A Day with Showtime

A Day with Showtime is a full-day, on-campus experience designed to introduce middle, high school students, and our newly accepted Bison to the culture, tradition, and excitement of collegiate band life at Howard University.

The Showtime Marching Band includes the Dazzlin' Diamonds (the University’s baton twirlers), Flashy Flags, Ooh La La! Dancers, and the Thunder Machine (the percussion section). Registrants will be provided with sheet music and choreography in advance and will rehearse and perform alongside members of these ensembles throughout the day.

During the experience, participants will explore Howard’s campus and culminate their visit with a live performance during the Spring Blue & White Football Game at Greene Stadium.

This experience is designed to be educational, inspirational, and community-building for young musicians across the region.

REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 1, 2026.

This experience is open to:

• Middle school band students
• High school band students
• Accepted Howard University students interested in participating in band

Schools from Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia are encouraged to participate.

📅 Saturday, April 18, 2026
📍 Greene Stadium, Howard University
🎺 Featuring: The Showtime Band
🏫 For: Middle & High School Band Students (DC, MD, VA)

Online registration is required. Students must provide their school and grade level, instrument, emergency contact information, and media and participation consent as part of the registration process.

Registration includes:

• Event T-shirt
• Lunch
• Sheet Music
• Event Credentials

Registration Fee:

• Waived for students who have been offered admission to Howard University for Fall 2026 or who have committed to enroll
• $25 for all other registrants (middle and high school students who have not been offered admission)

The registration deadline will be announced at a later date.

Special invitation for admitted students:
Students who have been offered admission to Howard University for the Fall 2026 incoming class are also eligible to participate and are invited to extend their visit following Accepted Student Day by participating in A Day with Showtime. This experience offers an opportunity to explore life in the Showtime Band and connect with current students in a performance setting.

Note: Participation in A Day with Showtime is an educational and experiential opportunity. Participation does not constitute an audition and does not guarantee band placement or admission to Howard University.

Registrants will have the opportunity to:

• Rehearse with members and staff of the Showtime Marching Band
• Learn marching and musical fundamentals
• Explore Howard University’s campus and student life
• Connect with fellow student musicians from across the DMV
• Perform in a collegiate stadium environment during the Blue & White Football Game

• Welcome & Check-In
• Campus Tour
• Music Rehearsal (full ensemble and sectionals)
• Meal & Fellowship
• Performance at the Spring Blue & White Football Game

A detailed schedule will be shared with registered participants closer to the event date.

Chancellor D. Mills (He, Him)
Director of Bands
Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts 

Email: ShowtimeBand@Howard.edu