MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The pageantry, show-stopping choreography and dazzling musicianship of the Mighty Marching Hornets Band will be front and center before a national television audience as the new "Bama State Style" reality series to premiere on the Lifetime Network on Friday, April 17 at 10 p.m. (CST).

The series chronicles the marching band from grueling practices to show-stopping performances during the fall of 2014. You'll get up close and personal stories of the band members, as well as interviews with their esteemed director, James Oliver.

"The viewers will really see the hard work that the Mighty Marching Hornets put in all work in preparation for our eight-and-a-half-minute halftime show. They are going to be right there with us as we go through our pre-drill, practice and performances," Oliver said. "Words cannot truly express how awesome this is for our band and for the University. The band's appearance in this show will give the world a chance to see not only the musical opportunities here at ASU, but also the educational and academic opportunities."

Congratulations to the Mighty Marching Hornets and the Hornets Nation on this outstanding distinguish opportunity and we cannot wait to watch and support our fellow SWAC school here at HBCU Campaign!