The Podium - Fall 1979

SPONSORS OF THE NATIONAL INTERCOLLEGIATE BAND The Official Publication of National Office: 122 Seretean Center, Stillwater, OK 74074 Phone: (405) 372-2333 KAPPA KAPPA PSI TAU BETA SIGMA National Honorary Band Fraternity National Honorary Band Sorority

1979 FALL ISSUE PODIUM SPECIAL ARTICLES Your Sponsor As A Brother

by Richard Rodean, National President, KKY

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A Message From Bonnie Schuler .

TBS National Second Vice-President

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To The Brotherhood

by David Oakley, National Vice-President, KKY

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A Message From Connie Reishus TBS National President A New Decade Of Service

by Tom Sirridge, National Executive Secretary National Convention '79

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What Happened At Tech

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From A Sponsor's Point of View .

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FEATURES An Interview With Dr. Paul Yoder . .

by Wanda F. McElrath Marching Band Reflections ..

by Paul A. Montemurro

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The New Keeping Pace

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1981 Commissioned Composer Announced ...

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TAU BETA SIGMA NATIONAL OFFICERS

Natoinal President RICHARD RODEAN, 130 Huron-Davis Island, Tampa, FL 33606,813--251-5740

National President CONNIE REISHUS, 719 Galaxy Drive, Manhattan, KS 66502, 913--537-4092

National Vice-President DAVID OAKLEY, 21 Hawthorne, Rolla, MO 65401, 314-364-6683

National First Vice-President JULIE KUHNS, 122 North Coffelt, Alvin, TX 77511, 713-585-3070

National Secretary IT reasurer ROBERT JOYCE, P. 0. Box 1452, Fayetteville, AR 72701, 501--511-2183

National Second Vice-President BONNIE SCHULER, P. 0. Box 754, Crawfordsville, IN 47933,317--362-1840

National Member At Large GARY A. CUMMINGS, 774 Coachman Dr., Apt. #4, Troy, M I 48084, 313--689-1693

National Treasurer ANN CUNNINGHAM, 4901 Woodland Park Blvd., Arlington, TX 76013, 817--451-8933

Members Board Of Trustees HUGH McMILLEN, Chairman, THOMAS TYRA, ALAN DRAKE, MELBERN NIXON, RICHARD RODEAN, DONALD STANLEY, A. FRANK MARTIN

National Secretary CARLA A. ROBINSON, 4331-B Malin Drive East, Columbus, OH 43224, 614--475-3190

District Governors I LARRY SOWELL, Music Department, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 59715, 406--994-3561 II

DONALD WOLF, Music Department, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ 86001, 602--623-9011

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FLOREN THOMPSON, Director of Bands/Music Dept., Eastern New Mexico State University, Portales, NM 88130, 505--562-2671

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PHILLIP HEWETT, Band Office/McCain Auditorium, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66502, 913-532-5745

Members Board of Trustees EVALYN DRAKE, Chairman; CAROL BLAIN, BECKY HARTMAN, JANET MILLER, CONNIE REISHUS , NADINE DORSCHLER, WAVA TURNER, GRACE MARTIN District Counselors I LEEANN JONES, 4404 W. Bethany Home Rd . #20, Glendale, AZ 85301, 602--937-0262 Ill

LENORE DOLPH, P. 0. Box 587, Kremmling, CO 80459, 303--724-3876

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GEN EIDEM, 1136 14th St. N., Fargo, ND 58102, 701 --237-7873

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LANA BEERHALTER, A Street, Leroy, KS 66857

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LEMUEL BERRY, Music Department, Langston University, Langston, OK 73050, 405--466-2231

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CAROL BLAIN, 5737 2nd Place, Lubbock, TX 79416, 806--797-6265

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ALAN DRAKE, Music Department, Ohio Northern University, Ada, OH 45810, 419--634-9921

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EVALYN DRAKE, 413 East Lima Avenue, Ada, OH 45810, 419--634-4941

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JOHN LONG, 326 Homewood Avenue, Troy, AL 36081, 205--566-6044

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LINDA FORD, 4217 LaSorrento Court, Tampa, FL 33611, 813--839-7132

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RICK ALBANI, 295-A Bidwell Street, Manchester, CT 06040, 203--649-1523

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SUE EVANS, 20-B Day Street # 1, Waltham, MA 02154, 617--899-0851

1979 National Convention Georgia Institute of Technology

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Presentation of TB}; Janet West Miller Delegate Distance Award.

F. Lee Bowling pictured with 1979 NIB Participation Award winners-University of Maryland delegation.

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1979 NIB -Dignitaries L to R: Donald Stanley, Nadine Dorschler, Kenneth Durham, Host Conductor; F. Lee Bowling, Organizational Director; Fisher Tull, Commissioned Composer;Donald McGinnis, Guest Conductor.

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SYMPHONIC BAND Overture: The Drum Major's Daughter Introduction, Chorale and Jubilee Symphony for Band Symphonic Songs

Offenbach -Odom .... LoPresti McGinnis Bennet

Prelude and Double Fugue Scottish Dances New Mexico March NIB March

KKY AWARD RECIPIENTS .. Northeastern Oklahoma State University ... Texas Tech University . .... . . . . .. . . .. . . ... University of California, Los Angeles ... Texas Tech University .. University of Maryland Stephen F. Austin State University .... Dr. Fisher Tull . . Dr. Donald McGinnis .. Epsilon Theta, TBL Iota, KK'l' "TOP TEN" CHAPTERS . Georgia Institute of Technology . . . . . . . . . . Indiana University . Northeastern Oklahoma State University . . . . . . . . . . West Texas State University . .. . .. ....... Baylor University ... Bowling Green State University ....... . ... University of Maryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stephen F. Austin State University .. University of Missouri/Rolla ... Michigan State University

Founders Trophy Chapter Distance Award Delegate Distance Award Chapter Participation Award F. Lee Bowling NIB Participation Award J. Lee Burke Display Award Guest Composers Award Guest Conductors Award Host Chapter Award

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Alpha Rho Alpha Psi Beta Alpha Beta Kappa Gamma Xi Gamma Phi Delta Gamma Zeta Epsilon

.. Tull . Arnold-Paynter Sousa- Fennell Goldman

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Program CONCERT BAND . Bennett Fanfare- Prelude to Pageantry Arr. Crisman Down to the Sea in Ships . . Alford The Purple Carnival March Selections from The Six .Wakeman Blessed Are They Brahms Wives of Henry VIII Alexander Night Flight To Madrid .. Leslie Olympia Hippodrome March Credo . Tull TBS AWARD RECIPIENTS . .. Dr. Dollye M. E. Robinson Outstanding Service to Music Award Wava Banes Turner Award . . . . Carol Blain . . . Xi, West Texas State University Chapter Leadership Trophy Chapter Distance Award . ... Iota, Baylor University Janet West Miller Delegate Distance Award . Zeta Xi, San Diego State University ........... Beta Eta, University of Maryland Chapter Participation Award F. Lee Bowling NIB Participation Award University of Maryland . . Stephen F. Austin State University J. Lee Burke Display Award .. Dr. Fisher Tull Guest Composer's Award . Dr. Donald McGinnis Guest Conductor's Award . Epsilon Theta (TBL) Host Chapter Award Iota, KK..Y "TOP TEN CHAPTERS" . Butler University Epsilon .. . Baylor University Iota .. .. West Texas State University Xi . . . . . . . . . . .. Louisiana State University Alpha Lambda ... Bowling Green State University Alpha Xi . . .. . .. . . .. . .. .. University of Maryland Beta Eta .. Purdue University Beta Sigma ... Southwestern Oklahoma State University Gamma Phi ..... . .. .. Georgia Institute of Technology Epsilon Theta ... Lock Haven State College Epsilon Upsilon

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by Julie Kuhns National First Vice-President,

tainly exemplifies continuous and outstanding service to Tau Beta Sigma. Beta Chapter President, District VI President, National President, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, and District VI Counselor enumerate several areas of her service to the Sorority. From her pledgeship, Miss Blain has been willing to donate much time and energy to Tau Beta Sigma.

After teaching instrumental music for nine years, Carol is presently a graduate student at Texas Tech University in Fine Arts Management.

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Wava Banes Turner, foundress of Tau Beta Sigma, donated funds to establish a new award for the Sorority. Upon recommendation of the 1977 Program Committee, the Wava Turner Award was created .

A large plaque will remain in the National Office, and each recipient will receive a smaller individual plaque. The criteria for the award is: l. Nominee is an active, life, honorary, of alumna member of Tau Beta Sigma.

2. Nominee demonstrates outstanding and continuing service to the Sorority.

3. Nominations are accepted from active and alumna chapters, District Presidents, District Counselors, Board of Trustees, and National Officers.

First Presentation Wava T urner Award.

Carol Blain Recipient.

4. Award recipient is selected by District Presidents, District Counselors, Board of Trustees, and National Officers.

Carol Blain, the first recipient of the Wava Turner Award, received her plaque from Wava Turner during the 1979 National Convention Banquet hosted by Georgia Tech. Miss Blain was chosen from a field of fifteen nominees . In her thirteen years with the Sorority, she cer-

W ava Turner Award Master Plaque which will remain in the National Office.

What Really Happened at Tech?

by TFS For those persons who were unable to attend the 1979 National Convention of Kappa Kappa Psi/ Tau Beta Sigma, the question may linger, What really happened at Georgia Tech which may effect me as a person interested in the future of Kappa Kappa Psi/Tau Beta Sigma. It would be impossible to express or to fully evaluate those positive feelings of friendship, inspiration, and brotherhood which were generated through the week of sharing at Georgia Tech. Those lifelong memories of a new experience will shine forever in the hearts of those who experienced "something special" at Georgia Tech.

In the interest of providing objective and factual information concerning the 1979 National Convention, a list of significant items is provided below. Undoubtedly some item of importance will be omitted, however, any omission is strictly unintentional.

--Detrimental effects of the gas shortage envisioned prior to the convention were basically not in evidence, and convention attendance centered around the 500 mark. Last minute "no-shows" continue to be a factor.

-Both National Organizations finished the '77 -'79 biennium with cash reserves enabling the, trust funds to be restored to, their original intended functions.

-A five dollar increase in the Kappa Kappa Psi life membership fee was the only increase requested. Fee structure remains as follows:

Charter Fee Chapter Fee Annual Membership Dues Initiation Fee Life Membership

$100.00 40 .00 16.00 25.00 30.00

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-Kappa Kappa Psi Constitutional Revisions (Significant) a.) Clarification of life member status in regard to active participation. b.) Clarification of expulsion procedures. c.) Recommendation of jurisdiction committee to investigate possibility of separating constitutional material from those points which should be considered by-laws. d.) Alumni chapter guidelines remain unchanged.

--Tau Beta Sigma Constitutional Revisions (Significant) a.) Addition of disclaimer in regard tO local pledge hazing practices. b.) Clarification and redefinition of national standing, and special committees. c.) District Officers must reside within the district they are serving. d.) Clarification of active status and further definition of eligibility for life member status. c.) Alumnae association concept to con~inue through the 1979-81 bienmum.

-A workshop session early in the convention week concerning chapter/ sponsor relations stirred much comment and must continue to be discussed constructively.

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-Participation in the NIB's was greater than at previous conventions and the quality of both bands reflected this participation and enthusiastic support. Dr. Donald McGinnis served as guest conductor for the NIB. Mr. Kenneth Durham served as host conductor and worked with the concert band.

-The premier performance of Fisher Tull's "Prelude and Double Fugue" was a high point of the convention and took place in the Atlanta Memorial Arts Center, home of the Atlanta Symphony.

-Kappa Kappa Psi/Tau Beta Sigma alumni members continued to express support and willingness to serve the National Organizations and a commitment remains ro constructively develop a workable program of alumni involvement.

-A new National Program was approved which will allow a $100 memorial scholarship to be presented at the local university in memory of the death of any active member. National funds have been set aside for this program and additional details are available through the national office.

-The Georgia Tech community displayed overwhelming support of Epsilon Theta and Iota Chapters in providing an excellent setting for the National Convention. The officers and members of Kappa Kappa Psi/Tau Beta Sigma gratefully acknowledge this convention success.

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Frank Stubbs Assistant Director Purdue University Bands

About the Author FRANK STUBBS Frank Stubbs is Assistanr Director in the Purdue University Department of Bands and Symphony Orchestra. H e is Conductor of the University Symphony Orchestra, University Wind Ensemble and University Renaissance Ensemble. Prior to coming to Purdue in 1878, he was Director of Bands at Stetson University (Florida). During that rime he also served as Associate Director for the Volusia Summer Festival Orchestra Mr. Stubbs holds de grees from Stetson University and Ithaca College .

As a clarinetist and bass clarinetist, Stubbs has played with the Florida Symphony Orchestra, the New York City Ballet, Palm Beach Symphony, Band of Atlanta and the Daytona Beach Municipal Band. His clarinet studies have been with Leon Russianoff, Richard Pickar and Gervase de Peyer.

Frank Srubbs has conducted the professional Sunshine Pops Orchestra, Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra, Semoran Civic Orchestra and the Wheaton Municipal Band. He has served as an ad judicator and clinician in several states and has appeared on stare and national convention programs. H e is a member of the College Band Directors National Association, American Symphony Orchestra League, MENC, International Clarinet Society and the American Federation of Musicians.

In August I attended my first National Kappa Kappa Psi/Tau Beta Sigma Convention. Although I was initiated into the Alpha Xi Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi as an undergraduate and now serve as Sponsor of Beta Sigma Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma and Gamma Pi Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi, I had never had the occasion to attend a National Convention until this summer. My expectations were admitredly, not very high as I prepared to go to Atlanta. I imagined that at a studentoriented convention, a director/ sponsor would have little opportunity to become directly involved in the workings of the Convention.

Soon after I arrived in Atlanta, I realized that my fears of lack of involvement were unfounded . The work that I brought with me from Purdue would go relatively untouched . I found that my presence as a sponsor was welcomed , for, to my surprise, there were few other sponsors in attendance . It is impossible for a university band director to attend all of the meetings and conventions of those organizations to which he belongs. Indeed , this year marked the first rime I have been able to attend national conventions of two organizations to which I have beionged for several years. However, those sponsors in attendance would agree, I believe, that their rime was well spent in support of college band music.

One of the topics which continued to arise in both formal and informal settings during our week 'in Atlanta was that of communication. An entire evening joint session was devoted to a panel discussion centered on problems in communicating.

For my part, this discussion lasted long dter the formal session was adjourned; first, in the back of the " EE" Auditorium, and continuing on the walk back to the dorms. This evening and the discussion that ensued for the remainder of the week was one of the most significant areas of the convention. Several ideas emerged which, if implemented, can significantly improve Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma service to college and university bands. I have put them in three categories: suggestions for Chapter Members, suggestions for Sponsors, and suggestions for the National Office.

Suggestions for Chapter Members

1. Talk, write, phone - bur in some way communicate your wishes and concerns to your Sponsor.

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Follow through on areas that vou have opened for discussion.

2. Don't assume that the Sponsor does know, doesn't know, cares, doesn't care, will or won't. Find out by asking.

3. Give your Sponsor plenty of lead time to respond to requests or invitations to attend chapter functions. Be specific in your invitations and confirm them in writing, when possible.

Suggestions for Sponsors 1. Provide the chapters with ideas that they can act on (e.g. , service project suggestions) .

2. Try to meet regularly with the chapters, if not in chapter meetings, then perhaps with the Executive Council.

Suggestions for the National Office 1. Involve District Governors and Counselors as a communication link with local Sponsors.

2. Help increase Sponsor awareness of possibilities for involvement at local, district, and national levels.

Obviously, this list does not cover all of the problems that we experience in communication. Nor does it deal with all of the areas of concern which were brought up during the convention. It is, perhaps, a place to start. If Chapter/ Sponsor relations are to improve; if the two organizations are to continue to become stronger, more effective supporters of college bands; then communications at and between all levels of the fraternity and sorority must continue to improve.

The easiest way for this to happen is for each of us to initiate some new or improved avenues of communication.

I learned in Atlanta that there is a genuine interest in having Sponsors become more involved in Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma at all levels. It is the responsibility of each of us - Actives, Sponsors, National Officers - to relate this to those who were not in attendance at the National Convention. More importantly, we must continue to keep our emphasis on service to college and university bands. We must continue to relate this in words and, more effectively, in actions to everyone who comes in contact with the Brothers and Sisters of Kappa Kappa Psi and T au Beta Sigma.

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Your Sponsor

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With the highly successful 1979 National Convention (Bravo, Georgia Tech) now a matter of hisrory , it seems appropriate tO reflect upon those items that surfaced during the week which should become discussion ropics at every chapter throughout the nation . As your newly elected National President, I continue tO exert maximum effort ro make known rh~ channels of communication that do exist within our organization.

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Of most immediate and direct value to any chapter must be the relationship between its membership and sponsor.

Needless to say , this relationship can be as traditional or arypical as are our varied chapter memberships. What must remain constant within all sponsor-chapter workings is a mutual respect and understanding for the values of the Fraterniry to your program. Kappa Kappa Psi is a fraternity dedicated to serving the band and its director ( s). Should the role of a chapter ever slip from that perception, the sponsor-chapter relationship is likely to suffer. In most cases it would be misleading to suggest a sponsor-chapter tie be a true partnership arrangement. Your sponsor is likely a member of the faculry with responsibilities spread broadly over academic, institutional and fraternal fronts . likewise, the chapter member has responsibilities that span academic and fraternal areas .

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As a career professional in the field of music, your sponsor may occasionally dwell upon "larger" issues, i.e. long range planning, academic programs, ere., to the bewilderment of ongoing students. This is understandable and should become a part of periodic review when assessing the health of your chapter.

It should be pointed out that most band programs have a three or four year turn-over pattern that makes everyday matters in fraternity activities new tO the changing membership, yet repetitious to the older membership, directors , and alumni .

The true values of our organization rest in the abiliry of all elements tO understand the necessiry of chapters to renew their successes and mistakes throughout this cycle. With a band program evolving over a period of decades under the leadership of professional faculty , and fraterni ry turn-over within a relatively short span of time, some misunderstandings are bound tO occur. What is good for your fraterniry at a given minute may not always be what is good for the evolving band program. However, if the ideals of the brotherhood remain stable, a respectful chapter-sponsor (directOr) communication is insured.

Because so much interest was expressed in chapter-sponsor relationships during the Atlanta Convention, I would like to suggest a check list for both chapter members and sponsors in an attempt to determine the current HEALTH of your organization. It will be of interest to compare the response of your chapter with that of your sponsor. The questions are appropriate for both chapter and sponsor in the spirit of brotherhood.

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If your chapter's health has not been checked recently , use this opportunity to assess its condition. I welcome hearing of any results that may come from this, or any other, self-evaluation effort.

Good luck for an exciting year. I look forward to seeing each of you at your District Convention next Spring.

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Marching Band Reflections

by Paul A. Montemurro Band camps are over, the Fall rehearsal schedule for Marching Band has finally ended for most bands, and the music is back on the shelf. The marching season came and went like so many others before, but we now ask ourselves, what was it all about.

We knew the problems and challenges that would be encountered; for some the problem of budget was present, for others it was an administrative attitude or just the fact there were four home games back tO back with the Country Fall Festival sandwiched in between. Maybe it was the facilities . . . it was hard to rehearse on an 80 yard field. You thought about the weather . . . each year it's hotter at the beginning and a lot colder at the end.

The bass drummer you worked with for years, was a senior and transferred to another school. The new assistant was super with the Stage Band but thought a company front was the good impression you try tO make on visitors. The list of laments goes on and on.

Was It Worth the Frustration ?

You mentally review the season .. . remembering the excitement of getting the First Place Trophy for one event but not even placing in another. You recall the feeling you had halfway through the season when it had rained for five straight days, you had a performance and onethird of the band looked as if they belonged in a Contact commercial . . . your percussion section suffered from temporary amnesia . . . you had to cut a halftime show down to eight minutes to accommodate the visiting band which cancelled an hour and a half before the game. You ask yourself ... Was it worth it? But it's a rhetOrical question because you know you will be ready tO do it again next season.

Your thoughts turn to your students.

You think about their effort and attitude . . . loyalty and enthusiasm ... practice and perfection. You stop and think, you know how hard you worked and more important, you know how hard the Band worked. You know how hard you pushed them :J.nd how faithfully they responded.

You know the kind of dedication, effort and sacrifice they made for the band.

You begin feeling a twinge of guilt . . although you know the outcome they had as a member of the group . . . the shared honors, the espirit de corps, the group's musical experience. But what outcomes did they get as individuals? Was it really worth it to them?

There is not a simple answer, of course, because there are a combination of factors that make membership in this group so special. But one thing is certain . . . participants in Marching Band must feel that they get something very unique from this experience that they couldn't get in exactly the same way from any other group.

Drum Major to City Manager I feel very strongly that band members do develop very important skills and competencies that transfer to their adult roles regardless of whether they become music educatOrs, engineers, city managers, social workers, business persons or enter any other occupational area.

First of all, Marching Band members develop important human relations skills; they learn sensitivity tO others, they become effective listeners, they develop patience and awareness and a sincere appreciation for the talents and abilities of others. They learn to work well on a teamwork basis and to treat others as equals.

Marching Band gives students the opportunity to develop the ability to follow through on detailed instructions, to work well under stress, to develop a positive attitude for rules and procedures, tO handle responsibilities. In short they know how to get a job done and done well.

Students learn how to sell a program, how to raise money and how to sell themselves. They learn how to organize their time, how to organize and carry out projects. They develop leadership skills and learn how to effectively motivate others. Most important, they develop a sense of pride, a feeling of accomplishment and a positive self-image.

When you stop and think about it in this light . . . it makes our task a little easier. You know it was worth it, not just for y_s>u, but especially for them.

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About the Author Paul A. Montemurro is Director of Marching Band, Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band at Oklahoma State University at Stillwater, Oklahoma. Since taking his Master of Arts degree from the University of Missouri in 1968, he has been Band Director in New Bloomfield, Missouri; Victor, Iowa; Pilot Grove, Missouri; Fulton, Missouri; and at Central Methodist College. In addition, he was a brass specialist with the Chicago Public Schools. Prior to being named to Outstanding Educators in America, Mr. Montemurro was a bandsman with 5th and 371st Army Bands, and played trumpet in the CBS Chicago studio. In 1975, he received a Citation of Excellence from the National Bandmasters of America.

Marching bands under his direction have made halftime appearances at St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Chiefs football games as well as the Fiesta Bowl, Tangerine Bowl and Big 8 television appearances. His concert bands, brass choir and jazz bands have earned widespread recognition since 1971. He is the founder and director of the Oklahoma State University Jazz Festival. Mr. Montemurro is a trumpet, Huegel horn and piccolo/ trumpet soloist; a high school and college marching, concert and jazz band clinician; and a lecturer and demonstrator on such ancient brass instruments as the fanfare trumpet, clarino and other valveless brass instruments. Professional organizations to which he belongs ilnclude Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, National Patrons of Phi Beta Mu, College Band Directors Association.

Oklahoma Music Educators Association, Music Educators National Conference, Oklahoma Bandmasters Association, and honorary band societies Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma.

A Message from the

NATIONAL PRESIDENT

by Connie Reishus National President, TB~ The 1979 National Convention has come and gone and was very successful.

Many thanks should go to the Georgia Tech Chapters for their outstanding job.

Many times they went beyond the call of duty to accommodate all our many needs .

Those of you who attended the convention please take time to extend your appreciation to both of the Georgia Tech Chapters.

You will be receiving materials from the National Office periodically during the next biennium. Please take time to carefully read all of these materials. Revised constitutions have already been mailed. These constitutions hold the guidelines for the sorority to follow the next two years. There were quite a few changes made so read the constitution carefully.

The National Convention minutes have also been sent to each chapter. If you were unable to attend the convention, here is your chance to find out just what happened.

Each chapter should have received three new forms this fall. The Initiate KK'It

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Colorado School of Mines, Golden

Mines Host Jazz Festival On March 1-3, 1979, hundreds of Rocky Mountain area junior high and high school jazz musicians were on the Colorado School of Mines campus. The 5th annual Rocky Mountain Stage Band Festival was in full swing! The festival involved over 60 school bands and was sponsored by the Mines KK'It and TB~ chapters. Clinics, competition, concerts, and exhibits kept everyone busy during the three day event.

The fantastic Roger Pemberton on woodwinds and the outstanding Mike Vax on trumpet were the guest clinicians throughout the festival. We felt very lucky to get these two nationally known artists. Saturday night featured Pember-

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Registration Form, Jewelry-Supply Requisition Form and the Chapter Fee-Member Dues Form were sent to each chapter in the first mailing from the National Office. If you are missing one of these forms please notify National Office immediately.

A fourth new form will be sent during November. It is called the Fall Activity Report Form and takes the place of the Quarterly Reports. Instead of filing four reports per year on chapter activities, rwo will be filed. One in the fall and the second in the spring. Please destroy all old forms that you have in your files so you will not be sending these in to national in place of the new forms.

Chapter fees and member dues should be submitted already, and your support is needed. Pelase take care of these obligations now so the National Office can better serve you.

A special item of interest to you concerns the Outstanding Service to Music Award. In the past this award has been presented annually, however it was an overall feeling among chapters attending the National Convention that this award should be presented every rwo years and KK'It

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The obvious high point for each band, though, was its individual performance before an audience and judges. Each band was critiqued thoroughly and given a rating. The ratings were fed into the Mines computer and displayed on screens in the auditorium lobby . Each band received a taped copy of their performance.

The winning bands were later heard on Denver's jazz radio station, KADX. The best bands and soloists were also presented awards at the Saturday concert.

The festival is the main source of income for the Mines chapters. It took a lot of time to plan, publicize, and run the event; especially since none of us here at Mines are music majors! We feel that the festival is a great experience for young musicians to gain experience in perform-

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awarded at each National Convention.

Please make special note of this. The OSMA nomination forms will not be sent out this year but a year from now.

However, start thinking now on who your chapter would like to nominate.

At the present time the sorority and fraternity are in pretty good financial shape with no major crisis facing us.

However, as we begin a new biennium let us take the time to remember the major purpose of Tau Beta Sigma and Kappa Kappa Psi. Many times we get so involved in social events ·that we forget we are a service organization. Our Purpose : TO SERVE THE BANDS. Please keep this in mind as you plan your activities and programs this year.

My best wishes to all of you for a great fall semester. If there is anything your National Officers can do for you please feel free to contact any of us. I look forward to seeing everyone at the District Conventions next spring.

Fraternally, Connie Reishus National President KK'It

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year's band can live up to the name of "The Solid Gold Sound".

Solid Gold Sound'' Celebrates UCLA's Golden Anniversary

A huge band means more work for Psi and Epsilon Kappa Chapters. We are off to a fine start and are attempting to make this year the best year for our chapters and the entire band program. We began our band camp activities by providing each member of the band with name plates. This served the purpose of getting the band members and band staff acquainted . We also held our annual KK'IJFTBL band barbecue, which was a great success. Everyone was quite satisfied. Believe me, it isn't easy to feed three hundred hungry band members! Other activities for this year include many special gigs. We often perform for clubs and parties of celebrities. This is not only an easy way to earn money, but a good way to represent the UCLA band as a whole .

Both Psi and Epsilon Kappa are in the process of forming pledge classes and enthusiasm is contagious. By being enthusiastic in serving the band we are able to attract many candidates. This is evidenced by the considerable growth of our chapter memberships in the past few years.

Public appearances for the UCLA band include its annual trip to the San Francisco Bay. There it will perform at both the UCLA-Stanford game and at a San Francisco 49' ers football.game. This will be followed by an appearance at a Los Angeles Ram game. There is no other appearance, however, that would satisfy "The Solid Gold Sound" than a trip to the Rose Bowl on Tanuary 1. It would be most fitting for UCLA's golden year.

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by Steve Watanabe It is perhaps fitting that on UCLA's 50th anniversary "The Solid Gold Sound" of the UCLA band is at its very best. It is certainly the largest band in the school's fifty year history. In 1929, a southern branch of the University of California was founded here in Los Angeles. In its 50 years here, UCLA has grown considerably both in size and prestige. The fifty year history of UCLA has also seen the growth of one of the finest band programs.

The golden anniversary celebration began in late spring. With many dignitaries on hand , the band participated in the flag raising ceremony of the golden year flag. Activities resumed in the fall with a special evening outdoor presentation of UCLA's fifty year history integrated with a spectacular light show. The band was present to perform at the presentation.

This was all followed up by a fireworks display. The band also took part in a 50 year "monster piano extravaganza".

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Hall stage and forty of the nation's finest pianists were here to perform. The band joined the pianists in the finale, marching on stage playing "Stars and Stripes Forever" .

The highlight of our summer was an appearance at the annual nationwide Chili Cook-off which was held on Santa Catalina Island, a resort island located off the southern California coast. We not only enjoyed the festivities , but we were able to sample some of the fine chili. Mmmm.

Our band camp concluded in late September. We have over 120 new band members, which means we are now 300 strong. 306 to be exact. This is by far the largest band in our school's history. The popularity of the band has increased tremendously due to its frequent appearances on and off-campus. The band is also the main catalyst in drumming up school spirit. The biggest challenge of operating a band this large is getting it to p lay and perform smoothly. Because of the fine leadetship of Director Kelly Jam ~s and Assistant Director Brian Goforth this

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We have recently _concluded a very satisfying national convention. The house is in order and the fraternity is solvent in fiscal and operational matters and seems unified in its goals. The Vice President is charged with expansion. Not only does this mean new chapters, but it means trying to re-colonize at schools where the chapters have gone defunct. It means a great deal of work for a lot of persons who must be dedicated to the purposes of Kappa Kappa Psi and who can visualize beyond tradition to new roles that the Fratetnity can assume. One of these new roles, that of alumni chapters, began to crystalize into a workable form at the past

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convention. At UCLA we began to ask the definition of a band and at Georgia Tech we asked what an active is. In short whom does Kappa Kappa Psi serve and to what end?

It was my pleasure as your SecretaryTreasurer to see the indebtedness disappear under the skillful national office management of Tom Sirridge. Now as the Vice-President, whose concern is expansion, I would like to see the reactivation of inactive chapters and the development of new chapters. But first we've got to do a little market research. We must understand the factors that seem to accompany strong chapters and try to identify the factors that seem to be associated with weak chapters. Accordingly, I began with a questionnaire -which was sent to your -10-

chapter with the Newsnotes from National. It will be very important to the expansion program if we can get as much data as possible. Please, Brother Chapter President, make sure you return your form. It is a measuring device that can be most helpful in guiding me, the dis· trier governors, and each of you when we come to the task of understanding the potential a school may have for a chap· ter of Kappa Kappa Psi. To each of you I wish a most produc· rive and enjoyable biennium.

Fraternally, Dr. David L. Oakley National Vice-President, Kappa Kappa Psi

Interview With Dr. Paul Yoder "DR. PAUL YODER DISCUSSES THE BAND MOVEMENT AND THE TROY STATE UNIVERSITY ("SOUND OF THE SOUTH") BAND . . . "

Edited by Wanda F. McElrath (Epsilon Xi), TB2: Before we get into full detail about the band movement, allow us to get a closer look at the man of whom our topic is centered. Who is Dr. Yoder? Dr. Paul Yoder has been a member of Kappa Kappa Psi since his student days at the University of North Dakota and is now an honorary member of three other chapters. He is a member of Phi Beta Kappa national scholastic society and Phi Beta Mu, National Bandmasters fraternity. He is an honorary member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Tau Beta Sigma, Sigma Alpha Iota, the Women Band Directors National Association and the Japanese Band Directors Association ..

In addition, Dr. Yoder has been a composer and arranger of band music for the past forty years. His first visit ro Troy State was in 1947 when he directed the Spring Music Festival developed by G. A. Stephenson, who was head of the Music Department at that time. He returned several times to the campus for this festival. Beginning in 1971, he became a part-time member of the Music Faculty in Troy at the invitation of Dr. John Long and has visited the campus at least once each quarter since then.

For the past several years, he has traveled extensively and visited bands in Europe and in the Far East. He is an honorary member of the Japanese Band Directors Association and one of the Vice-Presidents of the International Band Organization known as CIS PM (Conference International of Societies of Popular Music), primarily concerned with amateur band music in all of the member nations.

Dr. Yoder is now a permanent resident of Troy. Since his appointment to the staff of Troy State University, he has composed two numbers especially for the University - "Hope For The Common Man", dedicated to Governor George C. Wallace and "It's the Trojans", a fight song written for the famous "Sound of the South" Marching Band.

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Dr. Paul Yoder working at his desk. curriculum changed since the beginning of your career to now ?

A. In the 1930's, the origin of the school band movement began. There weren't as many good bands at that time; however, there were excellent individual bands. Contest served as strong motivation. Illinois, Hobart, Indiana, and the Chicago schools gained fame through state and nationa! contest. Presently, there are many high school bands which would be the equal of the above.

There are several reasons for the band improvement: 1.) The principal type of training now available for bands serve as an excellent reason. Many universities have excellent four or five year courses in the preparation for a band director.

2. ) The development of the Women Band Director movement has helped tremendously.

In earlier days, most of the bands were all male. This probably originated from military concepts involving the "Newsboys" and the Boy Scouts. In the 1930's, many girls came into the band as players. This created a great advance to the quality of playing. It offered more players in a given school the right to compete. The girls challenged the boys and improved the general standards.

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A. Allow yourselves to bear out the points previously discussed. I first came to Troy State shortly after World War II (1949) . Mr. Gilbert Stephenson was head of the music department and director of bands at Troy State. He made a very good beginning in the choir and the band.

Since then, and with the coming of Dr. John M. Long, the band really became a nationally known organization. The first development of the band came through the work of the marching band and the name of the "Sound of the South". Troy Band became a recognized organization known for the quality of the music performance and the dynamic presentation of half time shows. The marching band at any university is a group which is seen and heard by the most number of people. The true development of the musical aspect of the bands come through the concert band performance. Dr. John Long has brought together an expert faculty of teachers in all areas of

music with the result having the performing groups in both instrumental and choral music maintain a very high standard. In the case of the band, there is a very "keen" spirit exhibited among the players which is shown in the full attendance at countless rehearsals, both at showtime and outside of it. Under Dr. Long's leadership, the band has become one of the greatest traditions of this University in this respect.

Both Tau Beta Sigma and Kappa Kappa Psi have played a very important part in developing the spirit of the band and the quality of their performance. There are temptations in current college band programs

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Xi Chapter 24 - 32 - 58 - Hut! and the "SOUND of West Texas" is off and running toward another great season. The Pre-game show started on August 24 with a week of summer band. The schedule was hectic, since our first half·time was at the Southern Illinois game, only rwo short days after classes started. Xi Chapter gave a salad supper for all the women of the band after one of the pre-school rehearsals. It was a great way to start associating new names with new faces .

The 1st quarter was kicked off with a rush party to which everyone wore their favorite hat. All kinds of hats were on display - everything from thimble-sized hats and over-turned salad bowls to hardhats and Dr. Garner's crewcut. We are pleased to have 12 pledges - a large class for the fall semester.

The W . T. music library really had a work-out last semester, so Tau Beta spent the 2nd quarter getting it back in shape.

After a major overhaul, it's looking good and ready to go again.

At half-time Xi Chapter, along with the "Sound", got the ball and marched 21 miles to Amarillo. The march-a-chon received enthusiastic support from people in the surrounding area. September 15 was declared by the mayors of Canyon and Amarillo to be West Texas State Band Day. Thanks to local radio and newspaper coverage, our half-time show

to over-emphasize some particular phase of the program. Sometimes it is the stage bands which seem to be the most important element. In other schools, the current trend toward "corps style" marching performances has become the most important element.

In ocher schools, great emphasis is given to the playing of contemporary compositions. All of these elements are important in a college band program but at Troy, Dr. Long has cried to combine these various aspects of band music into the most valuable of program for the training and experience of students. Most of the instrumental music majors at TSU are

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As the ball rolled into play for the 2nd half, Tau Beta was still on top of things.

Three scholarships were given to women of the band on September 8, Band Parems' Day. We were pleased to have as our guest, District VI Advisor, Carol Blain. The day was enjoyed by everyone and we were honored that our parents and Ms. Blain were able to share the occasion with us.

tra1mng to become band directors; however, a number of graduates have established themselves in a professional field, in such areas as radio, TV, popular bands, combos, and professional performers.

Indeed, we at Troy State are proud of the fact that we have such a dynamic individual like Dr. Yoder who has extended endless contributions to both Troy and the nation. Organizations such as Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma are very fortunate to have such an individual on their list of both members and honorary members. Dr. Yoder has spent a lifetime "Building Better Bands" .

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Tau Beta Sigma is enthusiastic, excited, and working hard to make this season the b~st yet for the "SOUND of West Texas .

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had never known what play meant, for most of his life had been devoted to regular work including pulling a plow, the method by which the 14-acre farm was tilled.

Young Bah did find some time for study. And this time was devoted to the study of music under his uncle. His first instrument was the clarinet. "I suppose I selected the clarinet because I was so fond of my uncle. You see, he played that instrument." As Bah began to master music, he would gather with other youngsters of the village and deliver juvenile concerts for those who might care to listen.

Through these years the love of music was being instilled in his soul, and the foundation was being formed upon which he later built the career of a great musician and a great man.

Only a quirk of fate set Bah off in the direction of a musical career. At the age of 17 he came to the United States with money sent him by his sister, who lived at Clarkson, Nebraska. In this city he took the first job he could find - with a cigar maker. But the love of music was uppermost in his mind. One day, much to Boh' s surprise, a traveling wagon show came along looking for a musician. A short time later he was made leader of the band, a position he held for the number of years he toured.

Four years before Oklahoma became a state - in 1902 - Oklahoma City's popular Delmar Gardens needed a band.

Makovsky applied for the position of organizing and directing the band and was accepted. Here in Oklahoma he saw the rugged frontier America, the kind he had studied about in his native Frantisky. It was real, the people were real, and opportunity beckoned strongly.

It was only a short time until Bohumil Makovsky was playing a leading role in the development of band music, in the Territory of Oklahoma. He was a member of the faculty of the old Music and Art Institute of Oklahoma City. Added to this, he visited Yukon, Shawnee, Prague and Woodward at regular intervals to organize bands in those towns. These are to recount but a few of the many early efforts of the young man who came to the United States as a penniless tmmtgrant.

In 1915 an enterpnsmg small school at Stillwater sought Makovsky' s service.

It seemed that the president of Oklahoma A. and M. College at that time- J. W. Cantwell - deemed it not only desirable but necessary that music, as well as science, should be part of a well-rounded education in developing an agricultural and mechanical life. So Boh was summoned.

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shattered. The job, it appeared, included such unmusical details as preparing budgets, reporting deparmental affairs, buying and checking equipment, directing personnel, and the like. In short, he was tO be Head of the Department. Boh said, "President Cantwell, I do not want to do this type of work. I am not trained for it." Cantwell, however, recognized Boh's sterling qualities and set about ro aid and inspire him in his work.

Makovsky' s educational background, from the standpoint of school attendance , has been limited. He has attended no university or college. From 1883 to 1889 he was enrolled in grade and high schools in Czecho-Slovakia. His education has been based largely on a solid foundation of experiment and experience, in which he laid the groundwork carefully and cautiously.

Boh was instrumental in founding the national band fraternity , Kappa Kappa Psi , on the Oklahoma A. and M. College campus. There are now 41 chapters of the organization in the nation. Boh was the national president for two years and the first national honorary member.

Not the least conspicuous of his achievements was the appearance of his name in the International Music Who's Who in 1918; Who is Who in Music, 1935; Pierre Key's Musical Who's Who in 1931 ; and Who is Who in Oklahoma, 1935 . Among numerous other honors, he is a thirty-third degree Mason, was D is· trier Deputy Grand Master of the A.F. & A. M., for nine years, and is at present the Grand Representative of Grand Jurisdiction, Victoria, Australia, A.F. & A.M. Boh was awarded the Legion of Honor from the DeMolays. He is an honorary member of Scabbard and Blade, advanced military organization, and of the Stillwater Rotary Club. He is also a member of the Acacia Fraternity. In 1922 , Boh was commissioned as a Major in the

OAMC Cadet Corps. Boh is a member of the National Music Teachers Association, is State Chairman for Oklahoma of the Music EducatOrs National Conference, a member of Educational Advisory Council, Chairman of Oklahoma Federation of Music Clubs, and Chairman of Oklahoma Musical Examining Committee.

Further observations inro Boh's musical career reveal that he was the first person in Oklahoma to be placed on the approved list of judges for instrumental music contests. He was the first man in Oklahoma to use the oboe, bassoon and French horn in professional bands, as well as the first tO use these same instruments in school work. Boh' s band was the first in the Southwest to use the fluegelhorn , bass trombone, sarrusaphone, alto clarinet, bass clarinet, contra-bass clarinet, contra-bassoon, and English horn.

Boh has furnished all of the music played by the Symphonic Band from his personal library, which at the present time represents an investment neighboring $4,000. This library, known as Boh's Library, will be given tO the A. and M. College for the benefit of Oklahoma Band Association Members upcin his retirement, providing satisfactory accommodations are made for its care.

Boh's investment in the interest of youth has produced magnificent returns of a personal nature. He refers to his students as "my boys" and speaks of them with pride and fond remembrance. He has always insisted on two things - that his students work hard, and that they be honest with themselves. And Boh' s students , through the years, have the deepest respect for him, both as a man and as a musician. His strong influence over students moved one college president to say, "We hire him to teach music, but what he does is build men ."

Boh worked at O.S.U. until 1943 and in 1950 he left us, but only in body his spirit is with us still.

A Message From Bonnie Schuler

by Bonnie Schuler National 2nd Vice-President, TB2: As your chapter plans its activities and service projects for the year, be sure to consider the F. Lee Bowling Musical Excellence Award. This award should be discussed with the director of a junior high or middle school band and should be presented to an individual of outstanding achievement in that band. The F. Lee Bowling Musical Excellence Award may be sponsored by an individual chapter or jointly by Tau Beta Sigma and Kappa Kappa Psi and should be presented at a special function of the band or school by

chapter members. Available from the National Office for only ten dollars, this award includes medal, ribbon, certificate, and background information. Please take the time to write tO the National Office for more information concerning the Musical Excellence Award . Chapters that have difficulty in discovering service projects should find that this award provides a wonderful opportunity to recognize band achievements in the community.

Best wishes to each chapter for a rewarding year in service to the bands and in the sisterhood.

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As for Delta Chapter, we've been busy, too. We have (as usual) supplied water and apples tO the band after halftime and pregame, helped set up the public address system for rehearsals, helped clean up the bandroom before and after home football games, and had a few parties. Somehow, even with all of this going on, all of the Brothers found time to have their annual dues paid by the first meeting!

Delta also sent a contingent tO the N ationa! Convention in Atlanta. The Brothers returning from the trip all seemed to have very dark circles under their eyes, but reported that "It was a lot of fun, and no, we aren't tired!" whereupon they fell asleep on the spot! (We did get a more detailed report later, however.)

We now have some help in our activities in the form of five pledges. They have been working very hard (they have ro, if they want to keep up with the Brothers! ) and we are very glad to have them.

Well, so long 'til next time, and we'll be looking forward to hearing from any of you. Have a good semester, and have fun, too!

University of Oklahoma, Norman

Greetings to everyone from Delta chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi! We hope all of you are having as much fun this fall as we are.

This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Pride of Oklahoma, and it promises to be one of the best. For openers, we hosted several high school bands for our annual Band Day, and believe it or not, there were not any problems with different bands trying to take up the same space on the field at the same time! The various formations were formed with no trouble whatsoever, and the morning rehearsal consisted of only two march throughs!

Next, we were privileged to host the Tulsa University Marching Band, who really put on a great show. The game got a little tiring, perhaps, but the halftime was really a showdown.

If all this wasn't enough, we were very happy to be able to attend the Rice game in Houston, Texas, where we marched at both the OU-Rice halftime on Saturday night, and the Houston Oilers-Cleveland Browns game in the Astrodome. We also enjoyed the annual trip to DaJlas for the Texas game, a trip to Stillwater, Oklahoma, for the Oklahoma State game, and a trip tO Claremore, Oklahoma, to help

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by Lori Thiessen Here's a big Hi-Ho from the Beta Zeta chapter of Tau Beta Sigma at SF ASU. In spite of the flooding here in Nacogdoches, we've managed to stay very much in the swim of thmgs.

During the spring of '79, SFA Tau Beta's stayed very busy. Our projects included bake sales, rummage sale,;, and window washes. Many activities were shared with our brothers of Kappa Kappa Psi. Together we sponsored a catered picnic with homemade ice cream for the SFA Band's Old-Fashioned Concert in the Park. With KK..Y we also held Purgatory night, an evening of games and skits for both chapters and their pledges which turned into an overnight camping trip at Boykin Springs. The TBL·KK..Y chapters ended the semester with our annual Spring Banquet.

The Beta Zeta chapter initiated all 15 members of its spring pledge class in April. We were pleased to see many of them attend our 1979 precinct convention, and plan some activities for the summer and the current semester.

Summer brought more classes and work, but also a little time for vacation

for most of us. Plans were laid for National Convention, and also for a summer get-together with our brothers in HoustOn . We chose the weekend before the hurricane to spend traipsing around Astroworld and lying on the warm beaches of Galveston. A week later, those of us still in Nacogdoches held one more bake sale tO help pad our National Convention fund.

Beta Zeta had six members attend the convention in Atlanta. Delegate Kathy Hennig and alternate delegate Sandi Cooper both auditioned and were awarded places in the National Intercollegiate Bands. Kathy also managed to find time to have her name recorded in the convention minutes. We at SFA are now fully aware that one does not "call for a vote."

National Convention has given our chapter much enthusiasm and some new plans for 1979-80. Our most important projects this fall include a candy drive, purchasing new black concert folders for the Symphonic Band performance at TMEA in February, and colonizing a new chapter of Tau Beta Sigma at Navarro County Junior College in Corsicana, Texas. We have also been kept busy with -15-

lesser scale acnvmes for the band, and with our KK..Y brothers. The success of our Secret Pal program for new bandswomen, and the spirit stick competition from last year have prompted us to repeat them . We have also held a getacquainted reception and dance for the band , a car wash, watermelon party for bandswomen, a box lunch auction and social for the band, shoe shines, and a homemade ice cream party for the Gamma Phi chapter of KK..Y to congratulate them on their achievements at National Convention.

Many of our chapter activities and projects are aimed toward making the 1980 Precinct Convention of District VI a success. The convention will be held here at SF A among the East Texas pines February 22-23. We hope to see many of you here; we'll show you Texas and Tau Beta Sigma "Hi-Ho" style. More information and details should reach the Precinct 4 chapters soon.

Beta Zeta wishes you all a prosperous semester. We hope you'll all make plans to attend your precinct conventions.

Until spring, here's a parting Hi-Ho!

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Richard Rodean 130 Huron-Davis Island Tampa, FL 33606

David Oakley

21 Hawthorne Rolla, MO 65401 314-364-6683

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National V ice-President

Gary A. Cummings 774 Coachman Dr., Apt. #4 Troy, MI 48084

Robert Joyce

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District I LARRY SOWELL Music Department Montana State University Bozeman, MT 59715 406-994-3561

District III FLOREN THOMPSON Music Dept.

Eastern New Mexico State Univ.

Portales, NM 88130 505-562-2671

District VI LEMUEL BERRY Music Department Langston University Langston, OK 73050 405-466-2231

District II DONALD WOLF Music Department Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ 86001 602-523-9011

District V PHILLIP HEWETT Band Office/McCain Auditorium Kansas State University Manhattan, KS 66502 913-532-5745

District VII ALAN DRAKE Music Department Ohio Northern University Ada, OH 45810 419-634-9921

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Julie Kuhns 122 North Coffelt Alvin, TX 77511

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National First Vice-President

Bonnie Shuler P. 0. Box 754 Crawfordsville, IN 47933

Ann Cunningham

4901 Woodland Park Blvd.

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National Treasurer

Carla A . Robinson

4331-B Malin Drive East Columbus, OH 43224 614-475·3190

National Secretary

TBI District II LEANNJONES 4404 W. Bethany Home Rd. Glendale, AZ 85301 602-93 7-0262 District III LENORE DOLPH P. 0. Box 587 Kremmling, CO 80459 303-724-3876

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District IV GENEIDEM 1136 14th St. N. Fargo, ND 58102 701-237-7873

District VI CAROL BLAIN 5737 2nd Place Lubbock, TX 79416 806-797-6265

District V Ill LINDA FORD 4217 LaSorrento Court Tampa, FL 33611 813-839-7132

District V LANA BEERHALTER A Street Leroy, KS 66857

District VII EVALYN DRAKE 413 East Lima Avenue Ada, OH 45810 419-634-4941

Disrtict IX SUE EVANS 20-B Day Street # 1 Waltham, MA 02154 617-899-0851

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Fall 1977 and Spring 1978 was a reconstruction period for Alpha Rho. There were two main goals considered in regard to this reconstruction; to start the year with a clean slate and to realign the purpose of our chapter. It was deemed necessary that in order to get a fresh start for the school year, we must completely clear the records. Problems of bad debts and disorganized records had in effect taken precedence over future plans. The next step was to introduce parliamentary procedure into our weekly meetings.

This allowed us to function quickly and more effectively.

The goal of realigning our purpose began with a decision not to take a fall pledge class. In previous administrations KK']f had become almost entirely social in nature and we felt that prospective pledges should have the semester to see what our ideals truly were. Alpha Rho did however begin plans for a spring semester pledge class as early as October.

A pledging constitution was written and regularly scheduled ritual practices began.

In keeping with this realignment activity we began immediately to close the gap that had grown between us and our sisters of Gamma Psi. This was accomplished through various social activities but most effectively through the performance of a joint pledge installation ceremony brought by one of our sisters from the last national convention. Finally, our objective was to stress service to the band.

Service activities consisted of three main divisions - work projects, service projects, and funds provided to the band.

Our work projects began with the annual high school marching band contest. Alpha Rho and Gamma Psi opened concession stands for use by the visiting contestants.

Various car washes were held throughout the year and bumper stickers promoting our annual Green Country Jazz Festival were printed to sell to contestants of the competition. One of our biggest fund raisers was brought about by securing jobs as servers in Northeastern's Annual Boare' s Heade Feaste. This banquet style meal produced in a medieval setting lasted nine nights and Alpha Rho was allowed five workers per night.

Our spring pledge class was a huge success. The university recreation center was rented for an evening and a buck night was provided. After one dollar admission, individuals were treated ro free pool and bowling.

Our service projects included placing yard line markers and band room set-up during summer band, general instrument maintenance throughout the year, serving as judges' aides, guides and timekeepers in the marching contest and jazz festival.

We also worked in the ticket booths and as ushers at university recitals and concerts. In addition, we sent a two man delegation to the state high school solo competition for recruitment purposes.

Northeastern Oklahoma State Univ.

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The Alpha Rho Story

by Mike Dill

The funds provided by KK']f /TB~ furnished gas money for pep bands, a meal for the pepband, a dinner for the entire band. Alpha Rho also purchased a field P.A. for our director, provided a reception for the Airmen of Note, and funded a scholarship which was awarded to the outstanding soloist at the Green Country Jazz Festival. Our largest KK']f funded activity involved the concert band's trip to SMU in Dallas. Alpha Rho provided programs, dinners, and money necessary to produce an album of the Concert Band and Stage Band. This trip unfortunately fell on the same dates as the District Convention and we were unable to attend .

We did send a delegation to the precinct meeting at Langston and exchanged many new ideas.

Throughout our realignment procedures, work and service projects and the funds provided to the band, a firm foundation was laid in the reorganization of Alpha Rho. This provided an excellent stepping stone for the following year, which would prove to be the most out· standing financial year in our history as a Chapter.

Fall 1978 started out with several KK']f/TB~ parties for the whole band which led to a successful rush program.

We accepted 14 pledges who completed several fund raisers enabling them to treat the whole band to steaks at Sizzlin Sirloin. This completed their required assignments given to them by the membership.

Northeastern started the year with a new university president. To get acquainted with him the presidents of KK']f/TB~ presented him with a record of the NSU Stage Band and Wind Ensemble which was funded by KK¥/TB~.

Northeastern's annual marching band contest sponsored by KK']f /TB~ proved to be one of our largest fund raisers and certainly our largest service project for the semester. Much of the food sold at the contest was donated by businesses thus increasing our profit margin. Stickers were also sold proclaiming the contest and the university. The money raised by KK¥/ TB~ was used to charter buses to away games. We also bought pizza for the whole band on an away game.

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attracted over 4,000 people and lasted 10 nights. We worked as servers in the feaste again with more workers making it our largest fund raiser for the biennium. Money from the B.H.F. bought new music stands, percussion equipment and new concert music.

We sponsored several parties during the semester besides rush parties including a Halloween parry, Christmas parry and a parry for outgoing seniors. The president of the university also sponsored a banquet for the whole band and KK'o/ / TB~ gave out awards.

At the end of the semester we received news that due to our dependability as servers at the Boare's Head Feaste, we could also work as servers at Northeastern's Sunday Buffet which is held every Sunday of the year. This has proved to be our most consistent work project and made it possible for us to charter a bus to the national convention.

At the beginning of the spring semester we had a very pleasant problem TOO MUCH MONEY! We began to work on an NSU Band Trust Fund, but rumors began going around that the NSU stage band had been invited to the Wichita Jazz Festival. The band couldn't go however because the travel budget set up by the university had been depleted.

KK ¥ /TB~ met the challenge and provided the $1,400 that sent the band to Wichita.

The stage band was also featured with Mike Vax in the Green Country Jazz Festival which is run by KK¥/TB~. That night the feature artists were Thad Jones/ Mel Lewis.

Alpha Rho had the honor of installing the Eta Nu chapter at Southeastern OK State University in Durant. Our ritual practices were stepped up and our ritual regalia was replenished. We were very well received by our new brothers and presented them with a gavel commemorating the ceremony.

We also attended the precinct meeting at Cameron University. We shared information and enjoyed our stay but had to leave due to bad weather. KK¥ rented a 14 passenger van which provided transportation on both the Durant and Cameron trips. We ended the year with a big party for the whole band and our alumni.

By the end of the '78/' 79 year we had matched the appropriated band budget alloted by the university, doubled our membership, established a strong P.R. campaign and had established good relations with our new administration. All this during a fiscal year of record low enrollment and budget cuts.

While competing for the most outstanding chapter at the national convention we saw the other chapters from large universities in the top ten and perceived our situation at a small university as be-

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University of South Carolina-Columbia

ing somewhat of a disadvantage. But after careful study we realized this could also be an advantage since our chapter had to fill the gaps left by inadequate funding thus placing quite a load of responsibility upon the chapter membership. We met this responsibility by holding nearly 70 work projects over the biennium and this summer for a total of over 1,600 man hours of work by the chapter members and pledges. The money we raised represents the work of our chapter, not donations from alumni or other sources. Of all the money we raised only 10% went to social functions and only 2% went back into our chapter. The rest went to support our band.

We feel that our chapter sponsor has played a vital role in our great success.

Moving Forward To 1980

Truly, in the words of the late John E. Howard, past Grand President of Kappa Kappa Psi, "Only when the director of the college band really generates interest in Kappa Kappa Psi will it succeed." Mr. Lehman was instrumental in the provision of our largest fund raiser to date, the Boare's Heade Feaste, which led to our work at the Sunday Buffet. Mr. Lehman has also shown us those areas in which funds are most badly needed. We would like to express our appreciation for his contribution to our chapter's success.

In closing, we would like to re-emphasize that, while we are deeply honored by our selection as the most oultstanding chapter we did not gain that position by a conscious effort, but through our constant vigil to provide for our band.

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Here at Southern, the ladies of Beta Kappa are back together again after what seemed like an exceptionally short summer, the high point of which was National Convention for three of our sisters.

President Ann Wheeler, 2nd Vice-President Crissy Jo Savell, and Treasurer Barbara Moore came back with wonderful reports of convention and news of chapters from all over the country. So, although stocked with new ideas, we launched our first project of the fall semester which was nothing new or different to the sisters of Beta Kappa; hem · ming band pants. Armed with tape measure and chalk, we measured and marked the pants of every member of the Pride of Mississippi. After hemming eight pairs of pants each, along with sewing buttons on coats, we can truly be proud of the way our band looks on the field.

Now as we prepare for our fall pledge class, perhaps we should change our membership criteria to read, "Musical ability optional. Must be skilled with needle and thread."

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by Ken Corbett Greetings from the brothers of Zeta Chi and the sisters of Epsilon Alpha at the University of South Carolina. With the National Convention behind us, we can now look back with fond memories.

Our chapters here at the University of South Carolina are very excited about hosting the District VIII Convention on our campus March 27-29, 1980.

With our second annual Kappa Kappa Psi glove sale out of the way, we are looking forward to new fund raisers. We are currently selling T-shirts which dis· play the motto "Nothing Could Be Finer Than The Carolina Band" . The shirts seem to be very popular with the band members. Wonder why? Another money maker is a "Guess the weight of the Carolina Band" raffle. We plan to weigh the entire band and sell guesses to the student body - what better way for the student . body tO support the band.

The District Affairs Committee, which Zeta Chi-Kappa Kappa Psi has set up, is busy planning the District VIII Convention here at USC. We hope tO have a large attendance, so District VIII chapters mark your calendar ro plan to attend this spectacular weekend. The convention is scheduled for March 27-29, 1980. Be there! Our chapters are again pleased to publish the District VIII Newsletter "The Eighth Note". We are hoping for an even bigger publication this year.

After many days of preparation the University of South Carolina Marching Band was ready and on its way through the football season which includes nine performances home and away. Proudly dressed in our one year old uniforms, the Carolina Band is a culmination of many hours of hard work and dedication on the part of the directOrs and many staff members.

We are all verv excited about our band this year with irs size increasing to 320 members. The spirit of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma is alive and well inside the hearts of the pledges of our chapters With 10 ( KKir) and 20 (TB~) pledges, we look for our chapters to increase greatly in size. Once again we must remember that quality is more important than quantity. Learning to work together is foremost in every pledge's mind. To be a member of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma at the University of South Carolina is a reward in itself. The chapters at USC generate huge amounts of school spirit and enthusiasm which is icing on the cake for one of the greatest bands in the country!

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• • . is a little space devoted to keeping active and alumni members informed of current activities. coming events, and interesting displays of service from Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma chapters across the nation.

TBS Alums Dear TBL Alums and Life Members, At the 1977 National Convention at UCLA, the by-laws governing Alumnae Assocaition formation were modified so that only two members and a constitution are required to form a new association.

As a result of this change in the by-laws, several Alumnae Associations have been organized across the country. If you are interested in joining an Alumnae Association in your area or in forming one, contact one of the following people: Cincinnati Alumnae Association c/ o Cindy Claypool 10850 Ponds Lane Cincinnati, Ohio 45242 Emporia Alumnae Association c/ o Mrs. Rosemary Rapp 513 S.E. 6th Abilene, Kansas 67410 TBL Lafayette Alumnae Association c/ o Lynne Harms 611 N. Park St. Lebanon, Indiana 46052 University of Houston Alumnae Association cl o Erla Horrigan Band Office Houston, Texas 77004

Connecticut Alumnae Association c/ o Barbara Ingraham 560 Barnside Ave., #B-1 East Hartford, Connecticut 06108 Some of the activities already begun by present associations are the purchase of new ritual equipment for an area chapter and providing a lunch for the band between practice and the football game.

If you know of any alumnae who would be interested in joining an Alumnae Association, pelase pass on this information to them or send their name and address to the Alumnae Association in their area or to National First Vice-President, Julie Kuhns.

Also, Alumnae Associations should remember to submit an article to the spring Podium describing their activities.

Respectfully , National Convention Alumnae Committee

KAREL HUSA COMMISSIONED

NIB·Record Order Form NIB RECORD ORDER FORM SPECIAL NOTE: To assist the National Organizations in continuing to provide a recording of the NIB's , your order for the 1979 record would be appreciated . Help yourself by adding this fine recording to your collection and assist the National Organizations in continuing to provide this important service.

Stereo record albums of the 1979 National Intercollegiate Band will be produced and will be of the highest quality, in beautiful two-color albums. Orders may be mailed to the National Office of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma, 122 Seretean Center, Oklahoma State University , Stillwater, OK 74074.

Price for the 1979 National Intercollegiate Band recording is $7.00 each (postage and handling included) .

Enclosed please find $ (check) or $_ _ __ (cash) for records.

Upon completion, my record ( s) should be mailed to the address below. (please print) Name___________________________________________

The National Association of College Wind and Percussion Instructors (NACWPI) is proud to announce the commissioning of Karel Husa ro write a chamber work for percussion. This composition, a quartet involving the percussion batterie, will be premiered at the MENC Biennial In-Service Conference in Miami, Florida, April9-13 , 1980.

Karel Husa served as the KK'fr / TBL commissioned composer in 1973 with his "Concerto for Trumpet and Wind Ensemble."

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1980 TENTATIVE DISTRICT CONVENTION SCHEDULE District II San Diego State University District III New Mexico State University District V Kansas State University *District VI University of Texas Arlington District VII Michigan State University *District VIII University of South Carolina *District IX West Virginia University

May 29- 31 To Be Announced April11 - 13 March 28- 29 April18 - 20 March 27- 29 March 27 - 29

*The apparent unavoidable conflict of three District Conventions will adversely effect National Officer representation. A mutually agreeable solution is being sought.

Alumni Colony at JVlaryland The Omega Gamma Xi Alumni Colony has recently reorganized and is well on its way to becoming an important part of Kappa Kappa Psi. Our colony is comprised of 17 Brothers from the University of Maryland , all of whom are Life Members of the Fraternity, and wish to continue their service to both bands and the Fraternity.

After carefully analyzing our needs and objectives, we have set the following goal~ for ourselves : 1. To continue programs initiated as undergraduates through expanded resources ( time , contacts, $$$) .

2. To aid band recruitment through direct on the job efforts (high school band directors in the Colony ).

3. To provide donations and scholar-

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ships to the University of Maryland Bands.

4. To provide continued involvement with the Fraternity.

With these goals in mind, we will be initiating many projects this year. The Brothers of Omega Gamma Xi are hopin& to commission a work of music for the University of Maryland Bands in honor of Gamma Xi's 25th Anniversary . Aiso in the planning stage is the implementation of a scholarship fund which will recognize outstanding band achievement. and, through our brothers that are in the public school systems as band directors, we will be helping to recruit musicians for the college and university bands.

We are extremely enthusiastic -ab0ut the reorganization of our colony and are hoping to complete the colonization process in the spring of 1980.

ABA Ostwald Composition Contest A special Silver Anniversary Prize of $5 ,000.00 will be awarded to the winner of the 1980 ABA-Ostwald Band Composition Contest, it has been announced by the American Bandmasters Association contest committee.

Dear Brothers and Sisters: The Iota and Epsilon Theta Chapters would like to thank each and every one of you for your support of the 1979 National Convention. Certainly, the entire convention would not have occurred if it wasn't for the chapters from all over the country who were represented . We are glad that you selected Atlanta for 1979, and we hope that you enjoyed the experience. Our chapters benefited from meeting so many people and working with them. It is a unique experiem.e to see over 500 people gathered in one place and know that they are all your brothers and sisters! We hope that you enjoyed the convention and felt it was a worthwhile and productive week. Thank yott for coming! See you in Cincinnati in 1981!

Fraternally, The Georgia Tech Chapters : Epsilon Theta . Tau Beta Sig1-'la Iota, Kappa Kappa Psi

Increased from $1,500.00 , the $5,000.00 award commemorates the 25th year of the contest. This will be in addition to an award of $500 00 which will again be presented for the winning composition entered in the Undergraduate Student Category .

Ostwald Uniforms has funded the competition since its inception in 1955 , with administration and adjudication the responsibility of the American Bandmasters Association. The ABA-appointed contest committee considers the entries on artistic merit, without knowledge of the composers' names or professional credentials.

Be watching for announcement of award winners in your next issue of the Podium.

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KKY-TBS Announces 1981 Commissioned Composer Kappa Kappa Psi/Tau Beta Sigma are proud to announce the commissioning of Dr. Mary Jeanne van Appledorn to compose a band work for the 1981 National Intercollegiate Bands.

Mary Jeanne van Appledorn is Professor of Music, Chairperson of Music Theory and Composition and Graduate Studies in Music at Texas Tech University , Lubbock, Texas.

A graduate of the Eastman School of Music with degrees in theory and piano, Dr. van Appledorn has distinguished herself since graduation with nationally recognized commissions, ::!wards and professional accolades. In 1971 she was selected as one of three most outstanding Texas Women Composers. Her biography is included in Nicholas Slonimsky' s Dictionary of Composers. Dr. van Appledorn was awarded membership in the Hall of Fame of Texas Composers in 1973. An impressive list of choral, piano and chamber works are published by Carl Fischer, Oxford University Press and Galaxy Music Corporation. Her Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra was feautred at the 26th Annual Symposium of Contemporary Music in 1977. Choreographic Overture for Band, presented for the first time at the Southwestern Symposium of Contemporary Music, is a frequently performed work. Metrices for Alto Saxophone and Piano is a recent work, receiving its premier in 1979. A major cantata commemorating the lOth Anniversary of the founding of the Jewish State of Israel, entitled Rising Night After Night, was premiered in January of 1979.

Dr. van Appledorn is a member of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers ( A.S.C.A.P.), the College Music Society, the American Symphony Orchestra League, the American Society of University Composers, and related organizations. She is listed in Who's Who .i n the South and Southwest, Whos' Who in American Education, and comparable national and regional publications.

In addition to a national reputation as a fine composer and pianist; Dr. Mary Jeanne van Appledorn is first and foremost a dedicated teacher .

support of their convention bid. Both chapters are enthused about hosting the National Convention in 1981 and would welcome chapter input concerning the convention week.

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Goings On at U of Mass.

Happy Birthday was the theme of our spring here at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Both the Delta Delta Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma, and the Epsilon Nu Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi have been active for ten years. To celebrate we decided to invite our Alumni members to an evening of ''dining and dancing" at a local restaurant. Invitations went out in March, and by April we had 15 alumni coming, and had heard from between 30 and 40 more who found themselves unable to come.

Epsilon Nu pledges serenading the Alumni with their ''Brotherhood song." (Pictured left to right: Will Makris, Fran Henson, Mike Kriviski, Dave Archibald.)

We kicked off the evening with cocktails and conversation. At first everyone was a little shy about mixing, but quickly thawed out and by the time dinner was served all were chattering away like old friends.

What a dinner! A buffet of fried chicken and roast beef with all the trim· mings, and three types of salads. The committee really went all out when planning this!

While we were sipping our coffee we were well entertained by the Epsilon Nu pledges who serenaded us with their "Brotherhood Song", after which awards were presented to the alumni.

Dancing was the plan for the rest of the evening and everyone took a shot at "boogie-ing down" at one time or another. Like all good times it was over too soon, and as our tired, but happy Alumni and Actives left, all agreed that we'd have to do it again soon!

The summer passed quickly with planning sessions and small gatherings, so when all gathered at Band Camp to start the new season we decided to throw a big party to introduce ourselves to the Freshmen. The whole band came, and had a great time, and we picked up six Delta Delta pledges. It's that time again to start watching for pledges who have forgotten their pin.

The newest Delta Delta sisters w.ith the Epsilon Nu pledges singing the school "Alma Mater."

Like all Falls, this one will be busy.

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making grinders and selling them to the band, planning the annual band banquet, and providing donuts for the band alumi at Homecoming are keeping us on our toes.

It'll be a fast semester, and we're already looking forward to seeing the rest of District IX at convention time.

The Oklahoma State University "Cowboy Marching Band" under the direction of Paul A. Montemurro and graduate assistant Alan Jackson.

Oklahoma State University, Stillwater Exciting is the only way to describe this year's version of the Cowboy Marching Band. Among our endeavors was a trip to Missouri, and a parade in tribute to Oklahoma humorist Will Rogers.

Our trip to Missouri began on October 12 at 7: 30 a.m. We left Stillwater for CarrolltOn, Missouri, where we performed at a Carrollton High School football game.

We spent the night at the home of Car· rollton band parents and left Saturday morning for the University of Missouri.

Directly after the game we left for Kansas City where on Sunday we played and marched for the Kansas City Chiefs.

This year the O.S.U. Cowboy band and the University of Oklahoma Sooner band performed together in a show promoted

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Great things are happening with the "Pride of the South" and most of this stimulus comes from an excellent band staff, a strong recruiting program, and an active Kappa Kappa Psi chapter. Under the direction of Dr. Luther M. Snavely, the Ole Miss Rebel Band has grown to approximately 300 members, and the Beta Beta Chapter of KK'l' has been an active force in its growth now for many years.

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ties not only boost morale but also bring about better relations with our brothers from "down south".

by an Oklahoma City television station.

Also included in the show were speeches from both university presidents, football coaches, and players. "The Big Event" was held in Taft Stadium and the proceeds were split between the two university bands. Last year O.S.U. and O.U. recorded a joint 45 rpm record with spirit songs from both universities. The record went on sale in August and has been a big hit around the state and a new source of revenue for both bands. These activi-

Honoring the great Oklahoma humorist, Will Rogers, the O.S.U. band traveled to Claremore. We marched in a parade celebrating Will's lOOth birthday.

Alpha Chapter is also starting things off with a bang. KK'l' received a prestigious plaque for being the first chapter ro submit chapter fee and membership dues to the national office. TBL has one of their biggest pledge classes in many years with 21. KK'l' has 9 pledges.

Dances, paper drives, selling T-shirts, and pledging are just a few of the many projects planned for this fall. Alpha Chapter is looking forward to KK'l''s sixtieth birthday with great expectations and high hopes. The future looks good for KK'l' and the,Alpha Chapter.

According to chapter president Brad Clasgens, "We are constantly looking for new and dynamic ideas that will help make the band one of the best around, because we exist entirely as a service to the band."

The fraternity is aided by the well-respected advice of Dr. Dwayne Sagen, who is also the Assistant Direcror of Bands.

No Kappa Kappa Psi chapter can exist without the full support of its band staff, and Beta Beta feels that a lot of its most successful projects could not have been carried out without the help of the Rebel Band Staff.

Just a few of the projects undertaken

by Beta Beta chapter this fall have included: Helping the new band members move into their dorms; selling T-shirts, car tags, and bumper stickers with the Ole Miss Band logo; selling band records to the public; lining off the practice field ; helping prepare for band camp; a free

wake-up service for band members on the mornings of early departures for games; spirit banners for the band busses; and sack lunches for long bus trips.

Other projects this semester have included: a picnic for the band during band camp; a picture board of all the members of the band; and a weekly dinner with Tau Beta Sigma. Past chapter president Steve Walters explains: "By launching projects such as these, we hope to bring the band closer together as a unit so that Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma rogether can help build one of the outstanding bands in the South."

The Beta Beta Chapter of KK'l' is also aided by Graduate assistants John Bradley (KK'l'), Rusty Logan, Jerry Cogdell, and band secretary Bobbie Harris. With this efficient staff, talented band members, and a strong Kappa Kappa Psi chapter, it is no wonder that our band is known as "The Pride of the South."

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University of Maryland College Park

Going Through The Change Ever wonder what it would be like to come back after a summer of practicing and musically improving yourself only to find that your band director changed the style of marching ? Well, we did and it was obvious from the first rehearsal that there were no more "old" people-only " new" people, all of whom had to learn how to march . "What? Change the high step 1 Never", said the old people. But soon the cries of " kill the grass" and "chair position, people" changed to "ankle to knee" and "listen to the swish".

Pretty soon the lines actually began to look straight and nobody was bouncing down the field. But the most amazing thing of all was that none had passed out during a week of continuous marching in typical mid-August, Washington weather.

Finally the day of the first game arrived. As we took the field, the crowd became silent in eager anticipation . Then we began to play - the sound echoed off the stadium loud and strong and we realized that the time for corps style had arrived at the University of Maryland.

The challenge of the brothers and sisters to relearn marching techniques and still maintain a leadership role was a great one. This seemed to bring the whole band closer together as we were all in the same boat.

However, we soon found that our biggest task this fall was one of encouraging

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a positive attitude on the field . Although every sister and brother throughout the nation is responsible for keeping the spirit, and morale of the bands high, the change of traditions is sometimes a little difficult. In our case, many traditions that were based on our history of high step marching are gone, but we now have the opportunity to establish new ones. Possibly the most important thing we accomplished was replacing enthusiasm with pride; i.e. , the screaming cheers of high step are now replaced with the quiet dignity so characteristic of corps style.

What are we trying to say? That besides the service projects such as bake sales, car washes, and concert set-ups, the job of maintaining positive attitudes is of

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the utmost importance. We must always be positive in our actions and decisions which affect the bands, or else we defeat ourselves and the purpose of our organizations. Here at Maryland we had to put aside our personal preferences for one marching style or the other and work for the benefit of the bands ..

Stop a minute and take a look at the situation within your band- within your chapter - does a positive attitude prevail ' We must all remember that attitude is the key to good performance. With the proper mental state, the sky's the limit for anything you attempt.

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Morgan State University, Baltimore, Maryland

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by Cindy Baker The Morgan State University's "Magnificent Marching Machine" has a very busy season this year and the Epsilon Omega chapter of Tau Beta Sigma will be there to help . In addition to improving the fundamentals of incoming band freshmen . Epsilon Omega intends to aid all visiting bands and the Morgan community.

In the past Epsilon Omega has g1ven

its aid to our directors during pre-drill, helped freshmen in need of advice and guidance and tried to keep morale and efficiency high . However, participating in the band is not all work and the chapter has tried to provide fun and entertainment for the band. We have sponsored a Nifty Fifties party , band dinners, contests and raffles. Through these events we hope to instill a sense of togetherness throughout the band.

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Future plans include beautifying our band grounds, providing home cooked meals for visiting bands, sorority rush parties and socials. Spring activities include our annual pledge season and the opening of both our Symphonic Band and Jazz Ensemble seasons. With the leadership and guidance of our superb directors and the continued cooperation and effort of Tau Beta Sigma and Kappa Kappa Psi , success is ours!

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Indiana University, Bloomington

A Busy Year Ahead

by Randy L. Leazenby

Greetings from Bloomington, Indiana, to all our brothers and sisters in Kappa Kappa Psi. When last we reported , we were readying ourselves for district convention. We are glad to report that the convention went off without a hitch . The attendance for the convention was over two hundred and thirty Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma members. It was an enjoyable experience meeting all of the other chapters in the district and learning more abom the Fraternity.

Alpha Zeta chapter also attended National Convention held at Atlanta, Georgia, August 5-11. We were represented by two delegates, Howarc\ Foster

and Tom Mitchell, President of our chapter. Val Swift, a life member, also attended. They brought along with them a display which showed examples of our responsibilities and activities which occurred during the year.

On an exciting note. Alpha Zeta chapter was proud to learn at convention that we were selected as one of the Top Ten Chapters in the country . We received our certificate at the convention .

As · the beginning of this academic year started, we formed several committees in order to more fully serve the bands. These committees are : Service, this group will find more and better ways to help the University bands. Colonization, this committee will help to expand our district.

Fund Raising committee will find better

ways to raise finances to add to our other fund raisers, such as Band Jackets and cookie sales. Activities , this group will organize outings and gatherings with other chapters.

We are looking forward to one of the most productive years yet for our chapter.

We have already been busy labeling raincoats and painting drum cases.

Hopefully we will set up more visitations to other chapters as well as our traditional "ole oaken drumstick" football game with Purdue. We have also pledged our support to help Cincinnati prepare for the 1981 National Convention.

All of these things plus helping and assisting our band and its directors should help to make this one of the best years for Kappa Kappa Psi.

The Indiana University March.ing Hundred thrills crowds during their pre-game downfield march.

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Enthusiasm!

A YEAR AGO WE BELIEVED IN MAGIC. TODAY WE BELIEVE IN OURSELVES!

by Dean W m. Decker

"Hey, guys, listen up! This is supposed be a meeting. Where is everyone Why aren't the new actives here?!" Have you heard this before? Are your members hesitant to pur in rime for the chapter?

We used to be saying this - Maybe you're there right now. If you get my drift, read on. We were even afraid to rry small projects for fear of losing what cash we had. Finally someone who cared shook us, and shook us hard, from the roots up.

What are our (your) roots? Pledging ?

Where would your chapter be without pledges; ? ; O.K. then! Our chapter was introduced to a pledge program package which we vehemently argued could not be used " until we were strong." Well, tell me, how does a chapter get strong enough to start a program designed to build a strong chapter? Having no where else to turn, we stepped out in blind faith with this program that was going to magically turn us into a super-chapter.

We implemented procedures that none of us had ever been through, nor knew how they should be run. But by the end of the program, we found that the program had worked - No - that we had worked rhe program. We had made many mistakes, but the new actives were the ones who convinced us to try it again. They were the only ones in our chapter who had ever been through the program, and rhey whole-heartedly believed in it' We did not normally run a winter pledge class, bur we knew we had ro stay with it or lose it, so we did it again. With some experience now, the philosophy of rhe program began to work. We began ro understand what we were doing and why. And it worked! This program is not easy. The pledges were rold that it was as demanding as a 3-hour course, and we actives had signed up for an extra 3 hours, roo. But the results are phenominal (magic;) : Initiates who take KK>V seriously and take hard work for granted; Initiates who know each and every pledge brother inside out, and work together amazingly well; Actives who found the feeling of "brotherhood"; And new actives who will never let pledges slip through less prepared than they were!

Our stature within the band also changed. We are no longer seen as the to

bunch of guys who have ro do all the work. The Band sees us as a brotherhood; they can see us enjoying something that improves the character of the whole band.

Respect for our membership has greatly increased. Our pledges are prominent and proud! This program has pulled all of our members rogether and formed a group which is confident of its ability to succeed. We are thus able ro be more productive for our own music program

and be more active in furthering the ideals of Kappa Kappa Psi. We now have the confidence ro assist other chapters ro work towards expansion - to serve KK'lt and TBI nationwide. We Believe in Ourselves!

(If you would like information about our program, please write us. We are assembling a package explaining our pledge program and the philosophy behind it; why it works; how it works. Good Luck!)

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Greetings to all brothers of Kappa Kappa Psi from Alpha Omicron at Texas Tech University. With the completion of activities of one of the most active summer chapters which we have ever had, Alpha Omicron has begun the new school year with the key word being "enthusiasm". The spirit of the "Goin' Band from Raiderland" has skyrocketed from efforts of our members who have promoted that infectious excitement so vital as the lifeblood for college marching bands.

In particular, we have channeled our enthusiastic energies into our third annual Kappa Kappa Psi-Tau Beta Sigma marching contest for area high school marching bands. The foundation for this year's contest was set in August when several members of our chapter presented a full scale presentation and display of the contest for rhe Texas Bandmasters' Association convention in San Antonio. This allowed us to spread support for our contest virtually ro all corners of the state, and certainly attracting some of Texas' finest high school marching bands.

Our fraternity-sponsored marching conrest serves as a preface ro the formal UIL marching contest, but several band directors have expressed their delight in the fact that our contest allows them ro compete with bands area and statewide rather than simply their own regions, and on this premise are we building strength in our contest.

Moreover, we have already observed from previous years that our contest represents an excellent recruiting measure for our own band program, and of this we are extremely proud. The marching contest will be held in November this year and we extend to any of you who should be in the area an open invitation to attend.

In addition ro the marching contest, our chapter has met with much success in the city-wide sale of bumper stickers for the football season, proceeds going to support our own scholarship funds. This sale has also improved our already healthy rapport with our community, a most definite benefit for our chapter.

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Texas A&l University, Kingsville

A New Look, Help and Style

by Danny Leal and Gina Hernandez

There are three goals that the brothers and sisters of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma are helping to achieve this season at Texas A&I University, home of che fighting Javelinas. The New Look comes by reconstructing our present uniforms from a military style by getting rid of the overlay and bottoms of the coat.

Add a white sash and cummerbund; and with some sharp-looking Aussie hats, a new look is created to complement our new style. Mrs. Darlene Scott played an important role in designing the new look, and KK¥ and TB2 aided in preparing the uniforms for fittings and distribution.

Along with the new look came new help in the form of a robustly energetic assistant band director by the name of Scott Randolph. Mr. Randolph was a member of the Texas A&I band in 1967 and later received his bachelor's degree in music from this university. After serving four years in the marine band, he served as assistant band director at Washington State University where he received his master's degree. Mr. Randolph has also been a successful band director in Odem and New Braunfels.

The new style comes to us from Dr. Joseph L. Bellamah, who is the founding father of our Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma Chapters at A&I. He realized what an important role Drum and Bugle Corps music was to play in the field of marching bands and incorporated this style of marching at Texas A&I several years ago. Due to illness, he stepped down as director of marching bands for several years and was nor able to accomplish his goal. This year he returned with help of his assistant Scott Randolph, drum major Arturo Valdez, Kappa Kappa Psi, and Tau Beta Sigma; and he has successfully introduced a corps style of marching to the band. Dr. Bel!amah' s efforts paid off during our first home game when the band received two standing ovations during the half-time ceremonies. Earlier in the year, another honor was paid to Dr. Bellamah when the music building was officially named the Joseph L. Bellamah Music Building by the Board of Regents of the South Texas System. Congratulations, Dr. Joe! ! !

A major event involving KK¥ and TB2 this year will be Band Day. The two organizations play a major role in preparing and coordinating the day's activities from setting up the parade route to planning the half-time festivities at that night's football game. With the help of our Phi Mu Alpha and Delta Omicron chapters, this has always been a very successful event in the fall.

Dr. joseph L. Bellamah, founder of KK¥ and TB2 chapters at Texas A&l, current advisor, and nationally known jazz educator. This year, the music hall was officially named the joseph L. Bellamah Music Building.

Scott Randolph, new assistant band director at Texas A&l University .

Standing in front of Bellamah Hall are Epsilon Delta and Delta Eta chapters of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma. From left to right are David Solis, next, kneeling, Danny Leal; next, standing, Carlos Luna, Ricardo Ramirez. Next , below, is Enrique Saenz, ]esse Montalvo, and Greg Grounds, followed by Leticia Cardenas, Yolanda Hernandez, Mari Montalvo, Melba Alejos, and Gina Hernandez. People behind letters are our pledge class. Left to right for KK¥ are: Lorenzo Munoz, Arthur Goehring, Simon Wyatt, and Ricky Vasquez. For TB2 , left to right behind T, are Mary Goehring, Terri Isaacs, Joyce Zavala. Top of B is Cecilia Gonzalez. Below is Benita Gutierrez, Maria Carmen Torres, and Greciela Naranjo.

While most of the brothers of the Epsilon Delta chapter worked during the summer, our sister chapter of Tau Sigma also had an active summer. They helped in coordinating the flag and twirling camps held at Texas A&I each summer.

During both camps, the sisters served as clinicians and counselors. In addition, they conducted numerous fund raising projects.

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In closing, the brothers of Epsilon Delta chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi would like to send our warmest regards and greetings to all our friends we met in Atlanta at this year's national convention.

Best wishes to everyone in District VI and a great big HISSSSSSS to our brothers and sisters at Georgia Tech for setting up a great convention.

Band Travels to Venezuela Purdue University West Lafayette Indiana

Sixty-five members of the Purdue "AllAmerican" Marching Band toured for 13 days in Venezuela last January. They flew out of Miami to Maracaibo on W ednesday, January 17 and returned January 31.

While in Venezuela the members of the band were the guests of the State of Tachira and the government of Venezuela. All of their expenses were paid by those government units.

The Band made some 32 performances while they were in Venezuela. These included pre -bull shows at two bullfights in the Plaza Monumental in San Cristobal; four street parades in the City of San

Cristobal; five ceremonial appearances for the Feria Internacional de San Sebastian, a two hundred -year-old fair held annually in that city every year; and several concerts in the nearby towns of Rubio, Capacho, and Urena.

The Purdue Band was one of 13 folkloric groups invited from various North, South and Central American countries to be guests of the International Feria de San Sebastian. In addition to the Purdue Band, other groups for the 1979 Feria included the Mariachis de Teotehuacan Mexico, Danzas Colombianos, Choros de Ecuador, Ballet Folklorico de Venezuela, -

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The Purdue Band has long been a favorite of the Venezuelans. It has appeared at the San Sebastian Feria on seven previous occasions during the past fifteen years. The Purdue Band has also performed three times in Colombia.

While in Venezuela the Purdue Band was recieved by President Perez. The Band is well known by President Perez and on two previous occasions they were his guests at the Presidential Residentia in Caracas for command performances in that City.

Texas Southern University Houston

WHOSH! Ahoy, Mates ... from the 9th Wonder of the World, the "Ocean of Soul" Marching Band of Texas Southern University. The Gamma Omega Chapter is happy to announce our Annual ConcertJazz Festival of 1979, registered over 1,000 high school participants. The festival held in March reached an all time high in attendance and we look forward to next year's musical celebration. The judges for the weekend festival were Dr. Lucius Wyatt, Director of Bands at Prairie View University; Robert Austin, Woodwind Instructor at Texas Southern University; Anceo M. Francisco, Director of Bands at Dunbar High School Oklahoma City; Allen Bastiste, Director of the Southern University Jazz Band; and John Williams, graduate brass student of North Texas State University.

The T.S.U. Symphonic Band was featured performing such selections as: Overture to "Candide", Prelude and Dance, La Fiesta Mexicana, First Suite in E flat for Military Band, and Concertina for Clarinet and Band featuring Mr. Anceo M. Francisco. The four year superior rated T.S.U. Jazz Ensemble at the Norte Dame Jazz Festival, was also featured performing selections written by Howard H . Harris and Robert Lanny Steele.

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Several changes have taken place in the bands at the University of Northern Colorado and the Alpha Theta and Alpha Alpha Chapters of KK'l' and TBL have been very busy helping our. Each quarter last year found us busy with different aspects of the band program.

Fall quarter kept us busy primarily with marching band. KK'l' was always there to help set up both rehearsals and performances, and TB~ baked cookies and provided orange drink for the marching band after the halftime shows. Both chapters baked cookies and provided Pepsi for the Northern Arizona University Marching Band in addition to our own band at our homecoming game. It was nice to have them and the alumni band there that day.

In addition to the marching band responsibilities, Alpha Alpha had a pot-luck pledge party on November 1 ( 1978) and initiated five new members on November 28. The next morning we had a kid-nap breakfast for the new members, a tradition that has developed in the last few years.

Anceo M. Francisco in performance with the Texas Southern University Symphonic Band under the direction of Benjamin ]. Butler II.

The Gamma Omega Chapter received 20 applicants for membership into the MIKKY (Men Interested in KK'l') Club last fall. But only 17 men were granted official membership last spring under the name of "Maestros of Sound". This year's MIKKY Club is estimated to enroll over 30 members.

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by Laurie Mazich

Winter quarter kept us busy in several different areas of music. TBL ordered and sold UNC music T -shirrs and had another pledge party, again initiating five new members. Both KK'l' and TBL helped out on the Wind Ensemble's trip to Colorado Springs for the MENC convention on February 1 ( 1979) . KK'lr helped load and unload the buses, and TBL served coffee and donuts on the buses. The trip -

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to help organize the first Alumni Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi here at T.S.U. Among other activities will be our Annual "Ocean of Soul" Band Day of 1979, the crowning of Miss Kappa Kappa Psi, Ms. Azela Fifer, and instrumental performances throughout the community.

Recruiting new members for the Ocean of Soul last year has proven to be very profitable and we feel the caliber of band members we have now can best carry on that OLD ... OCEAN ... WHOSH! !

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lasted three days and the Wind Ensemble played concerts in Longmont and Pueblo in addition to the concert at the Broadmoor. TBI. also provided refreshments for the reception after the Wind Ensemble concert on March 8, and TBI. ushered throughout the year for Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, and University Band concerts.

K.K'l' and TBI. also helped out for the Second Annual Vocal Jazz Festival held on March 10. Gene Aitken started as Director of Jazz Studies at UNC in the Fall of 1976 and has built the jazz program tremendously. The festival was a great success and we enjoyed helping where needed - for recording, ushering, the information booth, judge-sitting, and gofering (go for this, go for that). TBI. also sold T -shirts and refreshments.

Spring quarter found us our busiest.

We were involved with the Wind Ensemble, the jazz festival, and with special programs.

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NEW DIRECTIONS (Continued from Page 30) cert honoring the All-State Band which was held that weekend. K.KY and TB~ held two receptions after the concert one for UNC and All-State band students, and one for faculty and visiting band directors. We also helped when needed during the All-State Band rehearsals on Friday and Saturday. H. Robert Reynolds was the guest conductor for the All-State Band and everyone learned a lot from him.

Eugene Corporon was hired in the fall of last year (1978) as Director of Bands to replace Wayman Walker, who had just retired. Mr. Walker had done much to build the bands and the School of Music itself, so his job was not an easy one to take over. Mr. Corporon gained everyone's respect by his friendly, approachable attitude and his hard work in developing new aspects of the band program. In addition to creating a University Band for non-music majors, developing wind ensemble opportunities to include small ensembles in addition to large band playing experiences, putting together a double album of the best recordings of the Wind Ensemble for the year, and creating other programs, one of the most exciting things Mr. Corporon accomplished last year was to get the Netherlands Wind Ensemble to extend their tour west from Chicago and come to Greeley for a few days. They played a concert on April 9 and spent all day on April 10 in clinic sessions, including individual instrument seminars and octet playing with UNC students. Their time spent here was a treKK..Y

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Mali.ing Friends A great big Texan "Hello" is extend~d from all the sisters of Delta Tau to all our sister chapters. The semester began with a bang here at Angelo State University with our sisters and brothers of Epsilon Kappa as we began are first major joint project of the year, "Operation Move-In".

Tau Beta Sigma and Kappa Kappa Psi were on hand to assist new and freshman band members move into their new homes in the dorms. It was a great success as we eliminated the "lost" feelings of being away from home and we established new friendships while giving the new people a taste of TB~ and KK'l' and

mendous learning experience and TB~ enjoyed helping out with the reception after their concert and in other ways while they were in Greeley.

Our final large project of the year, both for KK'l' and TBL, was the Ninth Annual Greeley Jazz Festival, held on April 27, 28, and 29 ( 1979). The festival lasted three full days and involved high school jazz ensembles, college and high school combos, and college jazz ensembles. We served in a similar capacity to the Vocal Jazz Festival, but were busier because the Jazz Festival is much larger. TBL sold refreshments for the three days, and TBL and KK'l' went together on UNC Jazz Tshiqs. We sold about 16 dozen T-shirts KKY

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Fundamentals week was also very busy for both of our Chapters and we began our week with providing rides to our new members to the band room. TBL and KK '1' offered refreshments after our marching rehearsals that seemed to really be appreciated.

With football season in full swing, the sisters of Delta Tau planned and completed several projects to help things run smoother as we follow our Rams as they defend their NAIA National Football Championship. We offered an altering service on uniforms, provided emergency sewing kits at all of our games, offered wake-up call services for our out-of-town games and we held a party for the women of the band so that we all could get to know each other better and to create a new harmony among ourselves.

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in the three days and even had orders for more! We were very busy that weekend but the festival was really enjoyable and worthwhile.

Last year was a lot of hard work for the Alpha Alpha and Alpha Theta Chapters of TBL and KK'l', but we can only hope for a busier year in 1979-1980. We have enjoyed the hard work everyone has put into the band programs and hope the programs are even better this year. Thanks for a great year to Gene Corporon, Director of Bands and KK'l' sponsor, doctoral assistants John Anderson, Ed Harris, and Bob Halseth, TBL sponsor Guy D' Aurelio, Gene Aitken, the Director of Jazz Studies, and many others.

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been a bake sale, ''I've been RAMed" bumper stickers, spirit cowbells, a loveliest legs contest featuring several legs of male band members and a cookie sale on the buses on our road trips.

Immediate service projects that the sisters are working on are preparing and distributing a band telephone directory, hosting a brunch for our almni members at homecoming and helping host our annual Band Day where hundreds of band students share in our Homecoming festivi ties.

Delta Tau and Epsilon Kappa will be the hosts of the Precinct Convention in February. We are all working hard to get a great meeting together so we can bring our results to the District VI Convention in March.

1979-80 promises to be a very busy and fulfilling year for Delta Tau here at Angelo State and all of the girls here are working very hard to fulfill our motto, "TB~ for greater bands."

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by Tom Sirridge Executive Secretary

A new biennium and a new academic year is well underway and hopefully you and the members of your chapter have accomplished some worthwhile projects in serving your band program. In a few short weeks we will be faced with the annual ritual of seriously considering some worthwhile New Year Resolutions.

As an individual, your list may be quite easy to prepare, however, I would ask you as a member of Kappa Kappa Psi/Tau Beta Sigma to extend your list to the organizational level. Let each of us consider how a list might appear realizing that 1980 marks the beginning of not only a new year, but a new decade. This presents a fine opportunity to stop looking at the past and start looking forward to a ten year period which may produce the greatest organizational change since the formation of the first chapter in 1919.

The change of which I am referring, will not happen magically from the National Office or through your National Councils Let there be no doubt in the minds of the active members of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma; the future success of the National Organizations will rest with the willingness of individual members to make a commitment to organizational goals and to envision new and expanding areas of service to bands.

What about those resolutions mentioned earlier ? Certainly there is no magic occurring in the National Office these evenings, but I would like to propose just a few thoughts to get you started. Let us start with the individual.

As an individual member of Kappa Kappa Psi/Tau Beta Sigma: 1.) I resolve to approach my band

activities with the firm commitment that I will be a better band member tomorrow, than I was today.

Tom Sirridge Executive Secretary

As a chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi/Tau Beta Sigma: 1.) We resolve to maintain close and

frequent communication with our band director in the interest of moulding our activities to coincide with his/ her concept of what our role in this band program should be.

2.) We resolve to work in harmony with other organizations within the music department, university, and community, in fulfilling our func· tions as a band honorary service fraternityI sorority.

On September 30, 1979, the Zeta Pi Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma was installed at Tennessee State University in Nashville, Tennessee. We are pleased to welcome the 160th chapter to the sisterhood of Tau Beta Sigma and would encourage chapters to express best wishes by writing to: Brigitte Headen, President Zeta Pi Chapter, TBL c/ o Music Department Tennessee State University Nashville, TN 37203 The Zeta Iota Chapter from Jackson State University served as the installation ritual team assisted by National Council Members Ann Cunningham and Carla Robinson. Look for more information concerning Zeta Pi Chapter in the Spring issue Podium.

3.) We resolve to interact with other segments of the National Organization and to maintain a positive working relationship with the N ational Office by filing proper reports on time and responding promptly to all requests for information.

As a District of Kappa Kappa/ Psi Beta Sigma: 1.) We resolve to extend the feeling

of sisterhood and brotherhood beyond the confines of the local chapter.

2. ) We resolve to work closely with all chapters within our district in closing the gap of communication which exists between the local chapter and the National Organization.

3.) We resolve to function efficiently as an integral segment of Kappa Kappa Psi/Tau Beta Sigma and to contribute significantly to the National Organization.

2.) I resolve to remain ever aware of the basic precepts upon which Kappa Kappa Psi/Tau Beta Sigma were formed and to uphold my obligations as an active member.

As N ational Organizations dedicated to promotion of the welfare and existence of collegiate bands:

3.) I resolve to fully utilize my talents in contributing to the chapter of which I am a part and the band program I intend to serve.

principles of Kappa Kappa Psi/ Tau Beta Sigma foremost in our activities as National Organizations serving bands on a national level.

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2.) We resolve to operate efficienly in all areas of fraternal activity to insure maximum performance from allocated resources.

3.) We resolve to accept positive change in extending national programs and increasing total organizational effectiveness.

Remember, the above resolutions are intended co stimulate thought, and by no means should we consider the list comprehensive. If you have been interested enough to read to this point, you may be just the person needed to produce a positive change within Kappa Kappa Psi/Tau Beta Sigma. As a healthy challenge, at your next chapter meeting extend each area with three additional resolutions and discuss them with your sponsor. I would appreciate hearing from any chapters who attempt this project and possibly a more comprehensive list could be published in our next issue of the Podium .

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The Official. Publication of

KAPPA KAPPA PSI National Honorary Band Fraternity

TAU BETA SIGMA National Honorary Band Sorority

KAPPA KAPPA PSI HONORARY GRAND PRESIDENTS

TAU BETA SIGMA PAST NATIONAL PRESIDENTS

WILLIAM A. SCROGGS (Alpha) 1947; WILLIAM D. REVELLI (Nu) 1949; A. FRANK MARTIN (Alpha) 1965.

DORIS RAGSDALE (Beta); SUZANNE WETMORE (Gamma); DOROTHY A. NICHOLS (Delta); FRANCIS M. LUMLY (Alpha); NORMA E. PARRISH (Beta); JANET W. MILLER (Iota); PAULA REED (Upsilon); BARBARA TRAUTWEIN (Chi); SYBIL I. SNYDER (Alpha Mu); JOSEPHINE WALKER (Alpha Alpha); MARY LU BROOKS (Upsilon); PATSY D. HEJL (Beta Gamma); LADINE B. HOUSEHOLDER (Omega); SHARON E. LEBSACK (Alpha Alpha); CAROL BLAIN (Beta) ; BECKY HARTMAN (Psi); NADINE DORSCHLER (Sigma).

KAPPA KAPPA PSI GRAND PRESIDENTS

A. FRANK MARTIN (Alpha); *SCOTT P. SQUYRES (Delta); J. LEE BURKE (Eta); *BOHUMIL MAKOVSKY (Alpha); *OSCAR L. LEHRER (Delta); *J.B. VANDAWORKER (Alpha Beta); JOHN E. HOWARD (Mu); WILLIAM R. WEHREND (Delta); *FRANCIS R. TODD (Upsilon); F. LEE BOWLING (Alpha Iota); MAX A. MITCHELL (Alpha); *W. THEODORE JONES (Alpha Zeta); HUGH E. McMILLEN (Alpha Iota); CHARLES A. WILEY (Gamma Zeta); DONALD I. MOORE (Beta Alpha); RONALD D. GREGORY (Alpha Zeta); MANLEY R. WHITCOMB (Gamma Nu); FLOREN THOMPSON, JR. (Beta Lambda); JACK K. LEE (Omega); JAY L. SLAUGHTER (Gamma Beta); WAYMAN E. WALKER (Alpha Theta); JAMES A. JACOBSEN (Gamma Sigma); RICHARD WORTHINGTON (Nu); THOMAS TYRA (Beta Gamma); MELBERN W. NIXON (Alpha); DONALD A. STANLEY (Alpha Delta). *Deceased

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ORGANIZATIONAL DIRECTOR FOR NIB FOR LIFE

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A special word of thanks to the Michigan State University Band Department and the Zeta Epsilon Chapters of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma for providing excellent cover material. The 250 member Michigan State University Spartan Marching Band salutes the Zeta Epsilon Chapters in Spartan Stadium.

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