Her promotion comes as the Marching "100" rides a wave of national recognition, having been named ESPN's Band of the Year in 2024. "We're coming in strong," Oloyede expressed.

Bostic remains one of Oloyede’s biggest supporters. “For the first time in Marching ‘100’ history, the top three student leadership positions—Head Drum Major, Band President, and ...

Pepsi National Battle of the Bands: The band will take the field at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, from August 22–24, 2025, in a showcase of the nation's top HBCU marching bands.

"For the first time in Marching ‘100' history, the top three student leadership positions-Head Drum Major, Band President, and Assistant to the Band Director-are all held by women," Bostic noted.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Oluwamodupe Oloyede is making history at Florida A&M University as the first female head drum major of the Marching 100. “It’s an immense honor,” Oloyede said.

FAMU's "incomparable" Marching 100 band left it all on the field after a performance that hailed it as HBCU Band of the Year by ESPN Events.

The Golden Band From Tigerland has a new leader. Dr. Simon Holoweiko, currently the Associate Director of Bands, will serve as the next director of the 325-member Tiger Band at LSU.