Benedict College

in New Orleans. The marching band program went on a brief hiatus along with the college's football program, and the band only performed during basketball season. In the early 1990's the band was under the direction of brother's Dr. Cecil Adderley and Dr. Cedric Adderley. In 1995 the College reinstated their football program and with a new look and high spirits the band was ready to take the field once again. The band continued to excel and in August of 1998 the "Tiger Band" transformed into the "Marching Tiger Band of Distinction" under the direction of Dr. Sean E. Daniels. The band changed it's marching style, drill and music that year with around 30 plus members who laid the foundation of the band's continued existence. The band under Dr. Daniels direction performed at several high schools and community events in the state of South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina and Ohio. The band also participated in the Universal Studio Florida Holiday Parade featuring Macy's in 2006 and they were voted the favorite …