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  • Ocean Alumni Chapter
    • MEMBERSHIP
    • GET INVOLVED
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      • "MAESTRO" BENJAMIN J. BUTLER II
      • PROFESSOR SAMUEL E. JACKSON
      • PROFESSOR RONALD B. THORNTON
      • "THE GENERAL" RICHARD F. LEE
      • DR. HOWARD J. HARRIS
      • PROFESSOR EDWARD EARL THOMPSON
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The 9th Wonder of the World - The Ocean of Soul Marching Band

The Latest News and Events

EVENTS

JANUARY 2023
Sunday 15- 2nd Annual Roland Parrish Battle of the Bands //Arlington, TX
Monday 16- Ocean of Soul// MLK Parade //Houston, TX

Monday 16- OOSAC Recruiting Table// TSU vs JSU BBall//5-9PM// HP&E
Wednesday 21-
General Body Chapter Meeting (OOSAC)// Virtual

FEBRUARY 2023
Saturday 18- Ocean of Soul//Honda Battle of the Bands //Montgomery, AL
Sunday 19- Mardi Gras 23' "Krewe of Thoth Parade// New Orleans, LA
Saturday 25- General Body Chapter Meeting (
OOSAC)// Virtual

MARCH 2023
Saturday 4- TSUNAA Ocean of Soul Pop-Up Shop// Houston, Tx
Saturday 11- TSUNAA SWAC Championship Game Watch Party// Bar 5015
                       Texas Southern vs Grambling Tip-Off 4:30PM

Spring Break- 13th through 18th (NO CLASSES)
Wednesday 15- NCAA Tournament First Four Watch Party 4PM// Houston, TX
                          Avenida Houston (1001 Avenida De Las Americas)

                    
Texas Southern vs  Fairleigh Dickinson, Tip-Off 5:40PM (TRU TV)
Wednesday 22- Ronald B. Thornton Scholarship Application (LIVE)// Online
Saturday 25-
 General Body Chapter Meeting (OOSAC)// Virtual
Tuesday 28-
Mc Donald's' All-American Game (Toyota Center)// Houston, Tx
Friday 31- Final Four Weekend Kickoff (TSU's Campus)// Houston, TX

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APRIL 2023
Saturday 1- NCAA Final Four Game (NRG Stadium)// Houston, Tx
                   
(Ocean of Soul Marching Band Halftime Performance)
Sunday 2
- HBCU All-Star Basketball Game (H&PE Arena)// Houston, Tx
Friday 14- TSU Football Spring Game (Maroon vs Gray)// TSU's Durley Field 

Saturday 29- TSU's Presidential Tiger Ball (Black-Tie Event)// Houston, Tx
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GIVE TO THE OCEAN OF SOUL MARCHING BAND
HIGH TIDE CAMPAIGN $200K
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The Ocean of Soul Alumni Chapter has set a fundraising goal of $200,000.00 as part of our High Tide Campaign.  The Ocean of Soul was founded in 1969 and we are asking everyone to show your love and appreciation for the 9th Wonder of World, the Texas Southern University Ocean of Soul Marching Band.  One hundred thousand dollars ($100K) will be used to establish the Ocean of Soul Scholarship Endowment, and one hundred thousand dollars ($100K) will be donated to the Ocean of Soul Marching Band for instruments and other band needs. 
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"The 9th Wonder of the World"

The Ocean of Soul Marching Band

The Ocean of Soul is the most requested performance ensemble at Texas Southern University. Whether it is the full marching band, the drum line, or the pep band, the Ocean is guaranteed to show up, show out, and will meet all of your performance needs
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Ocean of Soul Alumni Chapter

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Since 2008, hundreds of High School students  have been Recruited, Mentored, Educated, and Empowered as a result of the efforts of the Ocean of Soul Alumni Chapter.   Join today to make a difference.​
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Be a part of "Building for the Future".  The OOSAC has many ways for members to network, mentor our young Ocean members, and support fundraising efforts that directly support the Ocean of Soul Marching Band.
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By Giving Back!

The Ocean of Soul was founded in 1969, and we are asking everyone to show your love and appreciation for the 9th Wonder of World, the Texas Southern University Ocean of Soul Marching Band, by giving a monetary donation. The goal is to raise fifty thousand dollars ($50K) to establish the Ronald B. Thornton Scholarship Endowment. Donate Today! ~WHOOSH~​
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IMPORTANT LINKS

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Ronald B. Thornton Scholarship

CONTACT INFORMATION

Address
The Ocean of Soul Alumni Chapter
P.O. Box 88155
Houston, Texas, 77288

Email
oceanalumni@gmail.com 

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  • HOME
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    • MEMBERSHIP
    • GET INVOLVED
    • AWARDS
    • HALL OF FAME >
      • "MAESTRO" BENJAMIN J. BUTLER II
      • PROFESSOR SAMUEL E. JACKSON
      • PROFESSOR RONALD B. THORNTON
      • "THE GENERAL" RICHARD F. LEE
      • DR. HOWARD J. HARRIS
      • PROFESSOR EDWARD EARL THOMPSON
    • NEWSLETTER
  • OCEAN OF SOUL
    • HISTORY OF THE OCEAN OF SOUL
    • BAND STAFF
    • GALLERY
    • OCEAN VIDEOS
  • DONATE
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  • OCEAN STORE
  • SPONSORSHIP
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