The International Institution of Sound marching behind the Johnson C. Smith University bannerJayden Hollins / IIOS Media Team

Johnson C. Smith University · Charlotte, NC · Est. 1907

International Institution of Sound

Dedication. Determination. Drive.

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The International Institution of Sound exists as a living testimony to the epitome of excellence found in the HBCU Band Experience. Our commitment to perfection guarantees audiences the utmost in musicality, marching precision and visual stimulation!

  • Dedication
  • Determination
  • Drive

The IIOS Band Creed & Motto

Gold and blue, by the numbers

1907 Established
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0 Ensembles & Squads
0 Directors in the Lineage
CIAA Charlotte’s HBCU Sound
Atlantic City HBCU Week◆ Honda Battle of the Bands◆ Charlotte Hornets◆ NBA In-Season Tournament◆ Florida Beach Bowl◆ CIAA Battle of the Bands◆ Microsoft Commercial◆ Carolina Panthers Halftime◆ Red Tails Classic◆ Essence HBCU Football Classic◆ Mayor’s Masked Ball◆ King Legacy HBCU Festival◆ Big HBCU Southern Classic◆

What the creed demands

The Gold and Blue
Standard

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Inside
the IIOS

The IIOS banner carried through CharlotteJayden Hollins / IIOS Media Team 01 — Legacy

Since 1907

A university quintet in 1907. The Royal Collegians in 1947. Renamed in Ireland in 1986.

Our Story An IIOS jacket worn on the parade routeJayden Hollins / IIOS Media Team 02 — Ensembles

Nine Ways
to Perform

Marching band, Blue Satin, guard, majorettes, drumline, symphonic, pep, jazz and percussion.

The Ensembles Drum major, cymbal player and snare drummer in full JCSU dress uniformJohnson C. Smith University 03 — Media

See Us
Work

Halftimes, tunnel entrances, classics and Battle of the Bands — on video.

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Where to catch us

Next on
the Field

Full Schedule
SEP06 Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium · Canton, OH · vs. Albany State SEP19 Home Opener · First Halftime of the Season Irwin Belk Complex · Charlotte, NC · vs. Fayetteville State OCT17 Homecoming · Parade & Halftime Irwin Belk Complex · Charlotte, NC · vs. Lincoln (Pa.)
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Support the Sound.
Fund the Future.

Instruments, uniforms, travel and scholarships put JCSU students in front of audiences they would never otherwise reach — from Charlotte to Canton to Atlanta.

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