Jackson State University Sonic Boom of the South (2017-2018)


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10. Sonic Boom of the South – Jackson State University
If you've had the privilege of watching Jackson State University's Sonic Boom of the South marching band, then you definitely don't need an introduction. This electrifying marching band from Jackson, Miss., puts on a show-stopping performance full of exciting drill designs and diverse musical arrangements. The self-proclaimed "showtime band" has provided music for a wide variety of athletic and ceremonial occasions, ranging from several NFL halftime shows, a Motown 30th Anniversary television special and even an "EA Sports NCAA Football 2005" video game. No matter how visible the Sonic Boom of the South becomes, they have managed to stay grounded in their commitment to playing good music and boosting school spirit.
 
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#ThrowbackFriday Jackson State, Fall 1969. #TheeILove #SBotsMedia#JSUBands

Do you recognize any of the directors, band members?

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Blu Bengal said:
#ThrowbackFriday Jackson State, Fall 1969. #TheeILove #SBotsMedia#JSUBands

Do you recognize any of the directors, band members?

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I see William Davis sitting next to Dollye Robinson. Don't know who the Band Director standing is.
 

Dowell Taylor – National Black Alumni Hall of Fame Inductee
May 9th, 2018 by giving

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Congratulations to Dowell Taylor who has been selected by the Board of Directors of the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Foundation, Inc. Taylor will be inducted in its 2018 Class during the 33rd Annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Friday, September 28, 2018 in Atlanta, GA.

Taylor is the Interim Director of Bands, Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Music Technology at Jackson State University and is being honored for his exceptional achievements in the field of Arts & Entertainment. [read bio]. He joins a distinguished list of over 300 Hall of Famers who have been enshrined into the Hall of Fame since 1986, including such notables as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Dr. Benjamin E. Mays, Walter Payton, Leontyne Price, Chief Justice Thurgood Marshall, Oprah Winfrey, Ambassador Andrew Young, Will Packard and Nancy Wilson.

The Department of Alumni and Constituency Relations coordinated the submission of applications to the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Foundation and cordially congratulates Dowell Taylor for the esteemed honor.

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The Jackson State University "Sonic Boom of the South" successfully concluded its Inaugural Pre-Band Camp; it was a great turn out! During that camp the students were academically advised and recieved pertinent information about the university. They also learned basic musicianship practices and standard Sonic Boom literature to get them started on the right track as student musicians! If you're interested in joining the Sonic Boom, please contact any member of the Band Staff right away.

More exciting news will be coming soon about the 2018 rendition of THEE Sonic Boom! Continue to check our social media.

We're "Getting Ready," are you?

Dowell Taylor, 601-979-2026,
dowell.t.taylor@jsums.edu

Roderick Little, 601-979-7063,
roderick.d.little@jsums.edu

Lowell Hollinger, 601-979-7065,
lowell.a.hollinger@jsums.edu



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After 43 years, the HBCU Dance Team trendsetter and innovator has retired!

Every HBCU has copied something from the Prancing J-Settes. After 43 years at JSU, The Prancing J-Settes sponsor from 1975 to 1997 has retired. The thing I remember the most about the Narah Dean Oatis era, were false eyelashes, pony tails, class, poise, charm and beauty. Oh, and awesome dance routines. I have to give the late Hollis Pippin, J-Settes choreographer, ex-twirler and the believed creator of J-Setting, some credit for those awesome routines.

He started out as drum major. When Helen Ford, who later became Miss Black America, came to J State, the two of them were twirlers who performed with The Boom as The Ebony Twins. At the same time, he was a stern task master as choreographer for the J-Settes. After he graduated and went to Hollywood, Helen became a J-Sette.

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Narah Dean Oatis--------------------- Hollis Pippin

Narah Dean Oatis era Prancing J-Settes Photos.
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The JSU High School Camp is rapidly approaching and is turning out to be the best one yet! If you are planning to attend the camp, please be reminded of the following:

-MAY 31- Completed Online Application due
-JUNE 15- All payments are due on or before the given date (June 15)
-If you have any inquiries please email Mr. Roderick Little (roderick.d.little@jsums.edu)

SEE YOU IN JUNE!!
(Dancer and percussion spots are now limited)



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Blu Bengal said:
The Jackson State University "Sonic Boom of the South" successfully concluded its Inaugural Pre-Band Camp; it was a great turn out! During that camp the students were academically advised and recieved pertinent information about the university. They also learned basic musicianship practices and standard Sonic Boom literature to get them started on the right track as student musicians! If you're interested in joining the Sonic Boom, please contact any member of the Band Staff right away.

More exciting news will be coming soon about the 2018 rendition of THEE Sonic Boom! Continue to check our social media.

We're "Getting Ready," are you?

Dowell Taylor, 601-979-2026,
dowell.t.taylor@jsums.edu

Roderick Little, 601-979-7063,
roderick.d.little@jsums.edu

Lowell Hollinger, 601-979-7065,
lowell.a.hollinger@jsums.edu



https://www.facebook.com/jsusbots/
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2 of my students attended and will be attending JSU this fall.
 
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