55,000+ Fans Celebrate the Electrifying 15th Anniversary Honda B
The marching bands of eight HBCUs came together for a mass band finale at the 2017 Honda Battle of the Bands Invitational Showcase. (Photo by Honda North America)
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Two Alabama university bands displayed their musical talent and showmanship in front of more than 55,000 fans during the 15th Anniversary Honda Battle of the Bands.
Alabama A&M University's Marching Maroon & White and Alabama State University's Mighty Marching Hornets were two of eight Historically Black Colleges and Universities marching bands selected to perform in the annual invitational Showcase held at Atlanta's Georgia Dome. The showcase was also streamed live on CampusInsiders.com.
Alabama A&M alumnus Ruben Studdard made a surprise performance at the event.
The showcase was one of the final events at the Georgia Dome which is nearing demolition. The Georgia Dome's replacement, the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, is currently under construction and is scheduled to open on July 30, 2017.
Watch Alabama A&M University's performance here.
Watch Alabama State University's performance here.
'Bama State Style,' a reality show following Alabama State University's Mighty Marching Hornets Band, (including Stingettes and Honey Beez dancers) premiered early January on Atlanta's ASPiRE Network.