North Carolina A&T marching band performs during halftime of Duke football game - 9.7.19

North Carolina A&T marching band performs during halftime of Duke football game at Wallace Wade stadium. As one of the premier bands in the nation, The Blue and Gold Marching Machine is synonymous with high stepping performances, precise drills, powerful yet melodic sounds and energy! As the premier band of North Carolina and ranking high among the top HBCU Marching Bands, the Blue & Gold Marching Machine of NC A&T State University is a force to be reckoned with! Under the leadership of visionary, Dr. Kenneth Ruff, “The Blue and Gold Machine” brings crowds of fans to their feet year after year. The hard work of band members has lead to numerous recognitions such as winners of the Honda Battle of The Bands, the 2003 Defeat the Beat Champions, official band of the Carolina Panthers NFL franchise, the lead band for the 2012 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City and a top 10 band as reported by Sports Illustrated. Filmed by Gene Galin for the Chatham Journal newspaper and ACCFootballNews.com.