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Jillian Colosimo, Gator Band’s first female drumline captain, poses in front of “Big Boom,” the band’s signature bass drum.

Breaking barriers with a beat

The University of Florida Fightin’ Gator Marching Band has been keeping time since 1913, making it one of the oldest collegiate marching bands in Florida. Despite existing for over a century, no woman ever held the title of drum captain — until now.



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