HBCU Band Program Committee President Vinie Davis and local officials announced “Battle of the Bands” on Friday at Harrisburg High School-John Harris Campus.
A musical event will march into town this month.
The Harrisburg-based HBCU Band Program Committee will bring bands from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to Harrisburg High School-John Harris Campus for a day of music, fun and inspiration.
“Marching bands from historically black colleges and universities will be right here to perform on Aug. 26 and they will do what they do best,” said the band program committee President Vinie Davis, at a press conference on Friday. “This will be a treat for the entire family.”
The “Battle of the Bands,” which will take place on Harrisburg’s Severance Field, will feature performances by three HBCUs, vendors, food and entertainment for the family. This is the committee’s third year of hosting the event in Harrisburg.
Event organizers also seek to inspire high school students who are interested in participating in a band at the college level. College recruiters will be on-site during the day, as well.
“This event is going to help send our kids to historically black colleges and universities,” Mayor Wanda Williams said.
Additionally, a portion of the proceeds from the event will help the band program committee provide scholarships for students to attend HBCUs. The committee, a local nonprofit, helps connect high school students with college opportunities.
Tickets can be purchased online for $10 online or for $15 at the gate. The gate for the event will open at 12 p.m. and the “Battle of the Bands” will take place until around 4 p.m.
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