History of the Alabama Mass Band

The Alabama Mass Band, Inc. is a nonprofit organization founded in 2018 by four men brought together through their experiences with high school bands in Montgomery, AL. Joshua McCree, Kedrick Gipson, Brandon Howard, and Tavaris Marlow all decided they wanted to combine all the all star bands in the state of Alabama. River Region All Star Band (Montgomery), Magic City Alumni All Star Band (Birmingham), and Mobile All Star Band (Mobile) all together to play in unified group; thus, creating what we known as the Alabama Mass Band. 

Originally, AMB was consists of musicians from Montgomery, Birmingham, Mobile, Huntsville, and Tuscaloosa ; but shortly after being created, members begin pouring in from all over the state and eventually other states too. The band consists of high schoolers and collegiate members from universities such as Alabama State, Alabama A&M,  Jackson State, Miles College, Talladega College,  Stillman College, Southern University, Tuskegee University, and many more.

The Alabama Mass Band has traveled across the southern states to participate in many Battle of the Bands as well as hosting their own battles here in Alabama. 

The AMB continues to strive to be the pennant  of greatness for the summer all-star/mass bands and to be a sanctuary for the musicians in the state of Alabama and more!

Our Mission:

The Alabama Mass Band’s sole purpose is to enrich the musical arts in Alabama through education, mentorship,

community engagements, and opportunities while promoting positive mindsets and

performance skills.

Our Vision: 

We aspire to inspire, unite,and educate the performing arts students of Alabama through

instruction and community engaging performances.