Random Thoughts – Summer Edition
This time of year is absolute torture for an HBCU band diehard…*smh* The football season is about two months away, so I thought it would be appropriate to take a…
Dr. Johnny B. Hodge Jr. – July 17, 1939 – May 5, 2013
Passing of a Legend Since getting my start writing for VFTS, I’ve encountered many topics that have challenged my mettle as a communicator and writer. I’ve enjoyed being given the…
Dr. Sylvester Young appointed Director of Bands at FAMU
A New Era Begins This week, the Florida A&M music program found it’s man bring the band back to where it belongs. Interim school president Larry Robinson appointed FAMU alum…
Call For Video & Audio Content….
Hey Y’all!!! First, thank you again for your continued patronage of VFTS, as well as the 5th Quarter movement at large. This blog, nor the 5th quarter would be experiencing…
VFTS Blast From The Past: Aggie Excellence
Vintage North Carolina A&T, 1987… Small Band…HUGE Sound….1999 Quality is better than Quantity…1999 Footage provided by Tapemaster 26 and the 5th Quarters’ very own “voice”, John Hodge…Enjoy the footage and…
View From The Sidelines Needs You!!!
VFTS is looking for wide-eyed, eager contributors for the 2008-09 Season! The upcoming band season is shaping up to be a great one, which means VFTS has to be ahead…
VTFS Blast From The Past: Classic Boom/Box Memories: 1989
Southern University vs. Jackson State University – 1989 (Parts 1&2) Full Show: Southern University Part 1: Part 2: Full Show: Jackson State University Part 1: Part 2: Part 3: Thanks…
Closing The Gap
First thing’s first: Welcome to the first summer posting for “View From The Sidelines”! After another extended hiatus, the blog (and it’s writer…*lol* ) are back up to speed and…
The Honda Selections are In…Now What?
Months of rampant speculation came to a close last week. The voting has ceased; the tally is in and we now know who’s gonna be in the Georgia Dome under…