Marching Bands, Hazing and Tragedy

Soundcheck | May 15, 2012

Last week Florida A&M University marching band director Julian White announced his resignation after 11 band members were charged with felony hazing in the November 2011 death of drum major Robert Champion. Today, we look at hazing and the culture of competitive marching bands with ESPN investigative reporter Mike Fish and North Carolina Central University band director Jorim Reid.

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