Black Lives Matter.

We mourn the loss of George Floyd, and countless other African Americans. They are victims of a deep rooted culture of racism and fear. Frustration and anger has boiled over into the streets, and our country is divided.

Musicians have long been messengers of hope. We’ve brought light to causes. We’ve written anthems to inspire. We’ve also shown that where words fail, music speaks.

In the marching arts, we value the inclusion of all people. We cannot stand idly by, and watch the continued oppression of an entire race of people. We know that our students have the power to deliver the necessary message in a beautiful and creative way.

We invite you to join us in this message of unification and hope. We ask you to pick up your instrument and use it to shine a light on these dark times. We ask you to use your gifts to speak to all that will hear.

Black Lives Matter. Most Definitely.​

“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” MLK

As you watch this video, we ask that you consider offering your financial support to these organizations:
Black Lives Matter: secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019
National Association of Negro Musicians: www.nanm.org/donate
United Negro College Fund: uncf.org/ways-to-donate
Dr. Martin Luther King Center: thekingcenter.org
National Civil Rights Museum: www.civilrightsmuseum.org/give