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South Carolina College’s Band to March in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2022
Benedict College in Columbia will head to New York City in November of 2022 for their very first appearance in the iconic holiday parade.
April 19, 2021
A South Carolina college will be sending its band to next year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Benedict College in Columbia will head to New York City in November of 2022 for their very first appearance in the iconic holiday parade. The Benedict College Marching Tiger Band of Distinction says it will spend the next 18 months working on rehearsals as well as fundraising events. The committee that chooses the participants for the event says Benedict was one of nine bands selected for their musical expertise and stage presence.
April 17, 2021 GMT
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) A South Carolina college is sending its band to New York City to march in next year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Benedict College’s band will make its first appearance in the department store’s iconic parade in 2022, the school announced Thursday.
The Benedict College Marching Tiger Band of Distinction said it will spend the next 18 months with both rehearsals and creative fundraising events that the band said will bring the community together.
The committee that chooses the participants for the Macy’s Parade said Benedict was one of nine bands selected because of both its musical expertise and its stage presence.
Apr 16, 2021
Benedict College Marching Tiger Band of Distinction has been named to perform in the 2022 Macy s Thanksgiving Day Parade, representing South Carolina, marking the first appearance by Benedict College, the world-famous parade. The Macy s Thanksgiving Parade is an American tradition, held annually in New York City, since 1924.
Benedict College Marching Tiger Band of Distinction was selected from over 100 applicants, as only one of 9 bands to perform in this annual event.
According to a release from Benedict College:
“Energetic, 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,” said Wesley Whatley, creative producer, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. “Macy’s is so proud to introduce this incredible group to our Parade audience on Thanksgiving morning for their big debut!”
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Benedict College to perform at 2022 Macyâs Thanksgiving Day Parade (Source: Adam Mintzer) By WIS News 10 Staff | April 15, 2021 at 8:45 PM EDT - Updated April 15 at 9:43 PM
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Benedict College Marching Tiger Band of Distinction has been selected to perform in the 2022 Macyâs Thanksgiving Day Parade.
The band will join the celebration at the call of âLetâs Have a Parade,â the iconic phrase that has signaled the start of the beloved annual holiday tradition since 1924.
Each year, the Macyâs 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.