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FAMU Marching Band Announces First-Ever Woman Head Drum Major

Florida A&M University has announced that a woman will be head drum major for the first time in the HBCU’s marching band history. Oluwamodupe Oloyede, or “Dupe,” will be taking on this new role for ...
WCTV

FAMU names first female head drum major of Marching 100: ‘It’s an immense honor’

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Oluwamodupe Oloyede is making history at Florida A&M University as the first female head drum major of the Marching 100. “It’s an immense honor,” Oloyede said. “It’s still ...
Yahoo

A major first: Women take the lead role in FSU Marching Chiefs, FAMU Marching 100 bands

Football season is ahead, but everyone knows that no game on the gridiron is complete without elite performances from Tallahassee's prestige marching bands, as the old Florida State saying goes "we ...
Tallahassee Democrat

FAMU Marching 100 is a finalist for ESPN's HBCU Band of the Year after last year's victory

Florida A&M University's Marching 100 band is a finalist in this year’s ESPN HBCU Band of the Year national championship. The Marching 100, last year's winner, will compete against Southern University ...
HoopsHype

ESPN HBCU Band of the Year contest: How did FAMU Marching 100 perform?

Florida A&M University's "incomparable" Marching 100 band was unable to defend its title in the 2025 HBCU Band of the Year national championship by ESPN. After taking home the trophy in last year’s ...