The Jackson State University Sonic Boom of the South has named Ariel Woods, a senior from Dallas, Texas, as one of its drum majors for the 2024-2025 band season. Woods is the fourth woman in the band’s history to hold the title.
The Jackson State University Sonic Boom is one of the top HBCU bands in the country. The band has 300 members, which is led by five drum majors that now include Woods. The Sonic Boom of the South is one of the most highly requested marching bands in the entertainment industry. They’ve performed at several NFL halftime concerts, the Motown 30th anniversary special, and as a surprise guest on the first night of Drake and J. Cole’s It’s All A Blur—Big as the What? Tour.
In an interview with 16 WAPT News, Woods shares her experience on becoming the next drum major…