Florida HBCU Marching Band Appoints Originator Of ‘Triple Threat’ Program As New Director

One Florida HBCU is regrouping with a new director of bands, returning to the man who helped establish the program. Edward Waters University has appointed Marques D. Graham as its new director of bands, as confirmed by the Jacksonville institution on April 21. According to HBCU Gameda y, Graham has historic ties to the school’s “Triple Threat” marching band. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Edward Waters University (@ewc_tigers) Graham once led the “Triple Threat” marching band to campus-wide recognition, leading as a founding architect of the organization. In honor of the program’s 25th anniversary, Edward Waters hopes Graham will return the band to the spotlight. “Returning to Edward Waters University presents a meaningful opportunity to build in alignment with the institution’s academic mission, growth, and commitment to student success,” Graham said in a statement. He added, “The vision for the ‘Triple Threat’ Marching Band is clear—one rooted in structure, accountability, and excellence—where performance is matched by academic achievement and disciplined execution. I am extremely excited to bridge the gap between current students and generations of students who have participated in the band program throughout the program’s history. Graham will lead a newly imagined “Triple Threat,” as its next phase intends to create a modern marching band that propels the school’s academic profile. In this phase, new uniforms will feature an emboldened EWU symbol and provide…