A former Southern University band director has been charged with misapplying more than $30,000 of school money, U.S. Attorney Brandon J. Fremin of the Middle District of Louisiana announced Friday Former Southern University Band Director Isaac Greggs died at the age of 85, Southern University Spokesperson Ed Pratt said Monday afternoon. Under his leadership, the band grew in popularity and established a distinctive identity. Nathan Haymer, former Southern University band director is said to plead guilty to federal charges. Former SU band director dies at 85 “He knew no one in the band had much money, and he didn’t have much money to work with. Home; News; Media; Calendar; Join; Partners; Donate; ... No upcoming events found. A free inside look at Southern University salary trends based on 59 salaries wages for 45 jobs at Southern University.
He was good guy,” Honoré said.As word spread of his death during the session, both the Louisiana House and state Senate took a few minutes of silence to remember Greggs.“It’s very ironic that Dr. Greggs passed on Southern University’s day at the Capitol.
Advocate staff photo by Mark Saltz. Taylor, a Southern alumnus, participated in the Southern University Marching Band (“Human Jukebox”) for four years while he was a student, serving as Trumpet Section Leader in 2005. THE SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY MARCHING BAND 225.771.3528 humanjukeboxmedia@gmail.com. Get Social THE SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY MARCHING BAND Additional Links - Southern University - About Us - Calendar - News - Media; Contact Information P.O. Editors Note: This story has been updated with a statement of federal charges from the Middle District of Louisiana. “What he created with our marching band drew thousands of students to Southern University and left fans of the band in cities from Los Angeles to Houston to New York City.”A Legislative auditor’s formal report in 2005 uncovered $17,000 in false meal receipts for the band.
He has worked with the Southern University Band Department since 2014, most recently as the Associate Director of Bands. Legendary Southern University band director Dr. Isaac Greggs, the man who led the famed HBCU marching band for nearly four decades and gave the “Human Jukebox” its signature look, sound and marching style, passed away Monday afternoon in Baton Rouge at the age of 85. Rep. Ted James, D-Baton Rouge, recalled hearing the band practice from his dorm room when he attended Southern University.Greggs pushed students to study and taught hard work and discipline. He also helped organize the first Southern University Band Festival and Band Day and was well-known for his contributions and achievements in music. So, he went around campus and asked administrators in different areas what kind of money they might have that could help his students out in the band. He personally paid the university $16,781 to cover the loss.Greggs was inducted into the Louisiana Black History Hall of Fame last year.The music building on Southern’s Baton Rouge campus was formerly known as The Dubose Music Hall, has now been renamed the Isaac Gregg’s Band Hall.Robin Miller and Pam Bordelon of The Advocate contributed to this report.Stay in the know about Baton Rouge's biggest news headlines. T. Leroy Davis is credited with establishing Southern University's marching band and served as the band director between 1947 and 1964. Former Southern University band director Nathan Haymer will plead guilty to a federal charge due to a plea deal he’s reached with federal prosecutors according to a WBRZ report.. As a formality, Hamer entered a not guilty plea before Magistrate Judge Richard Bourgeois on Tuesday. -- SU Band Director , Dr Isaac Greggs as the SU band marches into Mumford Stadium on Oct 22, 2005. “I watched young boys mature into men,” James said.“When I was a freshman, he knew I didn’t have much money,” said Lawrence Jackson, Southern University’s current band director and who was a member of Greggs’ band from 1971 to 1974. The Human Jukebox is the marching band representing Southern University and A&M College located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. For more than two decades, Willowridge High School band director Ronald Thornton led his students both inside and outside the classroom. -- SU Band Director , Dr Isaac Greggs as the SU band marches into Mumford Stadium on Oct 22, 2005. He worked hard.”Greggs, who was a better classical director than band music director, took Southern to national notoriety, Jackson said. Greggs led Southern’s marching band …