Drumlines at the New Black Wing of the Smithsonian!!

I'm working at Smithsonian Global Sound and the new Museum of African American History and Culture in DC. They are looking for anyone and everyone who knows something about drum lines and drum line competition at HBCUs with the intent of making a feature length documentary. I didn't go to an HBCU, but most of my family has either gone to Tuskegee or Grambling, so for some reason they think I can somehow be effective. They are still in the planning phase, but they really want to move foreword so any and all help would be greatly appreciated. They are looking for: Scholars, members or past members of drum lines and video footage. Please hit me back if you have any information. Peace,

Contact Dr. Edwin Thomas Grambling State University Assistant Director (Percussion) Phone: (318) 274-3769 or (318) 863-0227 Email Address: [EMAIL="thomaseb@gram.edu"]thomaseb@gram.edu[/EMAIL] Tell him what you arelooking for an he should be of great assistance

I commend the Smithsonian Global Sound and Museum of African American History/Culture for highlighting drum lines. I am interested in seeing the documentary, when it’s completed. Below is the contact information for the Director of Bands and Associate Director of Bands at Tennessee State University. They should be able to provide you with input or give the name of someone that can help. Good Luck. Edward L. Graves - Director of Bands(615) 963-5349 Reginald McDonald, Ed.S. - Associate Director of Bands(615) 963-5353 - [EMAIL="mcdonald3@tnstate.edu"]mcdonald3@tnstate.edu[/EMAIL] http://www.aristocratofbands.com/index.html

Thank you all so much for the information. Right now it's still in the early stages, but the director is really into the idea!! peace,

let me know if it has to be specific to HBCU's... or if you need info on just black drumlines in general... my husband is in the process of starting a youth drum corp in NY so there are some people and organizations who will be interested in this info. W

Right now, I'm interested in anything and everything but I think they may want to focus on HBCU drumlines. That's not to say, they won't want footage and or information about how people begin playing in drumlines. Afteral, those people at HBCUs had to start somewhere!

I'm copying you on the email blast I sent out. Thanks for the info and the opportunity! Keep me posted on the project's progress. Donna