The Marching Storm Band has entered the 2010-2011 school year, with new students and new rules.
Band director William McQueen has decided to turn over a new leaf with the band’s discipline and performing style.
Freshmen enrollment this semesterhas helped the band imrove its talent pool.
More than 100 new students were
recently welcomed to the “baddest band in the land.” They include 40 drummers, 11 new Black Foxes, and seven new color guard members.
The band has also instituted new measures to ensure the safety and discipline of students.
All students are to dress accordingly in white T-shirts, symbolizing equality of all sections, and the police department will escort all students to and from out of state events.
There will be no alcohol, drugs, or any form of hazing; police will thoroughly check for any suspicious activity.
Despite recent changes, the components that make up the Marching Storm will still exist, such as the famous PVU formation, popping 90s, and accurate positions on the field.
Christopher Johnson, tubular section leader and architecture major, said, “This year the changes have enhanced more respect, responsibility, commitment, and dedication. I believe it will positively affect the band because there is a new breed of musicians.”
The BOX drum line has made a fresh start by recruiting all freshmen.
The band found it imperative to provide the drum section with new faces and stability.
Freshmen chemical engineering major and snare drummer Dedrich “Drizzy” Roberts said, “I feel as a section we hold great responsibility because we are all freshmen and some people don’t expect us to be on our game. The band has offered me a great opportunity, and I plan on being the best drummer I can and will be a positive representation of PVAMU.”