[DRUMMA1]

Jackson State University alum and manager for Lil’ Wayne and Drake Cortez Bryant last night donated $500,000 to the the university on behalf of retiring band director Dr. Lewis Liddell. Crediting Dr. Liddell with shaping his life and career, Bryant says he hopes the gift will inspire others to contribute to the institution.

[DRUMMA1]

http://www.bandhead.org/profiles/blogs/former-bandsman-donates-500-000-jackson-state-s-sonic-boom-of-the

Former Bandsman Donates $500,000 Jackson State’s Sonic Boom of the South



Cortez Bryant, an alumni member of Jackson State University’s Sonic Boom of the South donated half a million dollars to the band during a band banquet honoring Dr. Lewis Liddell.

“The gift is a $500,000 contribution in the name of Dr. Lewis Liddell who was my band director and a former band director for Jackson State for 18 years.  The Sonic Boom of The South shaped me and got me out of the streets of New Orleans.  It gave me an opportunity to expand my education at Jackson State University”, said Bryant.

Bryant a native of New Orleans and Graduate of McMain Senior High School marched for the Sonic Boom in the late 90’s.  He’s currently the manager of International Recording Artists,  Lil Wayne and Drake.

[sutherngeorgian]

 

that's all...

[LaDuke1919]

And there it is....and what's sad is you can't get the alumni to donate $20 and this man gave half a milli....sorry I couldn't resist the Weezy reference...

[DRUMMA1]

And there it is....and what's sad is you can't get the alumni to donate $20 and this man gave half a milli....sorry I couldn't resist the Weezy reference...

So true.  The alumni Boomers have been mobilizing via our Facebook group for the past few months.  Large amounts of people are donating to the program and we are forming an official Sonic Boom alumni association.

[Blue N Gold]

This will motivate the fan base, especially the former band members to be very supportive of such a fine band. We're working to get there as well.

[RedBuddha]

Nice!

[Bison 4 Life]

Great news

[LaDuke1919]

And there it is....and what's sad is you can't get the alumni to donate $20 and this man gave half a milli....sorry I couldn't resist the Weezy reference...

So true.  The alumni Boomers have been mobilizing via our Facebook group for the past few months.  Large amounts of people are donating to the program and we are forming an official Sonic Boom alumni association.

And that's the name of the game right there.  Even if they marched in different eras(Dowell Taylor, Duplessis, Liddell, etc.), they are still coming together for the name of the PROGRAM, not their particular era.  If I could get TWO of my alumni band groups to understand that.....

[Brother Tony]

 
KEEP THE FAITH! 

[DRUMMA1]

And there it is....and what's sad is you can't get the alumni to donate $20 and this man gave half a milli....sorry I couldn't resist the Weezy reference...

So true.  The alumni Boomers have been mobilizing via our Facebook group for the past few months.  Large amounts of people are donating to the program and we are forming an official Sonic Boom alumni association.

And that's the name of the game right there.  Even if they marched in different eras(Dowell Taylor, Duplessis, Liddell, etc.), they are still coming together for the name of the PROGRAM, not their particular era.  If I could get TWO of my alumni band groups to understand that.....

Understandable.  Be it known that, at times, there is a small bit of division as it pertains to "eras" but its not the majority.