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Episode 12 | "To The SWAC!"

The Drum Lounge Podcast
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In this episode, I will be discussing the recent announcement of B-CU and FAMU transitioning to the SWAC conference from the MEAC conference in 2021, as well as the impact of COVID-19 on marching band programs. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-drum-lounge-podcast--3683925/support. The Drum Lounge Podcast — where HBCU band culture lives, breathes, and evolves. 🥁🔥

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