By Nya Bostic | Talon Contributing Writer
Seeing her parents as active members of its alumni band, Rae’kwan Bostic had always dreamed of being in the Florida A&M University’s world-renowned Marching 100. But being in the band was only a part of Bostic’s dream. Her passion for singing is also shining through on FAMU’s campus.
Bostic, a music industry major, has used her passion for music to become this year’s song leader in the Marching 100. Before every game, Bostic leads the band out with the Florida song and alma mater as they walk to Bragg Stadium.
Bostic doesn’t just sing for the band; she is well known on campus for singing in music recitals, jazz concerts, and recently sang at the coronation for Mr. and Miss. FAMU.
“My life is very busy and hectic in the Marching 100, but I love it because I love to sing and play my instrument,” Bostic said. “I think what I enjoy most is coming out there and working hard to get that finished product; we leave it all out on the field.”
The world-renowned Marching 100 has traveled to many places in and out of the U.S., Every year they travel to Orlando, Fla., for the Florida Classic. Bostic said that being in the band has allowed her to travel to places like Miami, Houston and Los Angeles. From Nike sponsorships to shooting Pepsi commercials, she said the band does it all.
“This is the big stuff that we do, but it’s normal to me because I’ve been in the band and doing this for so long now,” Bostic said.
The Marching 100 has brought the attention of many across the world through their halftime shows and social media. Their halftime performance for the Orange Blossom Classic went viral as the band created a motion picture of Lebron dunking. The video was posted by The Shade Room, which promotes itself as the “#1 black-owned independent media company covering entertainment & celebrity news.”
Cori Bostic, Rae’kwan’s sister who became the first female drum major of the Marching 100, said she is so happy with her sister’s success.
“I remember going to her music recitals and being so proud and now she is performing for larger crowds and is getting more attention. I truly love that for her,” said Cori Bostic. “I really love the growth I have seen, not just in her singing but in herself too.”
Nya Bostic wrote this story about her sister Rae’kwan Bostic. Nya is a second-year student at Tallahassee Community College from Decatur, Georgia. She plays guard on the TCC women’s basketball team.
