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The Official Publication of KAPPA KAPPA PSI National Honorary Band Fraternity

TAU BETA SIGMA National Honorary Band Sorority

1979 SPRING ISSUE PODIUM FEATURES

SPECIAL ARTICLES A Message From The National President, TBS

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Welcome New Chapters

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Sousa, The Fraternity Brother (From Baton, May 1933)

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Keeping Pace

Tau Beta Sigma "Top Ten" by Lenore Dolph

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NIB Award For Achievement in Participation

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A Message From The National Secretary, TBS

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Meeting The Enemy

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Dr. Neill Humfield Elected To International Office

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Traveling Baritone Shines Again

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TAU BETA SIGMA NATIONAL OFFICERS National President MR. DONALD STANLEY, Associate Professor of Music, Music Department, Mansfield State College, Mansfield, PA 16933 National Vice-President MR, RICHARD RODEAN, McKay Auditorium, University of Tampa, Tampa, FL 33606 National Secretary-Treasurer DR. DAVID OAKLEY, G-10 Harris Hall, University of Missouri/Rolla, Rolla, MO 65401 Member-at-Large MR. BOB JOYCE, 1713 Savannah Dr., Fort Smith, AR 72901 Trustees MR. HUGH E. McMILLEN, Chairman, Boulder, CO; OR. JAMS A. JACOBSEN, Ft. Worth TX; DR. RICHARD A. WORTHINGTON, Monroe, LA; DR. THOMAS TYRA, Cullowhee, NC; MR. A. FRANK MARTIN, Stillwate-r, OK (Life); MR. MELBERN NIXON. Emporia, KS; MR. DONALD STANLEY, Mansfield PA District Governors I LARRY SOWELL, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT II DONALD WOLlf, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ Ill FLOREN THOMPSON, Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, NM IV ORVILLE EIDEM, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND V THOMAS STIDHAM, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS VI JAMES JACOBSEN, Texas Christian University, Ft. Worth, TX VII ALAN DRAKE, Ohio Northern University, Ada, OH VIII THOMAS TYRA, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC IX ALLAN GILLESPIE, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT

National President NADINE DORSCHLER, 426 Encina Place, San Manuel, AZ 85631 National First Vice-President CONNIE REISHUS, 71 9 Galaxy Drive, Manhattan, KS 66502 National Second Vice-President JULIE RYAN KUHNS, 122 North Coffelt, Alvin, TX 77511 National Treasurer BONNIE SCHULER, P. 0. Box 754, Crawfordsville, IN 47933 National Secretary ANN CUNNINGHAM, 6865 Chickering Road #441 , Ft. Worth, TX 76116 Trustees CAROL BLAIN, Chai rman, Lubbock, TX; MRS· JANET WEST MILLER, San Antonio, TX; MRS. WAVA BANES TURNER, Aspen, CO (Life) ; MRS. EVALYN K. DRAKE; Ada, OH ; BARBARA PRENTICE, Arlington, TX; MRS. GRACE MARTIN, Stillwater, OK (Life) ; BECKY HARTMAN, Iowa City, lA; NADINE DORSCHLER, San Manuel,

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LEEANN JONES, Tucs·on, AZ LENORE DOLPH, Kremmling, CO

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CAROL BLAIN, Lubbock, TX

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SUE EVANS, Waltham, MA

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Dr. Humfield Elected to National Office At the 1978 annual meeting of the International Trombone Association in Nashville, Tennessee, Dr. Neill H . Humfeld was elected to the position of First Vice-President. Dr. Humfeld will serve in this capacity for two years ( 1978-1980) and then become President the following two years ( 1980-1982) . He is a charter member of the Board of Directors, and has been Chairman of the Ensemble Composition Contest Committee since the organization was founded in 1970.

The I.T.A. membership has approximately 1500 members who reside in 30 countries.

Dr. Neill H. Humtield

The annual meeting is held in Nashville which is in conjunction with the International Trombone Workshop, span-

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sored by Peabody College. This weeklong event brings together a staff of teachers, performers, and students from the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, and in 1979, an outstanding trombonist from die U.S.S.R, Dr. Humfeld is a member of this faculty where he conducts master classes, performs solo trombone works, directs and performs in numerous ensembles.

Dr. Humfeld is regarded as one of the country's leading Trombonists, teacher and clinician. He is Professor of music and Chairman of the Instrumental Music Division at East Texas State University in Commerce, Texas. Dr. Humfeld is an honorary member of Zeta Kappa Chapter, KK..Y and Epsilon Beta Chapter, TBL.

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The 1979 National Convention at Georgia Tech is soon approaching, and there will be many things to be discussed at this meeting of great importance to the future of Tau Beta Sigma. I hope you will take the time to go through the minutes of the last National Convention and the Podiums of this biennium. Think seriously of what committee you would like to be on for your chapter, as the Committee Preference Sheets will be out soon.

It is very important that you be prepared for this convention no matter what committee you'll be put on, and especially those chapters who will be picked as the Top Ten. Both articles from Lenore Dolph on the Top Ten were designed to help and to inform you as best we could.

I hope you will read them. Remember Top Ten is a total chapt~r involvement.

Yes, there will be a lot of time for fun and sisterhood, but please remember, you are going to the convention for business, and for our future. You are the ones that will make our laws and decide on important issues. You will be representing

your chapter, and you must take that responsibility with you to Georgia; so make sure you get to all the separate sessions and committees, etc. We need 100% representation. We must strive always for service - that is our prime function. We have grown so much, so let's keep doing this for the good of the sorority, and you - my sisters.

Some of the issues which will be important are: 1. Outstanding Service to Music Award - there has been a lot of articles and publicity on this, but few chapters are responding why?

2. The Ritual - much discussion will be on this. If you would like to see any changes, let me know.

3. The Podium - are you receiving and enjoying your Podium magazine? As a member do you have constructive suggestions on how this valued fraternal publication may be improved?

4. Expansion should we put

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more emphasis on reactivation as mentioned in the guidelines from the 1977 Convention minutes?

What more can we do to start new colonies and keep them with us ?

5. Programs - are we all doing what we should to keep our vital National Programs strong?

These are just a few things that need to be worked out and discussed. Start thinking about them now! Don't wait until the last minute to go through everything.

My congratulations to all the bands who performed on television this year.

Everyone looked great! Keep up the same enthusiasm for the spring semester. Your concert season is just as important as the marching season!

My best wishes for continuous growth and service to your band and Tau Beta Sigma.

Your Sister, Nadine

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The Fraternity Brother erous attitude made it very comfortable for me.

(Editor's Note: The following article is taken from the May 1933 issue of the "Baton". Sousa had passed away in March 1932 and the recollection of his association with Kappa Kappa Psi was provided

by Scott P. Squyres.)

In the early part of January, 1922, it was my good pleasure as Grand President of the Fraternity to invite Mr. Sousa to be the guest of Delta Chapter and also Alpha Chapter at a special dinner given in his honor at the Huckins Hotel in Oklahoma City. Brother Sousa graciously accepted the invitation in answer to my telephone call to him in Waco, Texas, where he was then giving a concert.

We wanted to make him an Honorary Member of our Fraternity but we hardly knew just how to proceed. Most of us had experience in rushing and pledging men in college but we had never had the experience of pledging a great musician to our Fraternity and to initiate him into the innermost sanctums. We picked up courage and secured from friends in Oklahoma City a big fine car. Brother Robertson of Delta Chapter and myself proceeded to the depot to meet the train on which Brothr Sousa arrived with his band. Brother Robertson remained in the car and I went to the train and met Brother Sousa.

I had known the great musician for several years before, but my contact had been mostly of an observer and admirer of his ability. I approached him and introduced myself and found him very gracious and pleasing to talk to and to my utter surprise when I told him that we had a car to take him to the hotel the replied with a smile, "I would like to walk to the hotel instead of ride, because the exercise will do me good." I was very much surprised, but glad to have the privilege of walking with him to his hotel.

He kept the conversation going pleasantly and relieved me considerably for I hardly knew just what he would be interested in talking about so that his gen-

Brother Robertson brought the car to the hotel and came in and we had a longer talk with Brother Sousa. I extended to him an invitation to drive with us through the city for the exercise and pleasure of seeing our biggest city of the state. He accepted our invitation and to · gether with two of his lady soloists we drove about the city before the matinee concert. You know, during 1922 Brother Sousa was recovering from an accident sustained as a result of a fall from his horse and that accounted for the doctor being with him. He afterwards said the doctor was a nuisance and didn't do him any good.

While we were driving I was doing all the thinking I could as to how to approach him with an invitation to become a pledge to our Fraternity. Delta Chapter had already voted him in but he didn't know it. I was sitting in the front seat with Brother Robertson and half turning around to talk to Brother Sousa in the rear seat with his soloists. I talked to him about everything I could think of; then I talked to him about college fraternities and musical fraternities in particular.

Then I asked him if he was a member of an honorary college musical fraternity.

He said he was not a member of any such fraternity, then I asked him if he had any reason why he could not belong to a college musical fraternity and he told me there wasn't any reason why he could not belong. Then, it was my privilege to say to him that we had unanimously voted to take him in as a member of Delta Chapter. He pleasingly accepted the invitation and we arranged for the initiation after the matinee concert and before the evening concert. He was happy and showed much enthusiasm and gratitude for being recognized by college men and our Fraternity. We explained to him that Kappa Kappa Psi was an honorary band fraternity and was the only national organization of its type in the country. For the matinee concert he gave to Brother Robertson and myself a complimentary pass which we were pleased to have because it came from Brother Sousa direct and in person. Shortly after the concert

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we drove about the city some more, and arrived at the Huckins Hotel at the appointed hour for the initiation ceremony.

The brothers of Alpha Chapter had arrived and Brother Lehrer of Delta Chapter and Brother Makovsky of Oklahoma State College were present for the ceremony.

We went through the ritualist work and gave Brother Sousa the obligation and presented him with the jeweled badge of Kappa Kappa Psi. Shortly after, we proceeded to the banquet room in the Huckins Hotel and gathered about a great round table for the dinner. The President of the University of Oklahoma came in and greeted Brother Sousa and remarked that Delta Chapter and the University of Oklahoma Band would soon have a real fine band if they kept on pledging men like Brother Sousa. Everyone had a splendid time because our guest and newest member of the Fraternity was a good entertainer and was easily the life of our little party. That evening he remarked the following : "You boys are the ones who will carry on the work started by the old masters, it is up to you, and your fraternity has the field almost exclusively, to promote muslC and make all who listen appreciate."

That has been the theme and has meant much to the Fraternity as an inspiration to carry on in a bigger and finer way.

At the evening concert Brother Sousa proudly wore his Kappa Kappa Psi badge on his uniform and it was our pleasure to be with him until his train left early that morning. We talked over many things during the almost ~4 hours we had the pleasure of being with him. He gave us encouragement in every way.

During subsequent years, Brother Sousa's interest never waned in the Fraternity. He was entertained by the chapters throughout the United States and each of them found him to be a real brother and an inspiration to carry on for Kappa Kappa Psi.

TAU BETA SIGMA

''Top Ten''

By Lenore M. Dolph, District III Counselor, TB:k

~----------------~ The Tau Beta Sigma Top Ten chapters are selected in the spring of the National Convention year by the National Office and the National Council. The first requirement is to get all reports and financial obligations cleared by the national deadlines. Since fewer than 30 chapters achieved this first and most basic goal last year, perhaps your chapter should consider this area first if you are nor included in the 1979 list of Top Ten. After eliminating those chapters which did not meet the necessary deadlines, the National Office and the National Council select the final ten by studying the Secretary's Quarterly reports, the chapter activity reports and through personal knowledge of the chapter by attendance at previous District and National Conventions. Again, if your chapter is not in the running in 1979, rake a good look at your reporting procedures. Does the report reflect care in prepar.ation and adequatly reflect your activities or has it been slapped together in a hurry to meet the deadline ?

The ten chapters are notified by mail and are automatically in the competition for the Chapter Recognition Award . All ten chapters will receive a list of the criteria for the Chapter Recognition Award and five copies of the questionnaire, which is to be included in the written report, to be presented to the Examining Committee.

Being awarded one of the Top Ten designations is a significant honor by itself but it is only the beginning of a great deal more work which must be accomplished before arriving at the National Convention. The first item to consider should be the report. The report should cover all of your chapter's activities for the past biennium. Include your mixers, service projects, band recruiting techniques, pledge programs and fund raising activities. Also include a two year calendar of dates for all activities, including regular meetings, band meetings and rehearsals. The copies of the completed questionnaire should be included in the report. The questionnaire· covers items of special interest to the Committee members. Remember to include letters from vour chapter sponsor and band director.

It is very important that all members of the chapter participate in the preparation of the report.

Other items which need careful consideration before the end of the spring term include:

the team but alums may not participate. One member may do all of the talking or each person may choose to present a portion. The entire interview will last twenty minutes: 15 minutes of the chapter oral presentation, followed by

1. Make sure that the chapter historian is working on the scrapbook. This should cover the activities of the past two years only.

5 minutes of questions by the Committee members concerning the material presented. Audiovisual materials are acceptable.

Any questions about equipment should be directed to the Host Chapters before the convention.

2. Organize your delegation to Atlanta. Encourage all members to attend and to prepare to take an actiV€ role.

3. Work on your display. It can be a band display, a joint effort with Kappa Kappa Psi or a Tau Beta Sigma project. The Committee will consider difficulties with distance and transportation problems.

4. Encourage the members of your delegation to audition for the National Intercollegiate Band .

Participation is important.

5. Prepare the presentation. One to three members of your delegation should be designated before the convention so they have time to study the report and other materials. Pledges may be included on

The interview schedule will be arranged by the Examining Committee and the Top Ten chapters within the first two days of the convention. Care is taken to insure the fewest possible conflicts with other convention activities.

Involvement is the watchword. The committee will be looking for evidence that all members of each chapter are involved in the activities of Tau Beta Sigma, the band program, other campus organizations , and the community. This involvement should extend to the National Convention through participation on the convention floor, in committee work, the National Intercollegiate Band and district caucuses.

Message From The

NATIONAL SECRETARY

Atlanta, here we come! In just a few weeks, the National Convention of Tau Beta Sigma and Kappa Kappa Psi will be here, so NOW is the time to prepare for the meeting. Encourage your members to attend this most important gathering. National Convention is an experience you'll never forget!

National is the time when the scrapbooks from each district are presented for your inspection. Gathering the infor marion for the scrapbooks is one of my duties, but I need your help. Please send me any information about your chapter or district that you wuold like to see re-

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corded for posterity in the scrapbooks, as they will serve as the history of this organization. I would welcome programs, brochures, newspaper articles, band newsletters, and any printed information about your chapter and/ or band. Please send these to me as soon as you can. My address is: Ann Cunningham, National Secretary 6865 Chickering Road, #441 Fort Worth, Texas 76116 Thanks for your help, and I look forward to hearing from you soon!

The NIBAward for Achievement in Participation In 1977 at UCLA, the University of Maryland scored the greatest numbers of all time for distance and attendance.

Other important factors that may determine the winner are the presence of the director and chapter sponsors and whether or not the contenders are directly responsible for the presence of NIB applicants from colleges not having chapters of KK'l' and ·TBL. Judges are selected from among the band directors whose organizations are not in competition for the trophy. Since this award was established to stimulate national participation, bands from the host state are not eligible.

NIB trophies are given in memory of one or more of our deceased who have served as National President of KK'l', National President of TB~ , Commissioned Composer, Guest Conductor, or Host Conductor.

(Editor's Note: The following information concerning the National Intercollegiate Band Award has been graciously provided by Dr. F. Lee Bowling in the interest of assisting members in understanding the award selection.)

The NIB Award for Achievement in Participation is awarded to the school demonstrating the most outstanding support of the NIB's.

The decision of the judges is based upon a score arrived at by considering the numbers of individuals in the NIB's from contending schools, distance traveled by each band member, the quality of participation, musicianship, and so on. For example: 3 points Distance Traveled 3 points Chapter Attendance 4 points NIB Participation

The following are the winners from 1947:

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In 1973 the scores of the rop four were as follows: Distance 742 miles .87 +points 1350 1.6 2520 3.0 1625 1.93

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The National Intercollegiate Band Award is presented by the Founder and Organizational DirectOr of the National Intercollegiate Bands, Dr. F. Lee Bowling.

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Xi Chapter of TBL is expecting an exciting 1979 Spring Semester. Our major project this semester is our 8th annual NBTA Twirling Contest on March 24, 1979. Participants come from five states to compete. The businessmen of Canyon are making donations to help us pay for the trophies and their names will be engraved on the base of a trophy to be awarded to the winners of the competition. Everyone is working hard, and we feel this will be a very successful contest.

Plans for our Spring pledge class are underway and we expect over 20 pledges this semester. To start out we are planning two rush parties in hopes of getting better acquainted with the future pledges.

Twirling Contest Major Event

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The first is our annual cosrume party, and during this time we will get to know the prospective pledges and let them get to know us so they will feel more at ease.

Our second rush party is a salad supper.

During this time we will answer any questions the girls have and describe the objectives, goals, and activities of Tau Beta Sigma.

Other projects in store this semester include bake sales, a rummage sale, a coke bottle drive, and birthday cakes. Our birthday cakes are still doing a great job and becoming more popular each semester. We are anticipating an exciting semester and wish the best for our sisters in TB~.

1979 National Convention KAPPA PAPPA PSI GEORGIA TECH

TAU BETA SIGMA

The 1979 NIB Concert Season

ATLANTA, GEORGIA

August 5 - 11~ 1979 The following schedule is reprinted in this issue of the PODIUM for persons who have missed the Georgia Tech Convention Publication. Specific details concerning the 1979 National Convention may be obtained through: KK'l'/'TBL N ational Convention Committee c/ o Music Department Georgia Tech Atlanta, GA 30332 ( 404) 894-3193

Sunday, August 5 9 :00A.M. 11:00 A.M.12 :00 P.M.3:00P.M. 5:00P.M. 6:30P.M. 7:15P.M. 8 :45P.M.

6 :00P.M. 6:00P.M. 3:30 ·P.M. 5:00P.M. 6:30P.M. 7:00P.M. 8: 15P.M.

Registration Display Set-Up Auditions Reception- Dr. Pettit's Home Dinner Opening Joint Session Opening Separate Sessions Organizational Rehearsals

Monday, August 6 7:00A.M. - 8:15A.M. 8:30A.M.- 11:15 A.M. 11:30 A.M. - 12 :45 P.M. 1:00 P.M. - 3:00P.M. 3: 15P.M. - 4:45P.M. 5:00P.M. - 5:30P.M. 5:30P.M. - 6 :45 P.M. 7:00P.M. - 8:00P.M. 8:30P.M. - 9 :30P.M. 10:00 P.M.- 12 :00 A.M.

Breakfast Business Lunch Rehearsals Business Caucus Dinner Rehearsals Joint Session Recreation on Campus

Tuesday, August 7 7:00A.M.· 8:15A.M. 8:30A.M. - 11 :15 A.M. 11 :30 A.M.- 12:45 P.M. 1:00 P.M. - 3:00P.M. 3:00P.M. 3:30P.M. 7:00P.M. 11:30 P.M. 12 :00 A.M.

Breakfast Business Lunch Rehearsals Leave for Six Flags Arrive at Six Flags Dinner at Picnic Pavilion Depart for Tech Campus Arrive Back at Tech Campus (Continued on Page 7)

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Dr. F. Lee Bowling

You are invited to participate in the National Intercollegiate Bands at Georgia Tech during the week of August 5, 1979.

Thirty-rwo years ago the first NIB came into being. Audiences have ranged upward to 10,000. Radio and TV have been utilized; recordings have been made of every concert. The quality of enthusiasm demonstrated by the NIB's and the audiences over the years has inspired many individuals to voluntarily provide the effort, time, and finances necessary for the continuation of this project. Instrument companies and music publishers have also contributed directly and indirectly to the NIB's. In 1977 over 200 applicants became the members of rwo fine bands.

Participation in the NIB's has always been open to members of college and university bands regardless of fraternal affiliation. Two NIB's, symphonic and concert, allow for the acceptance of every applicant. Harmonious scheduling is designed to avoid conflicts among the business meetings of K K 'l' and TB~, rehearsals and concerts. Delegates and non· delegates alike may enjoy complete involvement in all festivities. The Guest Conductor and Commissioned Composer will insure a meaningful musical experience. The composition for 1979 will have its premier playing at the Atlanta Memorial Arts Center.

For many years the NIB's have been recognized as contributing significantly to the advancement of college bands and band music. Your active interest in making the 1979 NIB's successful enterprises will be appreciated and recognized .

Sincerely and fraternally, Dr. F. Lee Bowling Organizational Director

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by TFS The National Organizations of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma are celebrating their 60th and 33rd years of service to bands during this 1979 National Convention Year. Possibly the most exciting and meaningful way to take part in this significant celebration will be to attend the National Biennial Convention, August 5-11, 1979, on the Georgia Tech Campus in Atlanta. The groundwork has been accomplished to provide a most rewarding and memorable fraternal and musical experience. As with all fraternal meetings and conventions, the ultimate success of N ational C~mvention '79 will depend upon your active participation. The convention this summer will provide an opportunity for you, the membership to continue to shape the future of Kappa Kappa Psi/Tau Beta Sigma, and to make specific recommendations concerning National Programs. Yes, the opportunity is yottrs. and you are urged not to let it slip by without serious consideration.

Although much of our time this summer will be spent looking toward the future, every member of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma should travel to Atlanta with a keen awareness of the history, traditions, and accomplishments of the National Organizations. The untiring effort and life-long dedicanon of many persons has enabled Kappa Kappa Psi/Tau Beta Sigma to survive: depression, war, campus unrest, financial disasters, and various other difficulties.

A fitting tribute to these outstanding individuals will be the continuation and improvement of a strong fraternal program based upon the sound principle of service to bands in America.

The national programs and worthwhile activities of your n~tional organizations will depend upon your energy, enthusiasm, and participation. Walt Kelly had written a quote which has become familiar to many, when he said, "We have met the enemy and the enemy is us!" Possibly the most alarming topic for discussion this summer will be the lack of inter-chapter activity and lack of chapter participation in precinct, district and national affairs. We must be quick to

NATIONAL CONVENTION (Continued) VVednesday,August8 7:00A.M.- 8:15A.M. 8:30A.M.- 9:30A.M. 10:00 A.M.- 11:30 A.M. 11:30 A.M.- 12:45 P.M. 1:00 P.M.- 2:30P.M. 3:00P.M.- 4:45P.M. 5:00P.M.- 5:30P.M. 5:30P.M.- 6:45P.M. 7:00P.M. - 8:30P.M. 8 :45P.M.- 10:00 P.M. !O:OOP.M.

Breakfast Joint Session Rehearsals Lunch Business Rehearsals Caucus Dinner Business Model Rituals Skits

Thursday, August 9 7:00A.M.- 8:15A.M. 8:30A.M.- 10:00 A.M. 10:30 A.M.- 11 :30 A.M. 11 :30 A.M.- 12 :45 P.M. 1:00 P.M.- 3:00P.M. 3:30P.M. 3:30P.M.- 4:30P.M. 4:00P.M.- 5:30P.M. 5:00P.M. - 6:00P.M. 5:30P.M.- 6:45P.M. 6:00P.M.- 6:30P.M. 6:45P.M.- 7:30P.M. 8:00P.M.- 9:30P.M. !O:OOP.M.

Breakfast Business Rehearsals Lunch Business NIB Leaves for Symphony Hall Concert Band Rehearsal NIB Dress Rehearsal Dinner (Except NIB) Dinner for NIB Leave for Symphony Hall Pictures NIB Concert Depart to Tech

Friday, August 10 7:00A.M.- 8:15A.M. 8:30A.M. - 11:45 A.M. 12:00P.M.- 1:15P.M. 1:30 P.M. 2:00P.M.- 3:00P.M.

3:30P.M.- 5:30P.M. 7:00P.M. 7:30P.M. 8:00P.M.- 9 :30P.M. 9:30P.M. Saturday, August 11 8:00A.M.- 5:00P.M. 8:30A.M.- 10:00 A.M. 8:30A.M.- 11:00 A.M. 11:00 A.M. - 3:30P.M.

Breakfast Business (As Dictated by Convention Needs) Lunch Concert Band Set-Up Concert Band Concert Student Center Ballroom Final Joint Session Leave for Banquet Reception Banquet - Grand Ballroom Atlanta Hilton Hotel Free Time CheckOut Breakfast Meeting: Trustees, National Councils Free Time

realize that the National Program of Kappa Kappa Psi/Tau Beta Sigma is severely handicapped by too many chapters "doing their own thing". The strength of our National Program of service to bands in America and the continued success of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma may well hinge upon the ability to increase chapter and individual awareness of common goals.

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With the loyal support and assistance of every brother and sister, the National Organizations of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma will enter into a new biennium with renewed strength to overcome past obstacles. May we allow the '79 Convention to mark the beginning of renewed strength and dedication to the goals and traditions of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma.

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11/eteome 1teet~- e~apte'ZOn February 17, 1979, the Eta Nu chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi was installed on the Southeastern Oklahoma State University Campus in Durant, Oklahoma. The Alpha Rho Chapter from Northeastern Oklahoma State University journeyed from Tahlequah to conduct the ritual work, and Mr. Tom Sirridge, National Executive Secretary, presented the official charter.

Eight colony members had worked hard during the course of three semesters in preparation for the formal installation.

A "Get Acquainted Dance" was held early in the fall for the band and flag corps members . Incoming band members were made to feel welcome through the serving of refreshments and general fellowship.

During the year, all colony members participated in Marching Band, Pep Band, Jazz Ensemble, Concert Band and KK..Y

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One of the highlights of the colonization period was the recepit of first prize in a campus beautification contest which carried a $100.00 incentive cash award.

The colony project involved repairing the Amphi Theatre. New flood lights were installed and a back drop for the stage area was constructed. This very worthwhile project provided a considerable amount of exposure for the new campus organization.

The members of Eta Nu would like tO thank those chapters who supported their efforts during the period of colonization, and will look forward to making new friends through the brotherhood of Kappa Kappa Psi. KK..Y

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The concert march for band, THE SPECIAL OLYMPIANS, by Ira P. Schwarz, will be sent free of charge to band directors upon request. The march was written especially for the 1979 International Summer Special Olympics which will be held at New York State University College at Brockport, August 8-13, 1979.

The Special Olympics is an international program of sports training, physical fitness and athletic training for mentally retarded children and adults.

Sponsored by the Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation, the International Games will include 3,500 competitors from the United States and 30 other countries.

A full score and parts (in facsimile manuscript, but quite readable) is published by New York State University College at Brockport. One part for each instrument is available - accompanied by written permission to duplicate additional parts. Write : THE SPECIAL OLYMPIANS D epartment of Music New York State University College at Brockport Brockport, New York 14420 KK..Y

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Angelo State University, San Angelo, TX

Another Successful Season at A S U

by Walter McLeod

Greetings to our brothers and sisters from the EPSILON KAPPA CHAPTER of Kappa Kappa Psi. This past semester had been a very active one for us here at Angelo State Univrsity. The fall opened with the Epsilon Kappa and Delta Tau chapters sponsoring a Howdy Party for the incoming freshmen and returning upperclassmen band members. Our football season got off to a good start, with the team winning each game. As part of our

service to the marching band, after each halftime performance, Epsilon Kappa provided the Ram Band with cokes.

On September 28, we installed Mr. David Lee Fennell as an Honorary Member of Epsilon Kappa. Mr. Fennell has been our Assistant Band Director for the past four years. He had also served as the president of the ALPHA PSI chapter at West Texas State University from 19681969. This event was the third time that Epsilon Kappa had bestowed this honor on an individual.

Our past spring pledge class constructed the letters Kappa, Kappa, and Psi, which we display at each home football game. We originally got this idea from our brothers of GAMMA PHI chapter at Stephen F. Austin University.

They, along with their sisters of BETA ZETA, were here in early Octobr. The chapter as well as both bands, enjoyed, a great time, continuing our long-distance friendship. In mid -October our brothers of BETA GAMMA and sisters of TAU at Sam Houston State University, came up to San Angelo where our combined bands (approximately 350 band members) performed what had to be the most spectacular halftime in either band's history. The event was honoring the retirement of Dr. Emil Rassman, Board of Regents-Texas State University system.

As our football season marched on, the members of Epsilon Kappa worked hard on the various fund raising projects. The members of the chapter celebrated National Founder's Day with the ASU Golden Ram Band, by providing cokes and cookies.

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University of Florida, Gainesville

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The 1979 District VIII Convention will be hosted by the Beta Xi and Alpha Eta chapters at the University of Florida March 29 through April 1.

In making this an outstanding and memorable convention, we have been hard at work organizing events and activities that will strengthen our fraternal bonds while providing an opportunity to grow as musicians.

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opportunity to play music which has been commissioned by Tau Beta Sigma and Kappa Kappa Psi. Other scheduled activities include a jazz reading band and a special concert by the University of Florida jazz band, conducted by Gary Langford, assistant director of bands at UF. District VIII Convention will close with an awards banquet and a disco dance/ party on Saturday night.

Funding for the events was achieved Frank Wickes, director of bands at the · through various projects which ranged University of Florida, will highlight the from Valentine's Day flower sales to weekend by offering clinics on topics raffles to slave auctions. such as marching band techniques and As convention time draws near, Beta arranging and composing. Mr. Wickes will also be conducting a concert reading Xi and Alpha Eta chapters continue in band in which participants will have an perfect harmony.

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The months of preparation finally came to a close on December 6, when Epsilon Kappa celebrated its lOth anniversary with a formal banquet. The special presentation was the chapter history of Epsilon Kappa in book form, stretching back 12 years to the early band club and colony days. The author of this book was our chapter historian who, for two years researched old files and records.

His final cumulation was a 100 page book dedicated to all past and present members of Epsilon Kappa.

Even after all of this, we were still in the midst of football season. The ASU Rams captured the LSC crown, and on December 16, in the "City of Palms Bowl" (McAllen, Texas), they became the # 1 team in the N AlA going undefeated from September 9-December 16.

Never before had our band marched so long and hard for an entire season.

The spring semester of '79 had thus far been very exciting. The sisters of Delta Tau marked thir 8th anniversary on January 26. Our plans for the near future are: Our pledge class starting in early February and ending in mid April; Spring tour in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, and our 3rd annual Radio Day tentatively scheduled for mid April. Both of our chapters are making plans to attend The National Convention in Atlanta and hope to meet you there.

University of Missouri/ Rolla

A Haunted House In Rolla The Grim Reaper (Charles Malin), and his daughter (Alice Nau) take a much needed break between tour groups.

by Andy Lee and Lois Luehrman During the nights of the full moon from October 25 to October 31, the members of Delta Gamma and Delta Xi abandoned their books, calculators, band instruments and were transformed into witches, ghosts, werewolves, vampires and other creatures of the night. In cooperation with the Optimist Club of Rolla, the brothers and si·sters constructed a "Haunted House" during the Halloween season as a service project to the community as well as a fund raising activity for the chapters during the fall semester.

The idea for such a project was presented to both chapters at a joint meeting in April, 1978 by Delta Gamma active Andy Lee (also a member of the Optimist Club) to promote greater publicity for Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma and to generate additional revenue. When the project received the needed approval by the chapters, a joint committee was formed to plan and direct the operations.

A great amount of material such as chains, lumber, and lights were donated to us by the area merchants. The most unusual items sent to us however, were two real skeletons still in their original coffins (where the merchants got them, we were afraid to ask) . The most important item donated was a two-story, ante-bellum home, made available by the City of Rolla's Park Board, free of charge.

After months of hard work and planning by everyone, the house was ready to open for visitors.

Some of the highlights of the "Haunted House" were: Dr. Frankenstein's laboratory, the haunted maze with the Wolfman and the mad Mr. Hyde roaming its dark corners, the crypt protected by the guardian of the Under· world, and 'The Grim Reaper", contain- .

ing Count Dracula and his mate waiting for their dinner to walk in.

The constant screams and shrieks of terror proved that the project was a greater success than anyone had dreamed.

After lines over a block and a half long with waiting visitors each night, and every worker exhausted, the doors closed for the last time at 11:00 p.m. on October 31. When everything was totaled, more than 2,600 people visited the house during the week of its operation, and each organization's treasury was several hundred dollars richer.

Delta Gamma and Delta Xi would like to encourage our brothers and sisters to consider this project as one of their regu-

lar acnvmes in their community. This project will provide the chapters with an excellent fund raising project as well as an enjoyable and worthwhile community activity.

For further details or assistance in starting a "Haunted House" in your area, contact the Corresponding Secretary of Delta .Gamma and the project chairman: Andy Lee G-10 Harris Hall University of Missouri-Rolla Rolla, Missouri 65401 We wish everyone continued success this year and look forward to meeting you in Atlanta.

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Stephen F. Austin State University Nacogdoches, Texas

"Sink or Swim at SFA"

by Cheryl Hale

The 350 member "Pride of Mississippi" entertains at the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama.

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University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg

At Southern, The South Has "Risen"

by Lewis Yeargan We brothers of Gamma Chi find ourselves shifting officers once more, and with a clean slate hope to improve over past accomplishmnts. Gamma Chi can claim as one of the few, we believe, female presidents - Lynell Withers of Grande Prairie, Alberta. She is an invaluable asset to the chapter. This year USM gained a new member to the faculty Kenneth Deans, nationally renowned saxophonist. Mr. Deans also assists the marching band and directs one of the three concert bands.

On October 21 USM' s "Pride of Mississippi" performed as the exhibition band for the Ft. WaltOn Beach Marching Festival. During the festival, "Pride" was warmly received and well fed by the Band Parents of Choctawhatchee High School. In November, several brothers journeyed 500 miles tO see an American legend - Aaron Copland, conducting the Tennessee Tech Symphony Orchestra.

We returned exhausted, but filled with unforgettable memories. During the marching season pledges sold hot chocolate to cold band members during night practice. And, of course, there was the inevitable issues of the "Pride," on our road trips. This is our jointly-sponsored (with TB~) rag with the latest "Mr.

Bill" (Samrday Night Live), jokes, gossips, and satires of our faculty. This gives band members something to do on those long bus trips (make paper airplanes) and brings people together. Wrapping up our marching season, "Pride" was the half-time event January 13 at the 30th annual Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama.

Once again, under Kelly Love's expertise in the marching field and our first-class drum major Jimmy Harrington, "Pride" blazed and strutted before delighted audiences.

Coming up fast is our 23rd Southern Instrumental Conductors Conference.

Kappa Psi and our spring pledge class will be hard at work running the machinery of this event. Gamma Chi also has several projects headed tip in the fumre. Southern Mississippi will be the site for the Southeastern Regional Saxophone Conference hosted by Mr. Deans.

We anticipated continuation of our PreState Contest Festival for high school bands and our area band clinics. Looking late into March, Gamma Chi will help fund Southern's annual New Music Festival, a highlight of which will be composer Karel Husa conducting the USM Symphonic Wind Ensemble. This occurs March 18-20. So long from "way down south," and we hope to see many brothers at District Convention!

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Hi Ho! from deep in the piney woods of East Texas! Beta Zeta was lost in the forest looking for our Tau and Sigma which were purloined from under our very noses. "The Case of the Missing TS" arose when our newly painted letters, used for football games, were snatched while drying outside of our drum major's and head twirler's apartment. Luckily the Beta was dry and had already been taken inside. The mystery was solved as a desperate cry for help was placed in our school paper, "The Pine Log", and a helpful young man returned them explaining he was a member of Sigma Tau Gamma and thought ...

"The Boss" is a grandfather now. Mr. Montgomery, our director-sponsor, is now the proud grandpa of a bouncing baby boy. The band staff awarded him with a pint-sized sweatshirt with a lumberjack on the back and SFA Band on the front. That boy is going to grow up right!

Here at Stephen F. Austin we are having one of those semesters in which we have to take a deep breath, dive right in, come up for air at Spring Break, jump back in, and try not tO drown. Besides monotoring and providing concession stands at All-Area Band tryouts and UIL Solo & Ensemble Contest, and sponsoring a "Welcome Back Dance" for the band; sixteen members of Tau Beta Sigma have made the Symphonic Band, five of which made first chairs. The band will be going on a three day, eight concert tour of the North Texas-Dallas area in March. Practice, Practice, Practice!

Beta Zeta welcomes Brenda Goodrum as our new sponsor. She is a life member from Beta Zeta, ex-first chair flute, and former Twirl-0-Jack and we look forward to a beneficial relationship with her. Brenda's reception and first degree for our new pledge class will be on the same evening so everyone can get to know each other. We hope to have a large pledge class and will begin it all by a Progressive Dinner for the prospective pledges at several locations throughout Nacogdoches. After getting demolished by the IBW (Independnt Bandswomen) in softball, 9-0 in 7 innings of play, we have many good prospects for our team ... I mean chapter.

Well, it's time to batten down the hatches, weigh anchor, and throw out the life preservers in preparation for this unbelievable semester.

Purdue University, W. Lafayette, Indiana

Beta Sigllla Honors Professor Al G. Wright

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money through various projects such as a slave sale, after-drill lemonade stands, bake sales, uniform alterations, stadium clean-ups and a car wash. Now we are using this money for invitations, decorations, refreshments and other "reception requirements".

Most importantly, we have commissioned Mrs. Barb Buleman to write a transcription to be played at the Symphony Band Concert. She is transcribing The Scene and Triumphal Dance of the Coolies from The Red Poppy Ballet by Reinhold Gliere. Mrs. Buleman was a TB~ Outstanding Service to Music Award recipient in 1969. She has also been a NBA Citation of Excellence recipient and mentioned in the School Musician Magazine. Mrs. Buleman is currently the Coordinator of Fine Arts and Director of Bands at Round Lake, Illinois. We are very proud to be associated with Barb Buleman in this endeavor.

Until next year ...

Twenty-five years seems like a long time, doesn't it? Well, that's how long Professor AI G. Wright has been Director of the Purdue Bands. Consequently, the sisters of Beta Sigma have been working toward April 15, when we will give a reception in honor of Professor Wright's silver anniversary.

Professor Alfred George James Wright was born in London, England. He received his BA and MEd degrees while attending the University of Miami and then came to Purdue in 1954. He is a member of the American Bandmasters Association, a charter member of the National Band Association and a member of Phi Mu Alpha honorary fraternity. The s!sters .consider Professor Wright to be a fme d1rector and are happy to honor him with our reception. We know that he will make many more fine achievements while serving as our Dirctor of Bands.

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Wow! What a year! The Marching Hurons, under the direction of Dr. Robert S. Bianco closed their season with a boom! (of the Bass Drum, that is! ).

The sisters of Gamma Rho have put in ~any hours helping sew practice and field flags together and repairing uniforms, with the help of a fall '78 pledge class of "one". We have sold numerous buttons with our band cheer to high school and college band members alike.

At our annual Band Day and H omecoming Parade we served as guides.

This year on our Homecoming Day we had the pleasure of being at the ground-breaking ceremony of our "New" MUSIC Building! This was long awaited and is desperately needed. It will be a building strictly for Music - with 2 practice halls - one for Instrumental Music and the other for Choral. Many, many practice rooms and studio rooms for private lessons, classrooms and well . . . The WORKS! Gamma Rho chapter of TB~ also helped this year with our second annual'

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clinic day. On this day high school band members from all over Sotuheastern Michigan are invited to participate in a clinic and at this time to audition for the EMU High School Honors Band. The 75 winners were announced in the evening during our Band-o-rama concert. The Honored Band members then came back to Eastern January 12-14th. During which time they practiced, Practiced, PRACTICED. On Sunday afternoon they performed : Fantasia For Band, by V. Giannini; Satiric Dances, by Norman Delio Joio; Lincolnshire Posy, by Percy Grainger; Three Ayres from Gloucester,

by H. M. Stuart; Broadway Showstoppers, arr. by Warren Barker; and The Klaxon March, by Henery Fillmore.

Their weekend was not all work, as we and our Brothers hosted a Pizza party and disco dance for them in the evening.

We also acted as chaperones for the weekend.

At present we expect a winter pledge class of 8 to increase our enrollment.

With this we hope to end up our eventful and fun-filled year.

Northeastern Oklahoma State University Tahlequah

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The Highest One of the chapter's most important duties is to investigate the needs of the university music program and organize some sort of program tO meet these needs. Alpha Rho has put together an effective program tO meet the needs of our bands. Fund raising is our number one priority since the budget the university allots the band is far from adequate.

Service is also a high priority because simply stated - if we don't do it, it don't get done! This means a lot of hard work from everyone. Through working rogether we emerge with a true sense of brother hood.

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Toward the end of the spring semester we will be funding trips tO area high schools for our music faculty tO clinic concert bands for contest. A KK¥ representative will be going along for P.R ., and an additional P.R. tool will be selling bumper stickers at the Green Country Jazz Festival. Over 300 stickers were sold at the fall marching contest attended by over 1,000 students. February 9th the Tulsa Philharmonic Woodwind Quintet performed on campus thanks tO the joint funding of KK¥, TB~ , and M.E.N .C.

KK¥ has raised over $2600 so far this

academic year and we plan to increase that amount to over $3000, and we have already exceeded the NSU Band budget.

Some of our fund raisers this year in cluded working in the concession stands with our Gamma Psi sisters at the annual NSU Marching Contest and serving in the annual Boare's Heade Feaste which brought in over $800 for both KK ¥ and TB~. We also work at the university's Sunday Buffet which brings in about $50 every Sunday of the year (this will be an all summer fund raiser roo ) . Car washes, along with our regular monthly dues and fines, have made us one of the most financially stable organizations on campus.

One of the major service projects last year was producing a record of the NSU Wind Ensemble and Stage Band. Each band member received an album and several copies were sent out tO area high schools for public relations. If all goes well we will be making another record this year. KK¥/TB~ paid for a chartered bus that rook the pep band tO a football game last fall, and KK¥ pledges raised enough money to treat the pep band to steaks at Sizzlin Sirloin. KK¥ /TB~ also bought pizza for the whole band on a band trip. KK¥ purchased twelve new Manhassett music stands that were badly needed and the pledges enjoyed painting NSU Kappa Kappa Psi 1978 on them.

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KK¥ held several parties last semester

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including a togo party, halloween party, Christmas party, and a party for the senior members, to mention only a few . Recently KKi.i"/ TBL went ice skating in Tulsa and we all came back with sore ankles . At the end of the fall semester Dr. Webb, president of the university , held a banquet for the band. Awards were given to the best musicians, marchers, and special awards for those possessing the most spirit (or should I say "spirits" ). K K¥/ T LB presented awards to their best pledges and Lowell "Chief" Lehman, presented awards tO the most outstanding fraternity man and sorority woman.

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The band will be kept busy this semester as we plan to make another record . The pit band will be busy with the musical Pipin. The stage band and jazz combo plan tO attend the Wichita Jazz Festival ( with the financial aid for KK¥/ TBL ) as well as Northeastern's own Green Country Jazz Festival, this year featuring Thad Jones and Mel Lewis.

This year one of the biggest chapter efforts ever will be the establishment of th NSU Band Scholarship Trust Fund.

KK¥ /TB~ , together with other campus organizations, hope to raise over $1000 this year. The interest from the fund will help furnish scholarships to incoming freshmen.

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We now have 20 active members, 10 of whom are new initiates. In an effort to contact our alumni for the chartering of an alnmni chapter, we are encouraging all our alumni to purchase lifetime membership. We will also award Honorary membership to our organist, Dr. Calvert Johnson and our graduate assistant Norman Cochran for their work with the band.

We are looking forward to the Na· tiona! Convention. See you there!

Arkansas Tech University, Russellville

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Gene Witherspoon, 59, Arkansas' most widely known band director, died of a heart attack January 14. He was known as "Chief" by thousands of past and present-day Tech students and faculty members.

Tennessee State University, Nashville

Zeta Pi Serves Aristocrat of Bands

by Frank Ballard

Greetings from Zeta Pi Chapter. Our past semester was full of activities and special dedications. We also had a very successful pre-drill but not without its difficulties. The season began with the problem of not having a field for the band to rehearse. Kappa Kappa Psi came to the rescue. A meeting was held with

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Witherspoon, whose name is synonomous with superior band performance, quality in music education and, above all, Arkansas Tech; joined the Tech faculty in 1950 as a director of band and instructor in music. He became chairman of the Division of Fine Arts two years later and served as head of the Music Department since that time.

Under his direction, Tech's music department has achieved an enviable record and is currently recognized as one of the finest in the Southwest. The Symphonic Band has been featured on national programs such as the Music Educators' National Conference, the College Band Director's National Association, and the American School Band Directors' National Association.

Witherspoon has served as guest conductor bf many summer band camps, as well as for all-state band groups across the nation.

In 1964 he initiated the Arkansas Tech summer band camp which surpassed an enrollment of 1,700 students, making it one of the largest music camps in America.

This past year he was named "Arkansas' Musician of the Year" by the National Federation of music clubs.

All the members of the Music Department here at Arkansas Tech were very saddened by the death of Mr. Wither-

spoon. During his 29 years here, he showed great love and concern for his students. He was always willing to help out, no matter how large or small the problem was.

The list of Mr. Witherspoon's achievements is a very long and impressive one.

He spent his entire life promoting a love for music in the young men and women of Arkansas and the entire nation. As a band director, he had a very special skill for coaxing beautiful and inspiring music out of any band he was working with.

In spite of all the honors he has received, the members of Tau Beta Sigma feel that his greatest achivement was merely that of being so concerned and interested in every student he had the chance to work with.

The first two Greek-letter organizations on the Arkansas Tech campus were Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma, thanks to Mr. Witherspoon's help. Since our founding, he has given us much help and support. He has helped to stimulate an interest in Tau Beta Sigma and Kappa Kappa Psi throughout the Music Department.

Everyone who has had the opportunity co meet "Chief" will always remember him as a great man and a brilliant music educator. All the members of Tau Beta Sigma and Kappa Kappa Psi have felt a great loss since his death . We will always remember him with love and respect.

the President of the University, and within two weeks we had our field for the "Aristocrat of Band." This was also a time when the orientation for freshmen was on our minds. KK..Y was instrumental in the success of the program.

During September and October the band traveled to Texas Southern University, Florida A&M University, and Washington, D.C., where we met the brothers and exchanged ideas. During Homecoming, KK'lt honored the first director of the "Aristocrat of Bands", Brother Jordan D. "Chick" Chavis with a plaque honoring his contributions to the Tennessee State University program.

In the month of November the Frat Band was the backup band in the Tennessee State University Greek Show. We played for Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, and Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority. This activity was a helpful asset to our financial status.

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held their 2nd Annual Awards Banquet.

The guest speaker was Brother Frank T. Greer, former director of the band.

Awards were given to the best qualified members of the band for their outstanding performance during the past marching season. Zeta Pi Chapter also honored two individuals with the Frank T. Greer Award and Jordan D. "Chick" Chavis Award.

The Brothers are happy for the Nia Ujima Colony of Tau Beta Sigma. The girls are working hard to obtain their chapter, and the brothers are helping them to obtain their goals.

At this time we are anticipating the start of our spring pledge line. We also have activities planned in the future such as concerts, and fund-raising projects for the band.

We hope the new year will bring all the chapters success and luck in their endeavors.

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Michigan State University, East Lansing

Zeta Epsilons Moving Ahead

by Michael Fisher and Mary Platt

Looking back on a busy fall and winter, and ahead to an active spring ...

The Zeta Epsilon Chapters of K.K:>Ir and TB~ rose before dawn one cold September morning to direct the hundreds of school buses filled with thou· sands of high school band members who descended upon M.S.U. for the annual Band Day performance. Later in the season, we hosted receptions for the visiting marching bands from Notre Dame, In· diana, and Wisconsin. Coffee, cold drinks, and hundreds of doughnuts were provided by the Zeta Epsilons ... a welcome treat for both the Spartan Band and their guests after a long day of marching' The marching season was a long one, stretching into late November. To mark its end, and to look back on the triumphs and the good times enjoyed by the Spar· tan Marching Band in 1978, the sisters

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Guest speaker was MSU Athletic Director Dr. Joseph Kearney, who spoke about the MSU football team's Big Ten cochampionship (another BIG high point of our year so far! ) . Then came a new addition to our traditional "Huddle" program. KK"'l' and TB.~ this year initiated a new award, which is voted upon by every member of the Sp!lrtan Marching Band.

"The Spartan Band Award to the Most Inspirational Band Member" is to be presented each year to the person who most embodies the ideals of the Spartan Marching Band, in the eyes of the entire band. This year the award went to Bill Wiedrich, Spartan Band and KK>lr Pres· idem. Congratulations, Bill!

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The "Huddle" closed with a slide presentation and performances by the trumpet section's "Heralds" and the trombones' "Boners". Tears were shed by many as Mr. DeRusha led us in the sing· ing of the Alma Mater. A dance with live band followed until 1 a.m. As we left the Union Building, snow was falling, covering trees, sidewalks, and our well-trod practice field . Fall turning into winter ...

We were honored to have Pulitzer Prize-winning composer-conductor Karel Husa on our campus for the annual Composer's Symposium of New Music. This three-day event in November featured the reading of new pieces by midwestern composers by the MSU Symphony Band and Wind Symphony. The music was then critiqued by a panel of faculty members and the guest composer. Selected pieces were performed by the bands at a finale concert- At this performance, both KK"'l' and TB2: presented Dr. Husa with honorary memberships in the Zeta Epsilon Chapters. He was thrilled and touched, and we were thankful to have shared the unique artistry of this warm and talented man.

Fund-raisers were a major concern when we returned for the winter term.

The brothers of ZE continued selling their successful Spartan Marching Band T-shirts, and branched out to take orders from local high schools for the shirts.

TB2: sponsored some popular "theme" bake sales, including a huge red, white, and pink Valentine's Day Bake Sale, complete with heart-shaped Rice Krispie Treats! Hungry music students mobbed us. KK"'l' also began a snow-shoveling service to help with funds.

A painting party was held to redecorate the MSU Band Office in January. The office now sparkles with a two-tone paint job - accomplished after hours of labor and fueled by hamburgers from Wendy's (we work cheap!) . After the paint was dry, we hung 15 pictures selected from the KK'l' Historical Collection - cover· ing the entire 100-plus-year history of the MSU Bands, from Inaugural Parades to Rose Bowls to Sunday concerts in the old Band Shell. We all felt proud of the finished product!

THE TWIN ZETA EPSILONS pose for a group portrait. Front row, left to right (kneeling): Filiz Bilge, Jim Geer, Jim McCaffrey, Bruce Everett, Charles Burnett, Bob Goodsell, Rich Paluszewski. Back row, left to right (standing): Gina Arnold, Cindy Mueller, Mary Platt, Marianne ·Shelp, Pat Pierce, Tony Altovi/la, Mike Schott, Bill Wiedrich, Kurt Weyersburg, John McDaniel, Jeff Hall, Mike Fisher, Kevin Beson.

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We look forward to a productive spring term, to further fund -raisers, out· door concerts, and the blossoming of the beautiful MSU campus. We also look for· ward to seeing you all at Georgia Tech this summer! Until then, best wishes from everyone at Michigan State!

University of Texas, Austin

A Spring Slowdown? Not at TEXAS

by Brett Perroux The Spring Semester started very quickly for the Alpha Tau Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi. While most students at The University of Texas were settling back in the second day of classes, The Showband of the Southwest was presented as the feature band in the Inaugural Ceremonies of The Governor of the State of Texas. After the ceremony, there was a short break, then it was time to march in the InauEural Parade in downtown Austin.

As is the usual custom, the Chapter strives to serve the Longhorn Band in any way possible. The first project of· the semester is to provide a phone directory for each Longhorn Band member. Since we are a fairly large group of over 320 people, the directory will contain local and permanent addresses, instrument, which band each student is a member of this Spring, classification, major, and both local and home phone numbers.

Another ongoing project is preserving the history of the LHB. During the course of 1978, one of the original cowhide heads of Big Bertha (The Longhorn Band's eight foot bass drum) was found after being misplaced for a few years. It seems that this particular head was the one that was slit by a few rowdy students the night before the Arkansas football game in 1962. The Chapter is presently working to get this bit of history back into one piece.

Of course, we cannot forget the other services that the Chapter provides for day-to-day operations. These include setup for rehearsals, moving of equipment for our rwo spring concerts in San Antonio and Austin, and loading of buses for our participation in the Fiesta Flambeau Parade in San Antonio.

Our sister organization, Beta Gamma, will also be assisting with LHB operations this spring. Both Chapters will sponsor a picnic for the LHB. This will continue our policy of trying to keep the LHB closer together. The picnic features a foot rally, food, fun, and games. A steak fry for both Chapters at a local lake is also in the works.

Since The Showband of the Southwest was originally founded to support the athletic program of The University of Texas, we continue to uphold this tradition. First, the entire Longhorn Band performed at the Longhorn football team's

Annual Awards Banquet. A reduced group is also provided for each home basketball game. Bands are also provided for the Texas Relays, a swim meet or two, and crucial conference baseball games. Surprisingly, response to a baseball band has been excellent since it was first experimented with last year.

When April rolls around, Alpha Tau will begin making plans for the 1979 football season. Officer elections will be held first, followed soon by our three week pledge election process.

If our pledge elections sound a bit involved to you, you're right. So here's an explanation. The Chapter's first requirement for membership is lettering rwo semesters in the LHB. A list of all eligible members is given to each Brother and a preliminary poll is held. This consists of a plus-minus poll on all eligible members. With this non-binding poll, it lets the Chapter know how each eligible person stands before the nomination vote.

If a Brother knows a particular eligible whom he believes is worthy of an invitation to pledge, bur the eligible is not very

well known by the Chapter, the Brother can let the rest of Alpha Tau know about the qualities of this dark horse. It also lets the Chapter know if an eligible will run into some sort of opposition during the discussion of nominated eligibles. A week after the preliminary poll, the nomination vote is held. Brothers then vote for eligibles whom they would like to see discussed. Then, at the next possible meeting, the entire list of nominations is cussed and discussed. After all of the names have been discussed, prospective pledges are elected from the list of nominations only.

This is a complicated process, bur one that tries to uphold the high standards that Alpha Tau strives to maintain.

Once these things are completed, one would assume that the year is almost over. One would assume right since the only thing that is left is the Longhorn Band's Award Banquet in May, where Alpha Tau co-sponsors the Outstanding Freshman Award along with Beta Gamma. So, until this fall, HOOK 'EM HORNS!!!

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Ferris State College, Big Rapids, Michigan

Robert Nagel Performs At Ferris State

by Marlon Powe It's cold and we've gots lots of snow on the ground but the brothers and sisters of Delta Omega and Gamma Pi Chapters at Ferris State College are working hard and trying not to think about the weatherAfter a successful fall marching season band members worked hard to prepare the winter Symphonic Band Concert on February 18. Our guest soloist was Mr. Robert Nagel, trumpet soloist with the New York Brass Quartet. Mr. Nagel is the founder and director of the New York Brass Quartet and performed the "Trumpet Concerto" and "Napoli" by Herbert L. Clark.

Just to briefly review our fall marching season a special highlight was the performance of our 120 member "Bulldog Marching Band" at the Pontiac Silverdome, the home stadium of the Detroit Lions. Although the Lions lost the game to the Chicago Bears, the band performed a fine pre-game and halftime show, receiving a warm' round of applause from the audience.

Other events during marching season included our annual band day; a hay ride and barn dance sponsored by the brothers and sisters of our KK¥/TB~ chapters.

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Greetings from the "Rain Capitol" of South Eastern Pennsylvania! The beginning of Spring Semester '79 has been anything but arid yet we haven't let the weather dampen our spirits here at Kutztown. There is a great enthusiasm within the chapter this year as we are busily making plans for the initiation of our pledge class and attending the District IX Convention. This year's pledges have been one of the most productive groups Epsilon Epsilon has ever had. With 10 eager future sisters to teach the ropes of Tau Beta Sigma, plus numerous service projects and sales, the 17 actives are contributing a great amount of time to help better the band here at K.S.C. Our concert season is in full swing with two childrn's concerts, a "Salute to Marches" concert, and our annual spring concert all coming up in the near future.

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The marching season ended with our annual "Bandorama" concert on November 9th.

Now that winter is here our activities have moved inside. We sponsored a Christmas reception for the band before Christmas break. We also painted Christmas scenes on windows in the music center and we have been sponsoring weekly bowling parties for the band.

Our chapter will also be working with the Band Council on building a snow sculpture for the annual winter carnival

that is held each year on the Ferris campus.

We were also pleased to learn from our band director, Mr. Kent Krive, that the FSC band program now has scholarships available for band students to help defer tuition costs. These scholarships will be awarded beginning in the fall of 1979 and the awarding of the scholarships will be based on auditions before our band directors.

Best wishes are extended to all brothers and sisters throughout the country.

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Rain Drops! and the brothers of Zeta Mu will be initiating a guest performer as an Honorary Member of both chapters.

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To back track a little since we missed you all in the fall issue, the Kutztown State College Marching Band had a great year with a show that caught the attention of everyone who saw it. We had "Fiddler on the Roof" complete with bottle dances, tambourines and other added effects that were real crowd pleasers. We also went Christmas Caroling with our brothers through the streets of Kutztown, making it a point to stop at the houses where elderly and shut in people lived. Seeing the grateful expressions on these people's faces put a warm feeling in each of us.

Things are really moving here at Kutztown. We hope all of you are enjoying a productive semester. We are looking forward to seeing all the District IX Chapters in Mary land and all the rest of you at Georgia Tech this summer. Till then, Best Wishes from K.S.C.! ! ! !

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University of Akron, Akron, OH

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To Remember The time: 8:00 a.m., December 2, 1978. The place: Guzzetta Hall at the University of Akron. The people: conductors, teachers, performers, students, and even non-musicians. The reason : to present new ideas in music. The setting: The Seventh Annual Ohio Band Directors Conference.

The conference began with a coffee hour followed by a music reading session given by the University of Akron Symphony Band. At 10:15, following a trip to the wide variety of exhibits, the group clinic/ lessons began. These clinics were

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Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas

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Greetings from Shocker Country! The Beta Tau Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi and the Alpha Mu Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma are preparing themselves for a busy spring semester. Most important, the spring pledge rush will take place. !hen a full spring schedule begins to set m.

Each February, Wichita State holds its annual Talent Day and at this time high school students audition for scholarships.

The Music Department puts on a showcase of our ensembles for the visiting students. The members of Kappa and Tau Beta serve as guides for those wishing a tour of the campus and Tau Beta runs a concession stand for those in need of snacks. Exhibits are also set up to publicize our fraternal organizations.

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ance was followed by lunch. For dessert, the audience resumed its place in the Recital hall - a concert. This one featured the Medina Senior High School Symphonic Band (Marcus L. Neiman, conductor), again playing new music.

The mood shifted after the performance, from one of entertainment to one of development, due to the presentation of two very special clinics for brass and woodwind musicians by very special guests Renolde Shilke and Hubert Couf.

Mr. Shilke, a professional trumpet player for over fifty years as well as an established musical instrument producer, hosted the brass instruments clinic; and Herbert Couf, former principal clarinetist for Baltimore, Pittsburgh and Detroit Symphony Orchestras and developer of H . Couf saxophones, mouthpieces and reeds, hosted the woodwinds clinic. Both were highly informative and well-received.

The next hour of the program was devoted to the Ohio Band Directors Conference Band. Arnold Gabriel, the conductor of the United States Air Force Band and Symphony Band, served as the very effective conductor.

The last feature for the program was Akron University's own Jazz Ensemble conducted by Roland Paolucci. This was perhaps the most dynamic performance of the day and a very appropriate ending, yet for some, the day was too young to end. With those people in mind, a special attraction was added.

The Pittsburgh Ballet performed "The Nutcracker Suite," later that evening and brought a sensational close to a sensational day.

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come to be adjudicated. Kappa members set up and strike the stage for each performance and Tau Beta sets up another concession stand and both organizations serve as guides.

The Symphonic Band, under the direction of Dave Catron, will go on tour of northeastern Kansas upon return from spring break. This year's guest conductor will be Claude T. Smith. Working with this well-known artist will be a learning experience for all those involved. The Concert Band, under the direction of graduate assistant Brad Bone, will also be performing with the Symphonic Band.

After the spring concerts, plans will begin for another exciting season of the Shocker Marching Band. Until then Alpha Mu and Beta Tau wish you all a productive and worthwhile spring semester! ! !

The UCLA Band forms a butterfly as it plays "Fantasy," at the UCLA-USC football game, November 18, 1978.

UCLA, Los Angeles, California

PSI Chapter Participates

by Eric Rosenbaum It only happens once in the history of a chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi that its founders are initiated and receive their charter, and so it was a rare and thrilling experience for Psi chapter to be able to participate in the charter initiation of the Eta Mu chapter of San Diego State University. We wish to welcome our new brothers to the fraternity and hope that our fraternal associations with them are long and fruitful.

The ceremony took place on December sixteenth in the Music building on their campus. The ritual was followed by a friendly dinner reception where we were treated to a glimpse of the memories the founders had of the years of planning, hard work, and good fun that it had taken to bring the new chapter into existence.

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With the marching season almost over, we had the perfect theme for another party as the band traveled to Phoenix, Arizona, on Christmas Eve for the Fiesta Bowl. Complete with Santa Claus, gifts for everyone, a magic show, and a disco dance, it really helped get the band psyched for the game on Christmas day.

In the past few years we have become involved in campus activities not directly associated with the band, and it has become a tradition for us to play for and help host a party for handicapped children from the local area just before Christmas. The party is held at the Alumni center where we try to make their holiday a little happier, as most of the kids are institutionalized and don't have a family atmosphere.

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We have also developed a lucrative side businss of playing for private parties as fund raising events, and this year we have played "Happy Birthday" for many people in the local area. We donated one of those birthday gigs to a Radiothon held for the Los Angeles Music Center as another community service project.

On March fourth we held initiation for our twenty man pledge class. Our pledges had been busily selling basketball buttons to spur the Bruins on in their efforts towards another NCAA championship. Whenever another band visits us in Pauley Pavilion we hold a reception for them after the game, and this year we will get to host four bands from the Pac 10 during the basketball season.

We look forward to traveling with the team to the finals this season and to the rest of a prosperous and busy year.

P.S. We're happy to report that our band director, Kelly James, who was injured due to a fall off the rehearsal ladder early in the season, is fully recovered and back at the helm.

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South Carolina State College, Orangeburg

by Calvin Falana

The Brothers of Zeta Eta were very active this past fall. During the summer, a number of Brothers participated in freshmen orientation. This is a very serious project, as considered by the band staff and band members. Everyone feels that being a freshman is already enough troubles, but being one on the band is even more demanding.

The trophy case in the lobby of the band hall for the past two years was broken and the Brothers took it upon themselves to have it repaired. After completing that project, the Brothers put their heads together and came up with the idea of presenting our band directors with an award. On October 7, we presented all three band directors with plaques for their hard work and continuing effort to make our band very unique.

During the football season we set up hospitality and welcoming committees with our sisters for visiting band. The Brothers also raised money among themselves to present to The United Way. When the band traveled to Grambling University for the game against the Tigers, we were warmly accepted by the fans and the Brothers of the school.

Zeta Eta would like to wish all Brothers across the nation a very prosperous year and to "Strive for the highest" .

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Ahoy Mates . .. from the "Ninth Wonder of the World", the T.S.U. Ocean of Soul Marching Band. The Gamma Omega Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi has moved into high gear to make our lOth Anniversary the biggest celebration ever to be held for this chapter.

The organization of Gamma Omega was made complete when 23 young men were initiated May 22, 1957. A decline in the chapter was foreseen when 9 pledges were initiated in 1958 and 2 pledges in 1959. But the spider webs were removed from the doors of Kappa Kappa Psi in 1972 when the chapter was reactivated with 23 pledges sponsored by Mr. Benjamin J . Butler, II. During the five years of rebuilding the chapter, 22 pledges were initiated and our MIKKY Club is presently enrolled with 35 men who will pledge spring 1979.

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year's celebration. Such activities include: private parties for the band and chapter; the crowning of Miss Kappa Kappa Psi, Ms. Katherine Turner; the organization of our MIKKY Club (Men Interested in KAPPA KAPPA PSI) for those persons who will be pledges in the spring; an Awards Banquet which will climax with

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an Honorary Membership presented to Mr. Arnett Cobb and Band Awards to Brian Macon for Outstanding Bandsmen, Stanley Joseph for Best Percussion, Rickey Carter for Best Brass, Terry Braggs for Best Woodwind and the percussion section for Best Section; our Annual Concert and Jazz Festival; the organization of an Aumni Chapter; and a Chapter Reunion for all past and present members of Kappa Kappa Psi. SPLISA SPLASH from the Ocean of Soul!

San Diego State University

KAPPA KAPPA PSI AND TAU BETA SIGMA AT SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY

by Lee Lafleur A very warm hello from "America's Finest City" and from the newly installed chapters of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma at sunny San Diego State University! ! December 16, 1978 was the big day when our sometimes overly enthusiastic colonies became the Eta Mu and Zeta Xi Chapters of KK'l' and TB2:, the start of a whole new tradition at SDSU! We were officially welcomed into the Fraternity and Sorority by an installation team made up of members throughout District II Chapters. Representatives from nearly the entire district braved the roadways (some drove over 450 long miles! ) , or San Diego's Lindberg Field, just to be with their new Brothers and Sisters. (We fear though that one poor soul is still lost somewhere in the sandy

Arizona desert-Hey, Kiernan, what happened ... ?)

Among those present from TB2: were: Nadine Dorschler, National President; Lee Ann Jones, District Counselor; Deon Hill, District Vice-President; and Elaine Siniaho, District Secretary/ Treasurer.

From KK'l': Bob Pitroff, District President; Donald Hondrum, former District President; Jose Sanchez, District VicePresident; and Art Kaufman, Psi Chapter President; along with many others from throughout the District.

After the tears of joy had passed, everyone gathered in beautiful Balboa Park for a lavish banquet of prime rib.

Here, we also honored outstanding Chapter members with achievement awards because they gave their "all" to our new organization. A big "California Style" party followed at President Gary Zive's house to celebrate the day's events.

Champagne for all ... ! ! ! !

KK'l' and TB2: are a welcome addition to the musical family at SDSU, the "University Show Band of the West" & the "Marching Aztecs", boasts over 300 members, the largest and most active Marching Band in the Western States ! ! Besides the Marching Band, the Winds Program includes two wind ensembles, the Symphonic Band, two concert bands, the Pep Band, and two jazz ensembles. All Band members enjoy a chance to travel, preregistration, a grant-in-aid three units of credit, and a fantastic musical and entertainment experience.

The San Diego State University "Marching Aztecs"

The University Wind Ensemble I, under the directorship of Charles D. Yates and Harold D. Warman, just completed an extensive two week tour along the West Coast into British Columbia. In addition, the 45 piece ensemble is frequently selected to record new band composition for national music publishing companies.

Our Chapters have been busy with activities before and since installation, and have reached into all aspects of the University Bands Program. Activities included: Preparing a BBQ dinner for the Marching Aztecs Band Camp Experience in the Cuyamaca mountains; sponsoring _the "Outstanding Marcher" and "Outstanding Service" awards; helping in countless ways at the SCSBOA music festivals, the California Regional Halftime Tournament, and high school band night, all sponsored by the University Bands; hosting and entertaining the Fresno State and University of Utah Marching Bands; raffling of our Band Directors for fun; selling cokes and KK'l'/ TB2: T-shirts; and most imporantly, developing leadership and enthusiasm throughout the Bands Program.

Our first pledge classes look promising and we are looking forward to hosting the District II Convention in 1980. We at SDSU are proud to become a part of this great Brotherhood and Sisterhood, and look forward to many successful years of service ahead.

University of Mississippi, Oxford

The Pride Of the South!

by Robin Wofford

Among the oldest college bands in the South, The University of Mississippi Marching Band, better known as "THE PRIDE OF THE SOUTH", stands tall.

Under the direction of Dr. Luther M. Snavely, Jr. and Assistant Director Dr. Dwayne P. Sagen, the approximately three hundred member marching unit continues to perform halftime shows which keep "Ole Miss" fans excited and on their feet. The band attributes its success to pride among band members, an excellent band staff, and strong Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma chapters.

Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma started their long list of projects at band camp in August with the yearly "get acquainted" picnic. As usual, the picnic was a big help in making the new people feel at home. Also during band camp, the Beta Beta Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi sold "Ole Miss Band" tee shirts and records. With the profits from these two projects, Kappa Kappa Psi made sack lunches for the away ball games while Tau Beta Sigma supplied cookies and punch prior to home games. With the remaining funds, the band built a home·

coming display which won second place in their division. Other projects the chap· ters undertook this semester included the selling of refreshments on the overnight trip to New Orleans for the Ole Miss· L.S.U. football game. Also, they held their first annual beard contest prior to the Ole Miss-Mississippi State game. The band ended the season of halftime shows, Christmas parades, and exhibition shows with their second annual band banquet, which everyone seemed to enjoy.

The year has been a success so far.

Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma have many projects in store for next semester. These include initiation of pledges, the Mid-South Honor Band Clinic for high school smdents, and a spring band picnic. The band staff and students are also looking forward to moving into a new band hall, which hopefully, will be ready sometime in the spring.

On behalf of the Ole Miss chapters of Kappa Kappa Psi, Tau Beta Sigma, and the entire band, we would like to express our thanks to our directors, secretary, graduate assistants, and band staff. It is their hard work, dedication, and understanding along with our talented musi· cians, flag corps, twirlers, dance team, and drum majors which keeps The University Marching Band known as "THE PRIDE OF THE SOUTH".

The University of Mississippi Marching Band is approximately 300 members strong and is under the direction of Dr. Luther M. Snavely and Assistant Director Dr. Dwayne Sagen.

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The end of an era is approaching at Ohio State University. Dr. Donald E. McGinnis, Professor of Music and Director of Bands for the past 27 years, will be retiring at the conclusion of Spring Quarter, 1979. The faculty and students of the School of Music are sorry to see Dr. McGinnis leave but wish him well in his future activities.

Donald McGinnis is a graduate of Oberlin Conservatory of Music, with a Mus. Ed. B. degree and holds the M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Iowa. He has had extensive experience in performing and conducting, including service as solo clarinetist in a musical unit of the U.S. Navy, which had numerous eminent performers. In recent years he has performed in ensembles with many of our nation's greatest musicians.

Dr. McGinnis was principal clarinetist with the Columbus Philharmonic Orchestra under Izler Solomon in 19411942 and in 1953-1954, was solo flutist of the Columbus Symphony Orchestra.

He is presently Assistant Conductor of the Columbus Symphony Orchestra.

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he performed under the batons of many of the world's greatest musicians, including: George Enesco, Naida Boulanger, Aaron Copland, Igor Strvinsky, Dmitri Mitropoulos, and Robert Craft, with solo appearances under Izler Solomon, Louis Lane, Henry Mazer, William F. Santelman, and Evan Whallon.

Under his baton, the Ohio State University Concert Band has become internationally famous and has touted and recorded extensively. Famous composers such as Percy Grainger, Vincent Persichetti, Herbert Elwell, John LaMountaine, Paul Whear, Clare Grundman, Charles Carter, Edmund Siennicki, and Thomas Beversdorf have lauded the group's recordings.

A recognized authority on wind instrument performance, Dr. McGinnis has written or arranged an extensive amount of music for band and smaller wind ensembles. His "Symphony for Band" ( 1952) has been performed many times by college and university bands and was praised by the late Percy Grainger as ".. . the most expressive piece for band I have ever heard." "Symphony for Band"

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is now in the first printing for publication. A book and recording, "Etudes for the Advanced Clarinetist," was released in a Japanese language version in 1977.

At Ohio State, Dr. McGinnis has been cited for his excellence as a teacher and leader by being named an honorary lifetime member of Phi Mu Alpha and by election ro membership in Sphinx Honorary, the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a senior student and only a few faculty . He was given the Alfred J. Wright Award for his leadership on campus and in 1966 and 1967 was granted the Distinguished Teaching Award by the students of the School of Music. He is a member of Pi Kappa Lambda, Kappa Kappa Psi, College Band Directors National Association, and MENC: he is President of the prestigious American Bandmasters Association. In 1973 he was named to lifetime honorary membership in Phi Beta Mu, national band honorary.

Recent honors include a citation from the General Assembly of the State of Ohio and an honorary lifetime membership from the TBDBITL Alumni Association of the Ohio State University.

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Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana

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by Laurette Frazier

Greetings from the Alpha Beta chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi and the Epsilon chapter of Tau Beta Sigma. The fall of 1978 was a busy one for us. During our marching band season, with the help of our band members, we constructed a 25 by 35 foot wooden-frame birthday cake for Butler University's Fiftieth Anniversary on October 7.

The cake had three tiers, made by stretching bed sheets across the frame.

"Happy Birthday Butler" was spraypainted across the from. Though a lot of time and effort was necessary , it was a fun experience that made the season worthwhile.

Friday, October 13, the University and both chapters sponsored a Maynard Ferguson concert in Hinkle Fieldhouse. Two thousand heard Ferguson and the newspaper wrote: "On behalf of Ferguson's die-hard

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flock of followers and those who went for the first time and joined the flock , hats off to Robert Grechesky and the Butler Bands for a concernt that left the crowd with more than they ever imagined."

Tunes he played included "Rocky", "Weather Reports Birdland", "Stella by Starlight", "I Can't Get Started", and a rendition of "Back Home in Indiana". He also played a twenty-five minute version of an aria from the opera "Pagliacci".

Recently, both chapters have agreed to commission Butler professor Dr. Bradley Nelson to compose a work for solo euphonium and band. Mr. Robert Grechesky, advisor for both chapters, will be the guest soloist. The Butler University Concert Band will premiere Nelson's work Friday, April 6.

U mil next time . . So long from Butler University!

Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio

New Music Building Becoming A Reality

by John Zauner and Kathy McGrady Bowling Green State University will have something new to look forward to next fall - an 8.75 million dollar music building. The building is scheduled to be completed this June, one month ahead of schedule.

The need for a new building was fairly obvious, since the present facility was built to accommodate only 150 music majors. However, at the present time the University has over 500 music majors.

The new building will be able to handle this problem, as it will cover 125,000 square feet and will be twice the size of the present facility.

Some of the outstanding features of the new building will include 88 practice rooms, 60 studios and offices of various

size, and 16 classrooms and laboratories.

There will also be two major performance areas. A large concert hall, acoustically designed for symphony and orchestra, will seat 850 people. A smaller recital hall will seat 250 people. The instrumental rehearsal room will also be large enough to hold the 200 piece marching band.

Since the building is scheduled to be completed in June, equipment will be moved this summer in anticipation of opening the building in September. One of the first important events held there will be the CBDNA (College Band Directors National Association) convention in February. In honor of this, the brothers of Beta Kappa and the sisters of Alpha Xi intend to commission a piece to be played at the convention.

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After two years of being postponed by snowstorms, the sisters and brothers were finally able to help put on the BGSU Sight-Reading Clinic. Four high school bands, the BGSU Symphonic Band and Concert Band I, and an all-Ohio band consisting of high school students from all over the state performed during the two day affair. The sisters and brothers were involved in setting up and tearing down all of the equipment, stuffing and unstuffing of all the reading music, registration, and making sure the high school srudents had an enjoyable stay. Some other events scheduled this quarter include the District I Solo and Ensemble Contest for high school srudents, a K.K">YTB~ swim at the new Student Recreation Center, a KK¥-'TB~ sponsored spaghetti dinner, and concerts by the Symphonic Band and the three Concert Bands.

University of Cincinnati, Ohio On June 11, 1928 a charter was granted to Upsilon Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi at the Cincinnati University.

The charter members immediately recognized their responsibility toward the band as the fall of 1929 saw the ROTC band, itself only 8 years old, changed to a student activity for all male students on campus. During the 1930's the U.C. Band gained a national reputation by being one of the first to use animated formations and dance steps in football half· time shows. From the beginning the brothers of Upsilon became the nucleus of leadership for the band. They instilled in the hearts of other bandsmen a sense of pride through the inception in 1930 of the annual Outstanding Freshman Award.

The growth and strength of Upsilon was recognized in 1939 when the Grand Chapter chose the University of Cincin· nati as the location for its Ninth Biennial Convention. It was here that the dele· gates moved to reorganize the Fraternity and adopt a new constitution. Upsilon

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charter member Francis R. Todd was elected Grand President to oversee this delicate task.

In the fall of 1943, with only two bandsmen left on campus, women were accepted for membership into the U.C. Band on a temporary basis. Not only did women gain permanent membership by 1946, but Upsilon assisted in the organization of Theta Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma at U.C. in May 1947.

In the years following, the scope of the activities of the band increased to the point where, in 1955, the name of the organization was changed to the plural: THE UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI BANDS Marching Band Concert Band Varsity Band Stage Band Brass Band Bearkittens Girl Drill Team In 1968, with the consolidation of Cincinnati's Conservatory of Music and

U.C.'s College of Music, the above bands became part of the College-Conservatory of Music's curriculum.

Continuing in its leadership role Upsilon established Delta Phi, KK'o/ at Xavier University ( 1965) and Epsilon Xi , KK'o/, and Delta Epsilon, ·TB2:, at Miami University ( 1970 and 1969).

The '70's became the decade of travel for the U.C. Bearcat Band, as its highstepping marching style, original music arrangements, and powerful sound carried us as far as Madison Square Garden, New York; Disney World, Florida; NCAA tournaments in Lubbock, Texas and Omaha, Nebraska, as well as Downtown Cincy for T.V.'s Monday Night Football and the '75 and '76 World Series.

Although Upsilon's leadership and service activities were a vital force dur· ing these busy years, our internal social and pledging programs suffered because of lack of time. As we began our 50th year of service to the U .C. Bands, we set out to reestablish a complete fraternal experience for our brothers and pledges.

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Randy Bass, coming to us from Beta Alpha, Baylor University and Alpha Tau, University of Texas/ Austin. Randy brought many innovative ideas for pledging which quickly renewed an active and highly successful pledge program. These ideas and increased social activities have brought about a ~eeper feeling of broth· erhood among actives and a new excitement among pledges.

Along with the many new activities of this year we are highlighting the celebration of our 50th anniversary with a chap· ter reunion banquet. From our intensive search to locate our more than 400 mem· bers, we have contacted members from every era, including some charter mem· bers from 1928! ! The activities of the banquet day, Saturday, February 17, 1979 will begin with a tour of today's U.C. campus and climax with the involvement of our alumni members in the Third De· gree Ritual for our winter pledge class.

While we look forward to the year 2028, we will continue to strive for the highest in serving the University of Cincinnati Bands through the ideals of the Brotherhood of Kappa Kappa Psi.

Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas

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New Uniforms Arrive

by Ron Ashcraft

A big "Hi-ho" from the Gamma Phi Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi. We here at Stephen F. Austin are excited about the Annual Spring Tour and Concert in which an original composition written especially for the SFA Symphonic Band

by Dr. Francis McBeth will be premiered.

Gamma Phi first made plans for this commissioned piece over two years ago.

Since that time, we have worked hard on our annual projects, plus other endeavors to raise the money for the commission.

The composition, entitled Caccia will be dedicated to our director and sponsor, Mr. Mel Montgomery. Dr. McBeth will come to our campus in late March to conduct the piece at our Annual Spring Concert. McBeth, Professor of Music at Quachita University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, has conducted at several of our Summer Band Camps and we feel very close to him.

This year we engaged in something unique for us as we are selling a record of the Lumberjack Marching Band entitled, Sounds fro m the Stadium. Using the "outdoors" feel of the SFA Coliseum for a recording studio,. we recorded our best songs from the season plus several of our old "standards". The Alumni Association has purchased a large order of the records, as have many of our students.

Of course, we will also be busy with annual projects, such as selling potted plants as Valentine's Day gifts. We offer personalized pots with several different types of lettering and four kinds of plants and flowers. Our sales were very good last year and we anticipate continued success.

From all of us here in Lumberjack Land we hope all chapters have a great spring and a lot of success.

The members of TBSI KKY at Eastern New Mexico University proudly show off their new uniforms.

by Lori Ayers

Hello to everyone from TB~, Upsilon Chapter, and the Greyhound Sound. Sorry we missed you in the fall! We entered the 1978 marching season with longawaited new uniforms. We were able to show them off at all of ENMU' s home football games, plus in the Eastern New Mexico State Fair parade and Eastern's own Homecoming parade. Our Homecoming was extra special to TB2: because our very own President, Karen Overall, was first runner-up to the title of Homecoming Queen. Yea, Karen! During the football season we also made banners to hang at the games and chose Marchers of the Week and finally Marcher of the Year.

In September we had a "welcome" picnic for all band members, along with our brothers in KK'[r. Later, we sponsored a get-acquainted dinner for all band women. During that month we also published the Fortissimo, our annual news-

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paper full of names, phone numbers, and other information concerning the band.

A banana split party was the highlight of November, and in December we publicized our annual wind ensemble Christmas concert.

Now, about this spring. First on the list is pledging. We have seven inducted pledges and the new girls are very enthusiastic, and the members are looking forward to welcoming them into our sisterhood. February brings the local high school musicians to Eastern for solo and ensemble contest, and TB2: helps the judges during this event. In March the ENMU wind ensemble is planning a tour of southern New Mexico. We plan to play at as many high schools as possible.

We see the tour as a chance to spread our music around, give service to the band in the way of passing out programs, etc., and just having a good time.

We hope that everyone has a great spring and look forward to seeing you in Atlanta!

Indiana University, Bloomington

District VII Convention Hosted at Indiana

by Tom Mitchell

A big "Hoosier Hello" from Alpha Zeta and Rho Chapters in snowy Bloomingron, Indiana, ro all of our brothers and sisters across the country. We hope the beginning of 1979 has been prosperous and exciting for everyone. Despite rhe winter cold and the fact that the marching band season is well over we have been kept extremely busy preparing for all of our upcoming spring activities.

First and foremost on our agenda is the District VII Convention which will open here in Bloomington on March 9.

Approximately 200 bandsmen and women from Indiana and the four surrounding states will converge on the Indiana Memorial Union . We have reserved hotel suites and rooms, banquet facilities, conference rooms, and two audiroriwns for the use of the convention.

The Convention Committee, headed by Steve Chalko, has already been working day and night in excited planning efforts in order ro make this a really first class event. Each chapter in the district is being thoroughly prepared through many pre-convention mailings. Activities tentatively scheduled include joint sessions of both TBL and KK¥, district committee meetings, workshops on specific band techniques, concerts, a marching band film festival, a banquet and a dance. We hope to make this a fun, rewarding, and educational convention for all of our brothers and sisters in District VII. Since our last letter we are proud to say that our chapters have nearly doubled in size. Rho Chapter last fall initiated an extended Spring pledge class of six and a regular Fall pledge class of nine. Alpha Zeta activated fifteen members of their Fall pledge class which brings their rota! membership up ro 28.

W e have been fortunate in being able ro set off sparks of enthusiasm about our organizations ro eager freshman band members.

Two exciting additions to our Honorary Roster have been two of the most prominent figures on the Indiana cam-

pus. Lee Corso, head football coach at I.U. , was made an Honorary member of the Alpha Zeta Chapter last Spring for his consistent support of the Marching 100. In addition, Harvey Phillips, tuba professor at I.U. and founder of T.U.B.A., was made an Honorary member of the Alpha Zeta Chapter last Fall for his outstanding contributions to music. We warmly welcome them both to our fraternity.

One of our most recent activities was a visitation with the brothers of the Gamma Pi Chapter at Purdue University.

Alpha Zeta stormed the Purdue campus one afternoon in an effort to regain possession of the "Old Oaken Drumstick" through an intense battle of brawn in a game of touch football. We are pleased ro say that Alpha Zeta was successful in their attempt by handily trouncing the Boilermakers, 35-7.

Other acnvmes include Christmas caroling in which 20 members from both chapters participated. We caroled at a nearby nursing home and found that making those people happy with music was one of our most rewarding experiences of the year. Each of our chapters also carried on weekly cookie sales. These sales were, and continue to be, the chief source of our fund raising. Alpha Zeta and Rho Chapters also arranged and conducted the Marching 100 Band Banquet near the end of the marching season.

About 300 attended the banquet, and a good time was enjoyed by everyone.

Enthusiasm runs high among our chapter members. We are stressing 100 percent participation and cooperation as we move into one of the most active and productive semesters our chapters have known. We are looking forward ro hosting a tremendous district convention and we are sure that it will be well worth everyone's time and effort. From Alpha Zeta and Rho Chapters. we want to wish all of our brothers and sisters in KK¥ and TBL a happy and productive year.

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Texas Tech, Lubbock

Beta & the Goin' Band, Goin' Strong

by Cyndy Herrmann A great school year was kicked off at Tech with the start of an outstanding marching season. Tech's Beta was there, strong and ready for the busy days ahead.

Throughout the fall, Beta participated in her usual service, fund-raising, and recreational projects, such as repairing uniforms, selling band raincoats and bumper stickers, sponsoring UIL marching contest, and helping host our Second Annual Pre-Contest Marching Festival. Beta and her Alpha Omicron brothers sponsored this festival for area high school bands in hopes that it would give them marching contest experience before the actual UIL contest. Tau Beta Sigma and

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Some of the biggest changes ever seen in Beta were made this fall , as we strove to better serve the Tech Band. This year, Tau Beta Sigma will only rush the fall semester, and have pledgeship in the spring. Without a first semester pledge class, we feel Beta can devote even more time and energy to our band in the fall, when it is most needed.

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Beta is further proud to announce the initiation of two new honorary members - Mr. Anthony Brittin, and Ms. Pansy Kimmel. Mr. Brittin is a professor of horn at Tech, while Ms. Kimmel is an instructor in education who has the opportunity to teach many of our Music Education majors.

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by Lisa Dann and Kerry Hughes

Well, another semester has passed here at TCU; and for the Beta Delta and Gamma Sigma chapters it was an extremely busy but also quite fruitful one.

During marching season, the Tau Beta's again had our Secret Sis program.

Each of the actives was assigned one or two girls in the band and at each game they gave them a little treat with a note attached just letting them know that someone was thinking about them. After the last rehearsal of the semester we all had a party and everyone found out who their Secret Sis had been.

Our main money-making prdject was selling our homemade spirit buttons during Parent's Weekend, Homecoming, and to a TCU Ex-Bandsman Association in Houston.

We held an informal reception for all the band parents after our Friday rehearsal of Parent's Weekend. We also baked and delivered birthday cakes throughout the semester to band members whose parents had ordered them.

When finals rolled around we did the same thing with study boxes full of goodies.

Because we had a football game scheduled for the Thanksgiving weekend, many band members did not get home for their turkey and dressing; so we sponsored, cooked, and served a Thanksgiving dinner for those band members remaining on campus.

The Tau Betas and Kappa Psis got to· gether and organized a system for writing recruitment letters ro interested high school students. Besides writing letters over the Christmas holidays the two chapters got other band members in volved in the recruiting.

The Gamma Sigma chapter also had a successful and rewarding fall semester.

Although we decided against a fall pledge class so that we could better prepare for a strong pledge program in the spring, we nevertheless had several projeers to keep our chapter busy.

One project consisted of repainting "The Show Window of TCU", our band logo"'on the steps of the band section in our stadium.

ensemble was on hand as well as the uncomparable "Elf Band", both of which were composed of TCU band members.

The two chapters also got rogether and sponsored our director, Professor James Jacobsen (affectionately known as Prof), to compete in the campus-wide faculty Santa Claus contest. We won in a landslide victory and got to serve as TCU Santa for 1978.

All in all, we feel this semester was very successful and we are looking forward to an even better one this spring.

Other projects included selling cokes on the buses during away games and sell-· ing Parent's Weekend and Homecoming mums.

A major accomplishment this fall was our first annual campus-wide "Celebration of Christmas" on December 9, which was sponsored by both the Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma chapters. Although it seemed that we chose the coldest night of the year, much Christmas spirit could be felt as we gathered around the Christmas tree tO sing carols. A brass

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by Mike McLarty

Nan-noo, Nan-noo from Lambda Chapter here in ORK-ansas. We hope that everyone had a nice Christmas vacation and is ready to start to work on a brand new year. We were disappointed that we couldn't support our football team in Tempe on Christmas, but we all did our share of supporting in our living rooms, by our television sets.

We are looking at what promises to be a really good year for Lambda.

We should have around twenty pledges this spring and a big hamburger fry for our perspective pledges is planned. We have appropriated money to send the U. of A. Brass Choir to Little Rock for the high school All-State Clinic.

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quickly. Plans have begun on our annual Band Banquet which is a lot of work, but always a grand success.

With the N ational Convention coming up this summer, Lambda has begun turning its thoughts in the direction of Atlanta, Georgia. It looks like Lambda and Psi will be well represented in the land of Belles and peaches. Everyone is looking forward to the convention, and we wish our brothers and sisters at Georgia Tech much luck in their plans for the Convention. We enjoyed ourselves in Los Angeles, and would like tO encourage all the chapters across the nation to try to attend the convention. The convention is very important to our fraternity as a national organization. By all means, if no one from your chapter is able to attend the convention, please send a proxy. Everybody have a great year and we will see you in Atlanta' Lambda signing off from Fayetteville. ORK-ansas. Nan-noo, Nannoo!!

.. .is not only an idea-exchange, but a means of shedding some light on the little-known, often over-looked, yet satisfying displays of service by our fellow members of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma across the nation.

1. EPSILON XI - ·TBL - Troy State University - Fund raising activities are underway this semester to allow the sisters of Epsilon Xi to present two $100 scholarship to outstanding high school musicians to enable their attendance at the summer band camp.

1. DELTA XI - KK')f -University of Missouri/RollaMembers of Delta Gamma have decided that a pre-determined portion of all income will be put into band service.

A committee has been established to monitor the fund and make recommendations.

2. EPSILON ALPHA - TB2. - University of South Carolina - Members of Epsilon Alpha successfully planned and sponsored a Band Parent's Day during the fall. Football game tickets were acquired at a reduced rate and a reception attended by 450 persons followed the game.

2. ALPHA BETA- KK')f- Butler University- Members of Alpha Beta have commissioned a work for concert band to be premiered at their spring concert during April 1979.

3. GAMMA XI- KK')f- University of Maryland- Community involvement has been the word for Gamma Xi during the fall term . Chapter members collected money for Muscular Dystrophy, sponsored dancers in the annual Dancers Against Cancer Marathon, and went carolling at a center for the handicapped.

3. GAMMA PHI - ·TB~ -Southwestern Oklahoma State University - A multitude of service and fund raising activities enabled the sisters of Gamma Phi to sponsor a scholarship during the fall semester and to make a significant monetary contribution to help fund a band trip.

4. ALPHA DELTA- KK>lr- Ohio University- During the fall semest~r members of Alpha Delta sold band albums on and around the campus with all proceeds going directly to the band. A significant contribution was realized through their efforts.

4. ALPHA XI - TB~ - Bowling Green State University In addition to a variety of other fund raising activities, a combination garage sale/ bake sale, proved to be most successful for the sisters of Alpha Xi .

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NOTICE From the National President of Kappa Kappa Psi Notice is hereby given by Donald Stanley, National President of Kappa Kappa Psi, that applications for National Alumnus at Large are now being accepted. Any life member of Kappa Kappa Psi planning to be in attendance at the National Convention to be held on the Georgia Tech Campus, August 5-11, 1979, is eligible to submit application. Letters of application should be mailed to Donald Stanley at the following address, no later than June 1, 1979.

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"Howdy from Deep in the Heart of Texas." This is me, the Traveling Baritone, speaking to you from Waco, Texas, the home of Baylor University and the Beta Alpha chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi. The brothers here at Baylor have sure taken good care of me. Let me tell you about my latest adventures.

I was given to the Beta Alpha chapter by the Zeta Alpha brothers at the District VI Convention last March. I was sad to leave my friends at Texas Lutheran College, but looked forward to making new friends at Baylor University. I immediately got to meet England Dan and John Ford Coley at their sound check before a Student Union concert. They were very interested in my history and signed my book.

My summer was spent in sunny San Antonio, at the house of Beta Alpha President Randy Wilhoit and the days flew by until it was time to start school again.

At the beginning of school my friends at Baylor noticed I looked a little ragged.

At first they thought it was the heat, but after a while, they decided to take action.

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and I had several dents and dings. After consulting with the National Office, it was decided to give me a face lift. Off I went to Brook-Mays Music Company in Dallas for a little rest and fix-up. Boy, did it feel good tO shine again. I would like tO thank Beta Alpha Alumni Peter Stenbeck and Dan Bacon for their financial contributions that made my repair possible.

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Lately I spend my days with Beta Alpha mascot Mr. Bill. Mr. Bill is a yellow stuffed bear who is an active member in the Beta Alpha chapter. He has trouble paying his dues on time, but he has his very own Kappa Kappa Psi jersey. We have a good time sitting around talking about the upcoming National Convention in Atlanta, and how nice it will be to see everyone there. I know I will have to leave my friends at Baylor, but I also know I will be happy in my new home with another wonderful Kappa Kappa Psi chapter.

By for now. See you in Atlanta.

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We got our rookie tryouts into the swing of things right at the beginning of marching season. We entertained the gunkies with a variety of skits, even "Grease," while they anxiously waited to hear if they had gotten into Chiefs. Travolta fever even spread to the marching field . The Chiefs all stepped into their boogie shoes in the "Saturday Night Fever" show. The fans also enjoyed our "wild and crazy" show in honor of Steve Martin. Another asset on the field was the colorful new uniforms which finally came in.

Because of our football schedule, the Chiefs were stranded in Tallahassee for Thanksgiving weekend. Left to our own devices, we organized our own dinner. It was quite a feast! Speaking of feasts, in December we had our annual banquet marking the end of the year, with a keynote speaker - a former FSU Band Director, Richard Mayo. We only hope that next season will be half as much fun as '78-'79.

Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA After such a spectacular fall marching season the Southern University band, known as the "Human Jukebox" was invited to perform in the Louisiana Super Dome for the Super-Bowl game berween the mighty Dallas Cowboys and the Orange Crush of the Denver Broncos.

The game was held on January 15th before a sell-out crowd of over seventy-five thousand screaming fans and a home audience of over a million people.

That day was . not only a memorable day for our band, it was a memorable day for the entire nation. It was the birthday of Nobel peace prize winner Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and a day of mourning for th!'! late Senator Hubert H. Humphrey. During the pre-game activities the Southern University band paid tribute to both of these great leaders.

On the night prior to the Super Bowl game we were honored to appear on the annual television special extravaganza "Super Night at the Super Bowl". The band members were thrilled to perform on stage with Joe Namath, Paul Williams, and Andy Williams. We also had the opportunity of meeting N atalie Cole, Brent Musberger, Phylis George, Irv

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With all of that behind us, the Zeta Nu chapter is currently making plans to keep the spirit and morale of the band at its highest. Small bands within the Southern University are now being organized by the Chapter for various performances throughout the state of Louisiana. We will sponsor a formal dance to accompany the annual band banquet and

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a variety of sports events berween the different instrumental sections in the band.

We feel that any outstanding performance begins with love for the organization, good leadership and spirit. The Zeta Nu chapter, our Band Director Dr. Isaac B. Greggs and his assistants, Terral C. Jackson and Chester White provide more than enough of these things for our band and together we are unquestionably "Building Better Bands".

Howard Payne University Brownwood, Texas

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by Carter & Woerner During the opening weeks of dove season, several members of the chapter decided to take a little trip and go camping and dove hunting. After a late start, they got to their destination, which was some distance from Brownwood. Camp was set up quickly because the doves were swarming overhead. It was decided that in order to get to the most profitable hunting areas, which were at the other side of this acreage, that everyone hunting should ride in Woerner's Chevy Blazer. Alexander rode up front in the cab with Woerner, while Samples, Strickler, and Beam rode on the open tailgate. And Carter, well he sat up on the hood. He looked more like a frontgunner as he perched on the hood with his shotgun. The trek down the narr?w trails began, with the Blazer really domg the job on the roads that were full of chuckholes, and strewn with mlmboulders.

The day was great for hunting; even if it may have been a little on the hot side, as the temperature was in the 90's.

For the past week or so, there had been an invasion of grasshoppers. Texas-style grasshoppers. The ones that look more like small birds, than insects. Well, it just so happened that these "beasts of prey" were flying all over the place. All of a sudden a bunch of these varmits decided to form a "Black Sheep Squadron" and attack the helpless poor souls riding along in the Blazer. Here they came.

Z-Z-zoooooom! Right through the open windows of the Blazer, swarming all over Woerner and Alexander. They frantically began to pluck these XXX creatures off of themselves. Meanwhile, to the knowledge of no one but Carter, a giant mesquite tree decided it would like to do a round with the Blazer. Carter thought to himself, they're just trying to ~care me. The tree came closer and closer.

All of a sudden, Alexander looked up and yelled, "Look out, a tree!"

Woerner looked up and said, "Where ?" ... Ka-Whooooom! ! ! Carter had officially become the first member of Zeta Beta to solo ... without the plane?

Woerner moaned, "My truck!"

Alexander moaned, "Carter!"

Carter just MOANED. The occupants jumped out of the Blazer and ran around to the front of the truck, and they began to roar with laughter. For there on the ground lay Carter, all nestled up in a thorny mesquite tree. (The tree, by the way had lost

by Larry Pierce The Herald Trumpet, Mouthpiece of the University of Colorado Bands, welcomes you to a fact-filled, fast-paced, and fantastically exciting Review of the past year here in Boulder.

It all began last spring when Hugh E. McMillen retired after more than 40 years of excellent service as the Director of Bands. His last concert was a really great one and many people ~ill fondly remember "Mac" for a long nme. Stepping in to follow "Mac" is Allan McMurray, lately of Michigan. ~any new an~ exciting things are happenmg under ~1s direction, among them being another t~lp to the Colorado Music Educators Assooation Convention and a revamped Band Day that allowed our Band to sit and watch at halftime instead of play.

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The rest of the trip was uneventful (as far as trees were concerned), although Samples had sparring rounds with rattlesnakes. Samples: 2 - Snakes: 0.

At a recent banquet, Woerner was presented with the prestigious, first time ever, "Grasshopper Award"! The award was given to him for his ability to ~rive and hunt grasshoppers at the same nme.

Zeta Beta got their limit (of grasshoppers) that day. And Carter, well, he doesn't ride on the hood anymore.

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This last fall, we had another fine season for the Golden Buffalo Marching Band. For us, it seemed extremely long but enjoyable. We had some fine bands visit us, both in King-size (the New Mexico State University Marching Band) and Small-size (the Oklahoma pep band). Next year, Jack Foote has said we will be going more toward a Drum and Bugle Corps style as we change with the times. We also recorded our third record in four years, a fun way to recall those memorable marching days.

But where does KK"'lt and TB2: fit into the picture ? Well, we ran Ban~ Day again this year along with supplymg refreshments to our visiting Bands. We've had a few fund-raisers, primarily movies, and are planning numerous outings such as the annual Ski-trip and Band Picnic.

We will also go to the water as our intramural water polo team, the Sax Cymbals, tries to laugh our foes into defeat.

Our newest pledge class has been quite active, supplying the band with a great bulletin board and getting the Falconnaires Jazz Band from the Air Force Academy to come out for a night.

Last, but not least by any means, KKv and ·T BL frequently put out "The Herald Trumpet", that masterwork of design that keeps the Bands well-informed as to what is happening in the Band program.

The paper is full of news, cartoons, and "humerous" articles written by the historians and guests.

So, if you've got any spare time, just drop on down and visit us. You'll be treated warmly, kindly, and with much respect (but I won't guarantee you anything if Mork is around) . As they say m show business, "Nanoo, Nanoo".

University of Maryland, College Park

Beta Eta Plans Chapter Installation Even though the semester break seemed like a restful time, Beta Eta's plans for this semester were well on their way.

Before the Christmas holiday, the sisters of Bra Eta travelled down tO Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University ro visit their little "sister" colony. The weekend of April 7th, we will travel to VPI&SU to participate in the installation of our little sister chapter. We are eagerly looking forward to this day when we will help our "little sisters" in becoming actives of Tau Beta Sigma.

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Alpha Lambda of TB}; supplied donuts and milk for breakfast on the busses along with candy for snacks. Meanwhile, Beta Gamma of KK..Y provided cokes and handled the luggage and band equipment.

We enjoyed these trips and the spirit that accompanied them.

The semester was climaxed by our funfilled Liberty Bowl trip to Memphis.

While Alpha Lambda and Beta Gamma were busy with the usual chores, the rest of the band enjoyed our luxurious hotel and its three lounges. Spirit stayed high as we practiced our part in the Liberty Bowl. Though our team lost, we were especially proud of our showing in the Liberty Bowl extravaganza.

We do not expect· to slow down this coming semester. Besides the individual activities of our two chapters, we have rwo especially big joint projects. The first is our annual participation in the Jambalaya Jamboree, or more commonly known as Jam-Jam. As a celebration C?f

Beta Eta members visiting little sisters from VPI & SU Colony.

On May 5th, the 3rd Annual Pops Concert, conducted by Jerry Gardner, will be performed by the Concert Band and a well known celebrity. Beta Eta will be serving the bands as waitresses before the performance, and again at intermission.

To end the semester, Beta Eta and Gamma Xi will have a picnic. Food, fun,

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famous Uton Diaz. We will also provide music for our one and only Dixieland Jazz Band.

This year we are proud to celebrate the 85th anniversary of bands at L.S.U. Our marching band started out as a small military band and has grown to 275 members, consisting of musicians and three girl units. Currently we are commissioning a piece for the symphonic band to help celebrate the anniversary. It will be performed at the last concert of the year by the L.S.U. symphonic band.

The piece is being composed by Dr. Zdecklick.

the cajun culture, Jam-Jam supplied many of the cajun foods, songs, and dances. In it, groups compete for awards in entertainment and decorations. There is also a cajun two-step competition and a pirogue race. For those who have not been to Louisiana, a pirogue is our version of a canoe. Our rwo chapters will be in the middle of the festivities selling our tasty sausage jambalaya cooked by the world

Ending on a sad note, this is the last semester for our beloved friend Mr. James Geideman, affectionately known as Mr. "G". He has been sponsor for the Beta Gamma Chapter and has been assistant director of bands at L.S.U. for the past 32 years. We would like to say thanks for all the wonderful years he has given us.

Good luck to all of you and your projects in this coming semester, and we hope to see you at the National Convention in Atlanta, Georgia, this summer.

Bye from your brothers and sisters of Beta Gamma and Alpha Lambda.

Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge

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The Official. Publication of KAPPA KAPPA PSI National Honorary Band Fraternity

TAU BETA SIGMA National Honorary Band Sorority

SPONSORS OF THE NATIONAL INTERCOLLEGIATE BAND National Office: 122 Seretean Center, Stillwater, OK 74074 Phone: (405) 372-2333 Fall-1978

KAPPA KAPPA PSI HONORARY GRAND PRESIDENTS

TAU BETA SIGMA PAST NATIONAL PRESIDENTS

WILLIAM A. SCROGGS (Alpha) 1947; WILLIAM D. REVELL! (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); PAUL 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).

KAPPA KAPPA PSI GRAND PRESIDENTS

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

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A special word of thanks to Debbie Friedman for providing cover design for this spring issue of PODIUM. The graphic symbol, GT and composite horn serve as reminders of the National Convention, August 5-11, 1979, at Georgia Tech, Atlanta, Georgia. Debbie is the recently elected president of the Epsilon Theta Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma at Georgia Tech and the immediate past Tech Band Captain.