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Mighty Sound of Maryland, left; Josanne Francis, rightMaryland, USA - College football is an American tradition seen nationwide. Each aspect of it is deeply communal. From the tailgates to the act of watching the game with the crowd to the halftime show.
The University of Maryland’s marching band, the Mighty Sound of Maryland, is hoping to bring something students have never seen before — a steelband and marching band halftime show.
The Mighty Sound of Maryland will perform with the Maryland Steelpan Collective during the halftime show of the Oct. 1 game against Michigan State.
The Maryland Steelpan Collective, led by music education doctoral student Josanne Francis and lecturer Adam Grisé, will feature local professional steelpan players, with classic Calypso tunes such as “Hot, Hot, Hot” and some familiar songs including “Raining Men” by Rihanna featuring Nicki Minaj.
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