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Delaware State University names two alumni to lead Approaching Storm Band

Delaware State University has appointed two alumni to lead its renowned Approaching Storm Band and other instrumental groups – Sidney Sessoms, Jr.,

Sidney Sessoms Jr.
Sidney Sessoms Jr.
 as its new Director of Band, and Vincent Adkins as the Assistant Director of Bands.

Mr. Sessoms attended Del State from 1980 -1985, and then completed his Bachelor of Science in General Studies/Music at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and a Master’s of Music Education from Salisbury State University.  After serving as the interim Band Director at Del State in 1988, Mr. Sessoms served as the Director of Bands at Lincoln University (MO), Clark Atlanta University and Livingstone College, the latter of which he also served as interim Chair of the Music Department and Music Faculty.

Mr. Sessoms’ resume includes leading the Clark Atlanta University percussion ensemble’s performance during the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, performances for the Atlanta Hawks Basketball Team, and a number of national and international commissioned works, including works performed by Berkeley Institute-Hamilton Bermuda Band and Orchestra and the Salisbury Symphony Orchestra. 

Mr. Sessoms is a member of several professional organizations including, Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Music Fraternity, Music Educators National Conference, Percussive Arts Society and College Band Directors National Association.

“I am excited about coming home to Del State,” Mr. Sessoms said.

Vincent Adkins
Vincent Adkins

Mr. Adkins earned a Bachelor of Science in Music from Delaware State University in 1988 and a Master’s Degree in Education Media Technology from Full Sail University in 2009. Mr. Adkins has taught music and band to public school students for 32 years, and brings to Del State expertise in drill design, marching fundamentals and jazz.

He is also an instrumentalist for the Delaware Symphony Orchestra, where he is also a Board member. Additionally, as a member of Motown’s Final Mixx, Mr. Adkins has opened for The Manhattans, Miki Howard and many more.

“I am excited to give back to an institution that gave me so much,” Mr. Adkins said.

The Approaching Storm Band – which dates its origins back to the first organized music at the then-State College for Colored Students in 1902 – is a high-energy, entertaining collection of talented musicians and dancers. Delaware State band members have performed in London, for the National Football League, have performed with legendary Motown groups The Temptations, The Spinners and Martha Reeves and the Vandellas and is a coveted attraction at parades and celebrations throughout the state.

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JACKSON, Mississippi --  Deion Sanders spent his professional football and baseball careers talking a big game. It’s clear that an ability to dominate on the gridiron isn’t the only trait his son, Shedeur, picked up from the Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive back.

Deion is now the head football coach at Jackson State, an FCS program that is now attracting marquee talent. Shedeur, who will compete for the team’s starting quarterback job this summer, recently showed the boldness and arrogance that made his father  ...

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