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BAND

/ CHOIRC

/ ORCHESTRAO

When Conrad Hutchinson Jr . arrived here in 1952 , he had a plan to make the Grambling College Marching Band the best in the land . It didn ’ t happen overnight and it certainly wasn ’ t easy , but " Hutch " and his staff began molding embryo noise-makers into superb musicians and magnificent marchers , and today , his prized unit is frequently labeled , “ The Best in the Land .” “ The World Fame “ Tiger Marching Band .
GSU events that utilize the performance of the university choir include Honors Day Convocation , Annual Black History Convocation , Homecoming Convocation , and Fall and Spring Commencement Exercises . The Choir also participates in a number of musicals , tours , festivals , and concerts throughout the academic year .
The Grambling State University Symphonic Orchestra , another musical group housed in the Department of Music , further showcases the talent of GSU students .
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