovely high school students in this band. You're just a spectacular and marvelous. Montgomery. Alabama is so proud of each and everyone of you.
Brings back a lot of memories of being in the high school band! It’s a lot of practices, weekends, and nights devoted to being the best. These kids should be proud, and so should their community!
Give it up for the drum line!🥁✨
Yes a lot of memories I played the clarinet. I miss those days!!
Wow! The drum majors is killing it! Great band to be high school.
This reminds me of my band days! They are on point!!!!!! Support school arts!
This band is AWESOME!! The publicity is good and should translate to much needed dollars for this school. Justin said they didn't have money for uniforms. In the St. Patrick's Day parade, they're wearing uniforms! Congratulations to the entire band, dance team, directors, parents, and sponsors!!!
The stamina and athleticism it requires to do this is amazing
Everytime the DM'S dip it low while turning to face the band,you already ready know a break down is coming and I'm here for it all !!! "To the sky"!!!!
Y’all can hate if you want to. All you hear is go Justin!! And you can see exactly where everyone is looking and it’s straight at him. I only clicked on this because I saw him back in front. This boy brings it every time !
U would think that this is a college band!! LOVE IT!❤
This whole unit is amazing , great music and choreography , so cool and they just keep on going like it's just a walk in the park. Only 1.2 million views? the whole world needs to see how hard these kids work. The work ethic and determination they show will benefit them in all their future endeavors.
Give some credit to the Band Director. He/She has got this band tight.
These kids are badass!! So talented!! You can see the dedication, hard work, and fun they're having. Keep it strong!! ♡
Oh my god this band is literally amazing, I love the drum major dancing. This band is on par with most college bands. This is incredible
This is hard work, lots of hours practicing and dedication at it's FINEST! Just listen to the crowd. They deserve ALL the attention that they are getting. ❤💚💛
Me too i saw j5 in all his movements no shade he delivering it tho.
Carmen Younger Sloan 👏🏽
My Dear Sweet Friends, I could watch these marchers all day! They remind me of the very best in entertaining march bands! The fact that it is Montgomery, AL says that Montgomery is a place to visit, with a proud people!
From a 4 yr band mom in Arizona, great job Jefferson Davis. Drum majors are fabulous. Dancers are gorgeous. And band sounds beyond great.❤🎉
Someone must have fed this boy some black eyed peas collard greens ham hock mashed potatoes mac and cheese fried chicken fish and grits with koolaid or something cuz this dude can move and is very focused
😂something in that Mac and cheese 🧀
S coles I hollered!!!!
Vanilla Funk is bad y'all....he is damn good
Lol
@@kimberlylindsey1205 Yes he is!! He learned a lot from The Sonic Boom of The South and Abraham Duffie!!
Justin deserves a hot plate and kiss!😂💯 The rest had done well but Justin ain't come to play at all!
@Alicia Hines Yes, he does. He's invited to the cookout.
Everybody hype on one kid but it's 3 more drum majors and they all did a great job overall,congrats to the whole band system and dance team 🔥 🔥
Its just unique to have a white drum major in a all black school. I dont think its shade its just amazing.
I think these just go viral because most people aren’t used to it. Think of how much hype Tiger, the Williams sisters, etc got when excelling in sports typically associated with Caucasians. Or when Jeremy Lin or Yao Ming played in the NBA. It’s eye catching and also nice to see people mixing together.
Well maybe cause I'm from New Orleans and Marched with Caucasians friend's and I didn't see it that way, but there's no hate,I love seeing this type of stuff, all love and peace here
@@fsupark
Great observation!
I love to hear them cheering the kids on from the sidelines. It’s wonderful! All that pride and proudness in the audience.
One of the best High School Marching Bands, I've seen in awhile. I'm proud to say I graduated from Jefferson Davis High School over 40 yrs ago.
Come on peeps you can’t fight racism with more racism. The band is good. Leave it at that.
Thankyou3403 your a racist. You want to use race to determine who can do what. That’s what the Nazis did. Didn’t work out well. You have more in common with the KKK then MLK. Good luck working through your hate.
@Thankyou3403 Lol ok buddy you're racist and that's that. Ah but since you're black and a minority you can't be racist and it's the white man's fault. Same bullshit excuse my race uses.
@Thankyou3403 Like I guessed it, some will find your comment "racist" when you're speaking truth & common sense. Yes, Justin is talented, I give him that but so are the other drum majors & the band itself. Every comment is about, "who came for Justin" , "who fed him negro food", & the lists goes on. The moment our Black people mention his color about good he is to lead an predominantly black band & how he stands out, it becomes about race. The moment you speak on how it for other reasons, it becomes racism. Blacks people will NEVER be more than what we are because we to accepting to any & EVERYTHING. They can shine the spotlight on anybody but their own. Three other Drum Majors pulling weight but all EVERYONE see is the white boy leading🤦🏾
He's will lead an HBCU because we will put him there & praise him along the way.🤷🏾
Black folks will place a white to lead, then get they take over.
@Thankyou3403 I agree with you. No hate to Justin, he is talented but the fact is he wouldn't get this much attention if he was black. If anything your comment is more of a criticism on black mentality than it is a criticism to Justin.
@@sandyluis7547 I get your whole statement but assuming he's in front just because he's white is wrong. That boy is really talented. Do you think he cant earn his way to the front?
I wonder how Justin's parents feel about his celebrity status with the black community. I bet they're proud.
They have to be, he's truly amazing, though.
And s little worried at the prejudiced haters.
They have to be proud of him, period. Their boy got flair and he is on point; ALL of them are!
Justin has excellence in leading skills. This band is killin' it.
Look this young man is good and it's not easy being a drum major let alone a blue eyed soul brother at that, music has no color, he was put in that place because he worked for it, and no matter where he goes I'm a fan of his, just like Nate he got his start at Jackson state this year all the way from Edna Karr and he had to put in work for that spot! Have you ever wonder why sometimes they only have 4 drum Majors instead of 5? Because somebody didn't make the cut! It's enough shit going on in the world! It's not a color issue are we still stuck in that time did anybody ask anybody to kiss anybody's ass? Damn let the boy live in his dream! it's his time to shine, either celebrate him or turn the channel! Justin will go far and I pray who ever gets him will do the same and add to him and he will be greater! Our God is Awesome, you know the same one who made you made him too!
honestly.. IT dont recquire all dat!!!
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@@therealmccoy2004 what do you mean?
YES!!! U SHO RIGHT!!!
Right! Have you heard him play the trumpet? People are crazy he’s an outstanding bandsmen. Let him be great.
@@Heatstroker just like the man who sings What You Won't Do for Love Bobby Caldwell he's white and a lot of people don't even know that, come look at Michael McDonald yeah I've been digging him for years and he was a part of the Doobie Brothers a wideband does it really matter? there's a lot of people on the timeline that's a little racist don't you think? what the big deal? He's a teenager! I thought we were way past that! They should let him live!
These kids are all so focused and professional. It's hard to believe they are high school!! They have such incredible futures ahead for them.... they are totally AAHMAZING!! Love watching them!!
That wasn’t nothin but CLASS!!!! Go head on Jefferson High School!!! Beautifully done!!!