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  • LSU names new director of Tiger Marching Band

    July 24, 2023 11:22 AM

    BATON ROUGE - With little fanfare, LSU announced a new director of the Golden Band from Tigerland, just weeks after its previous director announced his resignation. Simon Holoweiko, who works as the Associate Director of Bands, will take over directorial duties, according to new information published on LSU's website.... more »
  • State Police working with Mississippi authorities after LSU student accuses trooper of sexual misconduct Play Video

    October 7, 2021 5:21 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The head of Louisiana State Police offered an on-camera interview Thursday to discuss a story first reported by WBRZ the day before: A trooper on leave amid a sexual misconduct investigation after complaints of an incident with a member of the LSU marching band following an away... more »
  • LSU's Golden Band from Tigerland staying home for UCLA matchup in September

    July 7, 2021 2:08 PM

    BATON ROUGE - LSU will travel to Rose Bowl Stadium for a "normal" return to football in a road game against UCLA in September without the band. The Tigers face UCLA in Pasadena, California, on Sept. 4. Assistant Band Director Kelvin Jones said the decision not to travel... more »
  • With Mardi Gras parades banned, Human Jukebox coming to terms with quiet carnival season Play Video

    November 17, 2020 10:27 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The sound of notes are noticeably missing from the Southern University band hall this fall. There are no halftime routines to run through, no events to prepare for. "We had hurricanes, tornadoes, different things that give us a two-week setback, but never have we been able... more »
  • Even with COVID-19 precautions, LSU Tiger Band not missing a beat Play Video

    September 10, 2020 10:33 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The sounds emanating from LSU's Tiger Band practices are familiar, but what those practices look like is anything but. "Six feet apart, we have to wear our mask," junior Lauren Domingue said. "It's a lot different in the sense of connecting with people, too." The... more »
  • LSU Tiger Marching Band received recognition for historic year Play Video

    January 19, 2020 12:53 AM

    BATON ROUGE - The LSU Tigers football team isn't the only one getting recognized for this historic season. The LSU Tiger Marching Band received a round of applause for their outstanding work throughout the 2019 college football season during the LSU celebration ceremony that was held at PMAC on... more »
  • Istrouma High marching band lacks instruments Play Video

    August 4, 2017 11:56 PM

    BATON ROUGE- Istrouma High School opens next week after a three year closure. The new band director, Reggie Jackson, is rebuilding the once great program from scratch. "The instruments are currently non-existent," he said. Jackson isn't sure where they went, he guessed some were destroyed in the August flood... more »
  • Band director no longer at Dutchtown Middle School after racial slur post Play Video

    May 5, 2017 8:11 PM

    UPDATE: Richard Bresowar is no longer at Dutchtown Middle School. DUTCHTOWN- The band director at Dutchtown Middle School used a version of the N-word this week in a social media post. Richard Bresowar responded to a Facebook post by Ascension Parish Councilman Daniel Satterlee who was asking for... more »
  • Krewe of Orion prepares for 2017 debut Play Video

    February 10, 2017 11:11 PM

    BATON ROUGE – The Krewe of Orion is set to kick off carnival season Saturday night at 6:30 pm. The all-male organization has 18 floats loaded and ready to make the journey from St. Gabriel to downtown Baton Rouge Saturday morning. The krewe’s captain, Darren Coates, is... more »
  • LSU to hold annual Tigerama event on Oct. 25

    October 24, 2016 12:35 PM

    BATON ROUGE – The LSU Tiger Band will hold its annual Tigerama event on Tuesday to celebrate the university's Department of Bands by showcasing musical and performance ensembles. The event will be held on Tuesday, Oct 25 at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center and will begin with a performance... more »
  • WATCH: UofSC returns the favor, band plays LSU alma mater

    August 21, 2016 5:24 PM

    COLUMBIA – After historic flooding ravaged South Carolina, and a USC home game was moved to Baton Rouge, the Golden Band from Tigerland learned their SEC rival’s fight alma mater and fight song. Former LSU Director of Bands Roy King said the gesture portrayed the one of the many... more »
  • Acadiana's Pine Leaf Boys safe after Istanbul Bombings

    June 29, 2016 12:20 PM

    IZMIR - An Acadiana roots band who was touring Turkey at the time of the Istanbul bombings says they are safe and all accounted for. The Pine Leaf Boys arrived in Istanbul, Turkey on Monday as part of a State Department tour of the country. The band toured Izmir,... more »
  • FOLLOW UP: Musician turns private eye after his trombones are stolen Play Video

    May 18, 2016 11:37 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Police are closing in on a suspect who stole 2 trombones from an LSU band member, although the student has done some pretty handy detective work on his own. Since we told you about this story last Friday night at 10 p.m. , Thomas McKee has... more »
  • Cool Schools: St. Michael's Band Play Video

    April 12, 2016 9:58 AM

    BATON ROUGE - The St. Michael's high school band recently competed in Festival Disney, an international band competition at Disney World. The band took home 10 awards and made their in front of bands from all over the world. "All we ever asked them was to do your best,"... more »
  • Band director now says Tigerama is back on Play Video

    October 13, 2015 3:05 PM

    BATON ROUGE - "The show must go on." LSU Director of Bands Damon Talley said Tuesday that after initially deciding to cancel this year's Tigerama due to recent challenges, a wave of support from alumni has led them to reconsider that decision. Talley told News 2 that band... more »
  • Golden Band planning to play USC alma mater Saturday Play Video

    October 7, 2015 9:22 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The Tiger Band is practicing a few different notes to help South Carolina fans feel at home Saturday. Director of Athletic Bands/Director of the "Golden Band from Tigerland" Roy King says he called the band director at USC to get the sheet music to their alma... more »
  • Dutchtown, Central bands remember 9/11 victims Play Video

    September 11, 2015 11:16 PM

    CENTRAL - Two high school bands took to the field as one Friday night, to celebrate the heroes and honor the victims of 9/11. "I'm Proud To Be An American" was performed live during halftime at the Dutchtown High and Central High school football game. It was one of... more »
  • Mizzou pays tribute to late LSU band members

    September 2, 2015 3:48 PM

    COLUMBIA, Mo. - Members of the University of Missouri's marching band took time Wednesday to pay tribute to two LSU marching band members who died recently. The Marching Mizzou posted a picture to Twitter showing members spelling out "LSU" in their parking lot. The two late members of... more »
  • OneRepublic to perform during LSU halftime

    August 31, 2015 1:23 PM

    BATON ROUGE - LSU athletics officials announced Monday the rock band OneRepublic will perform at halftime of the LSU-Florida football game this year on Oct. 17. LSU Director of Athletics and Vice Chancellor Joe Alleva said a second "world-renowned" act would also be announced soon to perform at a... more »

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