The FAMU Marching 100's first female head drum major has performed on many stages before, but the 2026 Oscars is the latest one added to her list.

Florida A&M head drum major Oluwamodupe "Dupe" Oloyede has had quite a couple of weeks. First, she and her line sisters crossed over as the newest members of the Beta Alpha Chapte ...

The first female head drum major of the Florida A&M University (FAMU) Marching “100” recently appeared on the stage of the 98th Academy Awards in Los Angeles, California. To say that Oluwamodupe “Dupe ...

After finishing at UT, her life would become much quieter, but the music never stopped. In 2009, she married John Ballard, a TVA engineer who had played in the band at Hixson High. They would later ...

Kennedy Aderogba had simple goals when she joined Pitt’s marching band two years ago: to have fun, learn more, and grow as a person and musician. She grew up playing instruments, but joined Pitt’s ...

The “vision and sacrifice” of the founders of the Progressive Labour Party are to be celebrated at an annual event on Sunday. Founders Day also includes the Drum Major Awards honouring people in the ...

The Purdue “All-American” Marching Band is pleased to announce the appointment of Calder Feit and Kenvar Pujoe, Jr. as our 2026-27 Drum Majors. Calder will be serving his second year in the role. Both ...

If your roof had a leak, most homeowners would be quick to repair it. But if there was an underlying issue with the roof itself, most people would probably agree it would be wise to address the larger ...

BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WTOC) - Former Battery Creek High School drum major Elisa Williams is taking her musical talents to the Super Bowl as a member of the South Carolina State University Marching ...

Midland resident Jennifer Vannette was recognized as the Drum Major Award recipient for Midland County at a ceremony on Jan. 22. The Drum Major Award for Community Service is given to one person in ...

SOUTH BEND — Six local residents were honored at the Jan. 19 Martin Luther King Day breakfast with Drum Major Awards. The award is given to thank the individuals for their dedication and personal ...

For 20 years, The Cocoon has worked tirelessly with people whose voices were often diminished or dismissed. The Cocoon’s staff, board, volunteers and partners have ensured services are available for ...