Music To My Peers Foundation, Inc.

04/04/2015

Interesting....

A Louisiana judge yesterday ruled that Southern University bore no responsibility in a 2008 off-campus hazing incident that hospitalized two members of the Human Jukebox Marching Band.

01/29/2015

Officials at Savannah State University have lifted the suspension of the school's marching band, following the results of an autopsy report stemming from the November death of former band membe...

06/21/2014

Great start!

Comedian and actor Kevin Hart this week made headlines with a $50,000 pledge to the Texas Southern University Ocean of Soul Marching Band. His gift will serve as a windfall for the band’s efforts to travel to Canton, Ohio for the Pro Football Hall… [ 100 more words. ]

01/17/2014

2014 what has changed in your life?

08/21/2013

C'mon folks.....let's put our dollars and cents together and save our HBCUs!!!!!

Key alumni of bankrupt Morris Brown College lashed out Friday at plans to sell off the school as part of the stadium deal, even as Channel 2 Consumer Investigator Jim Strickland discovered evidence that the school's desire to seek a buyer for the college may have been in the works for weeks.

07/18/2013

Rachel Jeantel (pictured right), the last person to speak with slain Trayvon Martin before his unfortunate murder, was offered a full scholarship by radio host Tom Joyner (pictured) this week to s...

06/28/2013

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/06/27/3473408/famu-lifts-suspension-of-famed.html

Florida A&M University’s acclaimed Marching 100 band will return from a 19-month suspension following the hazing death of drum major Robert Champion.

05/24/2013

Yeah-Yeah!!!!! Do it girls!!!

The Honey Beez to Appear on National Television on May 31! Personally invited by Steve Harvey himself, the ever popular Honey Beez dancers of ASU's Mighty Marching Hornets perform on the Emmy Award-nominated Steve Harvey Show. See below for details on the Honey Beez Watch Party.

10/14/2012

All of you who have graced the halls of HBCUs should definitely "Like" us!!!!! Please and thank you!!!!

10/09/2012

We're definitely supporting this cause!

To Whom It May Concern:

Musicians United to Serve In Cohesion Inc. is currently in “Phase Two” in the development of our “School Motivational Anti-Bullying Hazing Medley” Music Video. Our proposed media will serve as a catalyst to further spread awareness as well as aid in the quest of eradicating all forms of hazing/bullying abroad. Teaching industry methods through this form of media will promote healthy academic habits and skills both in and outside of the classroom.

This video will feature the Robert D. Champion Drum Major for Change Foundation, Musicians United to Serve In Cohesion Inc. (M.U.S.I.C. Inc.), a charitable non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, as well as former Alabama A&M drum major, & Clayton County schools counselor, Mr. Jason D. Etheridge. The mission of the Robert D. Champion Drum Major for Change Foundation is to create awareness of the culture of hazing and eliminate the mentality that has influenced countless individuals into the hazing lifestyle. M.U.S.I.C. Inc., a partner organization of the foundation, mission is to mentor high and middle school students as well as others within the community; to realize their potential for success through Scholastic Achievement, Music, Bullying and Hazing Awareness, Community Service, and Fine Arts; by giving them the drive and determination to improve both their musical and academic skills. Mr. Jason D. Etheridge, “Mr. E the Motivator”, is presently a counselor for the Clayton County School District and also serves as a father, PTA president, motivational speaker, and mentor for children. You can find additional information regarding the above in the links provided below.

This music video will feature the playing/audio of a band throughout. In order to move to “Phase Three” of this undertaking, the band arrangement for this video must be recorded. I am requesting members of your organization volunteer their musical expertise. If you access www.musiciansunitedtoserveincohesion.com you can obtain the directors score, sheet music, audio, and flow chart of the music video. The rehearsal dates are (September 16th, 23rd,& 30th) from 3:00-6:00pm at The Conservatory of Dance, 5424 Hillandale Park Court- Suite B Lithonia, GA 30058, (Behind QT on Panola Rd) If this is an area where you can show your support I would greatly appreciate it if you could contact me at your earliest convenience.

Musically Yours,

Mr. Byron Jackson, M.Ed
Musicians United to Serve In Cohesion Inc, CEO
University of Phoenix
Doctoral Student

Robert D. Champion Drum Major for Change Foundation
www.drummajorforchange.com

Musicians United to Serve In Cohesion Inc.
www.MusiciansUnitedtoServeInCohesion.com

Mr. E. The Motivator
www.mrethemotivator.com

10/09/2012

We need you all to support the NO HAZING ZONE for our band programs and students! If you missed coming to see this movie this past Saturday with MUSIC, Inc. & the Drum Major for Change Foundation for Robert Champion, you missed an enlightening moment in history. The time is now.....we must CHANGE!

http://www.heaintheavymovie.com The Premise: In the Spring of 2011, five young college students began the pledge process for a prestigious African-American F...