SPONSORS OF THE NATIONAL INTERCOLLEGIATE BAND The Official Publication of National Office: 122 Seretean Center, Stillwater, OK 74078 Phone : (405) 372-2333 KAPPA KAPPA PSI TAU BETA SIGMA National Honorary Band Fraternity National Honorary Band Sorority
1981 FALL ISSUE PODIUM DEPARTMENTS Convention Memo Profile Podium Reporter Communique Keeping Pace ...... .. .... . .
FEATURES
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A Look at the Past ..
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C. M. Stookey
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Along the Way to the Top, Gamma Xi, KKY . Hard Work Pays Off, Delta Xi, TBS . The Crest of Service, by Julie Kuns
KAPPA KAPPA PSI NATIONAL OFFICERS
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TAU BETA SIGMA NATIONAL OFFICERS
National President DAVID OAKLEY, 21 Hawthorne, Rolla, MO 65401 , 314341-4185
National President JULIE KUHNS, 48 Holly Springs, Conroe, TX 77302, 713273-3953
National Vice President LEMUEL BERRY, P. 0. Box 120, Langston, OK 73050, 405-466-2231
National First Vice President BONNIE SCHULER, 4903 Woodland Park Blvd ., Arlington, TX 76013, 817-496-9552
National Second Vice-President JOHN WAKEFIELD, 8313 Oliver Street, New Carrolton, MD 20784, 301-459-6692
National Second Vice-President ANN CUNNINGHAM, 4901 Woodland Park Blvd., Arling· ton, TX 76013, 817-451-8933
National Secretary I Treasurer FRANK STUBBS, 2220 N. 21st St. , Lafayette, IN 47904, 317-494-3957
National Treasurer CARLA A. ROBINSON 4331-A Malin Drive East, Columbus, OH 43224, 614-4753190
National Member at Large PAUL D. BUSCHMEYER, 33 North Elizabeth, St. Louis, MO 63135, 314-233-1582 Member Board of Trustees HUGH McMILLEN, Chairman; Alan Drake, A. Frank Martin, Melbern Nixon, David Oakley, Richard Rodean , Donald Stanley
National Secretary KATHY RODEFFER, 9225-E Bridlepath Lane, Laurel, MD 20707, 301-776-4622 Members Board of Trustees EVALYN DRAKE, Chairman; Carol Blain, Becky Hartman, Wava Henry, Julie Kuhns, Grace Martin, Janet Miller, Connie Reishus
District Governors
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LARRY SOWELL, Music Department, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 59715, 406-995-3561
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DONALD WOLF, Music Dept., Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ 86011 , 602-523-9011
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FLOREN THOMPSON, School of Music, Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, NM 88130, 505-5622671
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PHILLIP HEWETT, Band Office, McCain Auditorium, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66502, 913-532-5745
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GENE THRAILKILL, 180 W. Brooks, Rm. A-126, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 73019, 405- 3252730
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TERRY MILLIGAN, B-34 Patricia Corbett Pav., University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45221 , 513475-2532
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JOHN LONG, Long Band Building, Troy State University, Troy, AL 36081, 205- 566-3000
District Counselors
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CLORINDA GRAZIANO, Place Five, Apt. M-122, 4130 South Mill Ave. , Tempe, AZ 85282
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MARY THOMPSON, 1715 South Avenue M, Portales, NM 88130, 505- 365-6837
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GEN EIDEM, 1136 14th St. N., Fargo, NO 58103, 701-237-7873
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JOYCE HEWETT, 1811 Browning Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502, 913-537-1142
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CAROL BLAIN, 5737 Second Place, Lubbock, TX 79416, 806--797-6265
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KATHY STEVENS, 158 Morris Avenue, Athens, OH 45701 , 614-592-5770
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AMIE COTTER, 963 Willow Run, Stone Mountain, GA 30088, 404-469-4743
IX SUSAN ROBASH, 75 Prescott Street, Newtonville, MA 02160, 617-244-8043
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Convention '81 1981 National Convention
University of Cincinna ti
A Big Thank You! A Big THANK YOU! To Upsilon, KK¥; Theta, TBL:; and all those persons on the University of Cincinnati Campus responsible for a most enjoyable and memorable convention experience. Convention Highlights by: TFS The 1981 National Convention of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma is history; the dust has settled, and we are back to the work of continuing our ongoing program of "Building Better Bands" . Unfortunately, all too many persons interested in the future of these great organizations were not in attendance and are wondering what happened in Cincinnati this past summer. The following several pages are devoted to "filling you in" if you were not able to make it to convention. As always in attempting to highlight significant convention events, undoubtedly, something of importance will be missed. If these pages leave a _"void" , or questions remain unanswered, you are encouraged to write to the National Office and request a copy of the 1981 National Convention Minutes. A limited number of copies are available at a cost of $2.50. -National Convention attendance was down slightly from previous National
Conventions. Last minute "no-shows" continue to be a problem for host chapters. -Even in the wake of insignificant membership growth and highly inflationary times, the basic fee structure of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma has remained stable. A $2.00 membership dues increase was coupled with the elimination of District assessments. The fee structure for the 198183 biennium is as follows : Charter Fee Chapter Fee Annual Membership Dues Active Initiation Fee Honorary Initiation Fee Life Membership
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A separate Fourth Degree Ritual has been accepted by Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma for use in alumni ceremonies.
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-A moratorium on alumni chapters was placed into effect by the National Council of Kappa Kappa Psi and an ad hoc committee has been appointed to work during the 1981-83 biennium
Alumna Associations of Tau Beta Sigma were well represented at the Convention and expansion of the Alumna Associations is foreseen for the 1981 -83 biennium.
- The premier performance of Mary Jeanne van Appledorn's LUX: Legend of Sankta Lucia was certainly a highpoint of the 1981 National Convention . Please refer to other sections for additional information.
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-The Constiturion of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma has been divided into Constitution and By-Laws. The purpose of the change to facilitate business met with some question by the membership and is scheduled for review at the 1983 National Convention.
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for the purpose of further defining the alumni role within the Fraternity.
-The Program Committee of Kappa Kappa Psi recommended appointment by the National Convention of a person to serve as National Second VicePresident of Kappa Kappa Psi. T 11e purpose of this non-successive position is to develop and maintain a vital link with the professional band community. The 1983 National Convention Delegates will be considering the proposal to continue this position.
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by Dr. Richard A. Worthington Dr. Richard A. Worthington
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dr. Richard A. Worthington is curcentl•y Director of the School of Music at Northeast Louisiana University in Monroe, Louisiana. No stranger to Kappa Kappa Psi, "Doc" has faithfully served the Fraternity on all levels. He has served as Grand President and member of the Board of Trustees as well as his continuing service in the area of Assistant National Convention Parliamentarian. Dr. Worthington served at the 1981 National Convention on the "Top Ten" selection committee and we wish to express sincere appreciation to Doc for his willingness to share his .impressions of the "Top Ten". One of the pleasures that comes through attendance at a national convention of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma is in looking at the accomplishments of the Top Ten Chapters and noting the many diversified activities these chapters undertake in the interest of bettering their college or university band. These projects vary from service projects for the entire band and university community to social activities for the brotherhood. Many of these chapters are involved in an administrative nature regarding the everyday work of the band program. Such projects include the setting-up and removal of rehearsal equipment, moving equipment for district festivals and concerts, providing refreshments for breaks in the rehearsal, constructing props for the half-time shows, and planning out-oftown band trips. One interesting and helpful project included the maintaining of a "Minute Man" Band for pep rallies and other spur-of-the-moment activities. Included in this area are the purchase by chapters of equipment and uniforms for their bands. All of the "top ten" chapters are active providing recognition of outstanding band members. These awards include recognition of outstanding freshmen, outstanding seniors, outstanding marchers,
and outstanding concert band members and the bandsman and bandswoman of the year awards. These chapters are constantly aware of the band's public relationship with the University and Community. Many help with the publicity for both the band's and the fraternity 's activities and work to establish better communication with other segments of the music school and the university or college. Part of this P.R. activity includes the promotion of band spirit, sponsoring a winning candidate for Homecoming, a picnic between Kappa Kappa Psi, Tau Beta Sigma, Phi Mu ~lpha , and Mu Phi Epsilon, and preparmg newsletters for the band membership. A very worthwhile project for a number of these "quality" chapters was the organized commissioning of new works for the band. Other projects include newsletters to alumni, the maintenance of an up-to-date alumni file, and the sponsorship of alumni bands and receptions at Homecoming. At least one of these chapters worked at the refining of their presentation of the ritual including the purchase of new equipment for that purpose. Within each of these local chapters, recruitment of students for the band was a prominent part of their activities. These activities were carried out through sponsoring high school festivals on campus, preparing and presenting visual and audio shows regarding their university or college band to high schools throughout their service area, maintaining a recruiting booth at "University Days," recruiting at freshmen and transfer orientation sessions, and through service as guides and monirors for scholarship auditions. All of the "Top Ten" Chapters are involved in activities that reach beyond their particular campus. The expansion of the fraternity to other campuses is of vital interest to each of these chapters. Expansion activities include sending letters to institutions where colonies are located, talking to area band directors as to the advantages of Kappa Kappa Psi, speaking
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to members of bands visiting on campus, making personal contacts on campuses of such institutions, and following through with colonies until they are chartered. These chapters are interested in the district and national activities of Kappa Kappa Psi including attendance at district and national conventions, hosting district activities having offcial delegates at these conventions, running for district offices, creating chapter displays in conjunction with Tau Beta Sigma, and playing in the National Intercollegiate Band.
Last, bur not least, are the activities of these chapters that are social in nature bur in such a way that each such activity im proves the morale and comradeship of the band. These activities are many and varied including such representative activities as get-acquainted parties at the beginning of the school year, Homecoming parties and receptions for visiting bands and 1or alumni, Christmas caroling parties, intramural athletics, banquets after marc~ing and concert seasons, spring formals, Inter-chapter parties, picnics, float trips, operation move-in, ice cream socials, and Homecoming breakfasts to name a few . In order tO pay for their various activi ties, each of these "Top Ten" Chapters have a variety of money raising projects. Quite prevalent are such activities as the sale of T-shirrs, sweatshirts, or jackets with the band's logo; the sale of spirit burrons or bumper stickers; the sale of refreshments during rehearsal breaks; the sale of band records; and the sale of Valentine Day plants. Other types of money raising projects include the sponsorship of district bands, jazz concerts, solo and ensemble festivals, a marching band scholarship concert, raffles, ushering at concert series, and car washes. All in all, the activities just described delineate the successful chapter as being a very active dedicated group of bandsmen. Congratulations to these successful chapters and a challenge to all chapters to become as involved as the "Top Ten."
1981 NIB Symphonic Band
CONCERT BAND PROGRAM Black Horse Troop
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Liturgical Music for Band
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Pas Redouble
Sain t-Saens/ Frackenpohl Giovannini/Robinson
Jubilance Selections from They're Playing Our Song
. Hamlisch/ Novak
SYMPHONIC BAND PROGRAM Samuel Barber
Commando March
Howard Hansen
Deis Natalis
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Yankee Doodle, Fantasie Humoresque
Norman Dello Joio
Fantasies on a Theme by Haydn LUX: Legend of Sankta Lucia
Mary Jeanne van Appledorn
Dr. Richard Rodean (left), Dr. F. Lee Bowling, and Dr. Gary Garner pose for this shot taken just prior to the Thursday evening f ormal concert of the 1981 NIB's.
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A very happy scene: Dr. Mary Jeanne van Appledorn (left) with Dr. F. Lee Bowling immediately follow.i ng the premiere performance of LUX: Legend of Sankta Lucia.
Dr. Richard Rodean presents the Foundation's trophy to members of Gamma Xi, KK'IJf, University of Maryland.
Dr. ]. Lee Burke 1center) presents his Best Chapter Display Award to representatives from Beta Eta, TB~; and Gamma Xi, KK'IJf.
Dr. Gary Garner (/eft) receives the Bohumil Makovsky Memorial Award from Dr. ]. Lee Burke. Dr. Garner is the first active recipient of this award which will be presented at each biennial convention.
Dr. F. Lee Bowling pictured above with the entire delegation from the University of Maryland. The University of Maryland becomes the first University to capture the NIB participation Award for three consecutive bienniums.
KAP A KAPPA PSI TOP TEN Alpha Omicron Alpha Psi Beta Alpha Beta Kappa Gamma Xi Gamma Pi Gamma Phi Delta Gamma Zeta Upsilon Zeta Chi
Texas Tech University West Texas State University .... Baylor University . Bowling Green State University ... University of Maryland . Purdue University Stephen F. Austin State University University of Missouri/Rolla . Troy State University University of South Carolina
KAPPA KAPPA PSI AWARD RECIPIENTS Bohumil Makovsky Memorial Award Dr. Gary Garner Founder's Trophy Gamma Xi, University of Maryland Delegate Distance ward Omega, University of Arizona Chapter Distance Award Gamma Xi, University of Maryland Chapter Participation Award Gamma Xi, University of Maryland University of Maryland F. Lee Bowling NIB Participation Award University of Maryland J. Lee Burke Best Chapter Display Award Guest Composer's Award Guest Conductor's Award Host Conductor's Award Host Chapter Award TB~ Past President's Award KK'IJf Past President's Award
SPECIAL AWARDS Dr. Mary Jeanne van Appledorn Dr. Gary Garner Dr. Terry Milligan Theta, TB~; Upsilon, KK'IJf Connie Reishus Suzanne Wetmore Larsen Richard Rodean
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National Convention Awards on display tn the banquet room just prior to the Awards Banquet.
The Tau Beta Sigma Chapter Leadership Award is presented by Connie Reishus to the representative from Delta Xi University, Missouri, Rolla.
Connie Re.ishus (left) presents the Oustanding Service To Music Award to Dr. Mary Jeanne van Appledorn.
The rm: Chapter Participation Award .is presented to the representative from Beta Eta Chapter by Connie R eishus (right).
Xi Beta Zeta Beta Eta Gamma Xi Gamma Phi Gamma Psi Delta Beta Delta Xi Delta Sigma Epsilon Xi
Janet West Miller (right) presents the D elegate Distance Award to the representative from Omega Chapter, University of Arizona.
TAU BETA SIGMA TOP TEN West Texas State University Stephen F. Austin State University University of Maryland . . . Arkansas State University Southwestern Oklahoma State University Northeastern Oklahoma State University . West Virginia University University of Missouri/Rolla Northeast Louisiana University Troy State University
TAU BETA SIGMA AWARD RECIPIENTS Outstanding Service to Music Award . . Dr. Mary Jeanne van Appledorn Janet West Miller Wava Banes Turner Award Chapter Leadership Award Delta Xi, University of Missouri/Rolla Chapter Distance Award . . Beta, Texas Tech University Omega, University of Arizona Janet West Miller Delegate Distance Award Beta Eta, University of Maryland Chapter Participation Award University of Maryland F. Lee Bowling NIB Participation Award University of Maryland ]. Lee Burke Best Chapter Display Award
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Past President~s
Award
The 1981 National Convention provided Tau Beta Sigma members the opportunity to meet former National Council members-individuals who have provided leadership in developing Tau Beta Sigma in its earlier years. One such individual recognized by the convention as having given fine leadership in the organizational years, was Suzanne Wetmore
Larsen who served as National President from 1947 tO 1949 after having served as National Second Vice President. Suzanne, a member of the Gamma Chapter at the University of Colorado, presided at both the Second and Third National Conventions, establishing working relations with Kappa Kappa Psi on projects of mutual interest and firming the Sorority's national structure and operation. During Suzanne's presidency a model Ritual was presented at the National Convention to provide a standard for future initiation services. For the past several years, Suzanne and her husband Jack have sponsored scholarships in the names of Tau Beta Sigma and Kappa Kappa Psi at the University of Tennessee. Although Suzanne has spent the past year in Washington, D.C., working with the Endowment for the Arts, the Larsens reside in Knoxville, Tennessee. The National Convention was honored to meet with the Larsens and to present Suzanne a past president's ring as a smybol of appreciation for her guidance and support of the Sorority.
Suzanne Larsen (left) is presented with the Tau Beta Sigma Past President's ring by Connie Reishus during the 1981 National Convention Awards Banquet.
Janet Miller Presented Wava Turner Award Janet West Miller, in recognition of her thirty-three years of continued and outstanding service to Tau Beta Sigma, was presented the Wava Banes Turner Award at the 1981 National Convention hosted by the University of Cincinnati. Janet began her association with Tau Beta Sigma on the Baylor University campus as a charter member of he Iota Chapter, having served as the Petition Editor during colonization. As an active, Janet provided leadership in the chapter serving as vice president and president. On the national scene, Janet attended the 1951 National Convention and participated in the 1951 N ational Intercollegiate Band as well as three out of the next five N ational Intercollegiate Bands. She was elected to the National Council in 195 3 and began her term as National President in 1955. During her presidency ten chapters were added to the Sorority and closer cooperation with Kappa Kappa Psi on
Janet West Miller (left) is presented with the W ava T urner Award by Tau Beta Sigma Foundress Wava Turner Henry during the 1981 National Convention Awards Banquet. projects of mutual concern developed. In 1957 Janet was elected to the Board of Trustees, the first individual who had served as National President to become a member of the Board. She was elected to serve on the board for another term in 1975 and again in 1979. Janet has been a life member of the Iota Chapter since 1950 and was presented a N ational Life Membership by the 1979 N ational Convention. She has represented the national
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chapter at district and precinct meetings, and most recently served the 1981 N ational Convention (her twelfth National Convention) as parliamentarian. Over the years many individuals and chapters have benefited from visiting and working with Janet. Iota Chapter and Beta Eta Chapter should be congratulated for nominating Janet West Miller to be recognized as an individual who has given outstanding service to the Sorority.
Memo: The District Wants You! The District Needs You! The District Is You For the purpose of setting the record straight, regardless of what some persons may believe, I am an individual who recognizes the great potential of the District operation within the framework of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma. I would hope to initiate positive change which will increase the respective contribution of each District to the organizational whole. It would also be my intention as an administrative officer of the Fraternity/ Sorority, to work constructively with officers and members to implement new ideas, suggestions, projects, and new programs which will stimulate growth and vitality within our Districts. These thoughts may be all well and good, however, there is very little "magic" occurring in the National office these days. If any real progress is to be made, it must be
accomplished in the field, and you must take part! For constructive progress to occur on the District level, we must collectively assess the strengths and weaknesses of our current operation. Have you ever attempted to qualify those positive accomplishments of the District of which you are a part? I will not attempt to answer the question for you, however, it is important that you answer this question! If your plans to attend the next District Convention are based upon the :.>pportunity to "Have a Good Time", sooner or later you will figure out that you can "Have a Good Time" at home and save a lot of money in the process. Idealistically speaking, your plans to attend the next District meeting are based upon your desire to extend your service to bands beyond the confines of your local program. You have a contribution to make and you are excited about this District framework which affords you this "Opportunity to Serve" on a higher level within our organizational framework. It is critically important that you as an officer or member feel very good about your participation in District affairs. Now is the time to think and to work diligently toward making your District the best pos-
A had made them, but they sell and while their financial recovery may be slow, at least they are in business. Company A attempts to sell their widgets, but with no experience at marketing, they are soon out of business.
Profile Watch Your Widgets! by Paul D . Buschmeyer National Member at Large A lot has changed in the last two years, people, attitudes, prices, and even presidents. Change is not necessarily bad, just different; not necessarily painful, but usually a little uncomfortable, and only because we are comfortable with familiarity. Funny thing change; before long, that which changed becomes familiar and comfortable, past feelings and concepts are not forgotten, but put aside, replaced by the present. A lot has changed over the past biennium that affects Kappa Kappa Psi as an honorary fraternal organization. On the other hand, our goals, as outlined in the preamble to the constitution, haven't changed, and they shouldn't, they preface the document that describes the fundamental principles and functions of the organization, and are the basis for our existance. They are sufficiently broad in scope to withstand change. What has changed however, is what must be ac-
sible experience for every member. If we wait until the next district meeting to act, we will be too late. Now is the ·time to communicate with host chapters, district officers, and national officers about your ideas for a better District. The District Conventions of next Spring will allow the wheels of progress to "shift gears", only if we have collectively "well-oiled" the framework. Let us utilize these meetings to involve more persons in the vital work of improving our service to bands. If you have an idea; share that idea with others. If you would like to see a new project undertaken on the District level; get involved, get the right persons informed, and get ready to show how your suggested project will work toward a better District and a better Organization. No truer words were spoken than, "We're All in This Together". To make our National Organization strong and healthy, we desperately need strong and healthy Districts working diligently in harmony with National organizational goals. Strong and healthy Districts will not just "Happen". We must work together to improve our program of service! Yes, the District very much Wants You! The District very much Needs You! The District Is You'
complished, and how, to effectively achieve our goals. Consider this analogy. Company A makes and sells widgets to Company B, who markets them quite successfully for many years. However, as time passes, Company B senses a change occurring in the market, a trend is developing, widgets are on the way out, thingamabobs are on the way in. Company B informs Company A that a shift is occurring and recommends that they begin producing thingamabobs as soon as possible. "Nonsense!", says Company A, "Widgets are wonderful, there will always be a market! Besides, we will have to invest a lot of money to make thingamabobs and we don't want to cut our profits!". Company B shrugs, and continues to sell what widgets it can. Before long, widgets begin to pile up in Company B' s warehouse, sales and profits drop, inventory continues to rise. Frantically Company B says, "No more widgets! ! ! They don't sell, so we can't afford to buy them from you." Company B quickly locates a manufacturer of thingamabobs, higher priced than if Company
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If we equate Company A to your Kappa Kappa Psi chapter and Company B to your band program, widgets and thingamabobs become the things you do for your band program, and money, your time and effort. Do we resist changes in our band program merely because they are changes? Are we inflexible to the changing needs of our schols because we have the attitude, "It worked last year, so it will work this year!"? A mysterious force is not responsible for the downfall of a strong chapter, merely our own inflexibility and willingness ro maintain the status quo. Periodically it is important to stop and evaluate the role of your Kappa Kappa Psi in light of our motto, "Building Better Bands." You need to question the validity of all your projects and services that seem to carry over from year-toyear, to see if they are consistant with current needs of your band program. Things change. We have a new biennium, new officers both locally and nationally, and most importantly a new school year. Let's stay attuned to the needs of our bands programs and see that we, as Brothers of Kappa Kappa Psi, do our part to meet them.
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West Chester Colonies Work Toward Installation by Jeannine Smith The members of TBL/KK¥ colonies, West Chester State College, wish to express their thanks to all chapters and District IX officers who have supported us during our colonization period. We sincerely appreciate your letters of encouragement. A special note of thanks is extended towards our Big Sister and Brother chapters of Kutztown State College. They have certainly helped us a great deal in our endeavor of establishing ourselves. We are still a colony here at West Chester, but are looking forward to being inducted as a chapter before the end of football season. Since we began colonization last Fall, we have been very active as an organization, aiding the "Golden Rams" Marching Band. Our TB2: and KK¥ colonies, with the advisement of Dr. James R. Wells, have worked side-by-side, planning and carrying our different functions. In April of this year,
we hosted a party for our Big Sister and Brother chapters, Kutztown State. Many of them came down to West Chester for an evening of dancing, and just getting acquainted. McDonald's of West Chester asked us to perform at their Grand Opeing last May. KK¥ President, Brian Fischer led an ensemble of 1'BL and KK¥ members in a "Golden Rams" rendition of the famous McDonald's jingle. Last semester we also rook part in a fund raising project of "Big Mac" sales and a service project of building shelves for our crowded percussion room. This year began with a dance during our Marching Band weekend . Other social events for the Fall include a hayride in October, and a party for all Brothers and Sisters. We hope to end the Spring semester with a trip to Hershey Park. West Chester State College "Golden Rams" Marching Band hosted the 'Exciting World of Marching Bands" Cavalcade Competition on October 17. The
rickets, sold programs and served as hosts for the competing high school bands. On October 31, the fraternity and sorority once again volunteered their services at the West Chester Invitational. This is the first year the "Golden Rams" sponsored this event, and KK¥ and TBL were the backbone of workers for the day long competition. Another "first" for the "Rams" Band was a road trip in October. The band traveled tO our Nation's Capiro! on Saturday, Ocrober 10, to perform in concert on the Capitol Building's steps. That night we played in exhibition at Mount Vernon High School in Virginia. On Sunday, October 11, we headed for Red Lion, Pennsylvania, to participate in the first "Exciting World of College Marching Bands". This exhibition, a first of its kind, was sponsored by West Chester State's colonies of KK¥ and TB2:. The brothers and sisters of KK¥ and 1'BL are looking forward to becoming a unifying force within the "Golden Rams" Marching Band. In an organization as large as West Chester's (350 members) there arise many problems that the brothers and sisters can help to ease. By offering our services to the director, Dr. Wells, we hope we can improve the over-all effectiveness of the band and continue to improve as a musical organization.
Butler University Indianapolis
Our Pride is Showing by Kevin Wachtel Last semester our combined chapters of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma at Butler University became the center of attention on campus. Our national president Richard Rodean was to be present at our April 12th concert band performance to present our chapters with the Bohumil Makovsky Award in memory of past Grand President ]. B. Vandaworker. Mr. Vandaworker was the first director of Butler University Bands. Our chapters began a search for a living relative of Mr. Vandaworker' s who would receive the award in his memory. The search proved fruitful but led us from Indianapolis to Maryland and finally to Rome, Italy. None of his living relatives could make it back to the city, so we looked toward his staff and found his long time friend and assistant director, Robert Schultz, who agreed to accept the award. The concert also was the world premiere of our second commissioning in three years. The piece, entitled "King Ubu", was written by faculty member and internationlly award winning composer,
Dr. Michael Schelle. It is now hopeful that this piece will be in print before the end of the year. To culminate the semester, our chapters received the honor of winning the University-wide "Lamp of \'lVisdom". The trophy is given to the organization
making the greatest contribution to the University community, and was a great honor for the Kappa Kappa Psi-Butler University chapters to receive the three foot high trophy. We are now in the, process of raising money to buy a trophy case to put it in!
The Butler University Marching Band under the direction of Mr. Robert Grechesky shows pride in the USA during a halftime performance. Alpha Beta, KK¥, and Epsilon, TEL, are quite visible .in their support of the marching unit during the busy Fall. season.
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Dear Brothers: I plan to report to the next meeting of the national chapter when it meets in 1983 at Lubbock, Texas, that we have had two years of forward motion which included not only the good work of the past but new and positive directions. In Atlanta the word was "fraternity," in Cincinnati it was "involvement:" I hope it will be new directions. For a number of years we have been busy with determining the mechanics of the fraternity . . . developing ways and means, and revising the instruments by which we govern ourselves. We have asked ourselves the question, "are we really needed," or "where would our band be without us?" I don't think we could have come off looking very well for a while, but I am very optimistic. We have a great and exciting future. As your president, and with the consent of the National Council, and in keeping with the consensus of the national chapter I have done the following: 1. I have appointed an ad-hoc committee to develop a comprehensive plan for a national alumni program . This committee will be chaired by the member-at-large and is composed of several key alumni of the fraternity. 2. I have asked the second vice-president to develop a program of interaction between the fraternity and the professional element in college and university bands. This area of communications is badly needed. 3. I have asked the secretary-treasurer and the member-at-large to develop criterion for visitations and to work toward a plan whereby every active chapter that we have will ultimately be visited by either an officer or governor during a given biennmm. 4. I have asked the vice-president to
communicate to each of you about the various awards which the fraternity offers and how you may be involved in these matters. 5. I have asked each of the governors to serve a more active role, especially in contacting chapters with apparent weaknesses and problems and offering counsel and help on behalf of the national organization. 6 I am asking all of us, officers, governors, sponsors, and actives from the national to the chapter level to be workers and advocates of the fraternity and the many fine things for which it stands. I will write and call anyone I deem necessary when there is a need for help and if each of us pitches in then this can be the most vital and alive organization of which you will ever be a member. A key to the success of any organization is communication. When you have a concern don't let it build up. Instead, write the national office, an officer or your governor. We are responsible to a number of enrities, the corporation, the members, and the ideals. We will respond to a number of entities, the corporation, the members, and the ideals. We will respond to the best of our abilities. We all want an organization that is successful and in which everyone has pride. Let's move forward and in new directions. Fraternally, David L. Oakley National President, Kappa Kappa Psi Dear Brothers: I am honored to be appoinred by the National Presidenr and National Council to serve as National 2nd Vice President. The inrent of the reinstatement of this office is to have someone on the National level devote time exclusively to being a link with the college band professional organizations. I look forward to this opportunity to better communicate the activities and service of the fraternity to those who lead college bands throughout the country. My firm belief in the precepts upon which the Fraternity was founded and the opportunities for greater service ahead lead me to be very optimisitc about the future of Kappa Kappa Psi. I hope to be in contact with most of your band director's and chapter sponsors during the next biennium and receive their input on how the Fraternity can better serve college band programs. My
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best wishes for a productive and successful year. Sincerely, fohn E. Wakefield Dear Brothers: Welcome back to school! The Cincinnati convention is behind us and your national officers are hard at work with the business of the Fraternity, as well as their own band programs. Our Executive Secretary, Tom Sirridge, has once again done miraculous things with the Fraternity's finances. The national budget was adopted, again without an increase in dues to the National office (although some members will see an increase due to the incorporation of distriCt dues) . However, it was the charge of the Ways and Means committee for each chapter to increase its membership by 10 to 15 per cent during the next biennium. This would provide additional funds to allow the National Office to expand its services to you . A fifteen per cent increase in membership, to most chapters, would be almost an unnoticeable change. However, on a national level is would represent a significant increase. Let us not pretend that a fifteen per cent increase in membership will be easy. Only if each and every cpapter makes a concentrated effort to pledge that extra one or two, will the effort be successful. I challenge you to look diligently for those extra , qualified bandsmen over and above what you see as your normal "quota"; those extra pledges that will allow Kappa Kappa Psi to grow and to provide more and better support to college and university bands. My apologies to Lemuel Berry, National First Vice President, for dwelling on membership, since that is primarily a duty of that office. However, new growth, chapter by chapter, is vitally important, and can open new frontiers for us all, by increasing our total revenue, without increasing our individual dues . It was great to renew old friendships and to meet new friends in Cincinnati. Please continue to communicate your concerns and interests to your national officers. The next two years will be great ones for Kappa Kappa Psi, but as national officers we need your continued recommendations and comments. Best wishes for a tremendous musical year. Fraternally, Frank Stubbs National Secretary-Treasurer Kappa Kappa Psi
ConJnJunique Dear Sisters: Now that the excitement is over for those who attended the national convention and now that the fall season is well underway, it seems appropriate to think about spreading the news of all of the benefits that a Tau Sigma Chapter and a Kappa Kappa Psi Chapter can offer to band programs. If your chapter is interested in contacting schools that might benefit from our organizations, please keep in mind three items. First, contact the national officers, national office, district counselor, or district officers for current procedures and tips on how to go about colonization. Second, be sure to stay in touch with colonies as they become organized and with new chapters after they are initiated to give them the support your chapter can offer. Third, keep those individuals on both district and national levels whose concern is expansion informed of any progress made toward establishing Tau Beta Sigma or Kappa Kappa Kappa Psi colonies. Your chapter will be the visible representative of the national organization, so make sure that you are prepared to represent the organization as accurately as possible. There are many chapters who have been fine representatives of our organizations- if
your chapter has not been involved iu expansion lately, perhaps this would be a new avenue of service to consider. Bonnie Schuler National First Vice President Tau Beta Sigma Dear Sisters: What a great way to kick off the new school year-the national convention in Cincinnati 1 Those of you who attenJed were able to catch the excitement of our organizations on a national scale, with members from all over the country. The week provided not only an excellent working session for Tau Beta Sigma and Kappa Kappa Psi, but also a chance to renew friendships with brothers and sisters from all chapters.
Take advantage of the enthusiasm generated from the national convention and share this enthusiasm with other members of your chapters and with nearby chapters who may not have had a representative at the convention. Review with your chapters the decisions made in Cincinnati that will directly affect your local operations. And by all means, when you receive the convention minutes and the revised constitutions, study these carefully and note the changes that have been made. In addition, fall is the time to make plans for attending your district convention . Almost all dates and places are now firm ; if you do not know the dates for your district convention, check with the national office or your district officers. In reviewing your plans for the year, please consider some of the national programs of Tau Beta Sigma, such as the awards for summer band camps and for middle school band students. If you have not presented these awards in the past, now is a great time ro do so. Make the necessary contacts with your band director for the summer band camp awards and with area middle school directors. Best wishes for a successful year with Tau Beta Sigma. Ann Cunningham National 2nd Vice-President
The Crest of Service by Julie Kuhns, National President, TB~ The Tau Beta Sigma Crest- the crest of service- is a source of pride and a reminder of the Sorority's purposes. The Tau Beta Sigma members at the National Convention in Cincinnati were a credit to the Organization. Through their combined talents, they implemented changes and recommended some excellent programs of work for the 1981 -1983 Biennium. The Sorority takes pride in the outstanding accomplishments of the Top Ten Chapters. Likewise, the members of Theta Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma and the Upsilon Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi at the University of Cincinnati were a source of pride for their excellent job as convention coordinators. In all instances each person crested in an area of service to the National Organization and their band program. The Tau Beta Sigma members and their sponsors are indeed a source of pride, for they are the backbone of the Sorority. The daily tasks and seeminly in-
significant jobs to continue projects and to further the Sorority's objectives are so vital to organizational development. Everyone's part is important. A person's effort to advance the purposes of the Organization is that individual's crest of service. To reach the crest of the mountain requires one to map the strategy, to prepare oneself, and then to complete the climb. To reach the crest of service in Tau Beta Sigma one follows similar steps. Chapters should choose specific service projects, commit their tal~nt and energy to the achievement of those objectives, and finish the projects. Reach for something within realistic boundaries for the Chapter to achieve. Tau Beta Sigma has all the necessary talent, so let's get to work for a good year and a successful biennium. Pencils ready. Mark your part. Chescendo 81 -83!
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Did You Know? In 1979, both National Organizations established a fund which provides a $100.00 memorial scholarship to be granted in memory of a deceased active member of Kappa Kappa Psi or Tau Beta Sigma. The loss of a brother or sister is a tragic event, but in this loss let us do something to remember those who have served. Further information is available through the National Office. The Alpha Beta Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi and the Epsilon Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma at Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana, were honored last Spring by presentation of the "Lamp of Wisdom" to the chapters. The University-wide award is presented to the campus organization responsible for making the greatest contribution to the University Community. Congratulations to Alpha Beta and Epsilon! The Alpha Mu Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma at Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas, will be celebrating their 30th Anniversary on May 4, 1982. Plans are now underway for a fantastic celebration of this significant event.
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Northern Arizona University May 29-31, 1982
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Kansas University
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District VI Baylor University
April 2-4, 1982
District VII Purdue University
March 19-21 , 1982
District VIII Troy State University
March 25-27, 1982
District IX Kutztown State College
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Houston Alumnae Association
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The HoustOn Alumnae Association of Tau Beta Sigma has had a hard time getting started, but we are finally an organization. We have been together for almost a year and currently have seven members. At the present time our main concern is getting more members actively involved. We have written to chapters around the state and are trying to stay involved with the local Tau chapter activities. This has been difficult for most of the members with all our other responsibilities, but hopefully we can do better this year. Our main activities this year were a get-together at a nice restaurant and a covered dish party at Tina Harrell's house where many TBL and KK>It alumni attended. Both were a great success and we plan to make it a yearly event . Now that we are a little more organized, we are looking forward to a larger and stronger group. If anyone is interested in the Houston Alumnae Assoc., please contact us through Tau chapter.
Hello, fellow sisters in TB~! It was a great meeting all of you who attended National Convention in Cincinnati and a special thanks to the alumni who attended the Alumni Banquet. It was an event that we'd love ro see become a tradition at National Conventions. We really are nice people. Throughour the week, numerous sisters inquired about forming an alumni association in their area. It is simple so long as you have several past TBL members with interest in continuing their service to TBL and the band. We would be glad to discuss and answer any questions regarding formation of an association. Please let us hear from you!
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Sincerely, Cindy Claypool Cincinnati Alumnae Association of TB~ 10850 Ponds Lane Cincinnati, Ohio 45242
Alumna Group Forms In Troy, Alabama The Troy Alabama, Tau Beta Sigma Alumna Association--organized January 31 on the Troy State University campus-has elected officers and established a scholarship fund as one of its major projects. The group is the first alumni association of TBI in the South and one of several in existence across the nation. Officers elected are president Debbie Bradley, band director of Valdosta (Georgia) Junior High School; vice-president Lori Hart, band director of Daleville (Alabama) High School; and secretary/ treasurer Debbie Johnston Jones, an elementary school teacher near Troy. Miss Bradley, who was instrumental in founding Troy State's Epsilon Xi Chapter and the Alumni Association, and Miss Hart have both been active in TBI on the district level. All three officers are former members of Epsilon Xi. The Troy Alumna Association was initially established during the week Troy State University sponsored its eighth annual Southeastern United States Concert Band Cline and
festivities inducting the first living men into the National Hall of Fame of Distinguished Band Conductors. Founding members of the group range from band directors, teachers and band directors' wives to public relations and social work practitioners, all of whom have pledged their support to the band movement. The twelve-member group elected officers July 26, the day Troy State opened its 16th annual High School Band Camp and Band Directors' Clinic. A majority of the members participated in the band directors' clinic or served as guest clinicians for the band camp. Other members include Regine Wiley, assistant band director of Ware County (Georgia) High School and band director of Ware Elementary Schools; Lisa Clark, band director at Brooks County (Georgia) Junior High School; Robin Caldwell, public relations director at Troy State University; Nina Goolsby Wiley, former band director at Sneads (Fla.) High School; Lynn Nelson, a band director's wife and an eighth grade teacher from Lakeland, Georgia; Amy Mann (a band director's wife from Reform, Alabama; Nancy Minor; a teacher near Troy; Patsy Davis, of the Food Stamp Office in Dothan, Alabama; and Cheryl Catalano, a graduate student at the University of West Florida in Pensacola.
LIFE MEMBERS- HAVE YOU MOVED? Without letting the National Office know of your new address? ? ? ? As a life member of KK'l'/TB~. I would like future PODIUMS sene to my new address listed below.
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Northwest Arkansas Alumnae Association by Carolyn Costley Even we old (but nice) alums enjoyed convention! Thanks once again to the Cincinnati chapters and alums for being such marvelous hosts. Back in Northwest Arkansas we're trying to keep the convention excitement rolling. It was impressive to see the large turnout of Psi and Lambda members addressing letters to alumni band members. What a group! Psi's fall pledge class looks good, too. Director and new sponsor, Jim Robkin and his wife Susie, experienced a quick pledgeship, as they went through the entire ritual this September. At the reception following (provided by us alums), Jim had some VERY nice things to say about Tau Beta Sigma and their work in the band. Appreciation makes the effort worthwhile.
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The 4th edition of the N.W. Arkansas alum garage sale netted only $57.02. We had a good turnout (Becky Hartman even came back from Iowa to attend) , but our members are beginning to run out of junk to sell. We either need more members or more donations of junk and will gladly take both. The 5th edition will be next April, so gather up those garage sale items and unwanted Christmas gifts and send them in. Our garage-sale-financed scholarships this fall went to two Tau Beta Sigma members, Janice Crumpton and Beverly Pennington. We hope to be able to give at least three next fall. For us, the rest of the year holds presentation of F. Lee Bowling Musical Excellence awards to junior high bandsmen in this area and coffee and cake and "remember who," as well as looking forward to hearing from (and getting together with) other alums acrosss the country. So, till next time, the Northwest Arkansas Alumnae Association of Tau Beta Sigma wishes everyone the best in your "opportunity to serve." And happy Ground Hog Day.
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Along the Way To The Top The Brothers of Gamma Xi have set as our goal and responsibility to "spot the need, organize the manpower, and produce a quality service in the tradition of our Chapter and the Maryland Bands." In the past biennium we have seen both a re-emerge?ce .of tradition and history, and a re-exammanon of our direction and the methods of attaining our Fraternal goals. .on the 14th of May in 1980, Gamma X1 celebrated its 25th anniversary as a chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi. Preparation for the event began a year in advance culminating with a gala celebration on April 25th. Much effort was devoted to researching the history of Gamma Xi and ~any items of interest, gleened from back 1ssues of the Podium and the Terrapin, helped greatly in tracing the development of our Chapter and its functions on campus and in the community throughout the early years. Through information supplied by the National Office and local alumni Brothers, we attempted to contact each Gamma Xi Life, Alumni, and Honorary Brother, and were quite successful. An outgrowth of this communication was a Brotherhood tree, tracing the growth of our Chapter from pledge class to pledge class. In hope that we might pass on the memories of our Chapter to future brothers, a time capsule containing letters, photographs and memorabilia was sealed and placed in the Reckard Armory Bandroom, tr~diti.onal h~me of the Maryland Bands, With mstrucnons that it be opened upon the 50th anniverstry of the Chapter. The celebration was indeed a spectacula~ event. It began with the Third Degree R1tual for our spring pledge class, follo:ved by the. in~uction of Omega Gamma X1, the Nanon s second alumni chapter. Brother Paul Buschmeyer, representing O~ega Delta Gamma, performed the ~1tual of Four~h Degree. We are privtleged to have m attendance Dr. David Oakley, National V.P. and Brother Rick Albani, District IX Governor, as well as the District Officers, several Brothers from other District IX Chapters, and many past Honorary Brothers of our Chapter. Following the ritual we retired to enjoy an Anniversary Banquet, accompanied by the Sisters of Beta Eeta. The occasion was one on which old and
The Brothers of Gamma X~. Fran~, start.ing from left to right: Steve Lucas, Steve Walker, Les Forgosh, George Mtller, Rtchard KesJler, Brian Gross, Bill Shook. Second row: Bret~ Chapf!lan, Ron .Williaf!ls, Andy Friedman, John West, Charles Doherty, John Colltns, Mtke Lahowm. T htrd row: Richard Marx, Charles Bowling, Wayne Spong, '!om Poffenberger, Gar~ Bowrr:an. Fourth row: Jeff Broadhurst, Mike Mastracc:t: Alan. Cobb, John Pfetffer. Ftfth row: Mark Brinton, Mitch Paul, Bob W underltck, Ertc Jung, Marvin Van Dyke.
new Brothers had the opportunity to review the written and pictorial history of Gamma X1, and to discuss how the past d1ffered from the present and what directions the Chapter and Fraternity will take in the future. One of the most important functions of the Fraternity on the National level is the National Convention. Gamma Xi places .great emphasis upon Chapter parnop~tton at National Conventions as they prov1de us the opportunity to seek out new viewpoints and ideas through personal contaCt with other chapters, thus rejuvenating our sense of purpose and Fraternal spirit. Gamma Xi was represented by a delegation of 13 Brothers at Georgia .Tech, all of whom participated in the Nattonal Intercollegiate Band. Joining with the Sisters of Beta Eta we were proud to accept the National Intercollegiate B.and Award, one which has special meamng to us in that it symbolized our spirit of working together toward common goals. On November 21st, Dr. Richard Rodean, National President, attended our annual Band Night concert to present the Distinguished Service to Music Medal to Capt. Truman W. Crawford, Director of the United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, and Honorary Brother of ~amma Xi. We were both pleased and htghly honored when the National Council deemed him worthy of receiving rhe Fraternity's highest award in view of his influence and guidance in the development and popularization of corps style performance. .communication is one of a chapter's pnme responsibilities outside of its local activities. Gamma Xi and Beta Eta use the Podium to exchange ideas with Brothers and Sisters nationwide. On the district level the publication is Lines From Nine and again we are faithful
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contributors. Through this channel we not only keep abreast of the functional aspects of the distriCt organization, but share in the activities and ambitions of the other chapters throughout the district. . On the ~istrict level Gamma Xi partiCipated With the Brothers of Eta Omicron at their installation as the newest District IX Chapter, and met with six other chapters during this biennium. Participation is the essence of Gamma Xi's philosophy towards district conventions. Delegations of 23 and 24 Brothers were present at District IX Conventions held at West Virginia and Massachusetts, respectively. The Chapter emphasizes the attendance of committee meetings by all Brothers to foster an awareness of District activities throughout the Chapter. At the 1981 Convention we were proud to receive the District IX Award. During the biennium four district offices have been held by Gamma Xi Brothers, including the current District President and Secretary/ Treasurer. An important value of district con~ention~ is the opportunity to exchange 1deas wtth other chapters. One idea which the Brothers and Sisters brought home from Maine, Massachusetts, and West Virginia delegations was a fund raising Marchathon. This service project allows Bandsmen to participate in meeting the financial needs of the Band program. Organized by Gamma Xi and Beta Eta and held in the fall of 1981, the Marchathon was a success with respect to both finance and morale, and will become an annual project. Another annual fund raiser, the proceeds of which go directly tO the scholarship fund is the Pops Concert. !ho~e Brothers and Sisters not performmg tn the Concert assist as waiters and waitresses serving refreshments. (Continued on Page 15)
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Along the Way ... (Continued from Page 14) Some of the activities of the Chapters have become traditional pares of our Band program . Throughout the season we provide apples after halftime and foster a spirit of musical fellowship by hosting receptions for visiting bands. Seven of these receptions during this biennium allowed us to talk with members of other bands about their programs and ours. Travel time for the Bands, both Marching and Concert, is brightened by the Sournote, a publication sponsored by the Chapters. Perhaps the most satisfying of our traditional activities is Band Parents Day, a football Saturday dedicated to our parents. From the reservation of tickets in August through the mailings and cleanup, Brothers and Sisters are proud to show our parents the Band. Many of the functional responsibilities of the band program are taken by Brothers as well. Twenty-two Brothers sat as section and squad leaders during the past biennium. Ten served on staff and two as Drum Major. Our major service projects have included construction of a director's rower for marching rehearsal, an audio system for outdoor rehearsal, acoustical insulation of the Band offices, and of course necessary maintenance of much of the Band equipment. Our most extensive project of maintenance was undertaken in 1979 when we performed major body work on Sherman II, the Band van. A complete repainting was accented by murals showing that the Maryland Band travels with pride and style. Most of the activities of the Chapter are dictated not by tradition or job title,
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but rather by the philosophical precepts of our Fraternity. At Maryland this is translated into a careful application of the ideals of our order tO the particular environment of the University of Maryland. In this spirit Gamma Xi attempts to identify the needs of the Bands on the local level and tO generate programs tO address those needs utilizing the particular strengths of our Chapter. This philosophy of adaptation was particularly important during this biennium, as the Marching Band made the transition from high step to corps style marching. The traditions of high step were popular, but the Chapter realized its strong leadership responsibility and determined that our role was tO be that of support by exexample. This support and cooperation was especially important in this past year as Mr. Dieter Zimmer joined the Maryland Band program as Marching Band Director. The College Park campus is largely decentralized, this is the basis for most of the special needs defined by our Chapter . The Band program, as with many campus groups does not receive the popular support that it might. This has led Gamma Xi into three areas of promotion: First, tO retain those students involved in the Bands we strive tO maintain the morale of our groups and provide social activities such as post concert receptions, sporting events, holiday caroling and parties. A spirit of Band family is fostered by organizing Band participation in the Dancers Against Cancer Marathon and the addition of a Tangerine Bowl commemorative mural to the Armory Band-
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room . We also publish a tutoring list to help students who might succumb tO academic pressures, drawing on a wide range of academic disciplines represented by our Brotherhood. We have targeted a need to promote the Maryland Band program tO the community through publicity , participation in community expositions, and displays in our libraries. Gamma Xi also constructed a marquee tO promote upcoming concerts and activities. To increase our effectiveness the Chapter has taken a higher profile in the campus community, participating in such activities as the University Sing and Terrapin Derby. Thirdly, we stress the support of music by attending campus and community musical events. As a mu sical organization we have brought music tO the community through Chapter performances in malls, nursing homes and through the annual Kappa Kappa Psi / Tau Beta Sigma recital. One of our larger efforts toward the promotion of musical performance is in support of the Maryland State Solo and Ensemble Festival where we provide all the necessary personnel and much of the administrative organization. Over 2000 students participate annually in this musical experience. The vigorous support of our founding precepts can only be accomplished by a strong organization. The future of Gamma Xi depends upon the continued support of a strong membership. We take great care in the selection and training of our pledges, as they represent the promulgation of our fraternal ideals. The philosophy of Gamma Xi is that of an honorary Brotherhood providing quality service and leadership.
. Hard Work Pays (Continued from Page 15) Delta Xi also takes part in expansion activities. Letters and trips to Bolivar and to Southwest Missouri State chapters to renew their inactive sorority spirit resulted in positive actions. An "Introduction of Tau Beta Sigma" trip to Evangel College in Springfield, Missouri, yield(;d exciting future possibilities for colonization. Follow up letters are still being exchanged. This year Delta Xi co-hosted, along with Delta Gamma-KK'l', the Last Great Mini-Vention of District V. This was held the same weekend we hosted and ran the largest Music Festival in the State. It all came off without a hitch. At the MiniVention, ideas were exchanged on pledging, money making, and the organizations as a whole. This very successful event was topped off by an even more successful Gangster dinner-party-dance. Our chapter presents "National" awards when appropriate such as the John Philip Sousa Award for the Most Outstanding Bandswomen of each semester, and the F. Lee Bowling award for the outstanding participant in our annual Junior High School Band Clinic. Delta Xi also nominated one of our Honorary Members, Ms . Susan Slaughter, for the Outstanding Service To Music Award this year. The year 1980 saw the beginning of
monthly workdays to organize, clean, repair, or build anything needed by the music department. Our Tau Beta Sigma chapter also provided refreshments at various functions throughout the year . . . Water for Marching Band Practice and games . . . Coffee, soda, and donuts for band trips ... Coffee, tea, and donuts for Parent's Day and alumni receptions. The sisters of Delta Xi take part in the Performing Arts Series on the UMR Campus. Acting as ushers, ticket takers, and set up crews, we provide service while earning a bit of money for the chapter. The UMR Jazz Festival, involving 38 bands from across the state this past year, is run with the help of chapter members. We act as runners, set up crews, and also as ushers for the evening concert . . . Another service-money making activity. Nearly 250 students audition for the High School District Honors Band each year . Members of Delta Xi , along with Delta Gamma, serve as coordinators, set up crews, runners, score keepers, and ushers for the concert. The Junior High School Band Clinic held each spring at UMR has grown to over 800 participants from our District. Delta Xi earns money by hosting and organizing this event along with our KK'l' Brothers. The University of Missouri/Rolla chapters also host the High School District Music Festival which has grown from 6,000 participants in 1980 to 8,000 in
1981. This whole event is coordinated, scheduled and run by the chapters. Again, we're earning money while serving the local music program. This past year Delta Gamma, with the help of Delta Xi, held the First Annual Thomas R. Beveridge Marching Festival for Junior and Senior High School bands from across the state. Planning, scheduling, advertisements and a bake sale were all handled well by the chapters although inclement weather kept attendance down. As with all our major festivals and clinics, its first year was slow, but hopes are high for this year's Festival. Delta Xi has contributed articles to many publications this biennium including UMR's Horning In, District V's Take V, and each issue of the Podium. Concert posters announcing guest musicians as well as UMR Band performances were also designed and distributed by Delta Xi. Communication is a very important part of our sorority responsibility. We keep abreast of National news, submitting required material on time. Delta Xi even received the Perma-Plaque award for both years when we were the first chapter in the nation to submit member dues and chapter fee. The University of Missouri-Rolla, being an engineering and science-oriented school, is lacking in female enrollment as well as a formal music degree. Delta Xi, undaunted by these facts , works diligently to serve and represent the UMR bands.
Don't Miss This Chance! NIB Record Order Form If you missed the 1981 National Intercollegiate Band Concert, you may wish to capture the musical excitement of the bands through purchase of the 1981 NIB recording.
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It's been a long time since you heard from us so we, the Delta Sigma Brothers of Kappa Kappa Psi, thought it was time ro tell you what's going on here at UTA. Last fall started our chapter off with eleven pledges and hopes for a super year. Our corps style band, in addition to performing at all our home games, gave marching exhibitions for the Fort Worth schools and for the Arlington schools in our new stadium. The latter was .1 combined performance with the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps. What an honor to perform with this internationally known organization! Also, our actives and pledges combined their efforts to run rhe U.I.L. marching contest in our stadium. Other fall activities included a trip to Lake Charles, Louisiana, for the game
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FroiTI District VII by Sandy Drake, District VII President
With this being the start of a new biennium there is a lot of change taking place in all of the districts. Many of you have new counselors or governors, new District officers and new chapter officers. All of this change makes it so important to communicate. This communication includes within your chapters, to other chapters, and to the district and national level. The District officers are a resource for the members of each chapter to use. We can only be as effective as you make us. Many of you do not know what we do. Our purpose is to help ro serve the band program ar your universities and colleges.
A new school year is upon us so plan your schedules now. Contact District officers and invite them tO your activities, service projects, fund raisers and social events. Don't wait until your District convention. It is very important ro attend your District convention. If you have never been to a convention you can not even imagine the information and ideas that are shared. Plan now to attend. Every where we go, the problem of communication is always brought up. It is a problem! Communication is a vital link to our existence. So keep in touch and I expect to hear from you soon.
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1981- 1983 Kappa Kappa Psi National Leadership David Oakley National resident 21 Hawthorne Rolla, MO 65401 ( 314) 341-4185
Hugh McMillen, Chairman Board of Trustees 550 South 41st Street Boulder, CO 80303 ( 303) 494-7232
John Wakefield National Second Vice-President 8313 Oliver Street New Carrollton, MD 20784 ( 301) 459-6692
Lemuel Berry National Vice-President P. 0. Box 120 Langston, OK 73050 (405) 466-2231
Paul D. Buschmeyer National Member-at-Large 33 North Elizabeth St. Louis, MO 63135 (314) 233-1582
Frank Stubbs National Secretary/ Treasurer 2220 North 21st Street Lafayette, IN 47904 (317) 494-3957
Kappa Kappa Psi- District Governors DISTRICT I Larry Sowell Music Dept. Montana State University Bozeman, MT 59715 (406) 994-3561 DISTRICT VI Gene Thrailkill 180 W. Brooks, Rm. A-216 University of Oklahoma Norman, OK 73019 ( 405) 325-27 30
DISTRICT II Donald Wolf Music Dept. Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ 86011 (602) 523-9011
DISTRICT III Floren Thompson c/ o School of Music Eastern New Mexico University Portales, NM 88130 (505) 356-6837
DISTRICT VII Terry Milligan B-34 Patricia Corbett Pav. University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH 45221 (513) 475 -2532
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DISTRIVT VIII John Long Long Band Building Troy State University Troy, AL 36081 ( 205) 566-3000
DISTRICT V Phillip Hewett Band Off/ McCain Aud. Kansas State University Manhattan, KS 66502 (913) 532-5754 DISTRICT IX Unassigned
1981- 1983 Tau Beta Sigma National Leadership Evalyn Drake, Chairman Board of Trustees 413 East Lima A venue Ada, OH 45810 ( 419) 634-4941
Julie Kuhns National President 48 Holly Springs Conroe, TX 77302 (713) 273-3953
Ann Cunningham National Second Vice-Pres. 4901 Woodland Park Blvd. Arlington, TX 76013 (817) 451-8933
Bonnie Schuler National First Vice-Pres. 4903 Woodland Park Blvd. Arlington, TX 76013 ( 817) 496-9552
Kathy Rodeffer National Secretary 9225-E Bridlepath Lane Laurel, MD 20707 (301) 776-4622
Carla A. Robinson National Treasurer 4331-B Malin Drive East Columbus, OH 43224 (614) 475-3190
Tau Beta Sigma- District Counselors DISTRICT II Clorinda Graziano Place Five, Apt. M-122 4130 South Mill Avenue Tempe, AZ 85282 ( 602) 829-1787 DISTRICT VI Carol Blain 57 37 Second Place Lubbock, TX 79416 (806) 797-6265
DISTRICT IV GenEidem 1136 N. 14th Fargo, ND 68102 (701) 237-7873
DISTRICT III Mary Thompson 1715 South Avenue M Portales, NM 88130 ( 505) 356-6837
DISTRICT VII Kathy Stevens 158 Morris Avenue Athens, OH 45701 (614) 592-5770
DISTRICT VIII Arnie Cotter 963 Willon Run Stone Mountain, GA 30088 ( 404) 469-4743
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DISTRICT V ] oyce Hewett 1811 Browning Avenue Manhattan, KS 66502 (913) 537-1142
DISTRICT IX Susan Robash 75 Prescott Street Newtonville, MA 02160 ( 617) 244-8043
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Members of Gamma Chapter and the new chapter, Alpha Tau 'Front row: Frank Baird, assistant director, University of Colorado; Mrs. Frank Baird, sponsor of Gamma; Joan Morrow, Cynthia Skelton, Barbara Sterner, Hazel Jean Kuns, Mrs. E. f. Lewis, and Edgar f. Lewis, director of University of Wyoming. Second row: Gay Chase, Peg Macy, Colleen Wood, Joanne Lind, Judith Schneider, Mary Louise Smith, Sarah Howes, Ray Sloan, Linda Dundehauer, Kay Ingraham and Wilma Berry. Back row: Jane Hartman. Marianne Kinzie, JoAnn Anderson, Nancy Kidd, Ann Woodworth Peyton, Carol Peercy, Ruth Rhoades, Jeanette Knepper. (Editor's Note: Reprinted from the May, 1954, PODIUM. It is especially appropriate to highlight the installation of the Alpha Tau Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma at this time. After several years of inactive status, a colony group is seriously working toward reactivation of the chapter which should occur during the current academic year.)
Wyoming University Band Sorority Becomes Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma. The border line of Tau Beta Sigma moved to the Great Northwest when a new chapter was installed at the University of Wyoming on Sunday, February 28, 1954. The initiation team for the service was furnished by the Gamma Chapter of the University of Colorado and the installing officer was Mrs. Frank Baird, sponsor of the Gamma Chapter. Alpha Tau Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma at Wyoming University was the 43rd Chapter to be installed into the Sorority. The young ladies of the Gamma Chapter at the University of Colorado traveled to Wyoming University Sunday afternoon, February 28, 1954, where they were received by the new group in a royal manner. The initiation team was entertained at a special banquet which was held before the installation, after which
the visitors were escorted through the new music annex and the other buildings of the campus. The initiation ceremony, which made the new group members of Tau Beta Sigma, was presented in a masterful manner by the girls from Gamma Chapter under the direction of Mrs. Frank Baird. At the close of the initiation service, Mrs. Baird officially installed the Alpha Tau Chapter and presented them their charter. The band at the University of Wyoming has had a chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi for several years, and the boys were instrumental in helping the girls of the band form a local organization and prepare their petition for membership in Tau Beta Sigma. The petition presented by the University of Wyoming girls was one of the most outstanding petitions ever presented to the National Council for membership. It was truly a piece of art, and the material, as well as the arranrement, was very fine. The members of the new chapter are to be congratulated for the excellent work in the preparation of the petition. Members of Alpha Tau Chapter are: Eazel Kuns, \Vilma Irene Berry, Barbara Sterner, Ann Woodworth, Judith Schneider, Katherine Gay Chase, Colleen 'Wood Ray Sloan, Sarah Hewes, Mary Lounise Smith, Linda Dudenhaver, Kay
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Ingraham, Nancy Kidd, Edgar J . Lewis, director and Mrs. Lewis , sponsor. The University of Wyoming band is one of the leading musical organizations of the Great Northwest and is considered the pride of the State. The service of the Band is available for parades, student programs and activities, and is featured during the football season. The band is known for its excellent quality of the programs presented. Edgar Lewis is the conductor of the band, and he has created a reputation throughout the Northwest as one of the outstanding band directors of th:s area. The band plans each year to have a guest conductor for their annual concert. Dr. Frank Simon was the guest conductor for the program presented in May , 1953. Women have been a part of the Wyoming band for some time but only during the past two years have they had a sufficient number enrolled to consider the establishment of a local band sorority. For the past two years interest has continued to develop, and with the held of the Kappa Kappa Psi members a local organization was formed and a petition presented for membership. The new chapter has every qualification for an outstanding organization, and it is sure to be a great asset to the University Gf Wyoming Band.
Baylor University, Waco
stadiwn the following day we received a warm welcome by the LA Tech band and their new KK'¥ and TBL chapters. Thanks! And good luck with your new carters!
Grin & Bear It TBS by Jerry Lawrence and Tina Thompson
Greetings from the Iota chapter of TBL at Baylor University. Our activities began with a mid-summer TBL/ KK'¥ retreat when we planned activities for the coming year. Following the retreat, we sent delegates to the National Convention in Cincinnati. We would like to thank all those who helped make the convention a success. The Baylor football season started tarly this fall and so did the band's preparation. The TBL and KK'¥ chapters spon-
sored a watermelon social and a coke party to welcome new and returning band members. In early September the chapters sponsored the annual Band Follies, with a Hawaiian theme. The night was one of food, fun, and entertainment. It was enjoyed by all. In mid-September the Baylor Band traveled to Shreveport, Louisiana, to play at the Baylor/ LA Tech game. Friday night before the game we stayed with families in Longview, Texas, where the band performed at the Pine Tree High School game. When we arrived at the
University of Houston Houston
Cougar Band Steps Out! by Debra Cook and Laban Marsh
After two highly successful spring projects and this summer's national convention, the Tau Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma and Beta Sigma Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi eagerly began this school year with a large number of actives. Tau has 21 actives and Beta Sigma has 18. The University of Houston Marching Band has already begun to revise and improve its performance style under the guidance of Mr. Gregory Talford (Greg), our new director. Mr. Talford comes to Houston from Western Michigan University. The UH Band Spring Blood Drive ranked as the Tau Chapter's best spring project. This effort was the second blood donor solicitation that the band has held, but the first one that TBL coordinated. The drives started when KK'¥ brother Tony Freeman (formerly with the Delta chapter) organized one to replace rhe blood he had used during his cancer treatments at the Texas Medical Center. At first, only band members were being asked to donate, but it turned into an appeal to UH students. The first drive, held in September, 1980, brought in eighty donors, twenty more were needed. Tony was there to shake hands and greet the people who came to the band annex to donate blood. The idea of continuing the donor recruiting resurfaced in January but no action was taken until February, when Tau members Debra Cook and Carol Wells heard radio announcements concerning the critical shortage of blood in the Houston area. Carol had made the arrangements for the previous drive, so she called Tony, who was hospitalized at
this point. He, roo, agreed that the time was right, but he had a request : "Please wait until I get out so I can meet the donors." Keeping this in mind, the girls set the dates for March 26 and 27. Another Tau active, Kathy Tornatta, asked if she could assist, and thus the three girls formed the Blood Drive Committee. Together, they arranged for workers from the Institute of Hemotherapy to come to the band annex to take blood, and made preliminary publicity plans. • However, activity was somewhat slow until a warm day in February. Band members who dropped by the annex that day found the main door draped in black-for fony had lost his long battle. The girls then vowed to make the blood drive the largest in UH hisrory. A form letter was composed and sent to members of every UH band. Posters were placed in prominent places on campus. Press releases were printed in the Daily Cougar, UH's student newspaper. The Spring '81 pledges decorated two bulletin boards with drive information. Tony's mom, Mrs. Aileen Freeman, got into the act by calling reporters at the two Houston newspapers and the three television stations. She also called a couple of Tony's more prominent friends, such as Housron Oilers Ronnie Coleman and Conway Hayman and ex-Oiler Willie Alexander. These Oilers generously donated their time co the blood drive by coming out to the annex on the first day of the drive and appearing on television to publicize the event. After two days of dodging press personnel and talking with donors, 202 units were collected. The proceeds were then donated co the M.D. Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute, where Tony was
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Continuing projects of TBL include cake sales and concessions. This fall we plan to use this money to buy a new tape recorder for the band and new material for practice flags. We also publish the BUGWBer, a magazine for the band on out-of-rown trips. At home football games we provide drinks for the band and also for the visiting bands. Fall Rush activities are under way and soon we will have pledges. The Fall is off to a busy, but promising start. We wish the same for all chapters . treated during his illness. M.D. Anderson is a part of the University of Texas System, and is one of the largest cancer treatment centers in the nation. The Beta Sigma Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi had an equal success with their annual Solo and Ensemble Contest. The contest served two purposes: ( 1) to provide an opportunity for junior and senior school students in Texas to improve their musical talents and compete for awards of excellence; and ( 2) to build Beta Sigma's treasury in preparation for the next school year. A new division for jazz ensembles was added to this year's conrest. Contest directors Andy Benander and Rusty Kneupper spent two months on contest details, such as preliminary mailouts, registration, judge recruiting, and room set·up. The contest rook place on May 22 and 23, 1981. Both KK'¥ and TBL supplied monitors and office workers. The Tau Chapter also ran the concession stand, thus adding to their own reserve funds . After all the playing and tabulating ended, Andy and Rusty counted up the sum of $3500 to deposit in their chapter's bank account. Other service projects took place during the spring, such as music sorting and uniform room reorganization. Travel ·was also included in the spring itinerary. Seven KK'¥ brothers and six TBL sisters drove to Thibodeaux, Louisiana, in April for District VI's Precinct III Convention at Nicholls State University. In addition, the UH chapters were also well represented at the National Convention in August by four members from Tau and six members from Beta Sigma. Four people played in the National Intercollegiate Bands, and six were seated on the floor of the convention. The members of the Houston delegation also provided entertainment by hosting a Texas party on the first night of the week, complete with country-western music, dancing and refreshments.
Eastern Illinois University ,Charleston
Another Open in', Another Show The Marching Blue of Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, Illinois, under the direction of Harold Hillyer .
. . . but is Eastern Illinois University's band "family" waiting in the wings? NO! We are center stage. Our leading ladies, the Zeta Gamma chapter of Tau Beta Sigma, and our leading men, the Eta Delta chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi wish to give you a sneak preview of our 1981 fall production.
The emr' acte each fall is our traditiona! cast party where veteran performers mingle with aspiring newcomers. Our veteran leading men and women are costumed once a week in their crest TB~ and KK'l' shirts. Each marching performance concludes when a squad of the week is spotlighted for its outstanding rendition of its supporting role. Traditionally we, along with other members of the Marching Band, assist as the stage crew for E. I. U.'s Annual High School Marching Band Contest. The letters "USAF Symphony" have been placed on our marquis in anticipation of a one-nightonly performance co-sponsored by TBL and KK-\Jf on November 2, 1981. This semester's curtain call will include the presentation of Squad of the Year, Outstanding Bandsmen, Outstanding Bandswomen, and other auxiliary awards.
Our cast merits applause, as our members prove. It includes 31 members of TBL and 15 members of KK'li, with 21 TBL understudies and 9 KK'l' understudies, thus enabling us to play a bigger role than ever before. One of our two feature attractions is a family within our family: Mr. Harold L. Hillyer, our advisor and Director of Bands at Eastern; Charlotte P. Hillyer, his wife and our TB2: sponsor; and their three daughters, Suzanne, Deborah, and Dianne all belong to TBL . The work that they do deserves a standing ovation.
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SPIRI T! by Darla Mincey
Hi There! The sisters of Delta Tau chapter of Tau Beta Sigma hope that all of our sister chapters are doing well. T he first project of the semester was "Operation Move-In". This project is to help move in all the new band people in to their dorms. This is an excellent opportunity to get to know all the new peo-
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pie coming into band. It is also a great relief for the freshmen because now they have someone who is in band and it makes the first days of college life easier. To help boost the spirit of the Golden Ram Band we have been awarding a Spirit Cap each week. The spirit cap is awarded to the band member who has worked hardest during band rehearsals. In addition to the cap the winner recieves a cake of his or her choice. The ladies of the band were given a salad supper by the sisters of Delta Tau chapter. This supper enabled everyone to get to know each other better. Everyone had a good time. Later on ice cream was served. We hope to make the salad supper an annual event. One of our big projects of the semester
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While the design of the spring semester is still on the drawing board, here are a few highlights from last spring. To be in harmony with the other arts, 'T BL and KK'l' each sponsored a food booth at Celebration '81, an annual festival of the arts. Next the scene was set for various high school band activities, which included the I. H. S. A. Ensemble Contest and Eastern's Fifth Annual High School Honor Band. As a command performa8.ce KK'l' and TBL played the finale: a program of music which demonstrated the techniques learned by the band arranging class. The spring season climaxed with the presentation of the Outstanding Service to Music Award and Outstanding Scholarship Award given to deserving seniors of each chapter. How can a season like this be topped ? Check the next issue of the Podium for our encore!
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is the band directory. It contains everyone's name, address, phone number, birthdate, hometown and instrument. This could possibly be one of the handiest little directories around. Some additional projects of the Delta Tau Chapter are numerous bake sales. On the out of town trips, homemake cookies will be sold on the buses. This project works very well because people are always hungry. An alumni brunch will be held the morning of Homecoming Day. Band Day is also the day of Homecoming, and we will help host the guest bands from the surrounding areas. The Delta Tau chapter anticipates a great year and we would like to wish all of our sister chapters the same.
C. M . Stookey Music Was His Legacy To New Mexico And The Southwest by Mary Thompson
(Ediror's Note: The following article appea1'ed in the ]anuaJ"y, 1980 issue of the Q2.3 Magazine, a membership magazine for f1'iends of KENW-TV. T'·e a1'ticle is w1'itten by Mary Thompson, District Ill Counselo1', and is especially app1'op1'iate at this time. C. M. Stookey is one of the charte1' recipients of the Bohumil Makovsky Memo1'ial Awa1'd p1'esented by Kappa Kappa Psi.) Putting it simply-he tOuched people. No one could be with him, musicians or others, without reacting tO his calm determination to build-not a reputation for himself-but opportunity for youth. He was successful, and the legatees remember. I was in a small apartment in Iowa City, Iowa, where Maurice, Polly, Sarah and Charles Stookey lived, when the telephone call came from Eastern New Mexico University president Floyd Golden offering Srookey a position as band director at ENMU. H is exact words after that call escape me, but they were, in essence: "I don't know where Portales, New Mexico, is, but there isn't much there and that's the kind of place I'm looking for." I knew he meant it, and that he could build a program. My association with him had started in 1942 in Columbia, Missouri, where he directed the high school band and orchestra, and my husband , Floren, had the band, orchestra, and choir at Jefferson Junior High SchooL When Floren was called to duty by Uncle Sam, I was suddendy asked to fill his shoes and faced with my first teaching position. I was frightened , lonely, and unsure. Maurice Stookey took me over, counseled, suggested, listened, and left me alone when he thought I needed it. He KK¥
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made any teaching a successful experience. So it was with every student and faculty member he ever knew. Logically, when he called in 1950 and asked Floren to come for an interview as woodwind instructor and assistant band director, we never hesitated. We knew that if he was there, the support would be there too. He had started what we all jokingly called the "double threat" policy. When he hired a faculty person, he really got "two for one" because he looked, not jp.st for qualified faculty, but for wives who could play in the orchestra or otherwise contribute musically. Within two months after we arrived, and with a new baby. I was "encouraged" to spend many nights at the old upright piano in the band hall, bringing back the technique I had neglected during the. war years. And within six months he had "conned" me into performing as a soloist, accompanying faculty and students, and playing cello in the orcshestra. His continual, impatient drive was contagious. It was easy to catch the spirit. But in spite of the constant demands, you didn't feel pressure. You relaxed at the Stookey' s-being a part of their home, still talking shop, planning together, arguing, exploring all possibilities, changKK¥
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ing directions, solving problems-and enjoying Polly's stories. When all of a sudden, after only one· year, Maurice left to go back to Iowa City, the earth seemed to fall in. Then a year later, against what was an unwrirren tradition at Eastern that when faculty left they would not be invited back, Maurice was asked to return to become chairman of the School of Music. For nine more years he provided incentive, stability, a sounding board, and a search for excellence. He realized two of his dreams-a new music building (the first in New Mexico) and an undergraduate program that began to build music education in New Mexico and the Southwest. He left in 1961, hired, even without a doctorate, as the DirectOr of the Music Department at the University of Oklahoma, Norman. Few see his portrait in the School of Music Faculty Conference Room. But for those who do, and knew him, the straightforward, sometimes stubborn but always fair character captured on - canvas by artist Georgianna Bingham still speaks, and the goals he sought still permeate the spirit of music education in New Mexico and the Southwest. KK¥
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majority of our activities take place during the fall semester. Included among our annual fall fund raisers are activities such as our weekly booze raffle and our doughnut and milk sales which take place on Saturday mornings before an away game or an early practice. We also re(Continued on Page 24)
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Marching The Zeta Eta Chapter and the Marching 101 are on their way to the highest. The brothers of Zeta Eta and the Director of Bands, Mr. Ronald J. Sarjeant, have been working together to reach higher grounds. Mr. Sarjeant, a brother of Delta Iota
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cently held a coffee and doughnut sale in the 24-hour study room in our Library. Other upcoming fund raisers will include selling band jackets, mugs and license plates bearing the band insignia to l)oth the band and Alumni during the latter part of this semester. This year, ·TB2: is running a number of its fund raisers in conjunction with our KK..Y brothers. Together, we have already shown a Three Stooges Film Fest and we look forward to showing ·'Blazing Saddles" within the next few weeks. W e will be working on a series of four chair set-ups in Jorgensen Auditorium during the rest of the semester. We are also in the process of planning a banquet for all TB2: and KK..Y members. In the spring of 1982, The UCONN Marching Band is scheduled to go on a
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the band staff at South Carolina State College. Mr. McCoy is also a brother of . Delta Iota Chapter. The brothers of Kappa Kappa Psi and the sisters of Tau Beta Sigma, entertained the North Carolina A&T Band on September 19, 1981, and entertained the Morgan State Band on October 17, 1981. The brothers of Zeta Eta look forward to seeing the brothers of Delta Iota Chapter and Eta Gamma. The Zeta Eta Chapter are members of the South Carolina State College Marching 101 Band. The band is marching 160 members. The 101 Connection is looking, marching, and sounding better th;:n ever. We want to thank Mr. Sarjeant and our advisor Capt. Curtis Taylor for giving us the opportunity to serve as a "great" band. The band performed in Washington, D.C., on September 26, 1981 at Howard University. The band also performed in North Carolina, at Johnson C. Smith University on October 10, 1981, and in Florida, at the Orange Bowl against Florida A&M University on October 24, 1981. The brothers will be celebrating the lOth Anniversary of the Zeta Eta Chapter on February 20, 1982. We would like to first thank God, the National Office for believing in us, and our older brothers of Zeta Eta for giving us the opportunity to have become brothers of this very unique Fraternity. If any representative from brother chapters could attend, please do so. We would love to have you join us for this celebration of the Zeta Eta Chap ter. KK..Y
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European Tour. One of TB2:'s main objectives for this fall and especially for the upcoming spring semester will be to actively support and participate in the fund raisers sponsored by our Band Council. At the beginning of this semester, TB2: played a part in the Husky Pro-Am Mini-Golf Invitational by helping to sell refreshments for the Band Council. Among other projects which have been planned, TB2: will be supplying refreshments during the Marching Band's Playathon and will be working at the Beerfest planned for the end of this semester.
at the Homecoming Game, and on October 17, UCONN held its annual Band Day in which high school bands came to compete. TB2: has arranged a parade to be held during that day in which all bands may participate. These bands will be judged on their marching and playing abilities and will receive cer' tificates of merit. The certificates will be supplied by TB2:. 'TB2:, in conjunction with KK..Y and the Band Council has also donated money to the Evan's Music Scholarship which is awarded each year to a freshman entering the School of Music.
Our work doesn't stop there. We perform many services for the Marching Band as well as all other University Bands. We hold receptions for all concerts performed by either the Wind Ensemble or the Symphony Band. We supplied the Marching Band with our famous TB2: grinders when we went to Yale. We provided our Alumni with refreshments
This fall semester has been and will continue to be very busy for us. Our spring semester promises to be even more hectic as the European Tour draws near. Fortunately, we will be able to accomplish all the projects and meet all the challenges we will face in the future through the support and enthusiasm of all of our members.
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West Virginia University
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Our Summer Retreat The painful beginning of school brings our fantasies of an endless summer to an abrupt end. We are thrown into a whirlwind spinning with confusing schedules, depleted bank accounts, and the thought of all those band activities that must be organized. Here at the University of Maryland, we have found a way to aleviate the hectic last-minute planning and deadline worry which usually occurs before any event. A leadership retreat complete with Tau Beta Sigma and Kappa Kappa Psi officers, student band staff, and band directors was held during the first weekend of June, 1981. Although the setting (the sunny beaches of Ocean City, Maryland), was more conducive for rest and recreation, the retreat included a lot of ideas which are now proving to have been worthwhile and productive. The hot sand and salty air were great incentives for brainstorming and future planning and so the foundations were laid for practically all projects and activities. Aside from the directors, who presented their ideas for feedback, Brothers and Sisters had important topics to discuss together. The National Convention at Cincinnati was on the agenda and with the
The Pride of West Virginia's 303 members make a short stop for their first home football game.
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help of prior planning, all those from Gamma Xi and Beta Eta had a very enjoyable time. Looking back on the previous year, and with as much foresight as possible, the budgets were tentatively set. Of course, fund raising activities were in need of organization. Our Second Annual Marching Band Marchathon, set for October 10, was discussed and planned and improved upon from the previous one. We are now anticipating a very profitable marchathon. However, the Marcl1ing Band was not the only band which benefited from the plans made at the tetreat. Vital service projects for all UM banJs were discussed. In a bold attempt to improve upon the previous year, all acrivities were evaluated and the events for the future were well thought out. The first time that the retreat proved its success was during Early Week, the beginning of marching band season. Good, solid planning allowed the week to roll smoothly and efficiently. M:my other activities such as receptions for concert bands have already been held due to the organization of our sunburned Sisters and Brothers while at Ocean City. The overall goal and outcome of our retreat was to have laid the foundations for our projects and to have plans already in the working. So far, this Fall, this has proven to be true as our semester is exciting and busy . Now, we are looking forward to a successful year and our next band retreat. Fraternally yours, The Sisters of Beta Eta and The Brothers of Gamma Xi
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From the ~~High Country~~ by Keith L. Elliott
On February 26-28, 1981, sixty-five junior and senior high school jazz bands attended the Seventh Annual Rocky Mountain Jazz Festival, which was held on the campus of the Colorado School of Mines in Golden, Colorado. The bands came from as far away as Garden City, Kansas, and Grand Junction, Colorado, to attend the Jazz Festival, which was sponsored by the CSM chapter of KK'l' and TBL. The Rocky Mountain Jazz Festival gave the participants a chance to perform in public and before a panel of judges in a non-competitive atmosphere. Also , the bands had the opportunity to attend two different clinics which were held each morning and afternoon of the three day festival. The festival ended on Saturday night with a concert which featured an excellent woodwind studio soloist, Terry Harrington. He was accompanied by Dick Hammergren and his band. The festival gave the Fraternity and Sorority hands-on experience in running a business. This is quite a task considering there are no business or fine arts programs offered at CSM. We are already starting to plan next year's festival which will be held February 25-27, 1982 and promises to be even better than ever.
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Morgan State University Baltimore
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by Cindy Baker Now that school is back into full blast, the Sisters of Epsilon Omega are working and striving for the best in their school band. We have a lot to be proud of too! First of all, we sent three of our members to the National Convention in Cincinnati, which was the first for us . Those Sorors were President, Cindy Baker; Vice President, Cathy Essen, and Active, Mimi Lucas. Not only were all three seated as Delegates, but they also participated in the National Intercollegiate Bands. Cindy (that's me) was fortunate to play in both bands. To top off the excitement of the convention, people were taking double takes as they passed our dorm room because Cindy, Mimi and I decided to rent
a color T.V. for the week. We couldn't stand the idea of a non-television week even if we didn't see much of it. I think it's a "Tubular" disease that we have? Oh well, we hope to attend the 1983 Convention at Texas Tech, so lookout Cowboys and J.R. here we come! As for the upcoming year, so far we've sold spats and gloves and issued out band uniforms. We also had a display for our music department's Open House Day, where various students performed. We're planning to decorate a car and one of the campus buildings for Homecoming (October 31) . There is a prize involved in the building decorating. The school band and football team will be up against their long standing rival (North Carolina A&T State University) that day . I think we'll win, but wish us luck.
Kutztown State College
The Golden Bears- Preparation! by Kevin Martorana I guess the best way to start this article is by saying how enthused we, the brothers of Zeta Mu Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi and sisters of Epsilon Epsilon Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma, were to see all of those who attended the National Conven-
tion at Cincinnati, Ohio. It was quite a treat and honor being able to converse with other brothers and sisters that are so far away from us here at Kutztown. We hope you are all in good spirits and having a good semester! This year Zeta Mu and Epsilon Epsilon will look forward to inducting West
The brothers and sisters of Zeta Mu and Epsilon Epsilon shown are: Front row, left to right: Kim Kline, Hally Betz, Vicki V angelli, Lena Gusenko, Beth Bercher, Laurie Jo Wagner, Flo Moyer, Holly Krasnow, Mary Karetsky, Mary Ann Bachman, Nancy Hartline, Beth Blank. Second row, left to right: Sally Hutchinson, Pat Logue, Brian Mertz, Br.ian Hoffner, Colleen Bendekovitz, Lori Stitzel, Becky Smith, Missy Smith, Sue Gallagher, Vivian Ble.iler, Beth Kunkle, Mary Kay Repella, Becky Hartman, Joanne Greet, Brenda Ulrich. Third row, left to right: Jeff Ney, John Keim, Roger Broome, Chuck Schultz, Troy Weidner, Andy Hill, Jack Hopkins, Gary Oplinger, Barry Peterson, Bruce Mertz, Algie Richardson Ill, Sue Mearkle, Jane Westley, Brett Bonnville, Kevin Martorana, Maggie Dormer, Sue Shinn.
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Speaking of band, our "Magnificent Marching Machine" will be performing for five professional football teams this year. Those teams are the Cleveland Browns (September 7) , Baltimore Colts (September 13 ) , New York ]ets ( September 27), Buffalo Bills (October 4) and Philadelphia Eagles (November 15). We now have close to twenty professional games that we've performed for in the past six years. This includes two professional baseball games. At every game, we have received standing ovations and the fans have asked us to come back. We are very proud of our ten new sisters of 1981 Spring. So far they aren 't having any problems adjusting to our Sisterly bond. They've even learned to ALLEY-OOP well. To end the season and year, we help sponsor the Annual Awards Banquet for the band. This usually takes place sometime in December. Well, folks, that's it for now. Until next time, ALLEY-OOP!
Chester State College Colonies as chapters into Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma. West Chester State has a marching band of approximately 350 members. We will induct about 25 guys into Kappa Kappa Psi and about 30 girls into Tau Beta Sigma. We have also been busy visiting other chapters in District IX. On the weekend of September 11-13 some of the brothers and sisters went down to the University of Maryland to visit the brothers of Gamma Xi and sisters of Beta Eta. But, this wasn't just a social call! Mark Brinton, brother of Gamma Xi and President of District I, gave us some helpful advi<.e in preparing for hosting the District IX Convention in 1982. Although we worked a bit, a good time was enjoyed by all. Besides doing all the things I have mentioned, the brothers and sisters have been preparing diligently for the convention. It seems as though there is so much to do and so little time to do it! But I think hosting a district convention is part of what brotherhood and sisterhood is all about. Each individual person doing his or her own part, striving to reach a common goal. Each person is a piece of the pie. The pie isn't whole if a piece is missing. I believe that district and national conventions pull together the brothers and sisters of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma to "Strive for the Highest." I know we are trying here at Kutztown. I want to invite anyone who can attend the District IX Convention on March 25-28, 1982 to come and help make this district convention the best ever! !
Clarion State College Clarion
Salutations from Clarion State College by Laurie
What a year, where do we begin 1 Well, first off we'd like to say how proud we are of our fearless leader, Dr. Stanley F. Michalski, Jr. "Doc" came to Clarian in February 1961, and this February marked his 20th year with us. He received his B.S. degree, cum laude, in Music Ed. and his Master's and Doctorate from Penn State. He was the first recipient of the Clarion State Alumni Golden Eagle Award, presented to the faculty member for effortS in furthering the repuration and best image of Clarion State College. He is also a member of the American Bandmasters Association, Pennsylvania Music Educators Association, and College Band Directors National •\ssociation. He has served as tuba smoist, clinician, adjudicator, and guest conductor throughout the Eastern United States and Canada. Our hats off to him! Let's see, what's next? Ah, yes, marching band season. The Delta Omicron chapter of Tau Beta Sigma starts band season early. We sell baked goods during some of the breaks in the first week of long practice. And we all know how those can be! One of our annual fund raisers to help us start the year off right is selling stationery. This is always a
boost to our budget. Our biggest projects during the marching band season are the plannings and preparings for Band Parent's Day, and Alumni Day. These two days bring enjoyment to all. Parent's Day starts off with coffee and donuts in the morning with slides and movies of the band at games and rehearsals. In the afternoon we all troop off to the stadium for the football game and we wind up the evening with the Annual Marching Band Review Concert in the auditorium. Alumni Day gives us the chance to meet those who've experienced Doc before us, and to trade srories, and to play all those same familiar tunes together. During some of our away games other
The Clarion State Marching Golden Eagles
Michigan State University East Lansing
Fan- Fare for the Zeta Epsilons by Mary A . Platt
Crunch! ! What do you do when the economy of the state and country is suffering, university budgets have been cut back, new marching band instruments have tO be bought, a flag instructor has to be hired, music copyists have to be paid, and away football games have to be financed ? Anyone who's been around a university band knows that this takes a sizeable amount of money-one road trip, with bus costs and meals, can easily run into many thousands of dollars. The Zeta Epsilon Chapters of KK¥ and 'TBL, with the help of the MSU Development Fund and Marching Band Director Dave Catron, have been doing their part to ease the financial situation. The "Spartan Marching Band Fan Club" has taken off! Zeta Epsilon members stuffed envelopes addressed to marching band members over the summer, asking them to
chapters of Tau Beta Sigma and Kappa Kappa Psi have been very friendly. Thank-you Lock Haven and Kutztown. During Concert Band season the sisters can almost always be found somewhere in Marwick-Boyd Fine Arts, whether it's in the Band Office, a practice room, doing a bulletin board, selling candy, working in the coatroom or ushering at one of the many concerts. One of us can always be found with a bright smile and a helpful hand. And second, as well as first semester, the sisters and brothers try to have at least one party for tHe band members. This gives us the opportunity to meet prospective pledges, as well as have lots of fun.
submit names of people who might be interested in becoming official "Band Fans". Membership in the Fan Club is based on a tax-deductible contribution to the University which goes directly to the Spartan Marching Band. Various levels of membership exist, from individual memberships of $10 ( $5 students, $3 children), to the "Spat Club" ( $11$99), "Plume Club" ($100-$249), and "Director's Club" ($250 or more). Members receive a Band Fan button, membership card (no, we haven't offered a decoder ring yet, but we're working on it! ) , and a newsletter for every home game, telling them "inside stories" about preparation for that week's show, biographies of directors, and what to watch and listen for in the drill and mUSIC.
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band members. As of press time, a massive envelope-stuffing party had just been held at the apartment of TBL president Laurie Dudley-everyone had a good time, and the second mailing went out on schedule. Proceeds from Fan Club donations will be used by the band for such things as new instrument purchases, trip money, filming costs, etc. One immediate benefit of donations to the band (even before the Fan Club was put into effect this summer) was the purchase of 20 shiny silver mellophones, which are being used to replace the old E-flat instruments. The Zeta Epsilons continue their tradition of hospitality to visiting marching bands, hosting the bands from Bowling Green State University, University of Michigan, and Wisconsin with donutand-orange-drink receptions. We also continue to publish the "Spartan Fanfare", the "fire-up" newspaper of the Spartan Marching Band . A hayride and bonfire for the entire band is also planned following the Wisconsin game. The ZE' s look forward to the beginning of the concert season, when we usher concerts and host receptions for visiting directors. In the early spring, we will host the annual KK¥/ TBL State Convention.
. Sousa .Honors Band The first "John Philip Sousa National High School Honors Band" was held in Washington, D.C., last May and was a tremendous success. Some 125 students from all sections of the country participated and presented a magnificent concert tO a packed house. The United States Marine Band conducted by Col. John Bourgeois joined with the Sousa Honors Band in the presentation of the concert. The concert was sponsored through efforts of the John Philip Sousa Memorial Foundation, Dr. Al G . Wright, President. Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma congratulate Dr. Wright and the Sousa Memorial Foundation for this musical "First". KK..Y
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We've Just Begun In '81 by Steve Hanson A big West Texas greeting from the Epsilon Kappa Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi. We, at Angelo State University, have spent the entire summer preparing for the 1981 version of the "Golden ~am" Band. Through several summer meetings and much long-term planning, we are ready ro go and are anticipating our fint'st year yet. The summer came ro an abrupt end on August 23, when summer band officially started. As it has been in the past, Kappa Kappa Psi, with help from our TB~ sisters, helped some of the incoming freshmen move into the dormitories. We have an excellent freshmen class this year and are very happy to have them with us. KK..Y
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Arizona State University Tempe
KKY The Heart Of Sun Devil Pride by Sheri Shembab Kappa Kappa Psi (Beta Omicron Chapter) is off and running to a terrific year here at Arizona State University. The Marching Band has grown to 325 members making it one of the largest in the Pac 10. Our pledge class has experienced a growth as well; we now have over 35 pledges for the fall semester! We were proud to report this increase as we were honored on September 17, by a visit from
The 1981 Sousa National High School Honors Band performing in concert, Deparmental Auditorium, Washington, D.C., May 2, 1981. KK..Y
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During the week, Epsilon Kappa served refreshments tO a lot of hot and tired GRB members and sponsored one of our famed "Ambush" parties for the entire band. The band plans co make two trips this year during the football season. The trips are tO Abilene where we will visit Abilene Christian University and to Kingsville for the Texas A&I game. Texas A&I promises co be an exciting and fun-filled trip as we will stay overnight in Corpus Christi. As always, Epsilon Kappa will once again be there to load and unload buses and other necessary services. Money-making projects will be pushed harder this year than in the past. Already, Kappa Kappa Psi has sold what is to be Official Ram Band Shirt with tremendous response. We have many more things planned for the upcoming season. Homecoming is always a big event at Angelo State because it is also Band Day. KK..Y
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Thomas F. Sirridge, Executive Secretary. We hope he enjoyed his stay in the Valley of the Sun! For the second year in a row, Mark Phillips dazzled audiences with his magicianship on October 20th. Mark, a junior in medical technology has performed on the Queen Mary and in many Phoenix night spots. The annual Casino Night-Halloween Band party is a favorite among band members and was held on October 30th. Both events were sponsored by Kappa Kappa Psi. Next semester, Beta Omicron of ASU will host State Day. We hope to see all you folks from Northern Arizona University as well as the University of Arizona! -28-
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Several actlvlt!es are planned for this eventful day. Among them is the big downtown parade in which junior and senior high school bands from all over West and Central Texas participate. After the parade, each band will be treated to an outdoor barbeque on the University campus. Then, it is on to the game where all the bands will combine forces and perform a big and colorful pre-game show with the Golden Ram Band at the helm . Again this year, KK..Y/TB~ will assist Harris Brinson, Director of Bands at ASU, in the planning and execution of Band Day. One of the many functions will be serving as guides for the visiting bands. Twenty-three bands participated in the 1980 Band Day and twenty-five are expected this year. The fali pledge program is in full gear with several fine young men engaged in their quest to become actives in the Fraternity. Epsilon Kappa would like to take this opportunity to give a special note of thanks and appreciation to our alumni brother George Shineldecker. Brother George, who is in the Army now, just recently made a personal donation of $200 to the Chapter in a true gesture of friendship and fraternal brotherhood. To George, we say thank you and our best wishes to you. Also, we would like ro welcome back our Assistant Band Director, Mr. David Fennell, who has been at Texas Tech University rhis past year working on his Ph.D. So, with prospects of a good season ahead, we of Epsilon Kappa are looking forward to meeting our brothers from Howard Payne, Texas A&I, East Texas State, and Southwest Texas State. From all of us here at Epsilon Kappa, have a great Fall.
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Happy, Proud , & Tired by Tracy Alvanos
President Ronald Reagan's Inauguration was January 21, 1981, eight months ago. But to the University of Massachusetts Minuteman Marching Band it still seems like yesterday . . . The Minuteman were chosen to represent the Northeast America division of the country and were one of six college bands picked ro participate in the parade. Practice began Samrday, January 17 as one hundred and ninety-six minutemen rehearsed "Alexander's Ragtime Band" and "Contemporary Expressions of Spain". These two pieces were approved by the parade committee and why not? They were already favorites of the U. Mass half-time crowds! After a series of music rehearsals, came the marching rehearsals. Everything had to be perfected-especially military bearing. The band took this very seriously and got right down to work. They marched for . hours at a time and it paid off well. Next, it was time to combine the music and marching. In freezing temperatures with high winds , the band suited up and stepped to the rhythmic beat of the percussion section. Valves froze and frostbite almost took its toll but it was worth it! The same schedule was followed for Sunday, except that everyone tried to get to sleep early because deparmre was at 4:30 a.m. Of course, no one could sleep! But it was up and away at 4:30 behind a police escort from campus to Rte. 91. After a seven and a half hour bus ride the Minutemen arrived at the University of Maryland, just in time for more rehearsals. This was also the case on Monday with few deviations from the schedule. A concert was performed in Bethesda,
The University of Massachusetts Minutemen Marching Band under the direction of George Parks passes the reviewing stand dur.ing the Inauguration Day parade, January 21 , 1981 .
Maryland, that night for U.Mass. Alumni who helped fund the trip along with the Chancellor from the University and the local community. Without their support, the whole experience wouldn't have been possible. Tuesday morning brought rehearsals which were unwelcomed by some U. Maryland fraternity and sorority members (the band practiced right in front of their houses ). On Tuesday afternoon, the band went sightseeing in Washington , D C. They visited the Capitol, and various museums, -including the Smithsonian Institute. On Tuesday night, the U. Maryland Chapter got together with Epsilon Nu and Delta Delta for some fun . It was great seeing them again! Wednesday was the big day. The band arrived at Bolling Air Force Base on schedule but _had to wait to go into the city. A General was assigned to the group and guards were posted all over. They said they trusted us but it was just regulation! At approximately 11:00 a.m., the -29 -
band rolled into the Mall and unloaded. Then there was another three hour wait -mainly because the hostages had been released from Iran and there was a great deal of commotion. To ease the tension, the Minutemen exercised and sang songs quietly . Finally it was time. Led by Drum Major Linda Paul and assisted by Liz MacDonald (both members of Delta Delta) , the Minutemen marched and played their hearts out. As Linda walked by President Reagan she saluted and he responded by giving her the Make it in Massachusetts "thumbs-up" sigo. Later on that night, the band was the only college band to perform in a concert at the Capitol. Can you imagine 30,000 people clapping and cheering at the same time? Fireworks followed, and had to be the best everyone had ever seen. On the way home after it was all over when everyone was asked how they felt, they all responded "Happy, proud, and tired!"
.. West Texas State University Canyon
The Talk at the Top of Texas! by The Publications Committee of Xi Chapter, TE2: at West Texas State Unit;ersity
Presenting, "The Sound" of West Texas! Slosh, splash, squish! Slosh, slosh, splash, squish! The Buffalo Marching Band opened the football season glide (slide?) stepping through Texas-sized raindrops that started thirty minutes before the game, and did not stop until the third quarter. We girls of the Xi chapter proved our hardiness however, and even felt an extra twinge of pride as we marched the first show of the year. This was the premier of the new uniforms that our chapter purchased for the Flag Corps and Drum Corps. The flag girls strutted new blouses, cummerbunds, and skirts, while the percussionists were blazoned in new shirts, hats with plumes, and sashes, courtesy of the local TEL. The football game did not mark the beginning of Xi's activeness for this school year, though. Members who were available during the summer sold corsages during the W.T.S.U. Band Camp. Shortly thereafter, five members made the long trip to Cincinnati for the National Convention. We went to participate, as well as to support our band director, Dr. Gary Garner, who was the guest conductor there. Dr. Garner and the troops came back and rolled into action as "The Sound" began its pre-school band practice. We gave our annual TEL salad supper for all the women in band. The purpose of the supper is to acquaint other girls with our chapter, but we really like the opportunity to show off our culinary capabilities. Some of the girls in band were so impressed they came to the rush costume party for seconds. This fall's ::ush party's theme was, "Punk Out! Punk Rock!," and could have put the real punkers to shame. It was a terrific success and helped recruit eight pledges for our fall pledge class. We have planned a number of activities for this semester, some which are not food-oriented . On Band Parents' Day we will decorate the hall where the banquet (food) will be held. During the banquet, the Xi Chapter will present $500.00 in scholarships to women in the band. The scholarships for $100.00 each will be given to two non-members, and three members of our chapter. One Saturday in October, when there is no game, we will don our old clothes and get down tO the nitty-gritty. We intend to clean every wall and every piano in all the practice rooms of the Fine Arts Building. We
have hopes of brightening up the football games by making newer and larger TEL greek letters that will display our support for the football team, as well as replace the old ones. To give our band a little extra support on its way to Wichita State, Kansas, we will make goodie bags (food again) and print an amusing newsletter. We are also getting a headstart on next spring by organizing and planning the music that we will play on our radio program. Next semester, TEL will have a two hour segment of classical music on our university's radio station. We will make the campus and other listeners swing to Schubert.
Northeastern Oklahoma State University Tahlequah
Dracula's Dungeon/ A • Worthwhile Yearly Project by Elizabeth Masters and Cody Crane
This is a busy time of the year for the Alpha Rho and Gamma Psi chapters at Northeastern State University. One of our biggest fund raisers is the annual Dracula's Dungeon sponsored by both Alph Rho and Gamma Psi. Mid October sees the start of a search for a building suitable for our spookhouse and after the perfect building has been located the work begins. Much hammering and sawing goes into preparing the house for that ghastly night. Once the interior is built the decorating begins. Flourescent paint, black lights, strobe lights, cob
Bloomsburg State College Bloomsburg
The Huskies On The Run by Barb Wiest
E-N-T-H-U-S-1-A-S-M! The Delta Omega Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma and the Zeta Alpha Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi have so much enthusiasm this year that they are ready to get the show on the road! We did start off at band camp this year by having a get together for all the band members. The marching season is going very well, the Husky band has changed their marching style and it looks terrific! We are planning to have a very active
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By the end of the semester, everyone at W.T.S.U. will have heard and tasted of TEL. We are making the sale of birthday cakes ( more food) campus-wide. We had such great success with selling cakes to band members and the music department last year, we decided to go all out this semester. If the students do not get a birthday cake from us, they will possibly buy one of the wide selection of mums we will be selling at Homecoming. We will probably march, bake, and eat our way through this semester; but whatever we do, we will have fun doing it and being sisters while we do it. By the way, when you next hear from us we will not only be sisters, but mommies as well. The Xi Chapter will soon be announcing the addition of a new member to our family, to be adopted through the Christian Children's Fund. We will have more information about our "little sister" in the spring. Until the new year and the next issue, we wish you plenty of good times. webs, and coffins complete the eerie effect. Of course "monsters" themselves are the most important part. Members of both groups don costumes and masks in order to make the experience more frightening for young and old alike. Most of the costumes are designed and provided by the members themselves. Props such as wheel chairs, operating tables, and boiled spaghetti added a realistic touch and made our spookhouse the most creative in town. Local merchants donated materials tO supplement what the chapters themselves provided. The house itself was furnished by a local resident. Publicity involved free air time on the local radio station, posters and fliers distributed around campus. The spookhouse ran for three nights and netted a profit of over five hundred dollars. pledge period this semester, we can hardly wait! We have had two joint meetings thus far and are progressing very quickly. We have many projects for this semester, such as: a spaghetti dinner as a fund raiser, our annual winter TB2: and KK..Y banquet, and a band date party. In the spring we are looking forward tO helping with Intercollegiate Band. This will be the 35th Annual Intercollegiate Band Festival. Bloomsburg will be hosting it this year and there is so much work to be done before it starts, but we are very excited; this event will be an honor for us! The brothers and sisters of Zeta Alpha and Delta Omega would like to wish "Good Luck" to all our fellow brothers and sisters this year. We hope to see you all soon!
University of Arkansas Fayetteville
Texas Tech University Lubbock
Kent State University Kent
A Few Changes
A New Look At Tech
Alpha Gamma Welcomes New Director
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by Karol Hurst Hello from the Lambda Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi and the Psi Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma. It is natural for us to expect leaves to change colors with the coming of the fall season, but along with the changing season there have also been a few temporary changes in our music faculty. At the close of the spring semester, our director of bands and former conductor of the Razorback Marching Band, Mr. Eldon Janzen, was appointed Interim Chairman of the University of Arkansas Music Department. He will hold this position for a period of one year. Although he is very busy with his new administrative position, Mr. Janzen still finds time to attend Kappa Kappa Psi meetings and travel with the band. The position of Director of the Razorback Marching Band was appointed to Mr. Chalon Ragsdale. Mr. Ragsdale, former instructor of percussion and .::onductor of the concert band, has been with the U of A music department for seven years. There is no question that he has done a great job in preparing and conducting our half time shows. This is quite evident from the influx of admirable letters and compliments received from our audiences. Another of our fine directors, Jim Robken, is again in the spotlight of the most warm and receptive audience in the Southwest Conference. Mr. Robken has been associated with the U of A music department for about four years. Although he is best known for his affiliation with the "Hog Wild" basketball band, he also has a big part in the charring of the half time shows, is coordinator of the flag line and officially titled Assistant Band Director. Last, but not least, is the newest member of our music department, Mr. David Steinquest. After careful screening, David was chosen as percussion instructor. He came to us from the University of Michigan and brought with him a fresh and exciting style for our percussion line. Mr. Steinquest is definitely a fine and welcomed addition to our band program. So, as you can see, there have been a few changes in our music departmwt, and these changes have had only positive effects on our enthusiasm and dedication toward school spirit. It has stimulated our need to work together to achieve mutual goals. Let it be known that Tau Beta Sigma and Kappa Kappa Psi continue the tradition of helping and promoting this type of atmosphere.
With the summer and National Convention over, Beta Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma set its goals for an active and fun semester. The Goin' Band from Raiderland had a number of new changes this year, the most important being our new band director, Mr. James Sudduth. The drum corps, ZIT, and flag corps also had a new look this year, adding flash and style to the half-time shows. The 360 member marching band of Texas Tech University created numerous jobs which kept the sisters of Beta Chapter hopping. Sewing hems, mending uniforms, and keeping band members supplied with reeds and lyres were some of Beta's weekly activities. TBL also performed other duties throughout the semester: in conjunction with our brothers of A~pha Omicron, TBL supplied bus captams for our road trips. On all the buses, hungry band members received munchies and drinks from TBL·KK¥. All of these activities made the football season pass smoothly and easily for the Goin' Band. The focal point for Beta and Alpha Omicron was the 5th Annual Texas Tech Marching Festival. This festival cosponsored by Tau Beta Sigma and Kappa Kappa Psi, was a great success with more than thirty area bands entered. The High School bands which participated were critiqued and judged in preparation for their upcoming UIL competition. TBL and KK¥ fully manned this festival, keeping the high school bands in order, and the festival running smoothly. Rush for the Spring '82 pledge class began this Fall with a "Dress as Your Major" Salad Supper. The many inventive costumes livened up the party and created a relaxed atmosphere for the sisters and rushees to get acquainted. Rush continued with several work functions and our annual Barn Dance with KK¥. A formal tea, which also served as a Sponsor's tea, ended a successful Rush for Tau Beta Sigma. At various work functions this semester, Beta started work for the upcoming 1983 Convention to be held at Texas Tech. Many of the items which could be made ahead of time, such as chapter name plates for the delegates, name badges for the delegations, etc., were taken care of this semester by the sisters of Beta. Tau Beta Sigma and Kappa Kappa Psi at Texas Tech eagerly await the arrival of their nation-wide sisters and brothers at Tech in August 1983.
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by Diane Eby Already a new semester is upon us and of course that means another new year of marching band. This year is a complete change in our marching techniques and styles. The sisters of Alpha Gamma are pleased to introduce to you our new marching band director, Mr. Michael Lee. Mr. Lee hails from Eldorado, Ohio. Hereceived his Bachelor's Degree in music education, and his Master's in Music at Morehead State University from 1971 to 1979. While doing extra graduate work at the University of Illinois, he studied conducting under Mr. Robert Hawkins and Dr. Harry Begian. Before coming to Kent State, Mr. Lee taught in several school systems including: Bath County, Kentucky; Knoxville, Tennessee, and Arcanum, Ohio. Mr. Lee is active in several assoCiations including: National Band Association; College Band Director's National Association; Music Educator's National Conference, and he is also president of District IX OMEA. During his college years he was a mem· ber of Phi Mu Alpha, Pi Kappa Lambda r--{ln honorary society and Phi Delta Kappa. As Assistant Director of Bands at K.S.U. his main duties are directing the marching band, assistant director of the Wind Ensemble and supervising student teachers. Already we have benefitted from his knowledge and experience and we support him all the way! Pledging is under way and we are proud to say that we have eleven pledges with us this semester! They double the size of the Alpha Gamma Chapter. We will be cheering them on through their course of pledging because we are proud of all of them. They are a great group of girls. With Homecoming within a few <hort weeks, TBI and KK¥ are being kept very busy. We are in charge of designing and building a float for the annual Homecoming Parade. Our theme is "KK¥ and TB~ -A tradition of service to the K.S.U. Bands". So far we are having a lot of fun building it but our major problem is what to do when our goal post is 6'4" tall and the drum major on the float is 6'6"! The feature of Homecoming this year is none other than the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders! Needless to say we are expecting a big turnout at the game! Well, that's it for now from Kent State University. I hope that everyone has a good semester.
Kansas State University Manhattan
The Beginning Of Another Year by Lorri Banman
between classes, and a pie throw. The pie throw allows the band members to take out their frustrations on the victims of their choice-usually the graduate assistants, the drum majors, and Bandmaster Hewett. The highlight of the evening is the presentation of the Howdy Week Queen and King-the female and male KK'fr
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Anniversaries At Troy The day began like so many before it. Peace reigned in the small midwestern town of Manhattan, Kansas-otherwise known as the "Little Apple". The town was unaware of the flurry of activity in the heart of McCain Auditorium on the Kansas State University campus where several young men and women hurried about decorating halls, setting up tables, and preparing audition rooms. Suddenly the calm morning became a setting for chaos. The "Little Apple" was descended upon by vehicles of all shapes and sizes as K-Staters of every kind made their way back to Wildcatland for another . year of classes. As these students overran the campus, the elite few who would call themselves the "Pride of Wildcatland", the Kansas Stare University Marching Band invaded McCain Auditorium in order to participate in a week of rehearsals and fun that has become known as "HOWDY WEEK". For the Delta Kappa and Epsilon Pi chapters of Tau Beta Sigma and Kappa Kappa Psi, the annual Howdy Week is a very busy time. The first day of Howdy Week starts early in the morning as the halls of McCain Auditorium are prepared for the arrival of the band. Purple and white streamers are hung, signs are posted, and registration tables are manned. As the students begin filtering into the hallowed halls, Delta Kappa and Epsilon Pi greet old friends, meet new ones, point rhe way ro rhe audition rooms, and gener:llly help in any way possible. After registration and rry-outs, the two organizations join forces with Bandmaster Phil Hewett, the drum majors, and the band staff to teach riew marching skills and promote spmt. After the five days of seemingly endless practice, the members of Delta Kappa and Epsilon Pi sponsor the cure for a tired marching band-the Howdy Week Picnic. For the picnic, TBI and KK'fr prepare the food and organize exciting games, including an egg toss, a tug-of-war
by Luke Landers Last spring Zeta Upsilon and Epsilon Xi ended the year by celebrating the an'niversary of our chapters. Founders' Week activities included a banquet with Dr. Peter Howard of Troy State's English Department as guest speaker. Dr. Howard is the editor of the American Bandmasters Association's journal of Band Research. Later in the week the Brothers won over the local chapter of Phi Mu Alpha in softball by the score of 13-12 thanks to a grounder between 2nd and 3rd off the red-hot bar of Vice President Noman Brooks. The win gave the Brothers a perfect season. Our victories were under the leadership of Brother Bill Ashburn. Epsilon Xi defeated Sigma Alpha Iota by a mere twenty runs in their annual softball game. We ended the week with a salute to Rome by having a toga parry. DSMM recipient Dr. John Long and honorary Brother Frank Jaeckle were in attendance at the green laurel affair. National Convention in Cincinnati saw three Brothers and five Sisters representing Troy State. Three members of each
chapter were seated as delegates as we were well represented in the National Intercollegiate Bands. The highlight of the Convention was both chapters' receiving "Top Ten" certificates. The week-long band-camp for the "Sound of the South" began August 30th. The Brothers and Sisters welcomed the freshmen with a party featuring dancing and our annual skit. Our drill this fall is courtesy of Brother John Hillsman and the band is under the field direction of Brother Don Aplin. We are looking forward to the semnd Homecoming appearance of the Troy State Alumni Band which was organized by last year's Epsilon Xi president Kathy Harbuck. Last year's halftime crowd and current Troy State band members were quire surprised at the ability that the players still possessed. At Troy we have already begun preparing to host the 1982 District VIII Convention which will be here March 25-28. Zeta Upsilon president Randy Folsum plans to have more band-oriented activities than have been offered in the past. We hope to see all chapters in the district represented.
~n ~emor~ of . . . SAMUEL C. BERRY July 22, 1981 Bethune-Cookman College MICHAEL ANTHONY FREEMAN Beta Sigma, KK\If, University of Houston February 27, 1981 MARCIA MARTIN Alpha, TBI, Oklahoma State University July 20, 1981 F. KELLY JAMES University of California, Los Angeles September 30, 1981
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Northern Arizona University Flagstaff
A Working System by Matthew G. Milldebrant and Nancy Napier
Greetings from Northern Arizona University, home of the Marching Lumberjacks. This year we have the most positive group of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma members in our history. We have been noticing, over the years, that our groups have been becoming more energetic, and helpful to the band. This obviously points to our pledge program. There are several reasons why our pledging methods work. One of the foremost things that you hear when pledging one of our organizations is an emphasis on sisterhood ~od brotherhood, fraternal spirit. This is one of the ways that our system works. We all help the pledges, not just the viceKK.Y
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A New Direction for the Marching Virginians by Jennifer F. Adams and Margaret A . Bayone "Heads up! Stomachs in! Cheeks tight, and not the ones on your face! Now glide .. ." Most marching bands have heard these words before, but for the one at Virginia Tech, they were a little different. Those commands were issued from the mouth of Dr. Harry Price, the new director of the Marching Virginians. Dr. Price, formerly the Assistant Director of Bands at the University of South Carolina, had the job of converting the Marching Virginians from a primarily power step band tO a glide step band. In the past the MVs have not been known for their complex drills on the field. But, Dr. Price is changing all that, with intri-
cate patterns and show designs to wow and dazzle the Hokie fans. After working under Dr. Price for a week, the Marching Virginians had a hard time remembering that first day of band camp. The brothers and sisters of KK.Y and TB.L had arrived days before to organize this special event. After endless hours of running errands, lining the marching field, and setting up dorms for camp, we were finally prepared for the influx of the 250 members tO beautiful Blacksburg. The marching band members could be distinguished from the rest of the student body by their sore feet, aching arms, peeling noses, and windburned faces suffered by many long afternoons of practice. As a break from it all, the brothers and sisters sponsored a party for all band members. As usual, a good time was enjoyed by all.
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The band season should prove tO be an interesting one, with road trips to Duke and West Virginia. And, if our luck holds out, we may be seeing another bowl bid. This year has marked a new direction for the sisters of Zeta Omicron as well as for the band. We are becoming more diversified, with less concentration on the marching band and more membership participation in other University Bands, including the Wind Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble. As a sideline the sisters are planning to pick apples which will be used as a fund raiser later this fall. Our sisters are also sharpening their needles in preparation for two projects: banners for both jazz ensembles at Virginia Tech. Well, that's about all from us. Good luck to all from the brothers of Eta Beta and the sisters of Zeta Omicron at Virginia Tech.
North Carolina Central University Durham
We're Comin' Out by Ernest Walker, Ill Hello, from the brothers of the Zeta Sigma chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi, and from the home of the North Carolina Central University Marching Eagle Band, otherwise known as the "Sound Machine." Throughout the fiscal year 1980-81 , we were active in many areas of the band. Nine new brothers were inducted into our chapter, the largest number of pledges in many years. We also sponsored socials for the stage and concert bands. At the end of marching season we sponsored the first annual band picnic. Also during the year we presented awards for "service beyond the call of duty.'' These included the "Bandmember of the Year" Award, which was presented to Charlton O'Neal. Our sponsor and band director, Mr. Jerry Head , Jr. and Mr. William Moon, our university stage band director, received awards for outstanding dedication.
"The Sound Machine" of North Carolina Central University, home of the Zeta Sigma Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi and the Epsilon Lambda Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma. This year we look forward to playing host to our brothers and sisters of Morgan State, Bowie Stare, and Norfolk ~tate Universities. We also plan to sponsor local orphans to a number of our games, to provide refreshments for the band, and to starr the first pep band for basketball season, as well as continue the projects from the previous year. The North Carolina Central University Marching Eagle Band had the honor of performing at the Gold Bowl in Richmond , Virginia. We were also invited to perform in several local commercials and Thanksgiving Parades. We were also
Oklahoma University Norman
Xavier University Cincinnati
Delta Coast to Coast Boy, have we got news for you! We've got some old news and we've got some new news. What's your pleasure ? - So glad you chose the old news! However, it just so happens that the old news is young. Last spring the Delta chapters of Tau Beta Sigma and Kappa Kappa Psi kept busy running the chuckwagon for the Oklahoma State High School Band Conrest. Those young, eager faces reminded us of those good old high school days and just how old we are now! W e regressed even further into our childhoods when we escorted twenty-five underprivileged children to the circus. That night, filled with cotton-candy, carmel apples, and clowns, was a memorable experience. Inspired by the circus safari , some of our members investigated the possibility of forming a closer bond with children. The National Organization of Big Brothers and Big Sisters provided that opportunity. Speaking of opportunities ... During the hot summer month of August, ten of our members had the pleasure of attending the National Con-
voted the top band in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association. · The size of the band has increased dramatically this year, making it one of the "monster" bands of the conference. We now have a hundred and ten members. It is the largest band since 1973. We are looking forward to an outstanding band year, and are very thankful for the opportunity (along with our sisters of Epsilon Lambda) to build an even bigger and better band. We, the brothers of Zeta Sigma would like to wish all of our brothers and sisters a successful and fraternal year. WE'RE COMIN' OUT!!!
venrion in Cincinnati, Ohio. They returned excited and ready for the new season. Speaking of new . . . It's rime for the new news. The Pride of Oklahoma is facing a phenomenal marching season. Not only are we sponsoring a TB~ and KK¥ Pep Band Trip to Columbia, Missouri, but we are also helping our at the Oklahoma Band Director's Association Marching Contest. We will be attending ten of eleven games on our schedule which boils down to nine weekends in a row. This heavy season will be rough on everyone but it will be exceptionally hard on our pledge classes. Kappa Kappa Psi has seven young men pledging and Tau Beta Sigma has twelve first-class young women pledging. One of the pledge class projects for both parries will be our annual Halloween parry in honor of our director's birthday. Although it looks like a season guaranteed to pur us all at least a semester behind, it will be a season that we will treasure forever.
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Zeta Sigma TBS First At Xavier by Patty Cebulko We are proud to be the newest TB~ chapter, Zeta Sigma, at Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio. After a year-and-ahalf colonization period , we were very excited to receive our chapter certification on April 5, 1981. This proved to be a landmark in Xavier's hisrory as we are the first honorary sorority on campus. Twelve women were inducted into our chapter and with a freshman female membership of twelve this year, our hopes for a large pledge class look _promising. This summer, two of our members attended the National Convention along with fi ve of our brothers. They found it a great learning experience, especially since they could take part in all the rituals and meetings because we've been certified as a chapteer. It really sparked enthusiasm for TB~ and for our chapter. Together with our brothers from Delta Phi chapter, we purchased shirts with TB~ on the front and our chapter name, Zeta Sigma, on the back. We are now in rhe midst of establishing our pledging policies for the coming semester and would appreciate suggestions from our sister chapters. Through these activities we are becoming closer tO each other as well as having fun and serving the band.
University of Texas Austin
Did You Hear About the Aggie Who? by Diana Oxford and Chuck Garner The Beta Gamma Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma and the Alpha Tau Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi began the 1981-82 season early with beaches, blankets, and lots of sun at our annual summer lake retreat. We enjoyed water skiing, swimming, frisbee, and golf, and then returned with a lot of sunburned bodies. During rhe weekend we even managed to work in a few organizational meetings in preparation for our fall activities. Before we knew it, summer was over and the middle of August had rolled around. Longhorn Band members from KKii'
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Ohio State Comes Alive Greetings tO all our Tau Beta Sigma sisters from the Chi Chapter at the Ohio State University. Yes, we are alive and well here in Columbus, this being the first article to make the deadline in a few years! After a relaxing ( ?) summer, including the exciting National Convention at Cincinnati, the 1981 season will prove tO be one with all of our bands performances and numerous projects ro be completed. "Service with organization" will be the theme for this year. With our autumn quarter just inro its second week, we had already sold countKK'l'
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throughom the state came pouring into Austin tO begin "Hell Week". Pledges and Actives arrived early tO help directors and staff get ready for the influx of 240 freshmen and 230 returning members auditioning for this year's edition of The Showband of the Southwest. The traditional "Scholz's Blowout" party nt the week's end was a welcome relief after the string of 8:00 a.m. tO 10:00 p.m. rehearsals. Our support from the Austin media this year has been overwhelming. One local T.V. station ran two half-hour specials on the Longhorn Band, from the KK'l'
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less OSU Marching Band albums and publicized one of the upcoming concerts. We have been extremely busy with three straight home games plus performances at the Browns/ Bengals game and at Vandalia, Ohio. With the results finally being posted concerning the intense auditions for Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, and Symphonic Band, receptions are already being planned for their upcoming concertS. Besides having receptions for our own bands, we are going to give refreshments to the visiting marching bands from the Illinois and the Indiana Universities, respeCtively, during the Buckeye football season. This will be a great opportunity for us tO meet other brothers and sisters of KK>JF and TBL from nearby states. Along with giving receptions and publicizing concerts, we are also planning KK'l'
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They're Playing Our Song . .. they really are. On May 12, the NLU Symphonic Band gave the premiere performance of Michael Hennigan's "Ascension". "Ascension" was a joint commission of the Epsilon Theta and Delta Sigma chapters of KK>JF and TB.L. It took a lot of work by the Symphonic Band tO perform the piece, but the band did an excellent job. We are looking forward tO many more such KK-\Jt/ TB.L commissions in the future. We wrapped up the spring semester
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time the first freshman took ro the field for try-outs, through our first half-time performance with the Rice Marching Owl Band. For the University of Texas vs. the University of Miami game, the Longhorn Band sponsored "Band Day". Over 3,000 visiting band students, 209 tubas, and the 415 member Longhorn Alumni Band performed together with the Longhorn Band in the pre-game show. We finished off a busy weekend with the Tau Beta Sigma Alumni joining the Actives and Pledges in an afternoon brunch and celebration of our Second Degree Ceremonies. The Kappa Kappa Psi Chapter played the Longhorn Band Alumni in our annual flag football game, and following the game, Kappa Kappa Psi sponsored a picnic for the Alumni which concluded our busiest Fall weekend yet! KKii'
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several fund raising activities. Some of our ideas include selling OSU musical bumper stickers, M&M candies, and "RENT-A-MAID" services to our fellow band members. We're sure that there are some dirty clothes, cars, ana apartments that need to be cleaned for a minimal fee! We are also planning a social gathering for the new pledges in a few weeks. We are hoping for a large number to try and double our membership. Slowly but surely, our chapter is expanding. Fresh, new ideas are being suggested that will surely benefit our sisterhood. Yes, we sisters in Chi Chapter feel that this year will be a very strong and satisfying one. With everyone working together as a team, we hope to create a bigger and better chapter at Ohio State. We would also like to wish everyone a successful year. KK'l'
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water balloons and basically just had a good time. The top-scoring survivors turned out to be the members of the Symphonic Band which got its name on a permanent plaque now in the band display case. After everyone had rested up from the morning's events, the brothers of Epsilon Theta held a Scavenger Hunt. The afternoon was spent with band members running around the campus looking for hot items like NLU parking tickets, "Old MacDonald" recordings, 1972 and 1973 band record albums, turtle shells, false eyelashes, olives, and high "C" 's. We finally finished the day knowing we had been true to the motto ''The band that plays together stays together" .
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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 NATIONAL 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); CONNIE REISHUS (Gamma Zeta).
KAPPA KAPPA PSI PAST NATIONAL 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); RICHARD RODEAN (Alpha Sigma). *Deceased
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