[1] In 1909 Mr. Charles E. Stewart came to the university, then the "Agricultural and Mechanical College for the Colored Race," to serve as director of music.

[2] After Stewart's arrival, arts consisting primarily of choral music, unison singing, and band instruction, soon became a requirement in all departments.

[3] later in that decade, the marching band was patterned itself after programs found at The University of Michigan and Ohio State.

[2] In the 1950s, the director of bands Walter F. Carlson, brought in the idea of dancing during a field show performance.

As a result of the growth, the marching band outgrew their practice and were relocated to a new location inside a renovated Crosby Hall.

[5] The squad soon became known for its versatile nature, in addition to having one of the largest collection of flags and equipment in HBCU bands.

Dr. Thomas Warner III, serves as the Assistant Director of bands for the high brass instruments.

[3][8] The BGMM also has a host of Student, Graduate Assistants, Clinicians and instructional and administrative staff members that work alongside the Directors and Drum Majors to ensure the seam of operation of the band.

Woodwind instruments include clarinets known as Ebony Kings and Queens, piccolos Essence of Silver, and saxophones also known as Saxually Active.

The brass instruments consists of the trumpets better known as Scream Machine, mellophones also known as Sonic Boom, trombones Freight Train, euphoniums Crucial Eu, and sousaphones Thundar Brothers.

The percussion section, collectively known as the Cold Steel Drumline, contains snare, tenor and bass drums; in addition to cymbal players.

Members of the band's auxiliary units include the drum majors and Golden Delight, who serve the roles of majorettes, color guard, and dancers.

This involves the lifting of the knee with legs directly in front, thighs parallel to the ground, and toes pointed downward.

Golden Delight is known for incorporating diverse flags, air blades, and other props and costuming to provide visual and theatrical elements into the band's shows.