| 词条 | Aristocrat of Bands |
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Tennessee State University's marching band is known as the "Aristocrat of Bands". HistoryThe band emerged from the Jazz Collegians of Tennessee State University, and was requested by Tennessee State University's president Walter Davis as support for athletics. In 1946, J.D. Chavis started the organization with 100 pieces after some weeks of practices. Originally titled as "the Marching 100", the name "Aristocrat of Bands" was given by a sportscaster at a National Football League (NFL) game. Historical AccomplishmentsIn 1955, the band was the first historically black college or university (HBCU) band to appear on national television[1] with their performance at the Chicago Bears versus Los Angeles Rams NFL game. In 1961, they performed for the inauguration of President John F. Kennedy making them the first historically black college or university to perform at a presidential inauguration.[2] The band has been invited and performed in Asia, Africa, North America and Europe. The band was featured in the inaugural Honda Battle of the Bands, held in Atlanta. The band was also named in 2002 the official band of the Tennessee Titans, making them the first HBCU to be named as an official band for an NFL team. List of AccomplishmentsNationally televised professional football half-time shows performed (partial list)1955-NBC: Chicago Bears vs. Los Angeles Rams in Chicago 1956-CBS: Cleveland Browns vs. New York Giants in Cleveland 1960-CBS/NBC: Baltimore Colts vs. Green Bay Packers in Baltimore 1963-NBC: NFL Championship Game - Chicago Bears vs. New York Giants in Chicago 1968-NBC: Cincinnati Bengals vs. Oakland Raiders in Cincinnati 1969-NBC: Cincinnati Bengals vs. New York Jets in Cincinnati 1970-NBC: Cincinnati Bengals vs. Cleveland Browns in Cincinnati 1971-NBC: Cincinnati Bengals vs. Cleveland Browns in Cincinnati 1973-CBS: Atlanta Falcons vs. St. Louis Cardinals in Atlanta 1978-NBC: Cincinnati Bengals vs. New England Patriots in Cincinnati 1993-NBC: Cincinnati Bengals vs. Cleveland Browns in Cincinnati 1998-CBS: Tennessee Oilers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers in Nashville 2000-CBS: Tennessee Titans vs. New York Giants in Nashville 2001-ESPN: Tennessee Titans vs. Miami Dolphins in Nashville 2002-FOX: Tennessee Titans vs. Washington Redskins in Nashville 2003: Tennessee Titans 2004: Tennessee Titans 2005: Tennessee Titans 2006: Tennessee Titans 2007: Tennessee Titans 2008: Tennessee Titans 2009: Tennessee Titans Chronicle of notable performances (partial list)1955: First HBCU band to appear on national television. 1961: First HBCU band to march in a presidential inaugural parade. 1961: Performed in the Presidential Inaugural Parade of John F. Kennedy. 1981: Appeared in the CBS television movie The Concrete Cowboy. 1982: Appeared in a Hello Nashville Commercial for NBC affiliate WSMV. 1982: Featured ensemble at the College Band Directors’ National Association Regional Conference in Nashville. 1983: Featured ensemble at the College Band Directors’ National Association national meeting in Atlanta, Georgia. 1983: Featured in WSMV Nashville Channel 4 News Special Report 1984: Mirage Bowl Football Game, Tokyo, Japan. 1984: Featured ensemble at the Music Educators’ National Conference, national meeting in Chicago, Illinois. 1984: Invited to tour Nigeria by the United States Information Agency. 1992: Featured at the Memphis In May Tattoo Festival 1993: Performed in the Presidential Inaugural Parade of Bill Clinton. 1993: Appeared on CBS television The Morning Show from Washington, DC 1993: Appeared on Good Morning Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee 1993: Featured in WSMV Nashville Channel 4 News Special Report 1994: Public television special “Rain Doesn’t Fall on the Aristocrat of Bands” 1996: Appeared in Marty Stuart music video Magic Town 1997: Performed in the Presidential Inaugural Parade of Bill Clinton. 1997: Appeared on ABC television Good Morning America 1997: Featured in Nashville News Channel 5 Special Report 2000: Performed for the CBS All American Happy Thanksgiving Day Parade. 2002: Featured performer at the 58th National Biennial In-Service Conference of the Music Educators National Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. 2003: Selected to represent Tennessee at the American Celebration of Music in China. 2003: Invited as one of ten bands to perform at the Inaugural Honda Battle of the Bands Invitational Showcase in Atlanta, Georgia. 2003: Named official spirit band of the Tennessee Titans NFL franchise. 2004: Invited to perform and named top vote getter at the Honda Battle of the Bands Invitational Showcase in Atlanta, Georgia. 2005: Invited as one of ten bands to perform at the Honda Battle of the Bands Invitational Showcase in Atlanta, Georgia. 2005: Performed with country music artists Big and Rich on the CMT Music Awards. 2006: Performed with the Nashville Symphony in Porgy & Bess. 2006: Featured performer at the 2nd HBCU National Band Directors Consortium Convention in Atlanta, Georgia. 2006: Appeared on ABC television Good Morning America. [2]2016: Played on the South Lawn of the White House for the grand opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, DC. While at the event, the band had a meet and greet with President Obama [3] 2018: The band performed with Keith Urban during his live performance in Nashville. Band StaffDirector of BandsThe Aristocrat of Bands full-time bandmasters to hold the title "Director of Bands": Prof. Jordan D. Chavis 1946-1951 Prof. Frank T. Greer 1951-1972 Prof. Clifford Watkins 1972-1979 Prof. Edward L. Graves 1979–2014 Dr. Reginald A. McDonald (Acting Director of Bands) 2012–2014 Dr. Reginald A. McDonald 2014–present Associate Directors of BandProf. Benjamin I. Kirk 1982-1997 Dr. Kevin Davenport 1997-2001 Dr. Reginald A. McDonald 2001–2014 Assistant Directors of BandProf. Thomas L. Davis Prof. James L. Sexton (Current Arranger and Director of the Jazz Collegians) Dr. Sean Daniels Prof. Larry Jenkins Prof. Andre Newsome Proper Titles of DirectorsAll Band Directors are addressed with a title. Members of the band may use "Prof", short for Professor, and their last name (e.g. "Prof" Graves or "Prof" Sexton) or if they hold a terminal degree, by the title of "Doc" informally or Doctor and their last name formally (e.g. Doctor Prof Mac). Just like the United States Military, every response to a band director or anyone in charge is ended with "sir" or "ma'am". Auxiliary and Office StaffMs. Tiffany Mayshack- Sophisticated Ladies Coordinator Ms. Michelle Allen- Office Manager / Royal Elegance Flag Corp Coordinator Mrs. Melva Townsend- Secretary Mr. James Pitts- Instrument Technician Marching StyleThe band marches in the traditional high-stepping style incorporating Classical, Jazz, Contemporary, and Popular repertoire in its performances. The band is led by four drum majors known as the "Fantastic Four" and is accompanied by The Sophisticated Ladies dance team. References1. ^{{cite news|title=Happenings: Drumline 2006 At Finley Stadium Is Oct. 1|date=2006-09-18|work=The Chattanoogan|location=Chattanooga, TN}} 2. ^1 {{cite web|url=http://www.aristocratofbands.com |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-01-24 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090429061720/http://www.aristocratofbands.com/ |archivedate=2009-04-29 |df= }} 3. ^http://www.newschannel5.com/news/local-news/tennessee-state-university-band-performing-at-white-house 4. ^http://www.aristocratofbands.com External links
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