( CNN ) -- A Florida university has stopped all band performances amid an investigation into the death of a student over the weekend that authorities say is linked to hazing . Robert Champion , a 26-year-old drum major with Florida A & M University 's marching band , became ill and died Saturday night after a game , the Orange County , Florida , Sheriff 's Office said . Investigators have found that hazing was involved in the incident , Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings said Tuesday . The cause of death is inconclusive , however , and the medical examiner says more tests are required , Demings added . `` Any death that occurs as the result of hazing is a third degree felony , '' he said . `` Anyone who participates in such events can be criminally charged . '' FAMU President James Ammons announced Tuesday he is immediately suspending `` any and all performances and engagements for bands and other ensembles under the auspices of the Music Department , including the Marching 100 . '' The suspension will stay in place during the investigations of Champion 's death , Ammons said , and it will not be lifted until he authorizes it . Ammons vowed to convene a task force `` to determine if there are any unauthorized and questionable activities associated with the culture of the Marching 100 . '' `` The purpose of this review is not to establish culpability of individual band members in this particular case , but rather to determine whether there are patterns of behavior by the band -- or members of it -- that should be addressed at the institutional level. , '' he said . At a news conference , Ammons was asked whether there were previous instances of possible hazing in the band this semester . `` There were allegations that were turned over to the authorities and those investigations are ongoing at this time , '' he responded . Asked whether it is accurate that at least 30 band members were let go this semester because of possible involvement in hazing , he said , `` That is true . '' CNN 's calls to the university for further information were not immediately returned . In his statement , Ammons warned students : `` There will be no retaliation against anyone who cooperates with the investigation , but there will be serious consequences for anyone who tries to impede it . '' The school 's anti-hazing policy states that any students or groups found to be responsible for hazing can face penalties ranging from fines to expulsion . After a game Saturday , the band returned to its hotel , where `` the victim reportedly threw up in the parking lot and started complaining of not being able to breathe , '' the sheriff 's office said in a release . `` Friends of the victim called 911 and administered CPR . The victim was transported to Doctor Phillips Hospital , where he was pronounced deceased . '' `` The investigation indicates that hazing was involved in the events that occurred prior to the 911 call for assistance , '' Demings said Tuesday . Band director Dr. Julian White met with band members early Sunday to inform them of the death , the school said . Grief counseling was made available . A music major from Atlanta , Champion was one of six drum majors for the 375-member Marching 100 band , the school said . A memorial service was scheduled for Tuesday evening . `` We are in shock , '' White said in a written statement . `` He was a very fine drum major who was of excellent character and very trustworthy . I had not told him yet , but he was slated to be the head drum major next year . '' FAMU takes pride in the Marching 100 . The band has been credited for `` not less than 30 innovative techniques which have become standard operating procedures for many high school and collegiate marching band programs throughout the nation , '' according to its official website . The band dates back to 1892 . The Marching 100 's motto lays out `` qualities to live by , '' including `` highest quality of character '' and `` dedication to service . '' In 2009 , the band represented Florida in the parade for President Barack Obama 's inauguration .
NEW : The band took part in President Obama 's inauguration parade . Investigation finds `` hazing was involved , '' sheriff says . A 26-year-old drum major became ill and died after a game . Score: 6