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John E. Newson, Sr.

Director of University Bands

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John E. Newson, Sr., has served as Director of University Bands at Howard University since 1993. Prior to his elevation to this position he served as Associate Director of University Bands from 1986 to 1992. He has held the conductorship of the Concert, Marching and Pep Bands. Educated at Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Mr. Newson also holds a Master of Music Education degree from Northeast Louisiana University in Monroe, LA. Under his leadership, the "Showtime" Marching Band has become a nationally respected Marching Band. The band has performed across the nation at NFL games and performed in the 1990 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. In 1999, the "Showtime" Marching Band performed at the Kennedy Center Annual Music Festival and recorded its first CD under the title "Showtime" which will be released in early Spring 2000.

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