"Elsa's Procession to the Cathedral" by Richard Wagner - A Tribute to Dr. William P. Foster

The FAMU Wind Ensemble and the Marching "100" perform Dr. William P. Foster's favorite song at his funeral in FAMU's Lee Hall Auditorium. Notice near the end of the song when the musicians on the stage are joined by those in the balcony. Suddenly, you could actually feel the music and the emotion in the room. There wasn't a dry eye in the house! It was amazingly beautiful - a fine tribute to The Legend - Dr. William P. Foster! HUBBA DOC!

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[kiase]

Oh, my God!! The band played their hearts out for Dr. Foster. My parents attended FAMU, so I got Rattler band fever in the crib. I once told Dr. Foster that he was responsible for my decision to become a doctor because I could not make the band. Why did we get chills from this arrangement? I can think of many analogies but the one that fits best for me is the feeling that the band was escorting Dr. Foster up to the gates of Heaven with each crescendo. God blessed us to have him. Will miss him.

[henrylrivers]

I hate the fact I could not get off of duty to be there. Having this post makes me feel much better and closer to the spirit of Dr. Foster. The dude in my back seat was wondering why I was crying as I was taking him to jail. He just wouldn't understand. HUBBA DOC! HUBBA HUNDRED!

[kingkeylion]

This has to be the most ridiculous crescendo ever recorded - from ppp to FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF!!!!!! Beautiful and touching tribute to a true pioneer!

[CharlieBladeRemus]

Not too familiar with FAMU or Dr. Foster since I'm from Livingstone College, but this just made my eyes wet. I just FELT the emotion coming from these musicians!!!! Dr. Foster is smiling down upon you guys, and I bet he's real proud.

[scb1898]

FAMU and ELSA = MAGIC!

[JSpearman4]

Wow... Simply stunning.... Very touching and fitting to honor this man. Good job FAMU!

[maestrojimbo]

Here;s another good performance on youtube...

BEST Elsa's Procession? You decide...(Univerersity of Michigan Symph. Band)

[lone22unit]

this footage always touches me deeply.... thank you FAMU... my grandfather is now home with my grandmother.. hugs and much love to everyone....

[lone22unit]

this footage always touches me deeply.... thank you FAMU... my grandfather is now home with my grandmother.. hugs and much love to everyone....

[lone22unit]

this footage always touches me deeply.... thank you FAMU... my grandfather is now home with my grandmother.. hugs and much love to everyone....

[redantuba09]

I like how at 5:10 everybody simultaneously got up and pulled out their cameras. lol

[ladymakini]

@DKTheMac i cannot believe that I HAD THE EXACT THOUGHT LAST NITE, came back this morning, there's your comment.Amazing, the love is just that strong!