WASHINGTON,DC - October 6, 2017: Band Director John E. Newson feigns tears as Sean Banks, who plays 3rd bass, presents him with a gift from the band in honor of National Band Director Day.
Howard University's Showtime Marching Band is part of a long tradition of outstanding bands at HBCU's. The band practices in the days leading up to a home game against North Carolina Central. (André Chung for The Undefeated)