The Force
Often in high demand, the Marching F.O.R.C.E. in recent years has
been invited to perform for the Pittsburg Steelers, the Philadelphia Eagles,
as well as the Washington Redskins. They have performed in band
competitions, and have also appeared in many local televisions
commercials. Some more notable performances that the F.O.R.C.E. has
given include participation in several Classic Football Games, The Annual
Dominion Christmas Parade (Richmond, VA), and the 2008 inauguration
parade for President Barack Obama and the first family. The Hampton
University Bands program is an integral part of the school spirit and grand
success that go into our exuberant Pirate Pride. Each show in highlighted
by the performances of the Flag Corps – Silky, and the Ebony Fire dance
line.
Acronym that exemplifies a Marching Pirate
M Make the best possible effort
A Always strive for the best
R Reach 110 percent of your ability at all times
C Creativity is a necessity
H Help out your fellow Marching Pirate
I Inspire new band members to be the best
N No negativity amongst your fellow Marching Pirate
G Giving the total FORCE at each performance
P Preparing for every performance not with
I Individualism, but with
R Respect of the family
A Aspiring to cross any raging sea with
T Talent and
E Enthusiasm
S Staying as one to grow
been invited to perform for the Pittsburg Steelers, the Philadelphia Eagles,
as well as the Washington Redskins. They have performed in band
competitions, and have also appeared in many local televisions
commercials. Some more notable performances that the F.O.R.C.E. has
given include participation in several Classic Football Games, The Annual
Dominion Christmas Parade (Richmond, VA), and the 2008 inauguration
parade for President Barack Obama and the first family. The Hampton
University Bands program is an integral part of the school spirit and grand
success that go into our exuberant Pirate Pride. Each show in highlighted
by the performances of the Flag Corps – Silky, and the Ebony Fire dance
line.
Acronym that exemplifies a Marching Pirate
M Make the best possible effort
A Always strive for the best
R Reach 110 percent of your ability at all times
C Creativity is a necessity
H Help out your fellow Marching Pirate
I Inspire new band members to be the best
N No negativity amongst your fellow Marching Pirate
G Giving the total FORCE at each performance
P Preparing for every performance not with
I Individualism, but with
R Respect of the family
A Aspiring to cross any raging sea with
T Talent and
E Enthusiasm
S Staying as one to grow