HBCU marching bands are basically a whole other culture, damn near a religion, seriously, this folks workout harder than the athletes themselves, they get more attention than the games, everything has to be perfection and they only except the best of the best.
When I was a kid, 50 or so years ago, during college football games, the TV networks would always show the half time performance by the marching bands. It was always a highlight. Now they have a boring recap of the first half of the game.
Jackson is the capital of the State of Mississippi and Jackson State’s music program is one of the best in our country. The Sonic Boom of the South is THE band to be reckoned with and not an easy one to get admitted to. Most of this isn’t close to their best performance as the first one i Is all percussion. To get the full effect you need the percussion, woodwinds, and horns. It will knock your socks off.
I marched in the Boom from 2000-2004 and was a J5 Drummajor! Love Da Boom!!!! Courtney, you should see the Boom in full uniform entering a game! We don’t disappoint...
I didn't grow up in Mississippi however as a kid my dad used to take us to a lot of SWAC games. Saw a lot of bands but I always believed that the Boom had the coldest drum majors on the planet. Still holds true today. It's a tradition of greatness.
The Jackson State University Marching Band sets an extremely high bar for HBCU and college bands in general. I've seen other bands that are exceptionally good but the Sonic Boom is the standard. I'm saying this and I've attended Lincoln University of Missouri back in the early to mid 90s and now trying to finish up at Chicago State University and has started its own marching band.
I’m a Mississippian, and The Sonic Boom has been acknowledged as the best of the best my entire life. Undeniable talent and entertainment. They earn that appreciation.
If you can you should come down to Jackson, MS for a game and get the HBCU experience. A must is against Southern University or our Homecoming. Thee I Love JSU
i attended JSU they practice 18 - 20 hours a day litterally...military style band ..military style practice. that is the main reason they dont use the sheet another reason being too is that they dance ..those sheets would go flying everywhere.
All of the HBCU bands are absolutely mind-blowing. The HBCU schools are all smaller colleges (Division I-AA and Division II) and so they don't play in the larger stadiums like most Division I-A schools. You really need to see one of their on-the-field halftime performances. These parade performances don't do them justice.
@@ADay-kh8px After Barry AND Gale in terms of elusiveness, but NOT the total package. Speed, power (running over lineman and linebackers), elusiveness, longevity, receiving, blocking, passing, durability ( missed 1 game in 13 seasons). Barry does not check all those boxes. Not even close. No way, no how. Just sayin.
Jackson State University is a historically black college located in Jackson, Mississippi. Every year, they have a battle of the bands between them and Tennessee State University at halftime during the Southern Heritage Classic football game held every year in my hometown of Memphis, TN.
Check out Grambling State University (GSU) Grambling Louisiana.... And Southern University (Baton Rouge La).... Battle of the bands between GSU & SOUTHERN @ the Bayou Classic..
The Merge you saw was when We as Upperclassmen Crank against the Crabs and the Crabs try to crank on us, Then when its all said and done, We Merge together As THE SONIC BOOM OF THE SOUTH!!!💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💯💯💯
Marching in the Sonic Boom of the South was of the most amazing things in my life!! Many years ago 😁 THEE Jackson State University Sonic Boom of the South💙💙 So glad you loved it ☺️
That’s was JSU entering in for the Battle of the Bands at the annual Crankfest in New Orleans, Louisiana and the second one was at close to the campus during their annual marches the merge is basically incoming Freshmen class combining with the Senior class band members. Making up the whole 300 member band.
Thanks for sharing. The amount of time they spend practicing is unbelievable. By the time the public sees it the people have done the show so many times that they could almost do it in their sleep. The movements are basically by muscle memory and their concentration has to be on the music. They are playing very tough renditions of the songs and marching/ moving at the same time. Also notice that the drummers are all hitting with the same stick (right or left) at the same time. All on top of a full academic schedule, they truly deserve a hats off for their commitment and dedication to hard work
It seemed like you were just a bit confused by the 'State' part of Jackson State... State Universities are just public universities. Others are either public or private, depending. And school names could be for the state, town, or famous person, so unless you're an avid fan of US college sports or anything, you're probably better off just researching every school 😁 Like Texas: there's University of Texas, Texas State, Texas A&M, University of Texas El Paso, University of Texas at Tyler, Texas College...etc, etc...
LMAO, yo you killed me when you said Carolina 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Thanks for watching my Alma Matter, I Marched in the Boom, Crab of 95, War and Thunder ( The Best Percussion Section In The SWAC)💯💯💯💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾 The Boom Practices from 6:00pm to 2:00am (not including sectionals after practice)!!! Dedication!!! We are Not allowed to miss class during the week, and Everyone is a Family!!! LOVE THE BOOM!!! Thanks for watching!!!!
I'm Definitely Glad You tuned in! If you dont mind, what turned you on to watching us? Trust me you would Enjoy us LIVE!!! If you Rrally want to hear and see a treat then Type in Crank Fest 2019!!! Its JSU vs SU vs TSU vs Talladega College!!!! You Will Loose You Mind at how much POWER us HBCU Bands Play With!!! You should Definitely put on your Bucket List to make it to a JSU Homecoming and The BoomBox Classic!!!
As a native of Mississippi and now living is Jackson Mississippi. Only us People that look like this love and appreciate this and wish to one day be apart of this.. The people here in Mississippi that looks like you, hate it and think it is tacky. They hate a part of us which is our culture. Since I was a young girl, I always wanted to dance in this band. If only they would put aside the Prejudice and appreciate the hard work and dedication they would love it to. Not to mention the people that looks like you here can't do it because it IS HARD so they don't like it bc they can't take it. Thank you for appreciating these young kids hard work to be great.
COURTNEY YOU THINK THIS IS SOMETHING TRY LIVING ONE STREET OVER FROM THE SONIC BOOM THEY MARCH THRU OUR NEIGHBORHOOD PRACTICING LIKE ITS A REAL GAME AND THEY ARE SO GOOD BECAUSE THEIR TEACHER IS STRICT ON THEM.
Jackson State University is historically black college (HBC). The two big band in the HBC is Southern and Grambling who have a battle of the bands at their Bayou Classic.
Funny. She thinks Black people count when dancing. We never ever count. The rhythm is born within. Sounds lie Africa to me. Those of you who don't believe you have African DNA don't come for me...believe what you want to. I am African American.
I lived in Jackson, Mississippi for about 30 years. During that period I saw this Marching Band perform many times live. The energy this group brings with them into such an event is impossible to verbally describe. It has to actually be "experienced" to fully comprehend what is going on. The State of Mississippi is considered very rural, uneducated, unsophisticated, etc. by many people living elsewhere in the United States. I believe anyone attending a performance of this Marching Band would come away from such a dynamic performance with a totally changed perception of Mississippi. I'm glad you enjoyed this. Steve......commenting from the State of Mississippi, USA
Thanks so much for watching. HBCUS are awesome especially the bands. As a fan of Music and Thee Sonic Boom of the South, I encourage you to watch more videos and attend a game. The experience is awesome and there are many more great HBCU programs. THEE I LOVE.
The Band practices an average of 5 or 7 a day hours after classes have concluded for the day! The Drum Section is called War & THUNDER often imitated but NEVER DUPLICATED! The front 5 are called the "Fab 5" and they change every season. They have to Audition and it is tedious process to pick the BEST 5 Drum Majors! J.S.U. c/o 1995, Thee I Love!
Jackson state is my dream college but I have four more years. Im about as white as they come so actually in a couple weeks I’m going to start taking lessons to figure out exactly how to do everything these bands do. I’m super excited and I hope to one day be drum major there. Look out for me in a couple years! 😁
The J5 logos on the 5 drum majors' tshirts are a dope shout out to the Jackson 5. Big UP! I remember goin to St Augustine high school football games in New Orleans, just to see their band destroy their opponent's band at halftime. The stands were always packed full of ppl who were there for the same reason. Only half the crowd cared who won the game. In fact, many ppl would leave after the halftime show lol. Music tradition in southern schools is SERIOUS BIZ!
I love this...thank you thank you for this...I love marching bands...I use to b in a marching band in high school...can you plz react to Grambling State Marching Band and Southern University Marching Band😊😊
I am so glad that you were able to experience this video. The first video was Crankfest, which is a battle between bands; we were in one of our biggest “nemesis” territory. The second video was on our campus. Also, we always draw a crowd, we led in attendance when it comes to our sports events. I love my Alma Mater, Jackson State University is the best!!! TheeILove💙💙💙
They sometimes practice 4-5 hours a day in scorching heat to perfect these routines. This isn't just them winging it. The timing of everything has to be military precise for EVERY member of the entire band.
Thanks for highlighting the Sonic Boom. They are really dope. There's so many other great HBCU Bands. They all work excrement hard and deserve a bigger audience.
my parents both got graduate degrees from jsu, so i grew up watching the sonic boom every football season...though i ended up going to a rival school, it was always amazing to watch the jsu band...the song they are playing in both videos is an arrangement of "get ready" by the legendary motown singing group, the temptations...it has been the boom's entrance song for as long as i can remember and the crowds always get hyped up when the tubas drop those first few notes...hbcu bands are a culture all to themselves...
Courtney in fairness I suggested this in ur last video so I’m going to tell u how their lining up Drum majors : the guys that lead the band ( they’re called drum majors / section leaders bcoz there are so many each instrument gets its own section leaders) Majorettes Section leaders : trumpets , bass, saxophone, drums The band itself 8:50 is the drum line Hope u enjoy Courtney blessing you from California These are a few HBCU bands th-cam.com/video/vIX3AuqPKLs/w-d-xo.html ( grambling : located in Louisiana ), th-cam.com/video/TW8Xk6ZCdW8/w-d-xo.html ( Jackson state ) th-cam.com/video/5IGEl5XfVho/w-d-xo.html ( Jackson state vs Tennessee state ) hope u like them I’d love to hear ur opinions
Courtney Coulston now you gotta watch HBCU fraternities ( similar to the all blacks ) and sororities th-cam.com/video/-4ZAKFLTcJQ/w-d-xo.html ( omega psi phi fraternity ) th-cam.com/video/7DjYTeWOeDk/w-d-xo.html ( alpha kappa alpha sorority ) I’d love ur opinion sista gurl ( ur one of us now )
Courtney Coulston These are two HBCU fraternities th-cam.com/video/xyyiFiCJ1AY/w-d-xo.html ( omega psi phi ) th-cam.com/video/7ZilrWu_8LQ/w-d-xo.html ( alpha phi alpha ) I must alert you what you will see in these videos will shock and awe you I’d love a reaction video
She was saying bigger audience as in TRAVEL/ TOUR THE WORLD to be worldwide not just a couple international trips. Now I know all about funding, fund raisers, international invites since I’m a former HBCU band member myself but that’s what she was referring to. (P.s. it would be really nice if our HBCU schools could be sponsored and toured around the world)
So glad you took the time to view this. The HBCU band is not appreciated in this country for the level of intelligence, skill and talent they possess. Proud from TSU💜. You should checkout an HBCU band halftime performance. I recommend Tennessee State University cause that's where I went & work, but try any of them.
Wow, you are bringing back memories and making me shed tears. I was blessed to attend Jackson State University and I marched in Da Boom for four years. Yes, you are correct that there is a lot of practice involved. But besides the practice, there is PRIDE. I am so happy and honored to see my band continue their rich traditions. LUV DA BOOM! Crab 87" (SOP, Source of Power) Old School!
Court, you should also watch Majorettes from other HBCU Marching Bands, Frat and Soro Step Shows (Watch the Yard). Black American culture at HBCU’s is sacred, beautiful and seductive. Miss my HBCU
The "Boom!" My Alma Mater!! I spent four years at this great school enjoying this great Band!! To be honest, this is the real reason people go to the Football game! They want to see the Boom!!
It's funny to see someone who hasn't marched react to it. To those who did it we just think of it as, "That's what we just do" and don't even think about all of the hours we're putting in because we love it. Thank you for your appreciation!
I wish people could love us as much as they love our culture
You said a mouthful!!
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
So true
If just wish we would love ourselves and our ppl. Everything and everyone else would fall in line. But I get what you're saying tho. Peace
Protect black culture. Others will duplicate and 40 years down the line claim it as theirs
"Man these guys deserve a bigger audience"
Every HBCU fan in the US: Now you get it.
Yeah. Plus that was just a Crankfest. JSU home games are usually always packed. Including homecoming
It's not New Zealand's fault they don't have a bigger audience.
denzelsnipes69 no one said it was
WE share some of the responsibly as to why our numbers are where they are. Rise up my people the world NEEDS US. We are the salt of the earth. 1💛 B1
FAXXXX!!! I was like uhhh WE LOVE EM.... Y’all will see one day I guess lol
Once you start watching HBCU band videos, your life will never be the same.
Damn right!!
Amen
TubeScavenger yeah!! I’m interested to see some more!
Courtney Coulston You should try Southern University “Human Jukebox” Rose Bowl parade you’ll love it
Right
HBCU marching bands are basically a whole other culture, damn near a religion, seriously, this folks workout harder than the athletes themselves, they get more attention than the games, everything has to be perfection and they only except the best of the best.
CK_IDGAF ahhh man they’re incredible!!
@@CourtneyCoulston at these schools halftime IS game time.
@@CourtneyCoulston you should react to colin Kaepernick or Aaron Hernandez
Courtney Coulston can you react to southern university marching band?
Religion! Preach,👍🏾
The southern black colleges are known for their fantastic marching bands
When I was a kid, 50 or so years ago, during college football games, the TV networks would always show the half time performance by the marching bands. It was always a highlight. Now they have a boring recap of the first half of the game.
And HBCUs in the MEAC like NCAT!
@@yktvmetro SWAC all day
Meac in house!!!! NORFOLK STATE
Mr Shelton I love the SWAC
Jackson is the capital of the State of Mississippi and Jackson State’s music program is one of the best in our country. The Sonic Boom of the South is THE band to be reckoned with and not an easy one to get admitted to. Most of this isn’t close to their best performance as the first one i
Is all percussion. To get the full effect you need the percussion, woodwinds, and horns. It will knock your socks off.
I marched in the Boom from 2000-2004 and was a J5 Drummajor! Love Da Boom!!!! Courtney, you should see the Boom in full uniform entering a game! We don’t disappoint...
I didn't grow up in Mississippi however as a kid my dad used to take us to a lot of SWAC games. Saw a lot of bands but I always believed that the Boom had the coldest drum majors on the planet. Still holds true today. It's a tradition of greatness.
The Sonic Boom...my alma mater, Jackson State University.
The Jackson State University Marching Band sets an extremely high bar for HBCU and college bands in general. I've seen other bands that are exceptionally good but the Sonic Boom is the standard. I'm saying this and I've attended Lincoln University of Missouri back in the early to mid 90s and now trying to finish up at Chicago State University and has started its own marching band.
Man I miss it there #MyHBCU
YCHWTFFT
I’m a Mississippian, and The Sonic Boom has been acknowledged as the best of the best my entire life. Undeniable talent and entertainment. They earn that appreciation.
Yo phi! I see you
If you can you should come down to Jackson, MS for a game and get the HBCU experience. A must is against Southern University or our Homecoming. Thee I Love JSU
S💙U💛
EVERYTHING is practiced until it is known by heart. Notice, they have no sheet music attached.
I was about to comment the same thing. It's all about repetition!
its called woodsheding.
and never do even when they march corp style
i attended JSU they practice 18 - 20 hours a day litterally...military style band ..military style practice. that is the main reason they dont use the sheet another reason being too is that they dance ..those sheets would go flying everywhere.
All of the HBCU bands are absolutely mind-blowing. The HBCU schools are all smaller colleges (Division I-AA and Division II) and so they don't play in the larger stadiums like most Division I-A schools. You really need to see one of their on-the-field halftime performances. These parade performances don't do them justice.
LarryWT I’ll check them out, thanks!! 😌🙏🏼
Yeah you May want to revise that and go check out some of the stadiums and the capacity that they can hold specifically in the SWAC especially.
@@girlsaywhet1874 Right.Southern Heritage Classic.Bayou Classic.Florida Classic
The SWAC actually leads all FCS conferences and even some FBS in average attendance. Jackson State has a 60k+ stadium.
@@girlsaywhet1874 I was thinking that when he said it. Lol He obviously hasnt been to many HBCU games if any.
The alma mater of the late great Walter Payton. The NFL's all-time best running back.
SWEETNESS
@@veronicathomas1877 Yep! My favorite player ever.
After Barry Sanders! Just sayin🙌🏽
@@ADay-kh8px After Barry AND Gale in terms of elusiveness, but NOT the total package. Speed, power (running over lineman and linebackers), elusiveness, longevity, receiving, blocking, passing, durability ( missed 1 game in 13 seasons). Barry does not check all those boxes. Not even close. No way, no how. Just sayin.
So we are just going to disrespect the leagues all time Rushing Leader Emmitt Smith...
Mississippi squad where y’all at
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AYYYY RIGHT HERE FROM SIMPSON COUNTY❤️❤️❤️😂😂
Here from Amite County
Ayyy Jones County....Laurel !
Yeerrr we pressure
Glad you enjoyed JSU! HBCU Marching Bands are an American Treasure!
Facts
An underappreciated, overlooked and TOO often dismissed AMERICAN TREASURE!!!
Thee Jackson State University! My dear old college home 💙💙
Just love my Young BLACK brothers and sisters who are showing their talent 💖👍🏽💖
You have to do a Jackson state band halftime show
For sure! SHOWTIME!!
Kendall Brackett ok will do!! Thanks y’all! 🙏🏼
@@CourtneyCoulston I just love your channel
Jackson State University is a historically black college located in Jackson, Mississippi. Every year, they have a battle of the bands between them and Tennessee State University at halftime during the Southern Heritage Classic football game held every year in my hometown of Memphis, TN.
Some one should have given her a video that caught more of the J-Settes
That's what I was thinking too.
You should react to JSU's halftime show vs UNLV
Check out Grambling State University (GSU) Grambling Louisiana.... And Southern University (Baton Rouge La).... Battle of the bands between GSU & SOUTHERN @ the Bayou Classic..
for real if she want an excitement
Southern state is better then Jackson state my opinion only by a Lil
The Merge you saw was when We as Upperclassmen Crank against the Crabs and the Crabs try to crank on us, Then when its all said and done, We Merge together As THE SONIC BOOM OF THE SOUTH!!!💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💯💯💯
watching you struggle to pronounce "mississippi" cracked me up
Kel D Lmaoo 😂😂 facepalm moment
Southerners call it da Sip
I'm wondering, who is the Auntie's she is referring to?
Marching in the Sonic Boom of the South was of the most amazing things in my life!! Many years ago 😁 THEE Jackson State University Sonic Boom of the South💙💙 So glad you loved it ☺️
It’s not robotic!!!! It’s precision!!!! It’s talent! It’s hard work!!!! It’s we are just bomb 💣 asf!!!
They never get enough recognition for the hard work they do love all the bands all
That’s was JSU entering in for the Battle of the Bands at the annual Crankfest in New Orleans, Louisiana and the second one was at close to the campus during their annual marches the merge is basically incoming Freshmen class combining with the Senior class band members. Making up the whole 300 member band.
Ahhhh okay I see! Thanks for the background info!! 🙏🏼😌
I knew that had to be New Orleans - I saw Jesuit and Cabrini banners, but it wasn’t Mardi Gras since they appeared to be on a track...
React to JSU "Circle of Life" vs USM
Thanks for sharing. The amount of time they spend practicing is unbelievable. By the time the public sees it the people have done the show so many times that they could almost do it in their sleep. The movements are basically by muscle memory and their concentration has to be on the music. They are playing very tough renditions of the songs and marching/ moving at the same time. Also notice that the drummers are all hitting with the same stick (right or left) at the same time.
All on top of a full academic schedule, they truly deserve a hats off for their commitment and dedication to hard work
Is too much awesomeness for her to handle🤣❤️. WOOOO lets go JSU. Shout out to WT drumline❤️
Thanks for checking out some of the HBCU marching band stuff! It's so unique and deserves more attention.
It seemed like you were just a bit confused by the 'State' part of Jackson State...
State Universities are just public universities. Others are either public or private, depending.
And school names could be for the state, town, or famous person, so unless you're an avid fan of US college sports or anything, you're probably better off just researching every school 😁
Like Texas: there's University of Texas, Texas State, Texas A&M, University of Texas El Paso, University of Texas at Tyler, Texas College...etc, etc...
Gary Ballard ahhhh ok that makes sense. Haha yes I was confused 😂😂 thanks for the clarification on that 🙏🏼😌
yes they are called drum majors
LMAO, yo you killed me when you said Carolina 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Thanks for watching my Alma Matter, I Marched in the Boom, Crab of 95, War and Thunder ( The Best Percussion Section In The SWAC)💯💯💯💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
The Boom Practices from 6:00pm to 2:00am (not including sectionals after practice)!!! Dedication!!! We are Not allowed to miss class during the week, and Everyone is a Family!!! LOVE THE BOOM!!! Thanks for watching!!!!
Hi Big Greg!!! wow thats insaaaane. huge amount of dedication for sure!!
I'm Definitely Glad You tuned in! If you dont mind, what turned you on to watching us? Trust me you would Enjoy us LIVE!!! If you Rrally want to hear and see a treat then Type in Crank Fest 2019!!! Its JSU vs SU vs TSU vs Talladega College!!!! You Will Loose You Mind at how much POWER us HBCU Bands Play With!!! You should Definitely put on your Bucket List to make it to a JSU Homecoming and The BoomBox Classic!!!
KRANK IS THE BEST PERCUSSION IN THE SWAC
@@bryaneason2145 Boy Stop🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@4-Ree77 bruh we got tapes. I was there. II KOLD KRANK FA '02
As a native of Mississippi and now living is Jackson Mississippi. Only us People that look like this love and appreciate this and wish to one day be apart of this.. The people here in Mississippi that looks like you, hate it and think it is tacky. They hate a part of us which is our culture. Since I was a young girl, I always wanted to dance in this band. If only they would put aside the Prejudice and appreciate the hard work and dedication they would love it to. Not to mention the people that looks like you here can't do it because it IS HARD so they don't like it bc they can't take it. Thank you for appreciating these young kids hard work to be great.
Norfolk State University
Spartan Legion
Behold the Green & Gold
But they all are Vicious and they practice just as hard as the football team
Bye, SWAC only
Daniel Phelps you trippin ‘..... the fact you led with .. bye, ... let’s me know there’s a problem
@@jamessydnor7591 just say congrats to Jackson State and move on
Daniel Phelps Behold the Green and Gold ..... got me f up . A suggestion to the folk in New Zealand..... FOH
@@jamessydnor7591 never heard of a green and whatever. A suggestion wasted lol
Love the support Courtney ! Especially from New Zealand! I was a past band member. #luvdaboom!❕
Great Band! Sonic Boom of the South! Jackson State University
Wow. You opened my eyes to something new, and I live in the US. I suggested marching bands a few months back, but had no idea about the HBCUs
YOU my friend are why we need to start talking to each other more in this country
COURTNEY YOU THINK THIS IS SOMETHING TRY LIVING ONE STREET OVER FROM THE SONIC BOOM THEY MARCH THRU OUR NEIGHBORHOOD PRACTICING LIKE ITS A REAL GAME AND THEY ARE SO GOOD BECAUSE THEIR TEACHER IS STRICT ON THEM.
I know this whole routine by heart lol
"the real stars of this SWAC thing right here" - Dr. Rod Little
Roddrick was my JSU classmate
"OFTEN IMITATED, BUT NEVER DUPLICATED! THEE, SONIC BOOM OF THE SOUTH"! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Jackson State University is historically black college (HBC). The two big band in the HBC is Southern and Grambling who have a battle of the bands at their Bayou Classic.
pushpak and pv
HBCU*
The two best HBCU SWAC bands are JSU and SU 😬 . Grambling and Pv are coming up tho 💪🏽
Funny. She thinks Black people count when dancing. We never ever count. The rhythm is born within. Sounds lie Africa to me. Those of you who don't believe you have African DNA don't come for me...believe what you want to. I am African American.
This is my school. Thank you for the feature.
I have been telling u for 2 moths about black marching bands... "Drumline"... totally worth it, Right?
NEw sub. Im a former Sonic Boom of the South member and this is amazing we have fans all over the world. New sub btw
I lived in Jackson, Mississippi for about 30 years. During that period I saw this Marching Band perform many times live. The energy this group brings with them into such an event is impossible to verbally describe. It has to actually be "experienced" to fully comprehend what is going on. The State of Mississippi is considered very rural, uneducated, unsophisticated, etc. by many people living elsewhere in the United States. I believe anyone attending a performance of this Marching Band would come away from such a dynamic performance with a totally changed perception of Mississippi. I'm glad you enjoyed this.
Steve......commenting from the State of Mississippi, USA
Hey Steve, where you at? I'm in SoJack.
Thanks so much for watching. HBCUS are awesome especially the bands. As a fan of Music and Thee Sonic Boom of the South, I encourage you to watch more videos and attend a game. The experience is awesome and there are many more great HBCU programs. THEE I LOVE.
The Band practices an average of 5 or 7 a day hours after classes have concluded for the day!
The Drum Section is called War & THUNDER often imitated but NEVER DUPLICATED!
The front 5 are called the "Fab 5" and they change every season. They have to Audition and it
is tedious process to pick the BEST 5 Drum Majors!
J.S.U. c/o 1995, Thee I Love!
She would have fainted to see the Tiger run.
Yes!!!
Imo this is one of the less impressive videos I would have shown. So many jaw dropping moments from the Boom and HBCU bands!
Now the Deion is officially the head coach, Jackson State is gonna take off
Thanks for the love for my beloved Sonic Boom of the South!
No problem!! The pleasure was all mine 🤙🏼
Jackson state is my dream college but I have four more years. Im about as white as they come so actually in a couple weeks I’m going to start taking lessons to figure out exactly how to do everything these bands do. I’m super excited and I hope to one day be drum major there. Look out for me in a couple years! 😁
Have you heard of Justin known as Vanilla Funk?
Phyllis Lowe sure have. He is absolutely amazing. They went on America’s got talent this year actually!
Please react to “football hype up chants compilation” it’s a 7 and half minute video that shows the passion that goes into every game of football!
The J5 logos on the 5 drum majors' tshirts are a dope shout out to the Jackson 5. Big UP! I remember goin to St Augustine high school football games in New Orleans, just to see their band destroy their opponent's band at halftime. The stands were always packed full of ppl who were there for the same reason. Only half the crowd cared who won the game. In fact, many ppl would leave after the halftime show lol. Music tradition in southern schools is SERIOUS BIZ!
I love this...thank you thank you for this...I love marching bands...I use to b in a marching band in high school...can you plz react to Grambling State Marching Band and Southern University Marching Band😊😊
Ayy our previous drum major plays in Grambling State. Goes by the name of John
You should watch the J-Settes! It's the dance line of JSU SONIC BOOM OF THE SOUTH. Get into the HBCU DANCE line experience. You won't regret it!
I am so glad that you were able to experience this video. The first video was Crankfest, which is a battle between bands; we were in one of our biggest “nemesis” territory. The second video was on our campus. Also, we always draw a crowd, we led in attendance when it comes to our sports events. I love my Alma Mater, Jackson State University is the best!!! TheeILove💙💙💙
They sometimes practice 4-5 hours a day in scorching heat to perfect these routines. This isn't just them winging it. The timing of everything has to be military precise for EVERY member of the entire band.
Wow... Thank you so much ! #LuvDaBoom 💙
Thanks for highlighting the Sonic Boom. They are really dope. There's so many other great HBCU Bands. They all work excrement hard and deserve a bigger audience.
A very different experience from your traditional college marching bands
Gotta be from Mississippi to experience them in real life its wayyy better
Dis is how we rock HBCU Thee I Love..Luv tha Boom!
It’s a better experience in person then online!! TRUST ME !! #THEILOVE💙
And the Drum majors of BCU this HBCU IS LOCATED in Daytona Beach Florida
Antonio Woods BETHUNE COOKMAN
my parents both got graduate degrees from jsu, so i grew up watching the sonic boom every football season...though i ended up going to a rival school, it was always amazing to watch the jsu band...the song they are playing in both videos is an arrangement of "get ready" by the legendary motown singing group, the temptations...it has been the boom's entrance song for as long as i can remember and the crowds always get hyped up when the tubas drop those first few notes...hbcu bands are a culture all to themselves...
The baddest band n the land Sonic boom of the South mississippi checking in "McComb Ms"
Umm I would have to say a tie between Jackson state and southern state
@@yungblakkpueblobishop4130 yea they both are bada$$
Check out the BGMM (Blue & Gold Marching Machine) of NCAT (North Carolina A&T) th-cam.com/video/SXv2M4rIRgc/w-d-xo.html
Courtney in fairness I suggested this in ur last video so I’m going to tell u how their lining up
Drum majors : the guys that lead the band ( they’re called drum majors / section leaders bcoz there are so many each instrument gets its own section leaders)
Majorettes
Section leaders : trumpets , bass, saxophone, drums
The band itself
8:50 is the drum line
Hope u enjoy
Courtney blessing you from California
These are a few HBCU bands th-cam.com/video/vIX3AuqPKLs/w-d-xo.html ( grambling : located in Louisiana ), th-cam.com/video/TW8Xk6ZCdW8/w-d-xo.html ( Jackson state ) th-cam.com/video/5IGEl5XfVho/w-d-xo.html ( Jackson state vs Tennessee state ) hope u like them I’d love to hear ur opinions
Thanks Faith! This was really informative 🙌🏼🙏🏼
Courtney Coulston now you gotta watch HBCU fraternities ( similar to the all blacks ) and sororities
th-cam.com/video/-4ZAKFLTcJQ/w-d-xo.html ( omega psi phi fraternity )
th-cam.com/video/7DjYTeWOeDk/w-d-xo.html ( alpha kappa alpha sorority )
I’d love ur opinion sista gurl ( ur one of us now )
@@faiththomas1749 NOW, That's a whole "nother" level.
Courtney Coulston
These are two HBCU fraternities th-cam.com/video/xyyiFiCJ1AY/w-d-xo.html ( omega psi phi ) th-cam.com/video/7ZilrWu_8LQ/w-d-xo.html ( alpha phi alpha ) I must alert you what you will see in these videos will shock and awe you I’d love a reaction video
She was saying bigger audience as in TRAVEL/ TOUR THE WORLD to be worldwide not just a couple international trips. Now I know all about funding, fund raisers, international invites since I’m a former HBCU band member myself but that’s what she was referring to. (P.s. it would be really nice if our HBCU schools could be sponsored and toured around the world)
Love your video. Check out the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff, "Marching Musical Machine of the Mid-South!"
Jefferson Davis high school has an amazing marching band. Their drum majors are awesome to watch as well. The leaders nick name is vanilla funk.
Practice Courtney, Practice makes perfect. HBCU's dont play about their bands. TTTSSSU #AOB #HBCU Thanks for sharing.
We're talking about Jackson state only
Daniel Phelps southern state better buy a lil
So glad you took the time to view this. The HBCU band is not appreciated in this country for the level of intelligence, skill and talent they possess. Proud from TSU💜. You should checkout an HBCU band halftime performance. I recommend Tennessee State University cause that's where I went & work, but try any of them.
Heccckkkk yeahhh!!! We’re all about this in the south! A lot of my friends were in this band
#theeilove Jackson State University 💙🤍 🐅 The Sonic BOOM of the South led by the illustrious J5 Drum Majors, featuring the Prancing J-settes
Black college bands in the south are the best. The New Zealand woman is cute, by the way.
Your officially invited to any homecoming and BBQ 🗣😂
This is my rival school, I'm glad you're getting to experience our culture.
What school is Jackson State's rival?
@@phyllislowe3942 Devry
Williams Twins 😂 “Flukebox” you must be pretty mad huh?
@Williams Twins So is it Southern? I attended FVSU. I am not familiar with all the Rivals in SWAC and MEAC.
@Williams Twins I'm a Juke,...not a fan
Thanks for showing love 💙💙💙 #luvdaboom
Yassss 👏🏾👏🏾 !! My Alma Mater 🙌🏾 THEE Jackson State University Sonic Boom of The South 🐯💙 It's even better to experience in person !! #TheeILuv
YES... I am impressed!
You should check out Tennessee State University
The BADDAST band, hardest working Jsettes and Drummajors in the land!!!
Wow, you are bringing back memories and making me shed tears. I was blessed to attend Jackson State University and I marched in Da Boom for four years. Yes, you are correct that there is a lot of practice involved. But besides the practice, there is PRIDE. I am so happy and honored to see my band continue their rich traditions. LUV DA BOOM! Crab 87" (SOP, Source of Power) Old School!
them bones !!!!
Could you please react to southern university next 🥺
Court, you should also watch Majorettes from other HBCU Marching Bands, Frat and Soro Step Shows (Watch the Yard). Black American culture at HBCU’s is sacred, beautiful and seductive. Miss my HBCU
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You should react the Virginia Tech Hokies football team entrance to Enter Sandman. Arguably one of the best entrances in college football
Let's go!
and Florida State entrance
And you're watching Abraham Duffie leading the band!!!!
I'm so glad you reacted to this. Jackson State is in Mississippi.
The "Boom!" My Alma Mater!! I spent four years at this great school enjoying this great Band!! To be honest, this is the real reason people go to the Football game! They want to see the Boom!!
React to southern university
Hell no
IF you really want to see something, I would love to get your reaction to Tuskegee University Ball and Parlay under the shed. It is epic!!
Courtney, I recommend you watch the movie "Drumline", starring Nick Cannon. You will get the full sense of marching bands at HBCUs!
No you won't. Drum line is fake.
@@bryaneason2145
LoL
That movie is fucking garbage
I hope this is not a culture vulture thing because Deion Sanders is the new football coach for JSU...I’m from the Sipp
She did this a min ago but people just now watching bc of Deion tho.
The 9 people who disliked this video went to Southern University 😒
Not here....it ain't us this time, that would be kinda backwards. I personally always want you guys to do well when you play against pwi's
Good culture is addictive ...
It's funny to see someone who hasn't marched react to it. To those who did it we just think of it as, "That's what we just do" and don't even think about all of the hours we're putting in because we love it.
Thank you for your appreciation!