Famu's Marching 100

The most imitated band in America”

(Miami Herald)

“The most televised band in America”

(Florida Times Union)

"The incomparable ‘Marching 100"

(Pittsburgh Courier)

“You’ve seen one marching band, you’ve seen them all,

with the possible exception of the Florida A&M Band”

(Lewis Grizzard, Atlanta Constitution)

Florida A&M University's " Marching 100"

An Introspective look into the History, Accolades, and People behind the success of the "Marching 100"

Pictured, Dr. William P. Foster, founder of FAMU's Marching 100 and Director of Bands Emeritus

Dr. Julian E. White - Director of Bands

Dr. William P. Foster, Emeritus Director of Bands

Mr. Charles S. Bing - Associate Director of Bands

Dr. Shaylor L. James - Assistant Director Of Bands, Director Of Percussion

Mr. Lindsey B. Sarjeant (Fall '70) - Assistant Director Of Bands, Arranger

Mr. Shelby R. Chipman (Fall '82) - Assistant To The Director of Bands

Mr. Donald Beckwith (Fall '76) - Senior Storekeeper

Ms. Gloria Jones - Senior Secretary

Ms. Kimberly Jackson - Band Secretary

Mr. Joe Bullard, Announcer

By Brian A. Snell

An inside look at the history and activities of the "100"