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Dr. William P. Foster Dies

By Julian Kemper

Staff Editor

Published: Saturday, August 28, 2010

Updated: Saturday, August 28, 2010

Florida A&M's original band director has passed away. William Patrick Foster, long-time director and founder of the Florida A&M Marching 100, passed away Saturday morning. Foster, affectionately known as "Doc Foster" by band members both past and present, founded the Marching 100 and served as its director from 1946 to 1998. Foster is credited with creating the Marching 100's signature sound, movement and rhythm, and arguably influencing the structure of HBCU marching bands across the country.

More details will be posted as soon as they are available. See the full story in Monday's edition of The Famuan.

Travis Roberts Fall 05

Sat Aug 28 2010 09:49

I do not know where I would be without you Dr Foster. You will be missed dearly... HUBBA DOC!!!!!

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