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Sorority | Music Rehearsal
A fish-out-of-water comedy about a talented street drummer from Harlem who enrolls in a Southern university, expecting to lead its marching band's drumline to victory. He initially flounders in his new world, before realizing that it takes more than talent to reach the top.
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A fish-out-of-water comedy about a talented street drummer from Harlem who enrolls in a Southern university, expecting to lead its marching band's drumline to victory. He initially flounders in his new world, before realizing that it takes more than talent to reach the top.
Best Actor | 2003 | Nick Cannon
Best Breakthrough Performance Viewers Choice | 2003 | Nick Cannon
Best Film | 2003 | Jody Gerson
Theatrical Best Director | 2003 | Charles Stone III
Choice Movie Actor DramaAction Adventure | 2003 | Nick Cannon
Choice Movie Breakout Star Male | 2003 | Nick Cannon
Best Sound Editing in a Feature Music Musical | 2003 | Lee Scott
Best Video from a Film For | 2003 | J.C. Chasez
Best Video from a Film | 2003 | J.C. Chasez
Budget 20,000,000 USD
Box Office Collection 57,588,485 USD
Nick Cannon did his own drumming on screen while his double, Jason Price, did majority of the close-ups with complex techniques.
Leonard Roberts, who plays Sean, was actually very sick when the last scenes of the "BET southern classic" were filmed, which is why he is so sweaty and looks slightly weak at the end of the film.
While Morris Brown is a real college in Atlanta, there is no real Atlanta A&T. The filming was done at Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta and at Morris Brown. The performers (aside from those from Morris Brown) were recruited from high school and university bands all over the Atlanta and Metro Atlanta area. High school band director Don Roberts was recruited to turn the performers into real, convincing bands.
Nick Cannon prepared for his role by practicing in a hotel suite with his double and drummer, Jason Price, as well as sleeping with the drumsticks tied to his hands.
The fraternity featured throughout the film is Kappa Kappa Psi, the national honorary band fraternity. The actual Kappa Kappa Psi flag, colors, and symbols, and customary shouts and chants are used in the film. Symbols and letters for their sister organization, Tau Beta Sigma, the national honorary band sorority, can also be seen throughout the film.
"Dr. Lee: What was that? Why do we rehearse? Why... do we rehearse? You're out there showboating for five minutes. If I wasn't able to signal a drum major to back you up, you'd still be out there beating your damn drum! Sean: Dr. Lee, sir, maybe there's an explanation. Devon... Dr. Lee: Do I look like I need you to explain anything right now? Sean: No, sir. Dr. Lee: I don't know what the beef is, but you better grill it up and eat it. Because it is my a** that is on the line. President Wagner: Now that is a new beginning. That's exactly what I'm talking about. [shakes Devon's hand] President Wagner: Great job, son. You are something. You are something special. Devon: Thank you, sir. President Wagner: Great job, all of you. Now let's see Morris Brown top that! [band cheers] President Wagner: Some alumni wanna speak with you. There they are. Don't keep them waiting. New beginning! NEW BEGINNING! Dr. Lee: Sean, I want you to polish the drums tonight. And I'd better be able to see myself in the surface. Sean: Yes sir. Devon: I left the polisher on the bottom shelf."
"Dr. Lee: Good morning. The Band: Good morning. Dr. Lee: Good morning to music. Good morning and welcome to Atlanta A&T University marching band training. The next two weeks will be your introduction and possibly induction into a great marching band legacy. If you are here, it's because you believe in musicianship. If you are here it's because you believe in Coltrane, Miles Davis, Stevie Wonder, and the elements known as Earth, Wind, and Fire. If you are here, it's because you have a fervent, unequivocal belief in teamwork. [Several students just arrive at the A&T field] Dr. Lee: And if you wish to remain here, you better start believing in being on time. [looks at Ernest] Dr. Lee: You... [points to him] Dr. Lee: who's your roommate? Ernest: Uh, Devon... Miles, sir. Dr. Lee: [looks at Devon, walks off the platform, and approaches him] Eyes front! Devon: Hey, what's up, Dr. Lee? Dr. Lee: It's all good, Mr. Miles, glad to have you here. Devon: Thank you, sir. Dr. Lee: Why was he late? Devon: I, um... guess he overslept. Dr. Lee: Well, why didn't you wake him? Devon: I'm not his mother, sir. Dr. Lee: I asked Mr. Miles why his roommate was late, he says he guesses he overslept. I asked, "Why didn't you wake him?" and he says he is not his mother. Section leaders, what is our concept? Sean, Tuba Section Leader, Sax Section Leader, Trumpet Section Leader: One band, one sound! Dr. Lee: One band, one sound. When one of us is late, we are all late. When one of us looks or sounds bad, we all look and sound bad. So what's the concept? The Band: One band, one sound. Dr. Lee: Now I want ten laps from those who are not their roommates' mama."
