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THE MIGHTY MARCHING HORNETS
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Alabama State University’s Mighty Marching Hornets gained widespread recognition with their spectacular halftime performances during nationally televised professional football games between the New York Jets and the Kansas City Chiefs in 1967, the New Orleans Saints and the Green Bay Packers in 1969, the Atlanta Falcons and the New Orleans Saints in 1976 and 1977, the Cincinnati Bengals and the Houston Oilers in 1976, and at the Blue-Gray Football Classic in Montgomery in 1976 and 1977. In 1980, the Mighty Marching Hornets put together a halftime show saluting the late Joe Louis, one of the world’s greatest boxers. This show toured many cities and received rave reviews for each performance.
James Oliver Band Director
In 1985, the Mighty Marching Hornets were invited to represent the Southwestern Athletic Conference at the second annual Freedom Bowl Classic in Atlanta. They also performed at the game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Chicago Bears in 1986, where they presented a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The Mighty Marching Hornets were the exhibition band for the South Central Marching Band Classic in Homewood in 1986. The band has performed at other classics and games such as the Bronze Classic in Atlanta (1991), the Motor City Classic in Pontiac, Mich. (1991), the Alamo Heritage Bowl in Miami (1991), the Circle City Classic in Indianapolis (1992), the Battle of the Bands in Mobile (2000) and the Detroit Football Classic (2003). Recently, members of the band were invited to perform on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.” The Mighty Marching Hornets have won numerous awards for their unique performances, which are distinguished by an unusual step called “Double Time.” Expect nothing less than the best from the Mighty Marching Hornets as they strive to uphold their motto: “The Price of Glory is High.”
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