@@momentsinybwh his name is Justin Heideman. www.wtvy.com/content/news/Meet-Vanilla-Funk-A-white-drum-major-at-a-predominantly-black-high-school-564775302.html
I was in the band in high school. We did 16 counts of that high chop step in our show and I thought I was going to DIE. It's no joke. Top marks to all these kids for their hard work!
Regardless of color each drum major earn their position. I am proud of my black people accepting and not discriminate against Justin for being a drum major and a black just because he's white. I am glad we're opening up and trying.
I know I do about my DD'S band. They are amazing!! Any kids choosing music over other crap is amazing. Our community is very supportive of our HS band. I think it really depends on the school, the parents and the administration. I completely agree with you.
@@derricktrahan3645 I can't WAIT to see what these young men are gonna do in college!! Just shows how much good a music program can do in a kid's life. I don't know why folks in power and the ones with the money don't understand that. Justin and Xavier did an YT live with Roger Bros and talked about the impact being part of the band had of each of their lives
I love how going into watching this, you wonder if the little guy in front is really gonna bring it. Oh baby does he ever bring it! They're all amazing. It's spine tingling to watch! I love it!! 😉
As a band mom ( my boys are now grown ) I've been to many competitions, which I miss, and have seen some stellar performances. These young men and women are amazing. You can see the pride and hard work they have put into making sure their precision was perfect.
I still can’t believe these are high school kids. Wow amazing. I live in Nevada, none of the high schools here have anything close to this in our music programs. I played the flute and trombone from 1st to 12th grade and I would have loved to have access to a spectacular band opportunity like this. Great job young men and women. I hope you guys all achieve great success.
I think they are all great. The drum majors are fantastic. Could watch them all day long. Keep up the great job you are doing and make your school proud.
Now THIS is exactly what I want to see at super bowl half time shows!! All of their videos are amazing! Very talented young people!! Amazing! And the girls yaaaaas! 🤩
This band shows how society is supposed to operate... the "Right" Men all 4 (Drum majors) are in charge.... and everything flows from the sound of the whistle, to the motions of the baton, from the women to the band(society, children)...with no problems.... Great look
They will be best friends forever and have learned to be a TEAM!! Any idea where Justin’s planning to go to college?? Anyone trying to recruit him?? He’s a good leader regardless....he should try out for a DCI/DCA Corps
@@mickeyscv67 well I think he likes football too. He is a Auburn fan based off his IG page... I mean I can see him going to a hbcu on a band scholarship. It's all on him
I was in my high school marching band. It was fun even tho ya had to worry about messing up. Take great pride in this kiddos alot of people can't do this so after saying this with the try outs fitting for the uniforms music and all the practice. Take pride you all deserve a n congrats. Just remember it takes all not just one kiddos to you all
I just read a news item from July 14, 2020, that the Montgomery School Board voted to rename 3 schools that are named after Confederate leaders, including this one.
Honestly, all he needs is a school of music with a decent budget. An adequate player can get a partial scholarship first year, then prove themselves during the year, and increase approaching renewal review. If a school wants him, they’ll make a way. Some schools run band scholarships backdoor from the athletic department...
White guy is the best!! Can’t stop watching him!! He’s awesome and the band is very entertaining to watch !!! White guy up front cause he is the best!!!!
These guys and gals gave me hooked. They are so wonderful as a group and every one bringing their A game, not just the dudes at the front. I'm not from USA so have never seen this and don't understand the protocol behind it but I am blown away by how wonderful it is. In New Zealand High school rugby teams do mass haka (a traditional war dance laying down the challenge to an opponent - are you good enough?) and they can be spine tingling. Reccomend checking out videos of them. I'm gonna keep my eye on this new marching out thing. Dang it's fine.
I am always moved and inspired by these talented, dedicated, young leaders but have to admit that in this video I couldn’t help but keep looking at the women’s hair - part of the uniform, just for the show? What would seem natural would be different expressions of black hair - as demonstrated by the men.
I didn't talk about him. I made a comment about how talented these kids are❤. But it's fun to watch the drum majors dance. They don't do that herein California.
Nightshift Endeavor this is just 1 of many Edna Carr in New Orleans la Jim hill in jackson ms White haven in Memphis These kids love the sonic boom so they model after them. Sorry 5 year band parent lol
It's easy to see that he earned his position. Kudos to Justin.
MsSchmookie ma’am his name is John
So proud of this young kind that not only earned it, bout also embraced it.
Noelle Johnson the description says his name is Justin... aka Vanilla Funk. Is the description incorrect? Respectfully asking. 😊
@@momentsinybwh his name is Justin Heideman. www.wtvy.com/content/news/Meet-Vanilla-Funk-A-white-drum-major-at-a-predominantly-black-high-school-564775302.html
@@Ginger51 His name is Justin Heideman.
For all 4 majors during the high mark time: that toe point was LEGIT!
Also have to add that I'm a drum corps guy and usually not into the HBCU style :)
INDEED
I was in the band in high school. We did 16 counts of that high chop step in our show and I thought I was going to DIE. It's no joke. Top marks to all these kids for their hard work!
Regardless of color each drum major earn their position. I am proud of my black people accepting and not discriminate against Justin for being a drum major and a black just because he's white. I am glad we're opening up and trying.
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Honestly I don't think they see his color and he doesn't see their's. They are all so well rehearsed and discliplined.
Well said people.
AMEN!!
I agree, everything should be based on merit and not skin colour. Especially black people need to accept that.
"JOHN CAME TO KICK IT WITH THE BROTHERS"
Lanky_Gold 😂😂😂😂that’s gold
That part
He bussing down though ❣
UP TO THE SKYYY
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I wish every high school band could feel as valued as this band is.
I know I do about my DD'S band. They are amazing!! Any kids choosing music over other crap is amazing. Our community is very supportive of our HS band. I think it really depends on the school, the parents and the administration. I completely agree with you.
"TO THE SKY!!" lol
🤣🤣
Can someone explain this to me I see it on like every video lol
epicfrog0 a guy uploaded a few videos of this band and every time the drum majors would do the move at 0:25, he would say "to the sky".
Done transferred schools on them boys 😂
LMFAOOOO 😂😂
The fact that they’re pretty much only 14-18 and they all look and sound good is amazing.
Everyone's talking bout John but my cousin is right behind him 😭
They are all great!!!!
Alexis D all the drum majors good.. and ya cousin cute make sure you tell him I said that 👀😂
Alexis D how did your cuz get the drum major position
your cousin does a great job.
White boy outta site!
Dont lie we all came for JOHN😂
NREmadeSMK you*
His name is Justin but PubbyLongway called him John
And the other kids from the group too, they need attention too ☺️
All of us!
NREmadeSMK
Exactly! Lol
The second drum major is pretty sharp with his moves and presence. He stood out.
THE SECOND ONE IS MY COUSIN
@@alexisday3197 tell your cousin keep it up, we see you.
Alexis D Your cousin is pretty damn lit
He should be the lead
@@alexisday3197 He's SHARP babygirl!
It's been two years when I came across this site and I will never get tired of watching the uniformity, energy and class of these young folks.
I love that Vanilla Funk !!!
That white boy Justin wasn't playin...much respect for the homage he showing to the craft. What's his full name?
I think it's Justin Heidemen, I may have misspelled his last name but I'm close. I think it's in the descriptions on one of the videos.
He is known as "vanilla funk" !! Hes been touched by the black experience!! Much love!!!
Known as "vanilla funk"
"dat boi jun dun tranferred school on dem folk"
Damn. Southern highschools have some wild bands.
I hope the young man leading the band ends up at Grambling, Southern, FAMU or the World Famous TSU Ocean of Soul or any HBCU !!!
He's going to Alabama State! Xavier (the tallest one) is going to Talladega. Dominic (3rd DM) is going to Jackson State.
@@Ajaan_Kanjana oh really !?! Thanks for sharing !! Hopefully they will get a chance to load the band once again !!
@@derricktrahan3645 I can't WAIT to see what these young men are gonna do in college!! Just shows how much good a music program can do in a kid's life. I don't know why folks in power and the ones with the money don't understand that. Justin and Xavier did an YT live with Roger Bros and talked about the impact being part of the band had of each of their lives
I love how going into watching this, you wonder if the little guy in front is really gonna bring it. Oh baby does he ever bring it! They're all amazing. It's spine tingling to watch! I love it!! 😉
As a band mom ( my boys are now grown ) I've been to many competitions, which I miss, and have seen some stellar performances. These young men and women are amazing. You can see the pride and hard work they have put into making sure their precision was perfect.
Every time they point, all I can think of it "To the Sky" lol.
I still can’t believe these are high school kids. Wow amazing. I live in Nevada, none of the high schools here have anything close to this in our music programs. I played the flute and trombone from 1st to 12th grade and I would have loved to have access to a spectacular band opportunity like this. Great job young men and women. I hope you guys all achieve great success.
He has the choreography dooooown.....even down to the little flick of the wrist thing....definitely earned this spot!
This is becoming my favorite Squad. Everyone of them are very talented, can see by the way they perform. Kudos to all!
Besides being cuter than words can describe--this guy has it completely nailed. He is the best I've ever seen and could watch him move for hours
This is a well directed HS Marching Band. These kids obviously love what they're doing and work hard at it. Well done guys!
I miss marching band so much😢❤ cherish these moments
They are so together, College level performance.
I think they are all great. The drum majors are fantastic. Could watch them all day long. Keep up the great job you are doing and make your school proud.
Excellent jam. The school is my Alma Mater Jefferson Davis HS Montgomery Al Go Vols!!!! Forever!
Now THIS is exactly what I want to see at super bowl half time shows!! All of their videos are amazing! Very talented young people!! Amazing!
And the girls yaaaaas! 🤩
This band shows how society is supposed to operate... the "Right" Men all 4 (Drum majors) are in charge.... and everything flows from the sound of the whistle, to the motions of the baton, from the women to the band(society, children)...with no problems.... Great look
Loveeeeee this analogy.
They will be best friends forever and have learned to be a TEAM!! Any idea where Justin’s planning to go to college?? Anyone trying to recruit him?? He’s a good leader regardless....he should try out for a DCI/DCA Corps
@@mickeyscv67 well I think he likes football too. He is a Auburn fan based off his IG page... I mean I can see him going to a hbcu on a band scholarship. It's all on him
@@Jtd1 😞
I was in my high school marching band. It was fun even tho ya had to worry about messing up. Take great pride in this kiddos alot of people can't do this so after saying this with the try outs fitting for the uniforms music and all the practice. Take pride you all deserve a n congrats. Just remember it takes all not just one kiddos to you all
Love this!! Keep doing what you all are doing. Don't let the views of negative people hold any of you back.
The passion and dedication from these students is inspiring!
“Look at my boy John”
Annnnnnnd then you have my sad school we just walk to our seats while the football parents are yelling at us to move hhhhh
Ariana Cochran my school’s gotten better abt this, but ours used to be the same way. i’m so sorry :/ much love for your band
😂😂😂😂😂😂
I think all the drum majors are fantastic and the dancers are great. Great organization - love watching this band.
Bravo to all of these young people! Its hard to believe they are only in highschool. Great job. ❤️❤️❤️
I think all of those guys are great. You can tell they have worked very hard at what they do.
Justin is really awesome and talented as are all of the students. I'd love to see if he continues as a drum major when and if he goes to university.
I like that they're all in sync, each group with it's own, and still as a whole
Everyone of these guys is phenomenal! They are in tiptop shape
The girls killed it tho!! You saw how they sat gracefully 👀
Bunch of talented and beautiful young people.
My father's name... RIP Dad. I am so proud of you.
You guys are my new happy place, Thank you
This boy boy is great, good marching style, I love it, cheers!!!
Race isn’t a thing if you dance with your passion! Vanilla Funk for life!
So much life being lived on that stage - I luv it!!!
My boy John den transferred schools 😂😂
My friend and the Winston sale m
How love the wstin slilm
mkinzzy date ING my best friend Nathan folks
Heduss not know that like him
"AHHHH TO THE SKY!!!"
Dude, the north could use drumlines like this! My HS marching band and color guard were good, but THESE guy BRING the ENERGY!
We did not look like that in high school! Holy mature and talented group right there! So disaplined.
I just read a news item from July 14, 2020, that the Montgomery School Board voted to rename 3 schools that are named after Confederate leaders, including this one.
“Ahhhh to the sky ahhhh”
BLAMBERRY now slideee💀
Is this the same boy from that video?
Une énergie incroyable !🔥 Magnifique performance !💯👍 Qu'est ce que j'aimerais les voir défiler 🥰 respect vraiment 👏👏👏🥰❤️
All these kids are amazing
Justin got a lot of clout but I hope that man can actually play his horn, there’s not drum major scholarships
oh he most definitely can trust me
There most definitely are DM scholarships and marching band scholarships in general
K P most HBCU bands hold tryouts for drum major they don’t give scholarships away for it maybe some bands outside of the swac might
Honestly, all he needs is a school of music with a decent budget. An adequate player can get a partial scholarship first year, then prove themselves during the year, and increase approaching renewal review. If a school wants him, they’ll make a way. Some schools run band scholarships backdoor from the athletic department...
I watched one video where he was with the band playing his horn and being a drum major Is more than dancing and blowing a whistle (if done right)
White guy is the best!! Can’t stop watching him!! He’s awesome and the band is very entertaining to watch !!! White guy up front cause he is the best!!!!
Wooowww... we d'ont have this in the Netherlands! You're all the best!
They are so awesome, I can see these boys in the Military band
The dancers have got such confidence and beauty in their movement like I wanna dance with those girls!
He is amazing also!! I could watch those young men for hours. I pray for God to bless every band member❤
Brava. From my home state. He's incredible. As is the band. Best wishes.
Wow they are tight! I thought this was a college band 🔥 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
One white boy leading the entire band...you go boy!!!
They showed out! Great performance Wildcats!!!
I luv marching bands 🌟
"Toes, toes on the balls of the feet!" 😂👌🏾
I would eat Justin’s moms potatoe salad I bet it’s 🔥
Big facts
Yoooooo I'm weak asf lmao
Lmaoooooooo OMG
Beautiful job and I wish more schools would try to be of the same caliber of showmanship and discipline.
So cool to see dedication and hard work pay off! Everyone did an amazing job!
All 4 look equally talented young men
I don't think they are equal at all. Justin is more precise in his movements.
These guys and gals gave me hooked. They are so wonderful as a group and every one bringing their A game, not just the dudes at the front. I'm not from USA so have never seen this and don't understand the protocol behind it but I am blown away by how wonderful it is. In New Zealand High school rugby teams do mass haka (a traditional war dance laying down the challenge to an opponent - are you good enough?) and they can be spine tingling. Reccomend checking out videos of them. I'm gonna keep my eye on this new marching out thing. Dang it's fine.
4:08 amazing choreography for sitting down
Amazing team!!! Nevermind the black and white thing....it's just great. His lady is on second row on the right.
They were always above par... next level great.
LOVE watching this amazing, talented band.
The way they was hitting those corners at the beginning was smoothhhh
White boy ain’t playing no games lmao that’s dope af!!! Hats off to homie
What an amazing Majorett and marching band team. Yall incredible 🔥💙
This is the only one I've watched with male dancers too, sorry if that's the wrong name for them. Amazing!! The whole team, such a joy to watch!!
oh Danm..... Dont stop, get it get it.......Great Job, this biy is doing the dann thang.....we see you baby
Like watching this band. The girls is just as awesome as the guys. Practice do make u perfect
I cannot stop watching John! Love the band!
I am a old school band kid... HBCU...this is a high School? Amazing
Ladies and gentlemen, we now know who the whistleblower is!!! FANTASTIC JOB!!! PRECISION IS SHARP AS A TACK!!!
There they are...the “High-Steppas”!!! 🤩
I love watching them! Great job guys! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Those kids are great. So proud.
Dude is awesome. If I ever teach a Showstyle band, I hope I have half the swag this kid shows.
Just Look At this !! Out of this world performance .. incredibble ..
They're all super talented! I wish I had gone to a high school like this lol.
THAT BOY JUSTIN!!!
BermyHustlinTV I thought John
@@kikieaddy2576 Justin is his real name
BermyHustlinTV really, ok
Who’s Justin everyone in the comments keep mentioning him?
They call Justin " VANILLA FUNK", his heart is really in it.
I do enjoy watching these! ❤️
This band is amazing!!!!
I am always moved and inspired by these talented, dedicated, young leaders but have to admit that in this video I couldn’t help but keep looking at the women’s hair - part of the uniform, just for the show? What would seem natural would be different expressions of black hair - as demonstrated by the men.
These kids are Killin it
I didn't talk about him. I made a comment about how talented these kids are❤. But it's fun to watch the drum majors dance. They don't do that herein California.
What an amazing group of young people!
No other HS put it down like this!!!!
Nightshift Endeavor this is just 1 of many Edna Carr in New Orleans la
Jim hill in jackson ms
White haven in Memphis
These kids love the sonic boom so they model after them. Sorry 5 year band parent lol
Such focus and commitment, everybody!!