Point And Drive
A film by Brandi Mitchell
Band is Life
" It's a history lesson, leadership development, recruitment tool, motivational talk, and PSA for hazing wrapped in an entertaining 90 minute journey "
We use our film and content to spark dialogue, teach, and serve as a model of what's possible using the vehicle of music and band to encourage college and career development, leadership, and character development. Real life experiences through the voices of renowned alumni, musicians, business influencers, and experts who benefited from being in the marching band on screen, will prove to be a tool to inspire and promote the benefit of band and music education. We also discuss the history of HBCU Bands and provide appreciation for the culture while delicately but firmly discussing the difference between discipline, the proper way to earn respect, and hazing.
A film by Brandi Mitchell
Running time: 90 minutes
Point and Drive® is a documentary that gives the world an upclose look at how music and marching in the band lays the foundation for drive and ambition in life.
Meet these unforgettable voices from various HBCU (Historically Black College and University) Bands – granting intimate access to what it takes to make the band, persevere beyond circumstance, push past limits, and ultimately who you can become because of music. Highlighting experiences from alumni of the band that became a brand, the Florida A&M University Marching 100, which was responsible for the innovation of what we now see today as "the halftime show", the documentary shows its beginnings, rise, fall, and comeback after an event that almost stopped the music - forever.
Point and Drive demonstrates the strength of the human spirit and the power of music education to raise leaders that change the world through insight from successful band alumni in various "fields" of expertise, as well as some of the top musicians and educators. Point and Drive reminds us that no matter where you are from or where you start, being of excellence and living in your passion can support your dreams and aspirations as you stay the course. It is a history lesson, leadership development, motivational tool, and PSA for hazing wrapped in an entertaining 90 minute journey.
Watch Point and Drive, and you will see: Band is Life.
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Reviews
"Point and Drive is INCREDIBLE!!! I had tears of joy sitting there watching and realizing that I was indeed a part of history with the FAMU Marching 100. The entire world needs to see this documenatry and experience for themselves this incredible institution and especially how you told our story. You are a genius visionary Brandi Mitchell!!! There aren't enough superlatives in the English language to properly describe what you have produced and given to the world. Thank you for having me be a part of it. The world will all soon know what you have contributed in such a wonderful fashion".
Scotty Barnhart
Grammy winner, Director of The Count Basie Orchestra, Professor Florida State University
" EPIC!!! "
Dr. Shelby Chipman
Director of Bands,
Florida A&M University Marching 100
"What you presented are commonalities that every band director, every band member, and every successful person can identify with, regardless of their music or band experience.”
Scott Casagrande
President, National Band Association
" Point and Drive is indeed the most definitive documentation on the "Marching 100". Congratulations and thank you for capturing the essence of the "100". Point and Drive is a must see for everyone".
Lindsay Sarjeant
Chairman of Music Dept. Florida A&M University, legendary arranger for The FAMU Marching 100
" This is an awesome production that not only captures the Spirit of the Marching 100 but also the spirit of band in general. As a high school band director, I would highly recommend this movie to all band students especially the leaders in their respective programs."
Bernie Hendricks
Band Director,
Ocoee High School. Orlando, Fl
" The film is fantastic and is one that any lover of bands should see. Your unique film tells the story of the FAMU Marching 100 and emphasizes the highest degree of character, musicianship and tremendous work ethic which lives inside of us today".
Alfred Watkins
Retired Band Director of famed
Lassiter High School Marietta, GA
"Point and Drive is the best story ever told about the Marching 100"
Chief Wilson
Legendary Band Director,
Jones High School, Orlando, Fl
"POINT AND DRIVE reminds us that no matter where you are from or where you start, being of excellence and living in your passion can support your dreams and aspirations as you stay the course.”
Melissa Hughes
PRESIDENT | Live Rich. Spread Wealth
Areas of Study :
Music Education, Leadership, Diversity, History, African-American History, Personal Development, College & Career Prep
Point and Drive Promotes:
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Music Education Advocacy
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Appreciation for the Marching Arts Culture
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Leadership Development
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Personal Development
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It’s Message Being Used as a Recruitment Tool for Band Programs, Schools, and Universities
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Deep Dive into HBCU's and the HBCU Marching Band Culture
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Cultural and Diversity Appreciation
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Anti-Hazing Message
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Music and Band History
Students/Viewers learn:
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Pursue Excellence - Make doing your very best your #1 priority. Be proud of what you do and how you do it.
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Attitude - Choose your attitude, choose your life. How you make decisions can change your life .
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Consistency - Set high standards, and stick to them.
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Teamwork - Make your teammates look good. In the end, it all ends up in front of the audience!
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Hard Work pays off.
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Playing an instrument can take you places you’ve never imagined .
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What you do on the field transfers to success in life.
Having Point and Drive in Your Classroom is Simple as 1,2,3!
The release of Point and Drive has been highly anticipated, so to make the process as seamless as possible and to be able to accommodate you, we are allowing you to reserve your program now! The educational version will be released to those who have reserved August 2018.
STEP 1
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STEP 2
Editions Available to PRE-ORDER (Release in Fall 2018)
1 Year Streaming Version Via Film Platform
(for Middle, High School Classroom, or Collegiate Instruction only)
$225.00
STEP 3
Receive Your Educational Version of Point and Drive
August 24, 2018
Have a Question?
K-12 Educational Version DVD
(for Middle, High School Classroom, or Collegiate Instruction only)
$99.00
The Educator's Edition Includes:
- The feature film, broken into chapters for classroom use
- A comprehensive Teacher’s Guide
- Video “extras”
The Teacher's Guide Includes:
- Discussion points for each chapter
- Topic Guides
- Call to Action
Additional Teaching Resource:
The Point and Drive For Life: The Marching Band Factor
10 Principles For Playing Big in Life and Achieving Your Goals One Step At a Time
In this powerful new book from the inspiring documentary Point and Drive, producer, motivational speaker, and three-time author Brandi Mitchell recounts the lessons she and her successful cast mates learned on the marching band field that created the drive, passion, and work ethic to allow them to impact and influence in business and life. Because of the bar of excellence set in the marching band and the habits of discipline, it sets an inner rhythm that leads to success, that rhythm Brandi has coined as The Marching Band Factor.
In Point and Drive For Life: The Marching Band Factor, Mitchell illuminates the simple principles each of us can take to play big in our life and achieve our goals one step at a time.
Having Point and Drive in Your Classroom is Simple as 1,2,3!
The release of Point and Drive has been highly anticipated, so to make the process as seamless as possible and to be able to accommodate you, we are allowing you to reserve your program now! The educational version will be released to those who have reserved August 2018.
STEP 1
RESERVE TODAY
Please fill out your information below
STEP 2
K-12 Educational Version DVD
(for Middle, High School Classroom, or Collegiate Instruction only)
$99.00
1 Year Streaming Version Via Film Platform
(for Middle, High School Classroom, or Collegiate Instruction only)
$225.00
STEP 3
Receive Your Educational Version of Point and Drive
August 24, 2018
Have a Question?
Chapters
Act 1 : Started From the Band
"The marching band saved my life"
"I used to be a real quiet kid, but I found my voice through music. It was my medicine". Dwele
Act 2 : The Making of a Man and Band That Became a Brand
" He took adversity and allowed it to fuel him to create something that didn't exist "
"Dr Foster is a giant. Not in HBCU bands, in college bands period. What was the most admiring about him was, he couldn't march in a college band because he was black; so he never marched in a band, and he produced one of the best marching bands in the world. "
Act 3 : What it Takes to Make The Band
" Work Hard, Or Work Harder, Those Were the Options "
"I see Dr. Foster walking through the door, and he's walking to the podium, and he was like a general. He was like a president or somebody. He was dressed impeccably. Walked with authority, straight to that podium. He got up on that podium and said, "Welcome to FAMU." Little did we know, psychologically, he was preparing us for what we were about to go through. He was preparing us not for just, to be able to make the marching band, but for life".
Scotty Barnhart
"Just seeing that level of seriousness that all the upperclassmen were on to teach the ways of the 100. That one day it all hit me at one time. It was like, "Man, I got a lot of work to do. This is not gonna be like anything else that I've been a part of up to that point."
Vincent Gardner
Act 4 : The Blueprint of the Ultimate Halftime Show
" The purpose of the band is to entertain "
"Once we feel like it's perfect, then we go back and say, "Now what's that twist? What's that creative thing, that no one ever would've thought to put on a field? And now let's do that."
Act 5 : More Numbers, More Problems
" It takes a village. Everybody has to be on the same page "
" Drum majors were at the top of the leadership pole, right behind the band directors, and there was never anything that they had to do beyond that to prove themselves, so you can create new traditions - but you gotta create the right ones ".
Act 6 : Let's Go Back to The Basics, Success Leaves Clues
" In marching in the 100, there was a specific science. How many feet per yard? How many yards per football field? How many steps per minute? The Point and Drive. And in life, there's a science as well "
"You see, every performance is the new ball game. You gotta prove yourself over. Past reputation is fine, but it doesn't make it. Doesn't cut it. Because you've got all these thousands of people looking and listening, and they'll determine whether or not this is so". Dr. Foster
Why Attend An HBCU and Be in An HBCU Band?
The 80's Detroit HBCU Band Movement
" Band was our ticket to college and a better life "
The Making of a Man and Band That Became a Brand
" He took adversity and allowed it to fuel him to create something that didn't exist "
What it takes to Make an HBCU Marching Band - Especially the Best
Additional Teaching Resource:
The Point and Drive For Life: The Marching Band Factor
10 Principles For Playing Big in Life and Achieving Your Goals One Step At a Time
In this powerful new book from the inspiring documentary Point and Drive, producer, motivational speaker, and three-time author Brandi Mitchell recounts the lessons she and her successful cast mates learned on the marching band field that created the drive, passion, and work ethic to allow them to impact and influence in business and life. Because of the bar of excellence set in the marching band and the habits of discipline, it sets an inner rhythm that leads to success, that rhythm Brandi has coined as The Marching Band Factor.
In Point and Drive For Life: The Marching Band Factor, Mitchell illuminates the simple principles each of us can take to play big in life and achieve our goals one step at a time.