Oloyede will continue to play her praises but this upcoming school year she will function as Head Drum Major for the ...

Florida A&M University’s famed Marching “100” has reached a historic milestone. Dr. Shelby Chipman, director of Bands, has named Oluwamodupe “Dupe” Oloyede as head drum major for the ...

FAMU names first female head drum major of Marching 100: ‘It’s an immense honor’ Oluwamodupe Oloyede said this has been her dream since 11 years old The API failed to deliver the resource.

A female drum major is not a new concept in the black marching band culture—from elementary through college, their presence has always been an essential part of the marching band experience.

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Oluwamodupe Oloyede was recently named the new head drum major of the Florida A&M University Marching 100, making her the ...

The Marching "100" has become a global ambassador for excellence at HBCUs since 1892, known for its iconic performances ...

Standing among the other parents gathered for our town’s Memorial Day ceremony, I proudly looked on as my marching band uniformed sixth grader flawlessly ...

Florida A&M University’s Marching 100 is legend for its performances, which draw huge crowds when the band tours the state. It’s about to make some history in its 79-year existence: For the first time ...

Last week’s feature highlighted the McIntosh Girls Pipe Band. Around the same time that group was established, another ...

The rock trio, which started the band four years ago while they were seniors in high school in their native Des Moines, ...