It’s SHOWTIME Podcast

Episodes

1. 14

   Conversation With Lewis Lemons

   Originally from Coushatta, Louisiana, Mr. Lemons is a former member of the World Famed Tiger Marching Band where he played euphonium and also became a member of Kappa Kappa Psi. He graduated with a bachelors in music education in spring 2016. In the fall of the same year, he became the band...

   Mar 24, 2022

   16m
2. 13

   AD Bonner

   As a native of Dallas, A.D. Bonner attended South Oak Cliff High School, where he was a drum major his senior year and received DISD's Most Outstanding Musician Award. After earning a scholarship to several bands, he ultimately chose Grambling State University as the place he would further his...

   Mar 3, 2022

   32m
3. 12

   Mr. Charles Lacy

   A Graduate of Grambling State University with a B.S. in Music Education with a Master Degree from Chicago Conservatory of Music on Euphonium. Worked a combined 33 years with the Ouachita Parish School System and Grambling State University.

   Feb 17, 2022

   21m
4. 11

   Mr. Malcom Spencer

   Malcolm Spencer has been an educator for over 30 years. In his music career he has taught in Caddo Parish 17 years (1975-1992) 7 years at Lakeshore Junior High, 10 years at Huntington High and 20 years at Grambling State. Although known as a Music Educator he has also been an adjudicator in...

   Feb 4, 2022

   28m
5. 10

   Mr. Lenward Seals

   The year is 1935 the birth of "Swing with Benny Goodman. On December 4, 1935, in the Center Springs Community via mid-wife, Mattie L. Battle Seals and Lenward Seals become parents to a baby boy who they name Lenward T. Seals, Jr. We hear music in the air! Who knew that music would play or become...

   Jan 21, 2022

   29m
6. 9

   New Beginnings

   Although the time has come to say goodbye to our graduating seniors, please know that this is not the end go the road for them. This is just the beginning. New Beginnings. It's SHOW Time!: A podcast all about the #WorldFamed. We created this platform to highlight ALL band members past, current…

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   Dec 17, 2021

   56m
7. 8

   Mark Goodrum

   I was born and raised in Massachusetts. I was assigned the Drum major position at Malden High School. Once I graduated, I received a music scholarship to Grambling State University. I joined the World Famed Tiger Marching Band in August 1977 and studied Music Education. I graduated with a…

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   Dec 2, 2021

   40m
8. 6

   Episode 6: Major Give It To 'Em Gibson

   I am Deante' Gibson, a graduating senior from Jeanerette, LA, majoring in marketing and management. While in the band, I have served as drill sergeant, assistant trumpet section leader, and Drum Major. I am a Brother of Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity as well as Kappa Alpha Psi...

   Nov 18, 2021

   16m
9. 5

   Episode 5: Major Hawthorne

   Candace Hawthorne is a 22 year old born in Ruston. She was raised in Texas, Louisiana, New York, and Mississippi. She's currently majoring in engineering technology & music. She plays the Flute/Piccolo, but is currently a drum major making her the 1st female drum major in over 70 years.

   Nov 10, 2021

   18m
10. 4

    Episode 4: The Legacy Begins with Valerie and Brenda

    Marching in the band in the late 70's, these two women have paved the way for many more to come.

    Oct 20, 2021

    27m
11. 3

    Episode 3: Valerie White

    On this week's episode, we are "Remembering the Way-makers" with Dr. Valerie White. Dr. White graduated from Grambling State University in December of 1981. During her years at Grambling, she marched in the World Famed Band. Tap in to listen to Dr. Valerie's story.

    Oct 6, 2021

    12m
12. 2

    Episode 2: Rodney Terrell Jr.

    Rodney Terrell Jr. serves as our Fall 2021-2022 marching band season Master Drill. Rodney Terrell Jr. is a Senior Music Educational Major from Lancaster Tx. Since his time in the #WorldFamed Band, Rodney has served as Master Drill, Saxophone Section Leader, and is part of the Dance Committee. He…

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    Sep 22, 2021

    17m
13. 1

    Episode 1: Vanessa Reed

    It's SHOW Time!: A podcast all about the #WorldFamed. We created this platform to highlight ALL band members past, current, and future. This week's episode, we are sitting down and talking to Mrs. Vanessa Reed! I am Dr. Nikole Roebuck and It's SHOW Time Podcast!

    Sep 8, 2021

    20m
14. 1

    It's Kick Off!

    Join us for our Kick Off Podcast with President Richard Gallot Jr. as he talks about his time in the band. Gallot is a 1987 GSU graduate where he received a bachelor of arts in Arts & History. He earned his Juris Doctorate from Southern University in 1990. Gallot stated, "My lifelong roots in the...

    Aug 25, 2021

    17m