Mr. and Mrs. Grant

Leslee and Darius met as students at Alabama State University in 2009. They married in 2015 and have 3 beautiful sons. Both are Mighty Marching Hornet alumni and share a love and passion for music.   

Darius Grant was born in Detroit, Michigan and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. He came to Alabama State University in 2004 as an already well-versed tuba player. His dedication to musicianship was only matched by his desire to be of service. As an alumnus, Darius has used his creativity and innovation to design apparel for the Mighty Marching Hornets. Now, he uses that same energy to donate design work, like our logo, to More Than A Village. 

Leslee Grant is originally from Sacramento, California. After traveling so far from home for college, she found comfort in music organizations. From University Choir to Sigma Alpha Iota, and finally to The Mighty Marching Hornets in 2009. She graduated in 2011 with a Bachelor's degree in music, and has found a way to give back to the musicians that gave so much to her. 

Leslee and Darius were first inspired to start this program in 2015, with a loss of their close friend and Marching Hornet brother John Mills. Though they did not initially move on it, the idea resurfaced after the passing of Jeremy Williams in 2019. With the constant encouragement of friends and loved ones, The Grant's formed More Than A Village to be a beacon of unity and support.