Bethune-Cookman University

BOCA RATON, Fla. — The National Battle of the Bands is coming to Florida Atlantic University's campus in January, bringing what organizers expect to be more than $100 million in economic impact to the local economy.

The HBCU showcase will take place at Flagler Credit Union Stadium on FAU's campus in Boca Raton, featuring the country's top historically Black college and university marching bands. HBCU 'Battle of the Bands' coming to FAU

"It's a great opportunity for HBCU bands," Dr. Donovan Wells, band director at Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach, said. "But the national battle of the bands is an opportunity to showcase HBCU bands, and we are the stars of the show."

Wells said his band has once again earned an invitation to battle. The Marching Wil

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