Dr. William P. Foster, who also became known as "The Maestro," was an extraordinary and innovative human being. Foster, who died at the age of 91 in August, 2010, had faced racial barriers all his life. One of these obstacles prohibited him from fulfilling his original dream of becoming a conductor. This impediment only motivated Foster to one day lead an all black marching band that would surpass all other bands.
According to Richard Goldstein, writer of Foster's obituary for the New York Times
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/30/sports/football/30foster.html
Dr. Foster introduced shows that infused black popular culture into his routines, blending contemporary music, often jazz or rock, with imaginative choreography, his green-and-orange uniformed band members carrying their instruments at a 45-degree angle, legs bent to the same angle.
Below is a video featuring the unprecedented famous Marching 100 Band of Florida A&M University
http://www.famu.edu/index.cfm?a=marching100
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