[Dixielandjazz] Wm. P. Foster, obit. Founder of FL A&M Marching 100 band

[tubaman at tubatoast.com]

A slightly fictionalized version of this particular band culture can  
be seen in the film "Drumline" from 2002. While it is a bit  
"formulaic" (as many films about music are,) I thought it was  
interesting and worth a look.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drumline_(film)

If you get the DVD - be sure to watch the out takes!

Dave Richoux

Quoting Bill Haesler <bhaesler at bigpond.net.au>:

> Norman Vickers wrote [in part]:
>> Here’s a NYTimes Story 8/29 about famous bandleader ,  William P.   
>> Foster, of the Florida A&M Marching Band.
>
> Dear Norman,
> Thank you for that.
> I've, once again, learnt something new this morning.
> Unfortunately, the included NYT page links were "not found".
> However, being intrigued by the descriptions of the band's marching   
> style, I 'Googled' <Florida A&M Marching Band> and came up with a   
> host of informative YouTube clips.
> Very kind regards,
>  Bill from downunder.
>