Don't know if he's still dancing right till this day but he carried the hell out of this band :) OMG and the fact that they put him first is RESPECT & LOVE... This is pure talent!
Huge high school, not really. I would say a moderate/medium sized high school for the amount of members they have in the band. They all are talented and always are welcomed to NOLA, miss seeing them already.
@@wilbaseals5749 thank you for the reply. I served in the Royal,Marine Band in the UK, and our drum majors routines are much more trradtitional and military, but no where near as entertaining asmthese guys. Cheers!
Outstanding all around! The parents must be so proud. Speaking of parents we need to thank them. They purchased the instruments, dropped off and picked their children from practice, paid for trips, etc. Kudos parents!
Parents play such a large role in their children success. My son and his wife had three! They run them ragged, but one is in college, on a full scholarship. The other taking college course in twelfth grade. Number three to be ??? He loves football, only 9yrs old.❤
I’m from Montgomery...most of these kids come from a very bad part of town...look at the talent they have. This takes practice...god bless them! I’m so proud to be a southern woc🥰😘😍
Yea, but the thing is Justin executing ALL JSU DM moves better than the others, to be a white guy, and that's obviously why he was chosen to be Head DM for JDHS! As a devote bandhead, I've never seen a white guy execute JSU DM moves period! Let's face it, Justin born with that "IT" factor, when it comes to executing JSU DM moves. And btw, I'm a Human JukeBox alum/85!
@@fountainmedia4683 its because *he is white* and doing something that is different and challenging for most white ppl - no shade/no disrespect - im sure there plenty white ppl can execute but uh...for black folks its just business as usual. just sayin
@@alexiscolby9415 WRONG! I’m a black dance coach. I’ve also danced my entire life, going to college on a cheerleading scholarship, then dancing for a professional football team for one season. A. all black people do not have rhythm and B. This kid is talented. Stop hating, stop the BS. Give props where due. You sound bitter and it’s unnecessary. Take several seats🤷🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️
@@Callsigncharlie100 it’s literally facts...he went viral for being known as “vanilla funk” literally because he is white and did something most people wouldn’t do...they weren’t even hating just stating the truth...let’s not act like people aren’t taking videos of him and staring at him because he is white doing something that mostly black people do. Nobody ever said he isn’t talented...and just bc you used to cheer and dance doesn’t mean your opinion is greater than others..
Ohh, justin...i was saying jason. THIS KID HERE HAS SET THE HIGH STANDARD OF DRUM MAJORS PERIOD!!! He is very previsioned and really demanding. Whatever university he attends, they'll have a beast!!!!!
I love watching these guys. You can tell how hard they work and all of their blood, sweat, and tears that go into each performance and giving it their all. I love their determination. I just love all of it
I am SO proud of these young men and women! They represented our state of Alabama with pride, dedication and talent. The drum majors are amazing! 🧑🏻🦳👏🏻❤️
I know why Vanilla Funk is the Lead. His movements have the most energy, most precise EVERY TIME. The kid is great and the band is the epitome of EXCELLENCE.
@@sakeishayoung you disrespect everyone else, but your own opinion. He's moved on to University, so what you say just doesn't matter, but respect yourself more, by apologising for being unconcerned.
You're right. While there are four majors, it's very clear that Justin's crisp calculated, on pointe, moves are worthy of the lead. His face focus is also incredible. And his leadership skills are def. worthy.
White guy here. I was in one of the best Highschool Marching Bands in the country at the time in the 80's from NE Pennsylvania. I gotta admit, when I first came across this band I was intrigued by a white kid leading a black band. Black folks have such a unique and different style than white folks when it comes to marching bands. Both styles are to me excellent in their own way. I've seen about 20 of JDHS vids and honestly all I see now is a great bunch of kids performing at a high level. Awesome kids working hard, excellent stuff. Rock on!
I am sure that Jackson State University is honored to have this school that isn't from Mississippi to adopt their Drum Major routines and marching patterns. I salute everyone in this band and hats off to you.
These kids are so talented!!! 🔥🔥🔥 The drum majors, the dancers, every single member makes this unit so strong! I hope they continue their passions in college; definitely excited to see how they grow from here!
@Son Sun Enough of your attitude too! He had the right to try out to be drum major just like the other high school students in the band. No one gave him anything! He had to work his ass off! To enlighten you on his journey, check out this article : www.google.com/amp/s/amp.montgomeryadvertiser.com/amp/2595814001?client=safari
his name is justin or vanilla funk not "white boy" since you clearly didnt know but it dosent matter.. if they wanna praise him then let them be. all 4 majors are good but a lot of people like him more and he stands out to them more because he is white, why are you making it seem like a problem. and oh well if hes getting more attention more because hes white. they more than likely put him in the front because he earned that spot [ which is exactly what the instructors there said in that video that was about him ].
Congratulations, Jefferson Davis marching band! I just watched you on America’s Got Talent!! So excited for you all! Raise your heads high. You all should be proud!
I was TODAY years old when I realized this was a HIGH SCHOOL BAND! Definitely thought this was a college band. Then to find out they're in the GUMP!!! 🙌🙌🙌 I hope I can pull up on Vanilla funk this fall for the Turkey day Classic! Great job majors!
Justin and that young man on them drums moving in sync with HIS DRUM!!!!!!! Geez they are marching and moving with a look on their FACE LIKE!!!! So freaking powerful. They all were amazing and the leading young lady behind the Band leaders. She too just had an ease and strength. They are GOOD!!!!!
They need misters to march along and spray them when it's hot, it doesn't take long to crash from heat exhaustion. Coming from a past marching band member!
Wow, I see JDHS band have alot of jealous haters thumbs downing their videos. And it's all simply because JDHS Head DM giving the band alot of attention. That's truly sad to see! I mean the young man can't help who he is. He's a teen who's simply enjoying his High School band years. People really should be ashamed of themselves. I'm a Human JukeBox alum, so we're use to all the hate and jealousy. It comes with the territory of being the absolute best at what you do!
@Sun Son why does 'something' have to be based on the colour of skin? as long as there are thoughts like that that we're never going to be rid of this divide.
@Sun Son first of all black people are not the only ones who can dance second your comment made ashamed to be called black because of racist cowards like you
@Sun Son Again, you're assuming that people would only watch this because of the white front man. You're making it out to be a thing about colour again. I found these 'march-ins' by accident, and I'm hooked on watching them now. Was only after an hour or so I came across this troop with the white guy up front. I was watching them because I'm loving the sounds of the band, the synchronicity of the marching, the damn fine ladies of course, and just the overall presentation. Yes i'm white , but i couldn't give a toss about the colour of the people doing this, only about how good it is to watch.
These guys never make a mistake! It is awesome to see a high school band that is just excelling like this. Props to all of them for all of the hard work.
I’m obsessed with the front drum major also and have watched this over and over!! Justin is awesome!! Amazing band!!! Love 💕 this band!! So entertaining!! Love watching Justin he is so intense 💖
Check out bands like Jackson State or Southern University. Basically any Black College or University. From music to choreography that's this HS influence. Enjoy!!
I am so happy they were able to do this before the COVID-19 regulations took affect. It inspires so much hope and happiness. Thank you Killa Kev for these productions. American culture can be very beautiful, especially youth culture. There is so much history and peoples' determination to perpetuate all that lived life and cultural traditions have to offer. Music is one of the greatest gifts of humanity. We (here I am taking credit with no marching band experience) are something else. The young people in all of your videos are simply beautiful, but this band, all of the musicians are magnificent.
Now that transition with the dancers and DMs 😍 I hope every one of these kids lend their skills to any university band because the talent is already there
I sure don’t remember our drill team dancing like that!! What a terrific sound that band makes. It’s obvious that their leadership is excellent and the standards are high...
I have to admit I couldn't stop smiling the whole video. This was a show of excellence. I wonder where the leader will end up going when college is left. I think he will end up an Kappa.
Thank you brother. I’m not sure why some of us feel the need to hate on this young man...he is obviously talented. I’m a dance coach and he is obviously dancing at a high level, executing sharp movements and is in the head position for that reason. I hope he goes far. Black people can welcome others into our culture. #dontbelikethem. 🤷🏾♀️🤷🏾♀️🤷🏾♀️
Okayyyyyyyyy 6:07 Damn they were too smooth with this transition at 13:42 yassssssss c'mon on with it to the young ladies and the DMs. Come on now 16:41 🥁🥁😌
U guys are awesome. So glad u got to go to the Mardi Gras. Do any of the drum majors complain of knee problems as much as they literally pound the pavement. It caused me to have both knees totally replaced . But the experience is worth it. I watched Justin’s interview and I agree it is hard work. Many of my band mates said military basic training was way easier. Good luck to all the Seniors pursuing a musical career in college!
So cute how proud they are of him. 💝 they should be! the front men rocked it out. First time I've seen them as the stars in place of the ladies. Killed it as usual. Love watching these videos
This control of self awareness and being in charge of that whole marching band team is an Incredible Achievement! Glad that Social Media brings us Marching Bands!! Lost Treasure ❤
I watch Justin yesterday Thanksgiving Day Macy's Parade 11/23/2023 with Alabama College . He is serious about his work. I Love his energy . I feel someone or something has clipped his wings. To Justin, I say do not let anyone or anything steal your Joy, on shine, light. PRAYING FOR YOU. I love the error of Jefferson Davis high school ,the whole Band was Awesome . I watch all I could fine.
Amazing marching band..I got teary eye at 13:40 when the two groups came together. It was amazingly beautiful with the music. .the musicians are awesome
He and his HS have taken Drum Majors to a higher level. I was used of the "Nut Cracker" uniform look. This is more relaxed and they can dance even better! Wow!!!! Love this School and all that are participating.
What a joy this brings to my soul at such a time of need!!!! What a message these outstanding young talented souls are bringing to all us. Such love...respect...peace and unity...something we all can learn from!!!!! In addition to that bold message received loud and clear...fantastic job kids!!!! The sky is your limit!!!! May GOD protect each and every one of you!!!! Thank you for your hard work and the desire to entertain a world growing uncertain by the day...GOD BLESS!!! 💙💜💚🤍💛🖤🧡
Thank You🙏🎵🥁...I love this band so much!!...I can watch them all day long, over and over...They are so fun, so talented, so inspiring and a joy to watch...And Justin and his drum major friends, friggin awesome🤗!!!..thank you!!..keep being amazing...stay grounded....so much love from here in Ohio🙏💜🧡💛💚💙❤🎵🥁👬....
Thanks for suggesting this youtube. Here I am like 10 videos later- all of Jeff Davis Marching band and wondering how I got so obsessed so fast. Why????? I"m a grown woman with a family and a professional career. How did this happen?
I love watching these kids. Such hard work and they never seem to tire. These are my favorite outfits on the girls. They are beautiful. The fringey skirts are perfect. The flag team and band are great! I love the whole enthusiasm these kids have. Kudos to all!
Love watching you guys! As always, Justin you are killing it and it craps me up watching all these people go crazy for you! You FOUR guys up front rock, and I have to say, these are my favorite outfits on these beautiful young ladies. And I love how the whole band keeps it funky. Clear back to the end of the line. You guys are doing great! Keep up the HARD work! You are ALL terrific! Don't know what all these people are gonna do when you all graduate!
Absolutely Amazing Marching Band! Can’t wait to find out where Justin goes to college. I think the lead snare drummer is a senior too. It will interesting to see who is still around this fall. The band will still be amazing I’m sure. Keep the beat kids.
That dance would make BBD and Boyz II Men proud. Y'all were going in every time. Way to make your parents proud and those of us who lived in the era enjoy ourselves. 😁 Your entire band is 🔥🔥🔥.
Best Marching band i have ever seen! You guy's got it all! Great band top drum major group and some fine dancing girls with and without flagg's. And most of all you all have some serious funk!
These kids, the band, the drum majors - HIGH SCHOOL? - Wow! They are awesome - and it looked humid, I feel for them, I was tired at the end of the video for them.
I can’t stop watching these. From what I’ve read and seen. Justin is AMAZING. so are all the other drum majors all in time and groovy as hell. The band sounds amazing. The girls dancing look very good too the outfits are EVERYTHING. I wish our football team could play theirs just so our band could meet them. This entire band as a whole is absolutely BADASS!!!!
Man, I can’t get enuff of this band!!! Reminds me of my marching days back in the early 90’s with Colonel White High School in Dayton, Ohio. Loved marching band....heck, was the only reason I went to school everyday
So cool to watch. Clearly he's a leader and he dances very, very well🙌🏻. He dances real smooth. Go Justin! 😍 Good job young man! Go JDHS! I love the whole routine. Wishing all the 2020 graduates much success! Only the Lord knows what's in our future.
This kids resilience is so encouraging. As a biracial girl growing up in the south...It was hard. Too black to be Asian. Too Asian to be black....you either get tough skin or you are eaten alive. I honestly think the respect his band has for him(which is well known) is because he is super talented and they know how it feels to be discriminated against. I hope they all go far🤷🏽♀️
Look, everyone is getting along, there is no division or inequality, just teamwork and focusing on a good effort..... no one is complaining about the name of the school or causing trouble.......great job everyone!
Don't know if he's still dancing right till this day but he carried the hell out of this band :) OMG and the fact that they put him first is RESPECT & LOVE... This is pure talent!
Yea, he’s in college and still a drum major for Alabama State University.
Head drum major now
I’m obsessed with watching the head drum major! He’s so intense!! I’ve watched 10 or so videos! Amazing band!!!
Truth! I was looking for HBCU's and stumbled upon this HS!! What a treat!
Really?????? Huge eye roll .....😒
Randy Magill What’s wrong, Randy?!? Sourpuss!
Me too and I don't even know how this happened. I'm sad to say that I've even teared up a little. I just love it. They are all amazing though.
Oh my gosh these kids work so hard. AWESOME!!!
I loved how the dancers merged in with the drum majors. This must be a huge high school with a marching band so large and great musicians.
Actually they come from a poorer school district they do a lot of fundraising for their band program but they are very talented
This is a high school from Montgomery Alabama with VERY limited resources!!!! Aren’t they incredible???!!! 🥲🤗🥰
Huge high school, not really. I would say a moderate/medium sized high school for the amount of members they have in the band. They all are talented and always are welcomed to NOLA, miss seeing them already.
Just bcause u come from a poorer district as some posted that does not mean u can’t put your best foot forward !!!!!
Ничего не изменилось в поведении людей, такой же срач на улице, где стоят смотрят шоу там и мусор.
All four of the drum majors are great. The hard work pays off.
I’m pulling for the success of all four drum mayors continue to strive hard!!
@@wilbaseals5749 do you the drum majors come from a dancing or atheltic background?
@@Drummer2020 well I love dance not very well mostly for exercise !!but i love dance whereas my son studied dance as a professional
I just love dance I wasn’t all that good at it but my son took two years of dance in college so I guess it’s kinda in my blood!!
@@wilbaseals5749 thank you for the reply. I served in the Royal,Marine Band in the UK, and our drum majors routines are much more trradtitional and military, but no where near as entertaining asmthese guys. Cheers!
Outstanding all around! The parents must be so proud. Speaking of parents we need to thank them. They purchased the instruments, dropped off and picked their children from practice, paid for trips, etc. Kudos parents!
Parents play such a large role in their children success. My son and his wife had three! They run them ragged, but one is in college, on a full scholarship. The other taking college course in twelfth grade. Number three to be ??? He loves football, only 9yrs old.❤
💯💯💯💯💯
ALL 4 D MAJORS are amazing. I see alllllll of them. The band fantastic. Great Director TOO!!!
These kids are so disciplined for a highschool marching band. They're extremely talented. When I first saw it I thought it was college level.
My feet are hurting and swollen just from watching. Incredible job from the entire band. Always a joy to watch your performances.
I’m from Montgomery...most of these kids come from a very bad part of town...look at the talent they have. This takes practice...god bless them! I’m so proud to be a southern woc🥰😘😍
I’m a native from New Orleans.. You all did a great job.. You all made New Orleans and Mardi Gras look like so much fun.
I could watch this band all day long! Especially those awesome DM's. Justin has set the bar high!
How? Their routine is from Jsu. He didn't invent any of this lol
Yea, but the thing is Justin executing ALL JSU DM moves better than the others, to be a white guy, and that's obviously why he was chosen to be Head DM for JDHS! As a devote bandhead, I've never seen a white guy execute JSU DM moves period! Let's face it, Justin born with that "IT" factor, when it comes to executing JSU DM moves. And btw, I'm a Human JukeBox alum/85!
@@fountainmedia4683 its because *he is white* and doing something that is different and challenging for most white ppl - no shade/no disrespect - im sure there plenty white ppl can execute but uh...for black folks its just business as usual. just sayin
@@alexiscolby9415 WRONG! I’m a black dance coach. I’ve also danced my entire life, going to college on a cheerleading scholarship, then dancing for a professional football team for one season. A. all black people do not have rhythm and B. This kid is talented.
Stop hating, stop the BS. Give props where due. You sound bitter and it’s unnecessary. Take several seats🤷🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️
@@Callsigncharlie100 it’s literally facts...he went viral for being known as “vanilla funk” literally because he is white and did something most people wouldn’t do...they weren’t even hating just stating the truth...let’s not act like people aren’t taking videos of him and staring at him because he is white doing something that mostly black people do. Nobody ever said he isn’t talented...and just bc you used to cheer and dance doesn’t mean your opinion is greater than others..
I commend each and every one of these kids that marched in these parades!!!! THEY ARE AMAZING!!
Justin has already made history. Love to watch him perform.
Yes he did it's nice to see someone noticed that
Ohh, justin...i was saying jason. THIS KID HERE HAS SET THE HIGH STANDARD OF DRUM MAJORS PERIOD!!! He is very previsioned and really demanding. Whatever university he attends, they'll have a beast!!!!!
One band, one sound. No individuals.
I love watching these guys. You can tell how hard they work and all of their blood, sweat, and tears that go into each performance and giving it their all. I love their determination. I just love all of it
I am SO proud of these young men and women! They represented our state of Alabama with pride, dedication and talent. The drum majors are amazing! 🧑🏻🦳👏🏻❤️
I know why Vanilla Funk is the Lead. His movements have the most energy, most precise EVERY TIME. The kid is great and the band is the epitome of EXCELLENCE.
Don't call Vanilla Funk. I nicknamed him Zebra. Because by way he moves. You can't tell what color he is 🙃, lol ...
@@sakeishayoung you don’t get to pick his nickname 😂 He likes it so it IS vanilla funk
Hey I can call him what I want but Zebra that's what I like 😉. My cousin is a Drum Major to but he's just a member of the Family, we don't talk.
@@sakeishayoung you disrespect everyone else, but your own opinion. He's moved on to University, so what you say just doesn't matter, but respect yourself more, by apologising for being unconcerned.
You're right. While there are four majors, it's very clear that Justin's crisp calculated, on pointe, moves are worthy of the lead. His face focus is also incredible. And his leadership skills are def. worthy.
Justin is such a pro! Every step he takes is at his best! I wish him all the best in college! Great leader!
This is Highschool???? Holycrap! They’re all wonderful performers!! Outstanding!
White guy here. I was in one of the best Highschool Marching Bands in the country at the time in the 80's from NE Pennsylvania. I gotta admit, when I first came across this band I was intrigued by a white kid leading a black band. Black folks have such a unique and different style than white folks when it comes to marching bands. Both styles are to me excellent in their own way.
I've seen about 20 of JDHS vids and honestly all I see now is a great bunch of kids performing at a high level. Awesome kids working hard, excellent stuff. Rock on!
Yes I'm a huge Ohio State marching band fan but these videos got suggested to me and I got sucked in fast. PS: RIP Sean Taylor #21
It doesn’t matter how dark how light you are but white dude was doing his thing all of them were
Which high school in NE pa did you go to?
He aight
Legally, there are no white or black schools, even though housing patterns and other social pressures create them.
I am sure that Jackson State University is honored to have this school that isn't from Mississippi to adopt their Drum Major routines and marching patterns. I salute everyone in this band and hats off to you.
🤣 the whole routine
Their band director graduated from Jackson State so that may be why.
Probably the band directors school. Yep
Nah their band director definitely graduated from Alabama State.
Thanks for that. I wondered where they got their routines.
These kids are so talented!!! 🔥🔥🔥 The drum majors, the dancers, every single member makes this unit so strong! I hope they continue their passions in college; definitely excited to see how they grow from here!
I love marching bands! This is the best ever. The energy is awesome ! I find myself dancing! Yeah baby!
My boy Justin is killing parade season!!
And he's graduating this year.
V4n1lla_funk on Instagram
@Son Sun Enough of your attitude too! He had the right to try out to be drum major just like the other high school students in the band. No one gave him anything! He had to work his ass off! To enlighten you on his journey, check out this article :
www.google.com/amp/s/amp.montgomeryadvertiser.com/amp/2595814001?client=safari
his name is justin or vanilla funk not "white boy" since you clearly didnt know but it dosent matter.. if they wanna praise him then let them be. all 4 majors are good but a lot of people like him more and he stands out to them more because he is white, why are you making it seem like a problem. and oh well if hes getting more attention more because hes white. they more than likely put him in the front because he earned that spot [ which is exactly what the instructors there said in that video that was about him ].
@Sun Son You better ride through the vines than the guy marching at the head of this beautiful team
Congratulations, Jefferson Davis marching band! I just watched you on America’s Got Talent!! So excited for you all! Raise your heads high. You all should be proud!
I was TODAY years old when I realized this was a HIGH SCHOOL BAND! Definitely thought this was a college band. Then to find out they're in the GUMP!!! 🙌🙌🙌 I hope I can pull up on Vanilla funk this fall for the Turkey day Classic! Great job majors!
Kay Lee he’s a senior. Hope he’ll be in someone’s college for turkey day classic
Justin and that young man on them drums moving in sync with HIS DRUM!!!!!!! Geez they are marching and moving with a look on their FACE LIKE!!!! So freaking powerful. They all were amazing and the leading young lady behind the Band leaders. She too just had an ease and strength. They are GOOD!!!!!
The co-ordination of all of them is really impressive.
They need misters to march along and spray them when it's hot, it doesn't take long to crash from heat exhaustion. Coming from a past marching band member!
You see all those people with jackets on out there!? Lol it’s not summer yet lol
Antwanh5 did you see those band members sweating, they have uniforms on with clothes or shorts underneath they get hot!
EXACTLY!! They're about to pass out!
@@Antwanh5 And YET they are sweating and soaking thru everything...Cold or not, that's a problem.
I’m sure the water breaks were edited out of the video. Trust me they stay hydrated! 💦
I’m watching this in 2022.
They are as good as a College Band.
The production, the sound, the Drum Majors, the Dancers, etc.
OUTSTANDING!!! 😃😃👏🏽👏🏽
Wow, I see JDHS band have alot of jealous haters thumbs downing their videos. And it's all simply because JDHS Head DM giving the band alot of attention. That's truly sad to see! I mean the young man can't help who he is. He's a teen who's simply enjoying his High School band years. People really should be ashamed of themselves. I'm a Human JukeBox alum, so we're use to all the hate and jealousy. It comes with the territory of being the absolute best at what you do!
Amen ... Ppl are always trying to pull others down.
@Sun Son Racist much ?
@Sun Son why does 'something' have to be based on the colour of skin? as long as there are thoughts like that that we're never going to be rid of this divide.
@Sun Son first of all black people are not the only ones who can dance second your comment made ashamed to be called black because of racist cowards like you
@Sun Son Again, you're assuming that people would only watch this because of the white front man. You're making it out to be a thing about colour again.
I found these 'march-ins' by accident, and I'm hooked on watching them now.
Was only after an hour or so I came across this troop with the white guy up front. I was watching them because I'm loving the sounds of the band, the synchronicity of the marching, the damn fine ladies of course, and just the overall presentation.
Yes i'm white , but i couldn't give a toss about the colour of the people doing this, only about how good it is to watch.
The drum majors are awesome, especially the lead!
Just can't get enough of watching this fantastic band. Wish them all well and 100% success in their future 👍🏿😄
These guys never make a mistake! It is awesome to see a high school band that is just excelling like this. Props to all of them for all of the hard work.
I’m only here for vanilla funk, he’s hotter than a crawfish boil.
I love it. craw fish boil!
Factzz
@Sun Son huh? rephrase please.
Same.
Jason Smith are u gay
I’m obsessed with the front drum major also and have watched this over and over!! Justin is awesome!! Amazing band!!! Love 💕 this band!! So entertaining!! Love watching Justin he is so intense 💖
Their performances make me so happy! How hard they must work to perfect their talents and keep leveling up. Fantastic
Ive never seen a band like this. Pretty wicked. I'm loving the leader, he is very good.
ARE YOU LIKE A FOREIGNER OR SOMETHING?
Check out bands like Jackson State or Southern University. Basically any Black College or University. From music to choreography that's this HS influence. Enjoy!!
I am so happy they were able to do this before the COVID-19 regulations took affect. It inspires so much hope and happiness. Thank you Killa Kev for these productions. American culture can be very beautiful, especially youth culture. There is so much history and peoples' determination to perpetuate all that lived life and cultural traditions have to offer. Music is one of the greatest gifts of humanity. We (here I am taking credit with no marching band experience) are something else. The young people in all of your videos are simply beautiful, but this band, all of the musicians are magnificent.
Now that I discovered this Justin kid I can't get enough of watching these drum majors!!!
I like that combination they did!! Good job!! The two should do more routines like that. It was United, good timing and it looked good overall.
Justin be killin it y’all see all them eyes lookin like WTH, I love this band
Good looking band. They did a good job
THIS BAND RIGHT HERE IS PHENOMENAL // GOD BLESS JD//HOPE JUSTIN WINS AT HIS PROM 😁😁
Now that transition with the dancers and DMs 😍 I hope every one of these kids lend their skills to any university band because the talent is already there
I sure don’t remember our drill team dancing like that!! What a terrific sound that band makes. It’s obvious that their leadership is excellent and the standards are high...
I have to admit I couldn't stop smiling the whole video. This was a show of excellence. I wonder where the leader will end up going when college is left. I think he will end up an Kappa.
Thank you brother. I’m not sure why some of us feel the need to hate on this young man...he is obviously talented. I’m a dance coach and he is obviously dancing at a high level, executing sharp movements and is in the head position for that reason. I hope he goes far. Black people can welcome others into our culture. #dontbelikethem. 🤷🏾♀️🤷🏾♀️🤷🏾♀️
He is going to Alabama State
This band is absolutely amazing! one of the best high school bands I have seen. Everyone has so much energy ❤️
Okayyyyyyyyy 6:07
Damn they were too smooth with this transition at 13:42 yassssssss c'mon on with it to the young ladies and the DMs.
Come on now 16:41 🥁🥁😌
That was soooo creative. But justin adds a new favor to this band
U guys are awesome. So glad u got to go to the Mardi Gras. Do any of the drum majors complain of knee problems as much as they literally pound the pavement. It caused me to have both knees totally replaced . But
the experience is worth it.
I watched Justin’s interview and I agree it is hard work. Many of my band mates said military basic training was way easier. Good luck to all the Seniors pursuing a musical career in college!
RUclips sent me here and I'm not mad. Amazing band and DMs!! Get it boys!
All of this fantastic performance went way beyond my every expectation. So talented is this High School group! I can’t stop smiling!
So cute how proud they are of him. 💝 they should be! the front men rocked it out. First time I've seen them as the stars in place of the ladies. Killed it as usual. Love watching these videos
This control of self awareness and being in charge of that whole marching band team is an Incredible Achievement! Glad that Social Media brings us Marching Bands!! Lost Treasure ❤
We need a movie about Justin and this entire amazing band!
Watching the marching band brings back so many memories of college. Good work kids! Really proud of all of you.
I watch Justin yesterday Thanksgiving Day Macy's Parade 11/23/2023 with Alabama College . He is serious about his work. I Love his energy . I feel someone or something has clipped his wings. To Justin, I say do not let anyone or anything steal your Joy, on shine, light. PRAYING FOR YOU. I love the error of Jefferson Davis high school ,the whole Band was Awesome . I watch all I could fine.
These kids puts on a show everywhere they perform!!
Amazing marching band..I got teary eye at 13:40 when the two groups came together. It was amazingly beautiful with the music. .the musicians are awesome
He and his HS have taken Drum Majors to a higher level. I was used of the "Nut Cracker" uniform look. This is more relaxed and they can dance even better! Wow!!!! Love this School and all that are participating.
I prefer there casual outfits better nutcracker uniform🤣 didn't suite them
You must not be from New Orleans.
What a joy this brings to my soul at such a time of need!!!! What a message these outstanding young talented souls are bringing to all us. Such love...respect...peace and unity...something we all can learn from!!!!!
In addition to that bold message received loud and clear...fantastic job kids!!!! The sky is your limit!!!! May GOD protect each and every one of you!!!! Thank you for your hard work and the desire to entertain a world growing uncertain by the day...GOD BLESS!!! 💙💜💚🤍💛🖤🧡
Thank You🙏🎵🥁...I love this band so much!!...I can watch them all day long, over and over...They are so fun, so talented, so inspiring and a joy to watch...And Justin and his drum major friends, friggin awesome🤗!!!..thank you!!..keep being amazing...stay grounded....so much love from here in Ohio🙏💜🧡💛💚💙❤🎵🥁👬....
My dude Justin kills it...But I for SURE gotta raise my glass to these amazing high schoolers, YOU GUYS ARE ALL PHENOMENAL 😍💝😍💝😍💝
Thanks for suggesting this youtube. Here I am like 10 videos later- all of Jeff Davis Marching band and wondering how I got so obsessed so fast. Why????? I"m a grown woman with a family and a professional career. How did this happen?
Lol that's great to hear. There's nothing wrong with that at all! This is a very entertaining group, I don't blame you!
I am obsessed also ! And it happened INSTANTLY the first time I watched them. The female dancers are a bit too much for me though 😊
Hysterical!
I love watching these kids. Such hard work and they never seem to tire. These are my favorite outfits on the girls. They are beautiful. The fringey skirts are perfect. The flag team and band are great! I love the whole enthusiasm these kids have. Kudos to all!
Love watching you guys! As always, Justin you are killing it and it craps me up watching all these people go crazy for you! You FOUR guys up front rock, and I have to say, these are my favorite outfits on these beautiful young ladies. And I love how the whole band keeps it funky. Clear back to the end of the line. You guys are doing great! Keep up the HARD work! You are ALL terrific! Don't know what all these people are gonna do when you all graduate!
Does anyone else in the band have a name?
Drum majors and the dancing girls are so good. Love to watch them all dance. Love the routine when the girls join the majors in a line.
I so love these young people! This is the lord wants. For all races of people to come together! I wish all of them many, many blessings!
I'm so impressed with everyone in this band! I keep forgetting they're only in high school! They're very talented 💯
Absolutely Amazing Marching Band! Can’t wait to find out where Justin goes to college. I think the lead snare drummer is a senior too. It will interesting to see who is still around this fall. The band will still be amazing I’m sure. Keep the beat kids.
For a high school this is amazing, wish you could come to London and do a parade. Loving your work guys
Ime in UK obsessed with your band, your all so talented and in that humidity xx
That dance would make BBD and Boyz II Men proud. Y'all were going in every time. Way to make your parents proud and those of us who lived in the era enjoy ourselves. 😁 Your entire band is 🔥🔥🔥.
He puts everything he has, body and soul, into his performances! 🥰
That was really smooth when the ladies came and lined up with the men and they danced together. That was some smooth shit!!!
"""The young men are such strong, dynamic movers """ladies get to work...!!!!!""; Great job everyone....✨👍👏👏👏👏😄✨✨
Best Marching band i have ever seen!
You guy's got it all! Great band top drum major group and some fine dancing girls with and without flagg's. And most of all you all have some serious funk!
These kids, the band, the drum majors - HIGH SCHOOL? - Wow! They are awesome - and it looked humid, I feel for them, I was tired at the end of the video for them.
I can’t stop watching these. From what I’ve read and seen. Justin is AMAZING. so are all the other drum majors all in time and groovy as hell. The band sounds amazing. The girls dancing look very good too the outfits are EVERYTHING. I wish our football team could play theirs just so our band could meet them. This entire band as a whole is absolutely BADASS!!!!
Man, I can’t get enuff of this band!!! Reminds me of my marching days back in the early 90’s with Colonel White High School in Dayton, Ohio. Loved marching band....heck, was the only reason I went to school everyday
So cool to watch. Clearly he's a leader and he dances very, very well🙌🏻. He dances real smooth. Go Justin! 😍 Good job young man! Go JDHS! I love the whole routine. Wishing all the 2020 graduates much success! Only the Lord knows what's in our future.
Mad Respect for the entire band, their stamina, and excellent showmanship!
never seen intregration of drum majors an dancers before..tht was dope!!!!
Aye they came down and brought a show to New Orleans I’m from lousiana and most of the people can’t dance but this team can dance great job yall
Those youngsters really bring their community together. Bloody marvellous!!!
Can't explain how he is!!!!!! Dude UR'E JUS Outstanding!!!!!!!!😳
These kids worked so hard, they are amazing and it makes me miss Mardi Gras even more 💜💚💛⚜
Been in bands my whole life and so have my children and This band is BEYOND great!!!!🥰
Love me some Vanilla Funk!!!
I feel like I got to see more of the band and drum line in this video - what an awesome marching band! Very talented kids!
Hardest working drum major I've seen since I was in high school in the latter 70s. You go young man❣
Another great video- love all the variety the drum majors and dancers show! Well done Vols!
This kids resilience is so encouraging. As a biracial girl growing up in the south...It was hard. Too black to be Asian. Too Asian to be black....you either get tough skin or you are eaten alive. I honestly think the respect his band has for him(which is well known) is because he is super talented and they know how it feels to be discriminated against. I hope they all go far🤷🏽♀️
I wonder how many Black drummajors they have over PWBs?
Look, everyone is getting along, there is no division or inequality, just teamwork and focusing on a good effort..... no one is complaining about the name of the school or causing trouble.......great job everyone!
Enough about the DM’s, that sound is amazing!!!! Can the players get some love? ❤️
There will be a lot of free scholarships for this young man they are going to really want him
I bet his mama is so proud! ALL OF THESE KIDS ARE FABULOUS!!
The drummers really were talented and need some recognition :D
By far one of my favorite drum major squads ever! On any level. Same level of artistry as Kyoto Tachibana High School band!
Damn they don’t miss a beat! Outstanding!