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WASHINGTON,DC - October 5, 2017: Erik Cooper spins his tuba to clear some of the saliva before the band starts marching during practice on Thursday night. 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)