It's been a while since I've had a new adventure, however, this Holiday, I had the honor of attending the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York with The North Carolina A&T State University Marching Band, also known as The Blue and Gold Marching Machine. Yes, yes, it is highly possible that the The Blue and Gold Marching Machine served as the inspiration for the film "Drumline", and the band has received critical acclaim over the years. From the perspective of a student at North Carolina A&T State University,the band is one critical element to the Historically Black College experience. I just can't imagine attending a football game without hearing the band playing with such vigor and honestly, most people come to the games to see the band perform at the halftime show. These past few days in New York City have been absolutely marvelous and in some ways, life changing for me as an artist. Once again, I see how the arts, in this case music, unite people from all walks of life. Not only did I have the opportunity to travel with the band in New York City, but I also contacted and interviewed alumni from the Department of Theatre at North Carolina A&T State University to find out how they were thriving as artists in the Big Apple. Please feel free to scroll, comment, and share as I give you the 411 on people, places, and events in New York City!
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