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H.B.C.U. bands have been part of the festivities since the first halftime show. This year, Southern University’s “Human Jukebox” will perform before the national anthem.

For the 44th year, the Valencia-based company, known as the premier manufacturer of drum heads and drum accessories, will sponsor the annual two-day marching band extravaganza called Bandfest.