Arts & Culture
‘Do You Want to Be Great?’: Morgan’s Magnificent Marching Machine Gets First New Band Director in Almost 50 Years
On the second floor of the Morgan State University Murphy Fine Arts Center in late August, past the lockers and uniforms, the marching band’s version of Dua Lipa’s radio hit “Don’t Start Now” blared. Inside room 233, five rows of students played their instruments while four then-drum major candidates stood on the left pumping black batons in the air in tempo. A new director stood at the front of the room for the first time in nearly 50 years.
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Meet Morgan State University’s New Director of Bands
Dr. Jorim E. Reid Sr. was named Morgan State University’s (MSU) Director of Bands. He will also serve as assistant professor and the coordinator of instrumental music, according to a press release. Reid’s role entails working as the principal conductor who will oversee MSU’s Symphonic Winds, Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Combo and “Magnificent Marching Machine.”
Dr. Jorim E. Reid, Morgan State University’s New Director of Bands
Dr. Jorim E. Reid, the new Director of Bands at Morgan State University, talks to WEAA 88.9 FM's Two Way Talk about being selected to take over for the legendary Melvin Miles.
Dr. Jorim E. Reid Appointed Morgan State University’s Director of Bands
Highly Respected Music Director, Composer and Musician Ushers in New Era of Morgan’s Storied Band Tradition
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