Honda Battle of the Bands

The Honda Battle of the Bands was created to celebrate, support and recognize the excellence of Black college marching bands and the unique academic experience offered by Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Honda annually awards more than $205,000 in grants to participating marching bands during the program period. Honda Battle of the Bands is in its 12th year and we look forward to many more.

About Honda
American Honda Motor Co., Inc., was founded in 1959 as the U.S. sales and marketing subsidiary of Honda Motor Co., Ltd.  Honda currently produces automobiles, motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, lawn mowers and engines at its eleven major U.S. manufacturing operations, using domestic and globally sourced parts. Honda’s long-standing commitment to the support and success of the nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities began more than 20 years ago with the establishment of the Honda Campus All-Star Challenge, a program designed to showcase the academic gifts and prowess of HBCU students. American Honda established Honda Battle of the Bands 12 years ago as an effort to support HBCU music programs.

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Diversity & Inclusion

2016 Honda Battle of the Bands Lineup Announced

Diversity & Inclusion

Polls Open: Honda Battle of the Bands Gears Up for Epic 14th Installment

Social Impact & Volunteering

Winston-Salem State University's Road to the 2013 Honda Battle of the Bands

Social Impact & Volunteering

Jackson State University's Road to the 2013 Honda Battle of the Bands

Social Impact & Volunteering

Albany State University's Road to the 2013 Honda Battle of the Bands

Social Impact & Volunteering

North Carolina A&T University's Road to the 2013 Honda Battle of the Bands

Social Impact & Volunteering

Tennessee State’s Journey to the 2012 Honda Battle of the Bands

Education

Small Band Brings Big Sound to the Honda Battle of the Bands

Education

Bethune-Cookman University's Journey to the Honda Battle of the Bands

Education

The Honda Battle of the Bands Gears Up for its 12th Annual Showcase

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