band in the SIAC division that year. The program has continued to evolve and after Dr. Daniels the band was led by Herman Jones Jr., who has been credited with the band's unique sound. Before preparing to go on a sabbatical leave to study for his doctorate degree at Temple University, Jones recommended H. Wade Johnson for the position. In 2022, the band marched in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The band is now currently under the direction of Dr. Brendan L. Johnson.
=== Benedict College Concert Choir ===
The Benedict College choir hosts spirituals, festivals and an annual Christmas concert. Linda Kersaw, one of five Richland One alumni inducted into the district's Hall of Fame, led the choir for over 20 years.
== Athletics ==
Benedict athletic teams are the Tigers. The college is a member of the Division II level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), primarily competing in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) since the 1932–33 academic year. The Tigers previously …
