GSU Tiger Marching Band

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GSU Tiger Marching Band
School Grambling State University
Location Grambling, Louisiana
Conference SWAC
Founded1926
DirectorNikole Roebuck
Members200
Website GSU Tiger Marching Band website
The GSU Tiger Marching Band performing during halftime of the 2019 State Fair Classic 2019 State Fair Classic 37 (GSU Tiger Marching Band).jpg
The GSU Tiger Marching Band performing during halftime of the 2019 State Fair Classic

GSU Tiger Marching Band, also known as the Tiger Marching Band is Grambling State University's marching band. It is often billed as the "World Famed Tiger Marching Band". [1] [2] [3] Ralph Waldo Emerson Jones founded the band in 1926. [4]

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History

In 1978, the Tiger Marching Band introduced their first all-female dance line, Orchesis, at halftime of the Bayou Classic, led by artistic director/choreographer Virgie Broussard (Pradia).

Performances

The Orchesis Dance Company GSU92218-29 (45258135285).jpg
The Orchesis Dance Company

References

  1. "GSU Tiger Marching Band". Grambling State University. 2017. Retrieved December 16, 2017.
  2. LeGarde, Brandon-Michael (September 28, 2016). "Grambling State University's 'World Famed' band honors legendary Southern University band leader". Andscape . Retrieved December 16, 2017.
  3. Bartel, Jason (September 8, 2016). "Grambling State vs. Arizona: Watch the World Famed Tiger Band in Tucson this weekend". AZ Desert Swarm. Retrieved December 16, 2017.
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  5. "Grambling is winner". Youngstown Vindicator. Associated Press. September 25, 1976. p. 11. Retrieved October 24, 2013.
  6. "G-Men Set For Game In Hawaii". The Times . Shreveport, Louisiana. October 1, 1976. p. 2-C. Retrieved December 31, 2023 via newspapers.com.
  7. "Coaches see football in Japan". Baltimore Afro-American . October 5, 1976. p. 16. Retrieved October 24, 2013.
  8. Dudley Jr., Kevin (February 1, 2024). "Cartoon Network acknowledges Grambling State's marching band with a throwback 1999 promo for Black History Month". KTVE/KARD. Retrieved May 20, 2025.
  9. 1 2 Berry, Deborah Barfield (January 9, 2013). "Marching band plans to funk-ify Inaugural Parade". USA Today . Retrieved December 16, 2017.
  10. "Congrats to Grambling State University Band's own Chocolate Thunder". bandhead.org. February 5, 2010. Retrieved December 16, 2017.
  11. "Inaugural Parade Participants". The Presidential Inaugural Committee 2013. Archived from the original on January 12, 2013. Retrieved December 16, 2017.
  12. Drake (February 13, 2015). "Used To Lyrics". Genius . Retrieved December 16, 2017.
  13. Pierce, Liam Daniel (May 11, 2016). "VICE World of Sports Episode Guide: The Bayou Classic". VICE Sports . Archived from the original on November 8, 2016. Retrieved December 16, 2017.
  14. "Grambling dancers, band featured at Beyonce's private Coachella event".
  15. "Grambling State University marching band to perform during Inauguration Day 'We Are One' event" . Retrieved April 15, 2021.
  16. "BREAKING: The World Famed Grambling State Tiger Marching Band to perform at halftime at the HBCU Legacy Bowl". hbculegacybowl.com (Press release). January 24, 2022. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
  17. https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/2023/09/27/espn-andscape-why-not-us-grambling-state-dance-team.aspx [ bare URL ]