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Founded as the Jackson State University Marching Band, the name "Sonic Boom of the South" was adopted by director Harold J. Haughton Sr. in 1971, having been suggested by band members. [1] The first full-time band director, William W. Davis, was appointed in 1948, replacing Charles Saulsburg, who had been a director since 1947. [1]
The mayor and city council issued resolutions in support of the band's fundraiser "give the boom their roses." Mayor, City Council issue support for JSU Sonic Boom. Band fundraising for Rose Bowl ...
The 2025 Jacksonville State Gamecocks football team will represent Jacksonville State University in Conference USA (C-USA) during the 2025 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Gamecocks are expected to be led by Charles Kelly in his first year as the head coach. [ 1 ]
Here's a month-wise breakup of all the major music festivals 2025 has in store. Top Music Festivals to Watch for in 2025 January 2025. Out of the Blue Festival. Dates: January 4–7, 2025.
Jacksonville State University's marching band, The Marching Southerners, was founded in 1956 by John Finley. He also conceived the band's precision dance line, The Marching Ballerinas. [ 30 ] David L. Walters, for whom JSU's music department is named, served as band director from 1961 to 1991 and is credited with bringing the Marching ...
General admission tickets are $500 and benefit JSU scholarships and the Randy Owen Center for the Performing Arts. Music stars with JSU connections to perform in Dec. 14 benefit concert at school ...
After the war, Walter A. Mason became head of the music department at the college. A veteran, he turned to fellow Army musician J. Eugene Duncan who he asked to become the band's first full-time director in 1948. [4] The Marching Southerners were the 2021 recipients of the Sudler Trophy, the highest award for collegiate marching band. [5]
Jackson State became the latest HBCU marching band to play a Super Bowl halftime show, this one alongside Usher, Alicia Keys, Ludacris, Lil Jon and more