In honor of Grambling State University’s Band Camp, we’d like to share this “throwbuck” spotlight on how this one influential summer event changed the life of a Grambling State leader. “Every year from age 4 or 5, I attended band camp,” said Dr. Nikole Roebuck, the first woman director of Grambling State University’s World-Famed Tiger… Continue reading GSU Spotlight: “Unc, I Want a Horn” –The World’s Newest Woman HBCU Band Director Started Her Band Career at Age 4
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From President Gallot on the Loss of Former Band Director Maurice Wilton Johnson, Sr.
When it comes to the World-Famed Tiger Marching Band and similar legacies that have shaped the world, music, and culture, it is important to acknowledge the leaders who provide the very foundation of that success. Consequently, as the Grambling State University community mourns the loss of one our historic band directors Mr. Maurice Wilton Johnson,… Continue reading From President Gallot on the Loss of Former Band Director Maurice Wilton Johnson, Sr.
First Woman Band Director Appointed at Grambling State
Dr. Nikole Roebuck to Lead as Director of Bands and Chair of the Department of Music GRAMBLING, LA – May 31, 2019 – Today, Grambling State University announced Dr. Nikole Roebuck will lead as the University’s new Chair of the Department of Music and its first woman Director of Bands. Dr. Roebuck’s work will include overseeing… Continue reading First Woman Band Director Appointed at Grambling State
Grambling State Searches for Director of Bands and Music Department Lead
Applications Close March 13 for New “World-Famed” Marching Band and Music Leaders GRAMBLING, LA – March 1, 2019 – Today, Grambling State University announced applications will close March 13, 2019 for submissions to fill its vacancies for a permanent Director of Bands and a permanent Head of the University’s Music Department.