Alabama State University News June 2, 2015 Production Company Releases New Information About ‘Bama State Style’ Lifetime Network has concluded its first-season run of “Bama State Style,” the reality television show featuring ASU’s world-renowned Mighty Marching Hornets band. The series, which premiered on April 17, chronicled the band from strenuous practices to show-stopping performances during the fall of 2014 and included personal stories of band members and interviews with Band Director James Oliver. While “Bama State Style” no longer will air on the Lifetime Network, producers are hopeful that the show can find its way back on the air. “Ultimately, the network (Lifetime) elected to tell a more concise version of the story, and clearly, we know there is so much more story to show,” said Shannon Keenan Demers of Tremendous Entertainment, the company that produced the show. Oliver said he is optimistic about the future of the show and is thankful that “Bama State Style” has given the world an opportunity to see what fans and friends already knew. “The show was outstanding. It did so much for Alabama State University, the band and the community. I have had numerous people come up to me and tell me that they learned so much from the show,” Oliver said. “‘Bama State Style' painted a positive picture of ASU, and I am extremely proud of the students who make up the Mighty Marching Hornets band.” Dr. Tommie (Tonea) Stewart, dean of ASU’s College of Visual and Performing Arts, echoed Oliver’s sentiments, adding that all Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) benefited from the show. “‘Bama State Style’ is a wonderful show with a positive message and image for Alabama State University and for HBCUs. This show highlighted family, unity, determination and collaboration as steps toward success,” Stewart said. “We are proud of our students, band director and the staff and of our beautiful University standing tall as a symbol of what it takes to become great. We are looking forward to continuing to tell our powerful story.” SANDRA M. PHOENIX Executive Director HBCU Library Alliance sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org> www.hbculibraries.org<http://www.hbculibraries.org/> 800-999-8558, ext. 4820 404-702-5854 Skype: sandra.phoenix1 1438 West Peachtree NW Suite 200 Atlanta,GA 30309 Toll Free: 1.800.999.8558 (LYRASIS) Fax: 404.892.7879 www.lyrasis.org<http://www.lyrasis.org/> Honor the ancestors, honor the children.