There’s No Crying in Marching Band…
Alright… I’ve got a question. When did simple physical training become taboo among bandsmen? Maybe it’s just me, but more and more young folks that come to participate in the…
A Spartan Resurgence…
Foreman field…It’s a place that contains ALOT of memories for those that are familiar with the historic band landscape in the Hampton Roads area. In a time when Dick Price…
After A Long Hiatus….
It’s been a good minute, but “View From The Sidelines” is back to bring you a fresh perspective on HBCU halftime landscape! There are gonna be a few surprises along…
Summer Vacation is Upon Us!
For those of you that haven’t heard, the thinktank over at the 5th Quarter has taken a well deserved summer vacation. This blog has also been on a bit of…
Losing One Of Our Own (VFTS April 2003)
During the course of my workday, I encounter a lot of news from many sources. Some of the news is good; much of it is bad. A little more than…
Legends Of The Fall (VFTS, October 2003)
October signifies a lot of things to many people. It represents the official start of the fall. Football season (both Pro and College), is in full swing. Baseball sets about…
Showtime And The World Wide Web (VFTS-June 2003)
Increased T.V. coverage, movie deals, and overall great press has been a blessing that all HBCU band programs have had the good fortune in reveling in over the past year…
View From The Sidelines: An Inside Look at the Band Programs of America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
This Blog is a dedicated archive for the 5th Quarter’s “View From The sidelines” Column. Patrons of the 5th Quarter (and HBCU fans and bandheads in general) will be able…