After more than a decade, Carlton J. Wright is retiring as director of bands at Alabama A&M University

After more than a decade, Carlton J. Wright is retiring as director of bands at Alabama A&M University, closing a remarkable chapter in the history of the Marching Maroon and White. Wright, a revered leader, mentor and educator, officially began his tenure on June 3, 2013. He has… pic.twitter.com/G0Te1hv97c

— Alabama A&M University (@aamuedu) April 24, 2026