“The marching band is another aspect of the football game,” says John Newson, director of bands for Howard University. “It’s not only about playing music, but entertaining the audience and ...

Today was Newson’s last football game after 25 years as director of Showtime, Howard’s marching band, as well as the Ooh La La dancers and the Flashy Flag Squad; he plans to retire at the end ...

For Howard’s Band, Showtime Is Here Arts. Jan 19, 2009 1:01 PM EST It’s been downright cold the last couple of weeks here in Washington, D.C. The ...

Howard University's Showtime Marching Band will be part of the inaugural activities. Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, a Howard graduate, often included drum lines in her campaign events.

Howard University’s marching band has taken part in presidential inaugurations before. But during Wednesday’s inaugural parade, they escorted one of their own.

Howard's band director, John Newson, has been in charge of the Showtime Marching Band for 22 years. The group has performed in music videos, NFL halftime shows and Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

With Howard University celebrating its 100th Homecoming celebration in 2024, ... Watch As Hip-Hop Icon Just Blaze Teams With Howard’s Marching Band To Blow Out Their 100th Homecoming. Jarrett ...

The Howard University marching band has added a touch of pizzazz to its show this fall. For the first time in 15 years, the Bisons’ halftime show featured twirlers.