. >> announcer: these are the texas state university strutters. >> i was getting ready to say tell uss. >> these are the texas state university strutters. they've performed at two u.s. presidential inaugurations. they've been in the macy's thanksgiving day parade and a there you go. the talladega college band is coming up next. but i don't think that's that. >> tiffany trump there. >> this is the talladega university band. this university was formed by two freed slaves >> this is going to be some good music too. >> some strutting too. ♪ >> this is the band's first participation in an inaugural parade. it's interesting, they were struggling to raise $75,000 to cover the travel and then president of the school went on television afterwards they were able to raise 620,000 to fund their trip to and home again. >> they're playing a song called happy from pharrell williams. that's an uplifting song. >> ladies and gentlemen, from the lost and found department, if you have lost a child and you really want them back, go to the nearest law enforcement officers. >> he covers all the important ma

the texas state strutters have also represented texas state university in the ciand the cit marcos ongot talent" program on nbc. the texas state university strutters are led by tammy fife. next up, you are in for a big treat. it's the talladega college great tornado band and home of the amisted murals. their motto? we'll keep marching on. they've performed for mardi gras in new orleans and nfl football games and for band showcases all across america. the talladega college great tornado band. >> paula faris, that band will keep marching on. coming despite some controrsy. >> all right, george, it's so loud down here. you mentioned controversy. i'm going to give it one minute. should wait until the brass passes me by, george. >> let's watch. ♪ >> all right, george, i'm hoping you can hear me, because the talladega marching band's story is pretty remarkable. they were really scrutinized and criticized, but this is a historically black college, and the president of the university told me that he was receiving death threats, the students were receiving threats, as well, because they wanted

. >> all right, next up, we have the texas state university strutters, we saw them earlier on pennsylvaniale's republic of china. and these strut verse also represented texas state university and the city of san marcos. >> giving them one right back. >> you see, tiffany trump, taking in the ceremony. >> all right, coming up next, taladayga great tornado band. >> from alabama. >> now, of course, this is the bands that we heard so much about leading up to this inaugural parade. after they were invited, there was a lot of back and forth, because they're from historically black college. many alumni who said they would not support them, go they decided to participate in this there were positions to boycott the parade there. were petitions to support the parade. ultimately, the school and the band director decided they wanted to be here. they started a large fundraising campaign, to be able to bring their band here. and they're here marching today, in this inaugural parade. >> well, we are the beneficiaries of it, because they are absolutely fabulous, and, in fact, they've been rated in the top

the texas state university strutters.ilitary academy, columbus north high school band and also, along the same lines showing you, the asgram for survivors, known caps, which, here in the local know what fantastic work taps does. ofy do so much for families fallen veterans. they take children to a hockey get to meet their favorite hockey player or go on a shopping spree, they do something to treat these family members to something special, day.if it's just for a jonathan: it's tough to follow the order we've got because we have cameras at different parts of the parade. we're seeing a contingent from the marine corps and on the hand, a high school band with maroon and blue. pictures up to give you an idea of what's happening. some of the cameras are far away from each other but the parade stretches all the way up pennsylvania avenue. issuen: that's also an with hearing, the distance of the camera. the microphone can't pick lens so when they're close enough to the cameras, we'll bring you sound. right side, the different con

. ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ next step, the pride of san marco texas, the texas state university strider dana the texas state struttersext up, you are in for a big treat. it is the talladega college band. their motto, "we'll keep marching on" ." the talladega college band from talladega, alabama, has performed at mardi gras in new orleans, nfl football games, and all across america. the talladega college tornado band. ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ one more time for the talladega college tornado band. ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ and rounding out our section one, the boy scouts of america national council. they are carrying state flags. >> as the boy scouts are going to march past the new president and first lady, the band that you just saw was the talladega college, we were talking about historically black college that brought the entire marching band here and they did not disappoin disappoint. donald trump, smiling from ear to air, happy to have them. >> i love that he was happy enjoying the moment so much. giving a high five, a fist bump. >> he was moving too. >> got rhythm. >> he was enjoying the whole thing. >> he should enjoy it. >> let me a