Marching Maroon & White

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Comment by Solomon (Spook) Denard on October 25, 2009 at 7:35pm

Wake up band. It's Classic Week!

Comment by FLIPPER on October 15, 2009 at 12:58pm

The MMW Alumni would like to invite you to come out and take part in the MMW Magic City Classic Tailgate, on Saturday October 31, 2009 at 10:00 PM, where the Bulldogs of Alabama A&M University take on the Hornets of Alabama State University.

With this being said, it is necessary that everyone that plan to participate act now, and get your money in today. In order to successfully cover the cost of all tailgating expenditures, each participating Alumni is asked for a minimum of $30 ($60 per couple or family).

Make checks/money orders payable to Marlon Evans and mail to: P.O. Box 303, Red Oak, GA 30272.

this event is open to anybody and everybody, the money from this event goes to THE MMW MARCHING BAND AND THE JCCEO scholarship FUND. THE FEE FOR THIS EVENT COVERS- FOOD, MUSIC, DRINKS, AND FUN. SEE YOU THERE.Time:10:00AM Saturday, October 31st
Location:JCCEO PARKING LOT ACROSS FROM (Legion Field)300 8th Avenue West

Comment by FLIPPER on October 9, 2009 at 10:12am

NEW VIDEO FROM HOMECOMING 2009 MMW- ALUMNI BAND PRACTICE ON FRI NIGHT FROM THE BAND ROOM IS UP AND RUNNING. CHECK IT OUT

Comment by FLIPPER on October 8, 2009 at 10:08pm

darryl rich mom furneal information

darryl rich address is 575 aberdeen dr stn mtn. ga 30083 .

the furneal is tues at 1pm. the name of the church is zion hill baptist church in atl ga on lynhurst drive sw.

Comment by FLIPPER on October 7, 2009 at 6:45pm

for those who know Darryl Rich, (aka) --daddy rich-,. I JUST GOT WORD THAT HIS MOM PASSED TODAY- IN THE ATL, GA. WHEN I GET MORE INFORMATION I WILL POST IT. HIS CELL NUMBER IS 678-851-1443. PLEASE CALL HIM

Comment by Lauroselle "L. C." Ray Johnson on October 4, 2009 at 4:20pm

I was talking to the mother of a current band member today. She told me that her child says that the band members do not come to practice and when they do they are lazy and unwilling to do what it necessary. She also said that the band is on the road constantly, week after week. The shocking news is that the administrators do not FEED the kids. If they think that they can get back to campus before the cafe closes they try to do that, but when it is closed the students have to fend for themselves. MMW FAmILY if this is true, IT IS WRONG. We were fed when we traveled. IF the band is receiving money for the competitions they attend, they need to take care of the kids. My son is in another HBCU band and they each get cash money before each road trip. If they spend it all, too bad, so they learn how to budget. I guess I would not come to praactice or give it my all if I felt that my school wasn't taking care of me. This is only about the BAND, you should hear what the kids say about the cafe and the dorms. It is EMBARRASSING to say the least. What can we do to help our beloved school. With Much love and respect. LC -1981 (by the way, the video from homecoming was a little dissapointing the quantity was good the quality was not)
LC

Comment by Lauroselle "L. C." Ray Johnson on October 3, 2009 at 9:27pm

Whassup Family?!? Just got an awesome photo of the MMW from teh game today against 'Skegee' Looked okay, the dancers kicks were hhhmmm a little OFF but otherwise the Band looked great. Wish I could have heard em. I'm susre it'll be on YouTube b4 the week is out.
Be blessed family, and be peaceful, you don't want an old lady from the 80's to tell you how it REALLY was, -YOU probably Can't handle the truth LOL smooches

Comment by Micheal V. Maxton on September 26, 2009 at 11:05am

Alumni Band 2009! All systems are still a go until its not! Please try to get a poncho if possible. Last night was amazing. Let's keep it going. See ya'll at 12:30.

Comment by Terry Neely on September 23, 2009 at 8:01am

My prayers are with each and every family that has suffered a loss due to the unexpected flooding in Georgia. Flood insurance is available through FEMA, call your trusted advisor to get protected. If you don't have one give me a call....770-603-2229 you can also contact me at terryneely@allstate.com.

Comment by FLIPPER on September 21, 2009 at 1:02pm

NOW I MUST SAY DURING 1981-1986 WE WON ALL KINDS OF AWARDS AND FOR BEST BAND DIRECTOR, BEST FIELD SHOWS AND BEST BAND, SO WE MUST HAVE BEEN DOING SOMETHING RIGHT AND JUST DRUNK ALL THE TIME I TAKE THAT AS A SLAP IN THE FACE WE CAME TO PRACTICE AND DID THE WORK TO MAKE US A GREAT BAND DURING THAT TIME . I AM NOT IN THE FIGHT AND I AM NOT A FOURHORSEMAN. I JUST WANT OUR BAND TO BE GOOD , I HAVE NOTHING AGAINST MR. YATES OR MR WESLEY I LOVE THEM BOTH, BUT DONT SAY THAT WE WOULD MAKE IT AGAINST TODAYS BANDS THAT IS NOT TRUE. THIS IS A BIG MESS. WE NEED TO HELP SUPPORT OUR MMW AND WORK AS A FAMILY. WHY CANT WE GET ALONG. THERE ARE ALOT OF BANDS THAT ARE MUCH BETTER THAN WE ARE. 1. Bethune-Cookman . 2. FAMU ARE VERY GOOD THEY HAVE NOT CHANGED OVER THE YEARS, THEY HAVE NOT CHANGE THEIR STYLE AND THERE FIELD SHOWS ARE GREAT. WHY DID WE CHANGE FROM THE STYLE FROM THE LATE 70'S AND EARLY 80'S. THAT STYLE OF SNAP AND DRIVE 8 TO 5 IS WHAT WON US THE AWARDS OF THE 70'-80'S. I HAVE BEEN OUT OF THE LOOP FOR A WHILE BUT I CANT UNDERSTAND WHY ARE THINGS SO CRAZY NOW. THE BAND SOUNDS GREAT AND DOES LOOK GOOD, I HAVE TOLD MY THOUGHTS TO MR WESLEY AND MR YATES, AND OTHER STAFF MEMBERS OF OUR BAND SO I HAVE NO REASON TO LIE. BUT WE MUST ALL STOP THIS MESS AND WORK AS ONE BAND OLD SCHOOL AND NEW SCHOOL AND WORK FOR ONE GOAL, I WOULD LOVE TO SEE OUR BAND WIN

The Sudler Trophy.

"The purpose of the Sudler Trophy is to identify and recognize collegiate marching bands of particular excellence who have made outstanding contributions to the American way of life. The Sudler Trophy is awarded annually to a college or university marching band which has demonstrated the highest musical standards and innovative marching routines and ideas, and which has made important contributions to the advancement of the performance standards of college marching bands over a period of years."


Awardees include:


1982 University of Michigan
1983 University of Illinois
1984 Ohio State University
1985 Florida A&M University
1986 University of Texas
1987 University of Oklahoma
1988 Michigan State University
1989 University of Kansas
1990 University of Iowa
1991 Arizona State University
1992 Northwestern University
1993 UCLA
1994 James Madison University
1995 Purdue University
1996 University of Nebraska
1997 West Virginia University
1998 University of Massachusetts
1999 Texas Tech University
2000 University of Georgia
2001 Texas A&M University
2002 Louisiana State University
2003 University of Alabama
2004 Auburn University
2005 Penn State University
2006 University of Arkansas
2007 Indiana University
2008 Contacting the Sousa Foundation for the Awardee
2009 Western Carolina University

WE HAVE WORK TO DO TO GET TO THIS LEVEL OF BANDSMANSHIP, CAN WE GET THERE? I SAW YES WE CAN. LETS WORK AS A TEAM AND GET THERE

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