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Rivers Selected as an Assistant Director of Bands for the Benedict College Band Program

COLUMBIA, SC – July 29, 2025 – Garrick D. Rivers has been selected as an Assistant Director of Bands, bringing more than 15 years of experience in music education and a well-respected legacy of student-centered leadership, artistic excellence and program development. Rivers says, “I am excited… Read More »Rivers Selected as an Assistant Director of Bands for the Benedict College Band Program

Benedict College Welcomes Dr. Brendan L. Johnson as New Director of Bands, Ushering in a Bold New Era for the Band of Distinction

COLUMBIA, SC – June 11, 2025, Dr. Brendan L. Johnson has been appointed as the new Director of Bands at Benedict College, where he will lead all ensembles, including the nationally recognized Benedict College Band of Distinction (BCBOD). “I am deeply honored and humbled to join the… Read More »Benedict College Welcomes Dr. Brendan L. Johnson as New Director of Bands, Ushering in a Bold New Era for the Band of Distinction