FAMU Marching Band Camp draws big prospect numbers

The 30th annual Florida A&M University (FAMU) Band Camp brought in high schoolers from across the country. Musicians from California to Washington, D.C. flew in to take part in a week crash course into marching band techniques as taught by FAMU Director of Marching Bands, Dr. Shelby Chipman and his entire staff.

The week ended with performances. Friday, the bands performed in a parade across the FAMU campus. The path was nearly identical to the path of the annual FAMU Homecoming parade. Saturday was the finale with a big show int he Al Lawson Center.

Over 420 students attended this year’s camp. This represents Botha teaching opportunity and a recruitment first look for the FAMU band staff. In Florida, the competition to recruit the best musicians is hot. Battling against FBS level schools and the HBCUs in Florida, it takes every opportunity to attract the best talent in the state.

Check out some of the highlights in our video on YouTube.

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