NEW YORK, NY & COLUMBIA, SC ā April 15, 2021ā Today, Benedict College Marching Tiger Band of Distinction, was selected to perform in the 2022 Macyās Thanksgiving Day ParadeĀ®, representing the state of South Carolina. This will mark the first Parade appearance by the band. The Benedict College Marching Tiger Band of Distinction will join the celebration at the call of āLetās Have a Paradeā¢,ā the iconic phrase that has signaled the start of the beloved annual holiday tradition since 1924.
Each year, the Macyās Parade Band Committee looks for bands that have the stage presence and musical expertise to captivate the streets of New York City and millions of viewers across the country. Benedict College Marching Tiger Band of Distinction was selected from more than 100 applicants as one of nine selected bands to march in the 96th edition of the annual holiday spectacle. The band will join the revelry along with other iconic Macyās staples: floats, giant character balloons, clowns and superstar performers galore, helping to create an unforgettable experience for millions.
āEnergetic, exciting and entertaining – these words perfectly describe the Benedict College Marching Tiger Band of Distinction and the incredible sound and spirit they deliver at every single performance,ā said Wesley Whatley, creative producer, Macyās Thanksgiving Day Parade. āMacyās is so proud to introduce this incredible group to our Parade audience on Thanksgiving morning for their big debut!ā
āThe Macyās Thanksgiving Day Parade is a quintessential holiday tradition,ā said Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis, President and CEO of Benedict College. āI can think of no better way to showcase the showmanship, talent and precision of the Benedict College Tiger Band of Distinction than to watch them march down the streets of New York City on Thanksgiving Day!ā
Benedict College Marching Tiger Band of Distinction will spend the next 18 months planning for their Parade appearance. Rehearsals and creative fundraising events will not only bring the school and local community closer together but also prepare the students for the march of a lifetime. To help kick-start the bandās fundraising goal, Macyās has made a $10,000 donation in support of their march towards the Big Apple.
For more than ninety years, Macyās Thanksgiving Day Parade has given thanks to what Macyās values most ā- its loyal fans. More than 5,000 Macyās employees and dedicated volunteers work tirelessly to create a spectacular event that entertains the cheerful crowds and provides joy to millions at home watching on Thanksgiving Day. Stretching down a more than two-mile-long route in New York City, the spectacle is alive with gleaming color, music and smiles.
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About the Macyās Thanksgiving Day Parade:
For more than 90 years, the Macyās Thanksgiving Day Parade has marked the official start of the holiday season. With more than 50 million viewers nationwide on television and online, the Macyās Thanksgiving Day Parade is a national icon that has grown into a world-famous holiday event. Featuring Macyās signature giant character balloons, fantasy floats, marching bands, clowns, celebrity and large group performances, and the one-and-only Santa Claus, the annual spectacle continues to bring families together to create cherished holiday memories. For more information on the Macyās Parade please visit www.macys.com/parade. (NYSE: M)
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About Benedict College:
FoundedāÆināÆ1870āÆbyāÆaāÆwoman,āÆBathshebaāÆA.āÆBenedict,Ā BenedictāÆCollegeāÆisāÆaāÆprivateāÆco-educationalāÆliberal arts institution, offering 25 competitive baccalaureate degree programs. The Midlands HBCU welcomes students from all 46 counties in South Carolina, 30 states across America, and 26 countries around theāÆworld.Ā
Benedict offers several high-demand fields of study in STEM, Cyber Security, Mass Communication, Sport Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, Biology, and Education. The College also has a diverse faculty and importantly, 80 percent of courses are taught by full-time faculty.Ā
Over the past ten years, three out of five Benedict College graduates have attended professional or graduate schools. There are over 18,000 proud Benedict Tigers throughout the nation.Ā Benedict College has been a community leader for over 150-years and is a significant contributor to South CarolinaĀ and the region. Contributing $130 million and 1,218 jobs in total local and annual economic impact, a Benedict graduate working full-time throughout his or her working life can expect to earn $1.1 million in additional income because of their Benedict College degree.Ā
The College made front-pageāÆnews in theāÆspring of 2018 when it became the first South Carolina college to lower its tuition by 26 percent. Cutting tuition drew praise from the Commission onāÆHigher Education, South Carolinaās education oversight body. The commissioner noted that theĀ move Benedict College made should be applauded because it offersĀ families affordability andĀ studentsĀ greaterĀ access to higher education.Ā
Benedict College has been highly regarded and exceptionally ranked for itsĀ programs by several academic and traditional publications.āÆ For example, Benedict College was ranked as oneāÆof the top baccalaureate colleges in the nation byĀ Washington MonthlyĀ magazine for creating social mobility andĀ producing cutting-edge scholarship and research.āÆ InāÆ2019,āÆBenedictāÆCollege receivedāÆtheāÆ2019 ACE/ Fidelity Investments Awards for Institutional TransformationĀ and was named theĀ HBCU of theāÆYearāÆbyĀ HBCUāÆDigest. Learn more about the benefits of choosing an HBCU.
Benedict College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate andāÆmasterāsĀ degrees.Ā FiveāÆof the Collegeās degree programs hold national accreditation: The School of Education, SocialāÆWork Program,āÆEnvironmental Health Science Program, Studio Art Program, and the Tyrone Adam Burroughs School of Business and Entrepreneurship.Ā
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