I am a Texas Southern Alumnus and Norfolk State University performance was off the charts. Their field and stadium show was a real treat. I am glad they made the long trip and hope they continue to represent in H-Town!

@yvettepatterson5912

11 ай бұрын

Thank you for the love💚🏆💛

@ramonawhite4570

11 ай бұрын

SO GLAD I'M A. SPARTAN.WE ROCK.😊

@ncruze07

11 ай бұрын

Let's gooood Spartanssssss!! That was so well done! #Beholdthegreen&gold

@jasonmeredith1580

10 ай бұрын

Ocean of Soul is my favorite SWAC band got Swag and bag with a book. That damn knocking pictures off the go hard

That Silkettes and Spartan Guards Feature is HALL OF FAME! They showcased that flag the way that a flag should be seen! Look at how on the bridge the Silkettes bowed their head and let the Spartan Guards carry the Bridge of the Song! 🥹

By Virginia golden shore, theirs a place that we adore. I am definitely a former member and a proud Alum keep pushing Legion 👏👏👏😀

JESUS FUCKING CHRIST!!!!!!!! 😢😢😢 THEY'RE SO BEAUTIFUL 😭😭😭😭. I MARCHED FOR HENRICO HIGH SCHOOL 2006- 2010 At one point they was calling us Lil NSU. NSU has always been the Gold Standard for HBCU Bands. Southern Bands will never admit it though and I NEVER EVER HEARD ANY BAND PLAY 50 CENT MANY MEN. THAT WAS A PERFECT EXIT. NOBODY CAN TOUCH VA BANDS PERIOD

@johnsmithii685

Ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣yes saaaaa I feel and said the same Thang my brother good gracious almighty GOD great day in the morning!!! I got mad respect for that "Green n Gold! And I'm not being bias when I say that because I was in the Ocean of Soul marching band b4 I transferred to the Marching 100 and I never knew Norfolk was bringing it like this, my goodness, I'm a fan now💯✊🏾 and I didn't know you mentioned Southern in your response but neither Southern or Jackson State can stand toe to toe with Norfolk because they don't play with clarity, I can't recognize their songs they just blow loud. But Norfolk arrangements you knew what they were playing and then they have the SOUND TO back it up oweeeeeee💥

I am proud to have been a member of the Norfolk State University Spartan Band 1961 - 1965. The Chief ( Mr. Emery Fears ) must be looking down from heaven and saying " Behold the Green and Gold " the band is in good hands and the pursuit of perfection is still driving the Spartans to the pinnacle of excellence. WOW what a performance !!!!

@Avodah_27

10 ай бұрын

Bless you Elder; I can only imagine the wealth of NSU knowledge and history you have 🙌🏿🙏🏿✊🏿

This show was amazing. Hearing that true and unique Legion sound never gets old. Someone said it was a show that the alumni would be proud of. Proud is an understantment in my eyes. Congrats on another great showing in Houston. Can't wait to see what the season holds for these great young men and women. Mr. Beathea, Ms. Sanders, and staff, great job and I wish you continued success. Let The Heavens Resound... BEHOLD 💚 💛

@courtneycuthrell4550

10 ай бұрын

AWESOME Job Legion! As usual great show your hard work paid off on the field and stands. Have been following since 2007 best sound in the MEAC and to me all around. Need Hot Ice to step it up a bit. Skillets and Spartan Gaurd on point and one of the best shows ever! To those that think a band moving all over the field makes a better band think again.

I’m so proud of y’all. The band sounds awesome and looks great. Great camera work as well. Beware. Be Scared. BEHOLD✊🏽

I jus love this band. So balanced and very disciplined in my eyes. Very powerful sound.

They sound damn goodt to me. That Karyn White superwoman and I could have stood for a little more of that Missy!!! 🔥! Great job to all!!!

The creativity, the formations, those straight lines, the sharp snaps, that amazing sound that ALWAYS BLOWS ME AWAY, the Drum line… I could go on and on…. Simply Phenomenal Performance! Y’all are Battle Ready 👏👏👏 All behold the 💚💛

TOP NOTCH! I sure wouldn't want to perform after that!!! Cleeeean!!! Best of the night. Solid in stands and on the field. Give em the 👑🔥

The CLEANEST BAND around!!

Trumpets at 3:39! Whew!!!

THE CLASSIEST, MOST MUSICAL, BEST MARCHING, MOST VISUALLY APPEALING, MDFS(OMG! Love the new drums) MOST CHALLENGING MUSICAL ARRANGEMENTS, AND BEST BLEND, BALANCE, AND TONE QUALITY OF ANY BAND IN ATTENDANCE!!! Congratulations on a very superior performance so early in the season!!!

SMOKED EM! 🔰💸

Good job Legion! You all look and sound amazing. Loved how the Silkettes and Spartan Guards were featured together. And Superwoman was super. BEHOLD! The 2023 season off to a great start.

Man ain’t nothing like the Legion. No matter how many times I hear them. Sound so good you know how something touch ya soul good you could just cry? I love Norfolk band, percussion. The best.

I was at the edge of my seat for entire performance. Blend, balance, and precision. Everything is ALWAYS done just right! I just love this band MORE than any other. #BEHOLD 🔰

Always enjoyed y’all clean marching clean sound it’s all love from PV!

@koolkharisma5298

11 ай бұрын

We love Prairie View too. I've been rocking with you all since Honda Battle 2004. Since then one our assistant band directors became PVAM head band director.

@dcnation7116

11 ай бұрын

@@koolkharisma5298 nothing but respect for y’all program!

BEHOLDDDD🔰🔰 !!!!!YALL WILL SEE ME NEXT SEASON !!

That opening drill was🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Solid work family let’s build on this, what a great start to the season.. DIZZY’s back on they BS… BEHOLD 🔰🔰🔰

@MIKEFLY55

11 ай бұрын

Dizziessssss 🤟🏾

@aniahmelton328

11 ай бұрын

D-D-D🎺🎺

@aniahmelton328

11 ай бұрын

Thank you for the support

What a spectacle to BEHOLD!!! Phenomenal job to all - students and staff!! You have once again made your Spartan Family proud!!! Salute to you! 🫡🔰💪🏾

I’m a trumpet player. I’m impressed. In August the are performing and sounding like it’s thanksgiving. I love these guys and Southern and Florida A&M. Trombones sing. Trumpets punch and tubas sound like a bass guitar and the arranger is a bad ass

@tanyabrown8008

11 ай бұрын

Agreed!

@koolkharisma5298

11 ай бұрын

I saw the Legion practicing this drill song the first week of August during band kamp. I heard all of that aggression and klarity. I knew they were going to be ready for Houston.

Ok media team with the quick turnover!!

@meetmeonthe50

11 ай бұрын

RIGHT!

@niiabladeyotu5514

11 ай бұрын

This is what I'm talking about!! Others were getting your views before you. Thank you for this!!!

Speechless. Incredible performance. Hats off to the staff and students. Keep doing what you’re doing. I’m incredibly proud. BEHOLD! 💚💛

Look at my Legion out there Legioning AGAIN!!! 💚💛💚💛💚💛

If aliens were to drop down today and ask what is an HBCU band, this is the first thing im showing them

@aderiusscott2220

10 ай бұрын

Why? 😂

@troystrong8041

10 ай бұрын

@@aderiusscott2220why not…aliens as well as humanoids should see and hear the best…that’s why!😉

That was a great show!

Simply the best of the best 👌 NSU

Perfection!! Non-negotiable!! Great job Spartan Legion!!! BEHOLD 💚💛💚💛💚💛💚💛

the musicians change… so does the music…but The STANDARD DOES NOT!!! 🔰 #BEHOLD #NoneHigher

@koolkharisma5298

11 ай бұрын

Tell it on the mountain top!!

Y'all KILLED IT.

Omg 😱 I am always proud when I see Spartan Legion. These guys are not to be played with. Period!!!! Behold!!!! 💚💛💚💛💚💛💚💛

Was there live. Absolutely amazing

NSU shut it down, I am so proud of the Spartan Legion #BeholdTheGreenAndGold 🔰💚💛

Real good job NSU! Super woman was fantastic especially with the audience singing.

NOW, here's a band that will push musical excellence to the limit & make all other college bands step up their performance level regardless of marching band styles (MEAC, SWAC, DCI, PWU's (predominantly white universities))! Norfolk St. Spartan Legion & that prolific Million Dollar Funk Squad Drumline! Jahleel Eli Composer of "X-Factor" Drumline Movie Cadence as performed by The Morris Brown Drumline (2002) Former Percussion Instructor @ Morris Brown College (1999-2000)

Frickin Amazing. Proud Alumni

I rarely comment on any videos. NSU never misses 💪🏾

NSU Band is a recognized force to be reckoned with. Comfortably ranked among the highest quality of HBCU Show Bands, etc.

The Spartan Legion is the BADDEST BAND IN THE LAND!!!! 😀👍

Man, this was truly amazing 💯💯💯💯💯✊🏾🥹💚💛

Let's go!!!!!!!

You continue to make us so PROUD Spartan Legion!! 🔰

The fact you incorporate Earth, Wind and Fire in every show is top notch to me. That Karen White was hitting too....ill put NSU against any band.

so proud to say that my brother did his thangggg at battle of the bands!! he’s a tuba player

Proud Alumni!!!! Behold 🔰🔰💚💛

They had the overall best show hands down. 1.Very good field show. 2.Loved the silkettes feature 3.Love see the spartan guard actually spinning more. 4. Musicality was suburb 5. Musical selections Only thing i thought that brought the ahow down was Hot Ice.

Always amazing the best 👍

They sound great

Yassssss! BEHHHHHHOOOOLLLLLDDDD!

Mdfs back on the dynasty’s 🫡

Excellent job legion! You guys had the top show of the night and improved on your already great performance from last year!

Listen! It’s Hail Wildcats all day but baybay! Behold the Green and $!#* Gold! Y’all shutdown Houston last night. The video cannot capture what happened last night! 100s across the board!

Wow! I enjoyed listening this❤ Very clean crisp sound. Good shine on everybody shoes! Just crispy what can I say. 😂I like to see a band pick of their feet! I loved to see the flags move together as a unit. Good job everyone!❤❤

Good job, NSU! 😎

Behold! 🔰

Congratulations!!! Yall were amazing!

Unmatched

Great showing Spartan Legion. I was glad they threw that Missy in there. If they did the 'Grindin' beat that would have been super dope. Overall the best show from top to bottom

SUPER AWESOME WOW

Let's go Legion!! Loving how the Silkettes and Guards are complimenting each other more and more!

Awesome!!! So was that first song they played Magic Mind, by Earth Wind and Fire? Whatever it was, that was a magnificent arrangement!!!🔥🔥🔥

@aniahmelton328

11 ай бұрын

The song is called "I've had enough" by EWF

@aniahmelton328

11 ай бұрын

Thank you for the support

We are not to be played with Periodt! I loved this for them...they sounded n looked so good! Shout out to Hot Ice we see you looking Gorgeous Ladies ❤... 757 dont play about ours!

❤ You all did great!!!

that smile and eye contact at 10:59 (and every time after that) made this superb. as a fan who didnt make the show, that gave us the personal connection to the band. *high-five* to her.. #Behold. #MDF$.

Behold💚🏆💛Absolutely amazing every year💚💛💚

I liked this show a lot! Good stuff!

BEHOLD THE GREEN AND GOLD... I'm always proud 💚💛

Blow baby Blow ❤❤❤💯🔥🔥🔥💯

The Legion is aways going to Legion, lol. The flags were amazing. Hot Ice was good, some early bobbles, but really good. PS, tell those chocolate dancers to spray paint those slides. 🤎🤎🤎🤎

Them Trum Phi Bones, 😮 Jdog love yall keep pumping. Horny horns lifestyle lifestyle

@jasonmeredith1580

11 ай бұрын

The reason is the Legion Behold the Green and Gold

@yvettepatterson5912

11 ай бұрын

Behold💚🏆💛Hey Jdog💚

BEHOLD!!!! 💚💛🔥🔥💯👏🏾👏🏾

I’m New Orleans we call y’all The Mac after John McDoungh High School in the 7th Ward. Because both schools have the same colors and parable uniforms.

@neworleansyaheardme6081

11 ай бұрын

John Mac c/o 96

Nsu gettin pretty deep

after listening to the original song I came back to say this is a Masterpiece. the Legion made a statement on this drill piece, but some won't notice 🤔

Good job Spartans!!!!!

🗣️Yeauhhhhhhh STATE 🤟🏾Behold The Green and Gold 💚💛

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

BEHOLD!!!🎷🔰🔰🔰🔰 VA!!!!!!!

I hate I didn't get a chance to make it. I was going to surprise my son. Who is part of MDF😢

🔥🔥🔥🔥

Norfolk look good and sound good!!!

Love it

BEHOLD!

They did Superwomen

Great performance! Wasn’t a fan of the can’t stand the rain but Holy Moly that Many Men as the finale!😅😤😤😤

7 CITIES STAND UPPPPP 💚

Take a look at those drums the are very colorful

Behold the Green and Gold...Alumni...Bill..

What song was after the Missy Elliott section in the dance routine?

It's very difficult to decide which band is the best but Norfolk was number one. They were on point meaning they didn't make no mistakes at all. Not just the band was great but the flag women & flag me along with the dancing ladies. It should have been decided which band was second & third because the Spartans were the best in this contest.

I marched at Central State but I have to say, no one is touching NSU...period I think someone in this organization had to have marched DCI because they do all the technical things that DCI does to improve sound. All the way down to the tonal bass drums.... PURE BALANCE

I grew up 3 blocks from Norfolk State in the '50's when they had virtually nothing. They have been blessed and I am impressed.

🍽️ate down.

5:50 what song are they playing?

@peachypj3762

9 ай бұрын

I’m not your superwoman

Can someone please tell me the name of the flag feature song?

@liquidlightz

6 ай бұрын

Superwoman by Karyn White

Trolling will commence in 5,4,3….

What is the first song?

@Kidzero._

11 ай бұрын

I’ve had enough

@liquidlightz

11 ай бұрын

I've had enough by Earth Wind & fire