Marching Maroon + White earns spot in Battle of the Bands
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Alabama A&M’s Marching Maroon & White band has earned a spot in the 2025 Pepsi National Battle of the Bands.
The event takes place later this summer in Houston. Here’s what to know:
2025 Pepsi National Battle of the Bands

The prestigious band competition is slated for Aug. 23 at NRG Stadium in Houston.
This marks the third appearance by the Marching Maroon & White at the event, which honors the musical excellence and cultural impact of Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Alabama A&M joins these HBCU marching bands in the event:
- Albany State University
- Florida A&M University
- Jackson State University
- Langston University
- North Carolina A&T University
- Prairie View A&M University
- Texas Southern University
To watch (if you can’t be there) tune in live through the official website’s stream or via their social media platforms.
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