Jackosn state Band Performing at half time

This is a video of Jackson state university band playing at half time at a football game. They are playing Making Love to My Money by Gucci, Whats my Name by Rihanna, My Boo by Ghost Town dj'sPower by Kayne and many oyher songs. so check them out and hear the greatest band of the south.

History on Jackson State Band

   For nearly 70 years, the Jackson State University Marching Band, “The Sonic Boom of the South” has mystified and thrilled audiences throughout the nation. The band happend to be the first organized band in the early 1940's under the direction of part-time band director Kermit Holly, Sr. In its infancy, the band consisted of college students and students from Lanier High School where Holly was employed as full-time band director. Charles Saulsburg was appointed band director in 1947. In the year 1948, William W. Davis of Ironton, Ohio, former arranger for Cab Calloway’s legendary big band became the first full-time band director. Davis’s concept of the marching band was greatly influenced by Cab Calloway’s big band sound and showmanship. Cab Calloway’s influence is still present today in the sound and show design of the Jackson State University Marching Band.

    If you go to Jackson State University and are thinking about joining the band but dont want to play an instrument. dont worry because they have an auxiliary (which are dancers and flag girls). The dancers are called "Prancing J Settes" and its actually the offical name of the Jackson State University dance line, an auxiliary group of the Jackson State University Marching Band, "The Sonic Boom of the South". The "Prancing J Settes" supervised by Mrs. Kathy Pinkston-Worthy, J-Settes Sponsor. The Jackson State University Marching Band, “The Sonic Boom of the South” is an ensemble of the Department of Music, Dr. Jimmie James, Jr., Chair. Shirley Middleton, a former majorette, initiated the concept of the majorettes abandoning their batons and dancing to popular musical selections. As the majorette sponsor, Shirley Middleton and the majorettes met with Dr. John A. Peoples, the University’s sixth president, and requested that they be permitted to “put down their batons.”

Prancing J Settes from Jackson State University. They work hard and play hard. Love the band(:

the dancers

Many people think that the dancers in the band dont work hard at all but I know for a fact that they work just as hard as the band does. I was in Ecorse High School Band and our dancers worked as hard as we did. they sweated and worked out with us. I respect the dancers because they dont give up or let other people's comment discourage them. Its really nice and interesting watching watching their dances because you never know what they could come up with.





These are Jackson State dancers. I really like them because they put energy into there dance moves and routines. its actually interesting to watch them because you never know that to expect from them and it gets you excited to watch them and whatever they do.

The Band

I joined the band last year in my 9th grade year. When I first started out I was a banner girl and a flag girl. I didnt really know if I would like it but once I started to do it I loved ot. The band has become apart of my life well playing the alto saxaphone. I love the alto. I have always wanted to play the saxaphone. so when I got the chance to do that I was tooo happy. Im now a sophmore and I play my dream instrument. Im not that good but Im getting there. I play pretty well for someone who started 4 months ago.




I love the saxaphone out of all the woodwind and brass instruments. I dont know why but I love it. I love the sound that comes out of the saxaphone and the way it looks. its probably one of the greatest instruments out there well tom me. Others would probably disgaree and say the tuba or the clarinet is the best but to me it is and forever shall be the best instrument ever