This weekend, Langston University’s Marching Pride Band is heading to Houston to compete against other Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) bands, proving once again why they’re considered one of the best in the nation.

Before the bright lights, the roaring crowds, and the competition, it all starts on the practice field.

Head Drum Major Tyyuan Brolis says preparation is everything.

“Practice, practice, practice, see practice makes perfection, and during practice, we have to be very tight-minded,” Brolis said.

The Marching Pride will face off against eight of the top HBCU bands in the country, including Alabama A&M, Albany State, Florida A&M, Jackson State, North Carolina A&T, Prairie View A&M, and Texas Southern.

Brolis says while the work is demanding, it’s also rewar

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