12.04.07 | **Marching Band Spring Trips CANCELLED**
The Morehouse College "House of Funk" Marching Band will NOT be traveling to Los Angeles to participate in the Kingdom Day Parade in January 2008. Though the bandmembers were looking forward to participating in this historic event, the trip itself has been postponed until the 2008-09 marching season.

In addition to this change, the trip to New Orleans to participate in the Zulu Parade of te Mardi Gras Celebration is still tentatively scheduled. Band members should check the bulletin boards at the Morehouse College Band Rehearsal Room frequently for updates.

-The Band Office
12/03/2007

11.06.07 | JAZZ ENSEMBLE AUDITIONS ARE QUICKLY APPROACHING!!
If you have the musical talent, we have a place for you!! The Morehouse College Jazz Ensemble will be holding open auditions on Tuesday, November 20th between the hours of 12:00pm and 6:00pm! This audition is open to all students enrolled in AUC Institutions.

The following positions are still open:
Vocalist 1, Vocalist 2, Tenor Saxophone(s), Piano and Alternate Piano, Guitar, Alternate Drumset, Auxiliary Percussion, and Bass (Acoustic Upright or Electric).

People who are interested in auditioning for this phenomenal ensemble should stop by the Band Rehearsal Room in the Basement level of Brawley Hall to inqure about details and requirements. Hope to see you there as we prepare for an exciting new season of Swing! If you have any other questions, feel free to either email the Director of Bands at mjones@morehouse.edu , or call the Band Office at (404) 215-2693.

10.22.07 | HOMECOMING 2007 A complete success!!
We just experienced one of the most successful Homecoming Seasons to date. The Band did an extraordinary job, the team won ending a four year stint without a homecoming victory, and it was all covered by the Atlanta Journal Constitution. Below you will find a link to the AJC.com video presentation of our Homecoming Game, which prominently features the Morehouse College Marching Band. You can either click on the link or copy and paste the link into your browser window, and enjoy!

http://www.ajc.com/multimedia/content/multimedia/video/index.html?clip=35666

Mr. Melvin M. Jones, M.M.
Director of College Bands
Morehouse College
830 Westview Drive, SW
Atlanta, GA 30314-3773
(404)215-2693 OFFICE
(404)215-3479 FAX
mjones@morehouse.edu

10.17.07 | The Marching Band receives praises from Minister Louis Farrakhan!
On October 13th, 2007 the Morehouse College "House of Funk" Marching Band performed for a parade hosted by the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan to promote awareness for prostate cancer. The two mile parade route took its participants through different sections of the West End and Atlanta University Center area. Minister Farrakhan stated in a public address before an audience of 5,000 people "I hadn't walked two miles since my operation. I got there- and the rhythm of the Morehouse Band-not only did I walk the two miles, I was ready."

The members and the staff of the Morehouse College Bands Program greatly appreciate the opportunity to participate in such a historic and culturally significant event!

06.04.07 | We're Looking For Young, Talented Musicians!!
The Morehouse College Bands Program is still searching for fresh, new talent to add to the ranks of our phenomenal ensembles! Over the past year, the Marching Band has traveled across the country from Los Angelos to New Orleans earning a well-deserved reputation as an "Unbelievable Powerhouse." The Jazz Ensemble continues to draw critical acclaim as one of the most enjoyable Jazz Bands in the Southeastern Region. The Concert Band and Wind Ensemble, under new leadership, have begun to inspire a new found interest in the diverse range of classical ensemble repertoire amongst the Student Body . All we need now is YOU!! If you are currently enrolled or considering to apply at Morehouse College, we urge you to take a look at what we have to offer. We promise that your experiences with the Morehouse College Bands Program will be unforgettable!!




*Anyone intersted in learning more about the Bands Program should contact the Director of Bands at (404) 215-2693 -or- info@morehousebands.com.

**Students interested in the upcoming season should act as soon as possible to qualify for Band Grant Awards. These limited financial award offers are based upon the results of an audition, the student's need, and the instrumental needs of the program.

03.14.07 | Maroon Mystique Information Session!!
The dazzling ladies of the "Maroon Mystique" Colorguard Team will be hosting an Information Session for all ladies interested in participating for the 2007-08 season!! The meeting will take place on Monday, March 19th at 6:00pm in the Brawley Hall Bandroom onthe campus of Morehouse College. Preliminary information will be given during this meeting. The auditions will take place during the following week (March 26th-March 30th). These auditions are open to all ladies enrolled at Colleges or Universities in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area.

For more information, either email deborahtigershot@yahoo.com -or- call (404) 215-2693.

02.12.07 | Mahogany-n-Motion Danceteam Open Auditions!! (March 12, 14-16)
We are looking for new faces and fresh talent to join one of the most precise, exciting, and undeniably enjoyable college danceteams in the country; Mahogany-n-Motion!! The preliminary Info-Session will take place at 5:00pm in the Bandroom of Brawley Hall on the campus of Morehouse College. During this session, many questions will be answered including time concerns, school-related issues, benefits, etc..
Following the preliminary sessions, auditions will begin on Wednesday, March 14th, 2007 and last until friday, March 16th, 2007.

The auditions are OPEN to any young ladies registered at one of the Atlanta-Metro Area Colleges or Universities. Any preliminary questions or concerns can be sent to "info@morehousebands.com," or left on the Director of Bands' voicemail at (404) 215-2693.

02.02.07 | Morehouse Band Goes Hollywood!
If you've had the chance to see the recent Feature Length Production entitled "Stomp the Yard," you may have noticed some of the members of the House of Funk in the background. Last year, a large group of our band members had the opportunity to serve as extras on the set of the film. In exchange for their time and services, the students were paid screen actors', union-scale wages. We're proud of our ladies and gentlemen for making their way onto the screen!

10.26.06 | Morehouse College Brings the "House" Down
"The Morehouse College Marching Band brings the crowd to their feet!"

This past Friday Night, the Morehouse College Marching Band, aptly named the "House of Funk," was unanimously voted as the winner of the Annual Silver Dollar Classic "Battle of the Bands" in Los Angeles, California! It was a somewhat hectic experience for the group, as they arrived in L.A. to begin their activities almost immediately upon landing. Having no opportunity to rest, the band members only had time to eat, check-in to their hotel rooms, and unpack before heading over to the L.A. Sports Arena for the Battle.

At the L.A. Sports Arena, the "House of Funk" was quoted as being the underdog of the competition, as the 200+ member Alcorn State University "Sounds of Dynomite" Marching Band heavily outnumbered Morehouse' Band in instrumentation. Whatever the Morehouse Band lacked in numbers, they more than made up for with intensity, technique, sound, and pride. By a unanimous decision from both the audience and the panel of judges, the Morehouse College Marching Band was named as the winner at the end of the evening. Congratulations to the "House of Funk!"

The Battle of the Bands was part of the Annual Silver Dollar Classic Weekend, which featured a host of events including a step-show, celebrity concert, a Pre-Game Football Game by Snoop Dogg's Pee-Wee Football Team, and the culminating College Football Game between the Morehouse College Maroon Tigers and the Alcorn State University Braves.

-taken from an article in a California publication

10.26.06 | Looking for NEW RECRUITS!!
The 2006 season has been exciting for the Morehouse College "House of Funk" Marching Band, as they captured two consecutive victories at Battle of the Bands competitions, travelled across the country to perform before a crowd of 40,000+, and gained additional exposure in different parts of the country which were previously unaware of the band's existence. Now the band is searching for new members to help build-up the "House of Funk!"

With an ever-growing fanbase, increasing exposure, and unrivaled school support, the band looks to be a serious force in the world of HBCU Marching Bands. However, the band can't do it without YOU!! So if you would like to become a part of the rich, musical legacy of Morehouse College, please send us a message including your contact information through the "CONTACT" Section of this website. Also, take a look at some of the other phenomenal Musical Ensembles offered by Morehouse College.

We hope to see you soon at "The HOUSE!!"

10.08.06 | *CANCELLED* The "House of Funk" in the Annual McDonald's Battle of the Bands!!
The "House of Funk" will be performing in the 9th Annual McDonald's Southeastern Battle of the Bands! The first appearance will take place Sunday, October 8, 2006 at 3:00pm in Birmingham, Alabama at Legion Field Stadium. The second appearance will happen on Sunday, October 15, 2006 at 3:00pm in Mobile, Alabama at the Ladd Peebles Stadium. We're really excited to have these opportunities to show the Southeastern region what we can do outside of our regularly scheduled Football Season! We hope you're able to come out and support the Band in its' efforts!!

09.09.06 | VOTE FOR THE "HOUSE OF FUNK" FOR THE HONDA BATTLE OF THE BANDS!!!
Logon to www.hondabattleofthebands.com to cast your vote for the Morehouse College "House of Funk" Marching Band to make an appearance at the annual Honda Battle of the Bands taking place in Atlanta, Georgia on January 27, 2007!!

Five years ago, Honda sponsored its first Battle of the Bands in the Georgia Dome located in Atlanta, Georgia following the success of the feature length film "Drumline." The first lineup of bands for this historic event included the Morehouse College Marching Band. Now celebrating its fifth year, the HBOTB is now one of the largest, most widely publicized HBCU Band Showcases in the country.

So now we need YOUR support to once again have the opportunity to show up and show out at the Georgia Dome!! We have a new band, and a new sound that's sure to rock the Dome. All YOU have to do to help make this possible is log on to www.hondabattleofthebands.com and cast a vote for Morehouse College. Your support is greatly appreciated, and we hope to see you at the Honda!!

09.09.06 | VOTE FOR THE "HOUSE OF FUNK" FOR THE PIONEER BOWL!!
Logon to www.pioneerbowl.com to vote for The Morehouse College "House of Funk" Marching Band as your favorite SIAC Band!!!

The Pioneer Bowl is an annual championship football game between the top teams of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) and the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA). Each year, the Bowl committee also selects one band from the SIAC division and one band from the CIAA division to compete for a monetary scholarship award in a pre-game battle of the bands.

So we need YOUR support to earn the opportunity to compete against the best of the CIAA!! Simply logon to www.pioneerbowl.com to cast your vote for Morehouse College as your favorite SIAC Marching Band. We have a new band and a new sound that's guaranteed to rock the house!! With your support, we will do just that. So don't forget to cast your vote for Morehouse, and keep checking in on the "House of Funk" website for updates!

09.09.06 | The "House of Funk" travels to L.A.!!!
The Morehouse College "House of Funk" Marching Band will travel to Los Angeles, California to perform for the Annual Silver Dollar Classic(SDC)!!

The vision of SDC Founder Calvin Lovick, this event serves as an opportunity to help unite people of all races, cultures, and age groups to help lead to better understanding of the different cultures that reside in the United States of America. This year serves as landmark, as this will be the first time in over ten years that an HBCU oriented event of its kind will take place in Los Angeles!!

To mark this historic event, the SDC Committee has assembled an all-star cast of appearances and events centered around the football game which include: Snoop Dogg's Youth Football League Pregame Exhibition, A Greek Stepshow, Celebrity Performances, a Battle of the Bands, and much more. To find out more information about the festivities and ticket arrangements, logon to www.silverdollarclassic.com. Hope to see you there!!!

08.24.06 | **Benefits of the Band**
Aside from the obvious travel opportunities, the Morehouse College Band Program provides its members with many other experiences which will ultimately benefit the student's college life.

1) The Band Program is a collaborative venture between Morehouse College and Spelman College, which affords the incoming student an easily-accessible, social pipeline to help facillitate the adjustment to college life. Often students are overwhelmed with their attempts to locate a suitable way to meet other students of similiar interest. The Bands are open to students of every major area of study and background, therefore the participants gain instant access to various cultures and social groups in a contained, and completely unintrusive enviroment.

2) Participation in the Band Program may qualify the student for extra financial assistance. We realize that college is an expensive investment, so we offer some financial assistance through our Talent Grant Award Program. Pending the results of a musical audition with the Director of Bands, band students may be eligible for a talent award up to $3000.00.

3) The band rehearsal Schedules will not interfere with the students' academic work! Often people assume that participation in the band will take too much time, and it will ultimately lead to poor academic performance. The truth is that the bulk of the band's preparation occurs during bandcamp, before school even begins. During the academic year, the ensembles practice no more than one and a half hours per weekday with the Director(s). This allows ample time for students to focus on their studies.

4) The Marching Band offers free tutoring for the members of the organization! Through our Academic Excellence Program, the band recently achieved an impressive, cumulative GPA of 3.42! To uphold the college's standard of excellence, we group our first year students with peers in their major area of study to help them develop effective study habits, while still maintaining their love for music.

4) The Morehouse College Band Program teaches skills which are necessary for success in an increasingly competitive job-market. Self-Discipline, Punctuality, Humility, and Time-Management Skills are some of the positive behaviors encouraged within the program. College is meant to prepare its students for life in real-world settings. To that end, the band program is a positive way to reinforce the habits which will lead to healthy and productive lifestyles.