Speaking of music, Florida A&M University, affectionately known as
___________ is renowned for its world-famous marching band known as
the _______________ _______. In 2018 they performed at the Rose
Parade in Pasadena, CA. Their band is credited for innovating 30 marching
band techniques that have become standard for high school and college
bands across the globe. While there are no competitions that crown an
official "best band" award, every year the Battle of the Bands takes place
between Grambling State University and Southern University at an event
known as the Bayou Classic. The audience weighs in on who they thought
won all year long until the next competition.