Marching Maroon and White Band Featured in AspireTV Series
The Alabama A&M University Marching Maroon and White Band will premiere on the AspireTV network show, “6 Minutes to Glory: The HBCU Band Experience,” on Saturday, February 17 at 7:30 p.m. with re-airs that same evening at 8:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. CST.
“6 Minutes to Glory: The HBCU Band Experience,” is a tribute to the distinctive and fascinating culture of Black Marching Bands. The AspireTV show features one band per episode. Viewers get an inside look at the band through the eyes of the students, why they chose an HBCU, and the unique experience of being part of an HBCU Band.
“At aspireTV, we are dedicated to sharing the pride and joy of HBCU life and culture with our viewers through series like 6 Minutes to Glory: The HBCU Band Experience,” said Tina Rodriguez, Sr. Director, Content Strategy & Acquisition, aspireTV. “We are thrilled that the Maroon and White Band are part of this new season so everyone can learn more about this unbelievably talented marching band.”
AspireTV, which NBA legend and CEO Magic Johnson launched in 2012, is an American pay television channel dedicated to shining the light on the positive images and achievements of Black Americans.