Eight HBCU's make cut for Battle of the Bands

November 12, 12:14 PMBlack College Sports ExaminerGregory Smith

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Tuskegee will be among eight HBCUs at the Battle of the Bands in Atlanta January 30, 2010.

(Photo: Business Wire)

American Honda Motor Company announced that eight bands from historically black colleges and universities, including seven-time veteran Tuskegee, will compete in the 2010 showcase in Atlanta in January.

The eight schools -- Albany State, Clark Atlanta, Florida A&M, North Carolina Central, Prairie View A&M, Southern, Tuskegee and Virginia State -- were among 45 schools that entered competition three months ago for the Honda Battle of the Bands Invitational Showcase.  They will compete against each other January 30, 2010 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.

This is the eighth year of the showcase.  Each of the eight schools chosen receives $20,000 towards scholarships to advance music education.

"The Honda Battle of the Bands is designed to showcase the amazing talents of student musician and celebrate the musical prowess represented at our nation's HBCUs," Marc Burt, senior manager for American Honda's Office of Inclusion and Diversity said in a statement to Business Wire.  "This event is not only about entertainment, it's also about highlighting the importance of music education and shining a spotlight on vital skills which are learned through band participation, like effective communication and teamwork."