In our own words
The Words
We Carry
The Creed
“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, and Drive are our hallmarks. Vanquishing all comers who dare to challenge is our privilege!”
Discipline
We are disciplined — because we are the best!
We are disciplined — unlike the rest!
You against me will be no contest!
The Motto
- Dedication
- Determination
- Drive
The Band Song
Sung before every halftime performance
People get ready the Golden Bulls are coming,
We are stepping up and down the field
Red Sea of Sound and Livingstone cannot touch us,
You know darn well that nobody will!
So people get ready to see the Bulls
We are the Greatest Band in the Land
Blue and Gold is really out of sight
We will out step you both day and night!
The Alma Mater
Loyalty Song
Lyrics by George Leonard Tate.
We love thee Smith with all our hearts,
To thee we’ll e’er be.
And in the light of truth and right
Hold high the Gold and Blue.
Refrain
Proudly we hail thy name, our Alma Mater, old S.U.
Johnson C. Smith our own! Our hope, our guiding star, our light unfailing!
Pride of our loyal hearts, we’ll love and honor thee our whole life through.
On ever on dear old J.C.S.U.