HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — A petition calling for the appointment of Mario Warren as head band director at Alabama A&M University is circulating online as longtime Director of Bands Carlton J. Wright prepares for retirement in June.
Wright has led the program since 2013, overseeing more than a decade of growth that included national performances and high-profile appearances. Under his leadership, the band grew to more than 200 members and gained national attention, including becoming the first university band to lead the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2023.
The petition, which is being shared by students and supporters, expresses support for longtime arranger Mario T. Warren and asks university leadership to consider naming him director…