VSU marching band appears on ‘The Today Show’
“The Today Show” segment featured a story on VSU Band Director and alumnus Taylor Whitehead.
Published: Feb. 20, 2023 at 11:57 AM EST|Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 4:36 PM EST
NEW YORK, N.Y. (WWBT) - The Virginia State University Trojan Explosion Marching Band performed on “The Today Show” on Tuesday on NBC.
“Virginia State University was requested to appear on ‘The Today Show’ as a result of being selected as one of six bands to perform at the 2023 Honda Battle of the Bands this past weekend,” VSU said in a news release “As a participating band, VSU receives a $50,000 grant from Honda to support VSU music education programs.”
“The Today Show” segment featured a story on VSU Band Director and alumnus Taylor Whitehead.
“Honda Battle of the Bands is the nation’s premier showcase for HBCU marching bands and dance teams,” the VSU release said.
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