The Podium - February 1970

THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF

KAPPA KAPPA PSI National Honorary Band Fraternity

TAU BETA SIGMA National Honorary Band Sorority

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NATIONAL OFFICERS GRAND PRESIDENT

James A. Jacobsen, Music Department, Texas Christian

Tail Beta Sigma

University, Ft. Worth, Texas 76192 GRAND FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT

PUBLICATION DEADLINE October 10-November Issue January 10-February Issue

PUBLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

News articles must be typewritten, double-

spaced.

Photographs must have caption

GRAND SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT

Thomas Tyra, Music Department, Eastern Michigan Uni

April 1-May Issue

attached. All individuals in group pictures

Richard A- Worthington, Band Office, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701

versity, Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197

must be identified.

Mail all materials to: THE PODIUM, c/o Robert H. Rubin,302 Crutchfield Hall,

Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74074

GRAND SECRETARY-TREASURER

Melbern W. Nixon, Music Department, Kansas State Teachers College, Emporia, Kansas 66801

ORGANIZATIONAL DIRECTOR, NATIONAL INTER

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COLLEGIATE BANDS

I 1 SPECIAL ARTICLES I Bowl Game Participation

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F. Lee Bowling, 1001 East Oxford Lane, Cherry Hills Village, Englewood, Colorado 80110 MEMBER-AT-LARGE

Richard Felix, 1414 South McAllister, Tempe, Arizona

California Here We Come (Rose Bowl) This Place Sure Does Look Familiar (Sugar Bowl) "Look Ma.. .I'm on TV"(Cotton Bowl) And The Rain Came (Bluebonnet Bowl)

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TRUSTEES: Floren Thompson,Jr., Chairman, Portales, New

Mountaineer Band Receives Bid To Peach Bowl Gator Band Meets "Doc" at The Gator Bowl Bison Make It Four In A Row (Camellia Bowl)

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DISTRICT GOVERNORS

Second National Championship for Texas A&l

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Mexico; Jack K. Lee, Tucson, Arizona; Leon Harris, Lubbock, Texas; Way man Walker, Greeley, Colorado; a!

Frank Martin, Stillwater, Oklahoma.

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David Chugg, Ricks College, Rexburg, Idaho Jack K. Lee, University of Arizona, Tucson, Ariz.

James A. Yarrington, Western State College, Gunnison, Colo.

(Championship Bowl)

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"The Week That Was"(Senior Bowl)

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The Distinguished Service To Music Medal

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Delta Epsilon Joins The Family Omega Alpha Omega, New Alumnae Chapter

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Albert B. Lynd, Oklahoma State University, Still

Dr. Sims Named President of Langston

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Life Member Honored

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Roy A. Johnson, Purdue University, Lafayette, Ind. Raymond C. Young, University of Southem Missis sippi, Hattiesburg, Miss.

Roger L. Sorenson, North Dakota State University, Fargo, N. Dakota

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Melbern W. Nixon, Kansas State Teachers College, Emporia, Kansas

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Donald A. Stanley, Mansfield State College, Mansfield, Penn.

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Mrs. Ladine B. Housholder, 6305 Shawnee, Las Vegas,

The Committee System of Beta Delta Chapter Keeping Pace

Open Letter from the University of Michigan Last Word (almost)

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NATIONAL FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT

Miss Dolores Roscello, JEB Stuart Jr. High School, Jack sonville, Florida 32210 NATIONAL SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT

Miss Sharon E. Lebsack, 620 South 28th Avenue, Apt 203, Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39401 NATIONAL SECRETARY

Miss Lydene Hovance, 428 Silver Oaks Drive, Kent,Ohio PAST NATIONAL OFFICERS KAPPA KAPPA PSI HONORARY GRAND PRESIDENTS: William A Scroaas

(Alpha) 1947; William D. Reveiii (Nu) 1949; A. Frank Martin (Alpha) 1965 KAPPA KAPPA PSI PAST GRAND PRESIDENTS: A. Frank Martin (Aloha)•Scott P. Squyres (Delta); J. Lee Burke (Eta); •Bohumil Makovskv (Aloha • •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 lota); Max A. Mitchell (Alpha); W. Theodore Jon« (Aloha Zeta); Hugh E. McMlllen (Alpha lota); Charles A. Wiley (Gamma Zeta)-

Donald I. Moore (Beta Alpha); Ronald D. Gregory (Alpha Zeta)- Manlev R

Whitcomb (Gamma Nu); Floren Thompson, Jr. (Beta Lambda); Jack K Lee (Omega); Jay L. Slaughter (Gamma Beta); Wayman E. Walker (Alpha Ttieta) Dccc3scd

TAU BETA SIGMA PAST NATIONAL PRESIDENTS: Doris Raosdaie (BPt»>.

Suzanne Wetmore (Gamma); Dorothy A. Nichols (Delta)- Francis M ufofiJ (Alpha); Norma E. Parrlsh (Beta); Janet W. Miller (lota); Paula Reed (Uosil^)Barbara Trautwein (Chi); Sybil 1. Snyder (Alpha Mu) Jofflnhine w ii.''

(Alpha Alpha); Mary Lu Brooks (Upsilon); Patsy D. Hejl (Beta Gamma) BALFOUR—"Official Jewelers"

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NATIONAL TREASURER

Miss Carol Blain, 1615 Childress Street, Wellington,Texas 79095

TRUSTEES: Mrs. James Jacobsen, Chairman, Ft. Texas; Mrs. Thomas Tyra, Ypsilanti, Michigan; Mrs.

W. Miller, Los Alamos, New Mexico; Mrs. Ho

Thompson, Jr., Portales, New Mexico; Mrs. Patsy D. ^» Austin, Texas; Mrs. Grace F. Martin, Stillwater, homa.

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Mrs. David Chugg, Ricks College, Rexburg, Idaho Mrs. Jack K. Lee, University of Arizona,Tuc^n,

Mrs. Floren Thompson, Portales, New Mexico Mrs. Roger Sorenson, Fargo, N. Dakota Mrs. Patsy D. Hejl, Austin, Texas Mrs. Thomas Tyra, Ypsilanti, Michigan

Miss Jean Foster, Tallahassee, Florida Mrs. Natalie S. Hartzell, Mansfield, Pennsylvania

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Once again members of the Fraternity and Sorority helped show the nation the

verve, vitality and wide variety of expres sion of which the modern marching band is capable, as millions watched some of

the finest Bowl Game performances yet!

Our hats are off to those Brothers and Sisters who put forth much extra effort

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to make our vacation viewing so enjoy able. And our sincerest appreciation for the time, effort and personal sacrifices

that post-season performances always bring!

We are proud to recognize the fine work done by members of Chapters and colonies on the following campuses, and point with pride to the role they are playing keeping Music . .alive and well,

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Rose Bowl—Nu of KK^ and Lambda

of TBS,the University of Michigan.

Sugar Bowl—Lambda of KCT and Psi of TBS,the University of Arkansas.

Cotton Bowl—Alpha Tau of KK^ and Beta Gamma of TBS, the University of

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Bluebonnet Bowl—Beta Sigma of KKT' and Tau of TBS, the University of Hous ton.

Peach Bowl—Omicron of KKT* and

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Pecan Bowl-Delta Rho of KKd* and

Gamma Xi of TBS, Arkansas State Uni versity.

Camellia Bowl—Alpha Mu of KKT'and Alpha Theta of TBS, North Dakota State University.

Liberty Bowl—Alpha Iota of KK^ and

Gamma of TBS, the University of Colo rado.

Orange Blossom Bowl—Delta Iota of

KKT' and Beta Phi Colony of TBS, Florida A & M University.

Senior Bowl—Gamma Chi of KK^ and

Beta Kappa of TBS, University of South ern Mississippi.

NAIA Championship—Epsilon Delta of KK'd' and TBS Colony, Texas A & 1 University.

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The University of Michigan Marching Band in its classic Block "M"formation.

by Joseph Dobos "California, Here We Come!" was the theme of the University of Michigan

Marching Band post game show on November 22, before 103,588 people who had just witnessed a Wolverine victory over the Buckeyes of Ohio State University. With this victory, Michigan earned the right to represent the Big 10 in the Rose Bowl on January 1. Having participated in the very first Rose Bowl game, the Michigan team worked dili gently for Michigan's fifth appearance in the Bowl. The Michigan Band also is no stranger to Cahfornia, having appeared in three previous Rose Bowls and having toured our Symphony Band there just last spring. During the remaining weeks of the semester, much extensive planning was done by the Conductors of Univer sity Bands, Dr. William D. Revelli and Prof. George Cavender, and by Faculty Business Manager, Dr. James Shortt.

On a cold, wintry December 26, the Band flew to Los Angeles where head

Band performed in a special Disneyland parade before thousands of people, where later we were given the rest of the day to enjoy the "Magic Kingdom of Disney." A capacity audience packed the Pasadena

great Michigan spirit was present as the Wolverines encountered the Trojans of the University of Southern California.

The Michigan Marching Band pre sented a special Rose Bowl half-time presentation entitled "Four Wislies for

Civic Auditorium to hear the Band with

the Seventies." The theme included our

the Michigan Men's Glee Club in a special televised Michigan Bandorama. During

hope that the '70's will do away with the polluted air of our cities, that the genera tion gap will disappear, that our seas will be used peacefully for mankind, and that the pleas of the '60's for unity and

before New Year's Day. The Marching

the concert, we were fortunate to pre miere the march "Viva Max!" from the

movie of the same name in a special

arrangement for the Band by the com poser, Hugo Montenegro.

The big day finally arrived as the Band awoke at an early morning hour to march in the

Tournament of Roses Parade.

Playing the great marches of King, Seitz, Alexander, and,of course,"The Victors," the Band featured a special Big 10 Rose

Bowl Band flag made by former LambdaTB2 President, Alice Galasso.

Immediately following the seven mile parade, we were escorted across the city by motorcycle patrol to the Rose Bowl quarters were made on the beautiful, for a pre-game show before the largest sunny UCLA campus. There the Band crowd ever to attend a college football lived, worked,and enjoyed the wonderful game. Although we were saddened by the hospitality of the members of the UCLA absence of our head coach. Bo SchemBand. Rehearsing seven hours daily, the bechler, who had suffered a rmld heart Band managed to make two appearances attack a few hours before the game, the

brotherhood will be heeded. The latter

was expressed in a dramatic tribute to two great Americans, President John F. Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther King, whose ideals of peace we hope will become realities. With a stirring rendition of the "Battle Hymn of the Republic" hundreds of pigeons were released giving the Band a tulmultuous ovation. Though Michigan lost the game, we hope that our half-time show was successful in leaving a moral impression on those who viewed it.

Disappointed with the score, our sorrow was somewhat alleviated by a two-day vacation in San Francisco immediately following the game. Return ing January 4 to a frigid Michigan winter, memories of a beautiful trip will remain most vivid for years to come.

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SUGAR BOWL This place sure does look familiar!

by Roger Oldham The University of Arkansas Marching Razorbacks are no strangers to the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, as their recent

performance marked the band's fourth appearance at the gala affair in recent years.

The band reconvened after Christmas

on Monday, December 29, for final re hearsals in Little Rock. After pohshing up the shows, the band and guests went to the Olde West Dinner Theatre. Besides

viewing an opening niglit performance, the band helped the audience and the cast

in "Calhng the Hogs" during the evening.

The Marching Razorbacks' travehng party consisted of 160 persons, with 124 persons marclring in the band. The group stayed at the Jung Hotel in downtown

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began a busy Sugar Bowl trip as one of the lead marching units in the first Sugar Bowl Parade. The parade rolled down Canal Street for about seven miles. ABC television presented a telecast of the

parade New Year's morning before the game.

Wednesday was another practice day.

The Razorback Band rehearsed and then

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A pep rally was held Wednesday niglrt for the Arkansas alumni and fans by the Razorback Band at a ballroom in the Jung. It was one of the best rallies of the school year.

New Year's Day brought the Marching Razorbacks to living rooms across the

nation for our fourth television appear ance this season.

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"Beguine for Band." The Band also

formed the famous U of A and played the Arkansas Alma Mater. The band then joined the Ole Miss Band and the United

States 2nd Division Marine Band to play "You're A Grand Old Flag" while 100 flag bearers from the United States Merchant Marine Academy presented the

colors. The combined bands then played "The Star Spangled Banner."

The Marching Razorbacks presented a half-time show saluting "Arkansas, the Land of Opportunity." First, the band had a down field drill as a salute to the many recreational facilities in the state.

The music was "Hey, Look Me Over,"

"Let's Get Away From It All," and "I Want To Be Happy." Next, to the strains of "Cruising Down The River" and "Waiting For The Robert E. Lee," the Marching Razorbacks formed a showboat to symbolize the new era of commerce

that Arkansas enters with the opening of the Arkansas River Project up as far as Little Rock.

In the fi nal drill, the band formed the

state of Arkansas to emphasize the many agricultural products (cotton, soybeans, and rice) of the state and the mineral

deposits including petroleum, bauxite, and North America's only diamond mine.

The kaleidoscopic drill was set to the music of "Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend."

After both bands had performed for half-time, they combined to form a giant Sugar Bowl playing "Ain't She Sweet."

A1 Hirt joined the Razorback Band and

the Ole Miss Band to play "Auld Lang Syne." The bands then played "Happy Days Are Here Again," while colored balloons and white doves were freed. Gold

Doubloons were dropped from the Good-

year blimp.

After the game, the Marching Razor-

backs joined the University of Mississippi Band in playing "May The Good Lord Bless And Keep You." The Razorback Band left New Orleans

Friday, January 2, returning to Arkansas and home.

Longhorn Band forms its moving Block-T formation.

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by David Bartek

The fall of 1969 was an exciting one for Alpha Tau. Three national television telecasts viewed the Longhorn Band's grandiose marching style. Two of these

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University of Texas Longhorn Band in famed script TEXAS formation.

combined forces to load buses for the

four-hour trip to Dallas. Leisure hours half-time shows were accomplished back- were spent upon arrival at the Statlerto-back as Texas battled Arkansas on Hilton Hotel Tuesday afternoon. The December 6 and Notre Dame on January Band again rehearsed its half-time activi 1, both unforgettable gridiron clashes. ties at Highland Park Stadium in north New Year's day saw the Number One Dallas on Wednesday morning. At 3:00 ranked University of Texas Longhorns p.m. the Band returned to the hotel with defeat the Irish of Notre Dame in the nothing to do but enjoy the leisure time Cotton Bowl. The crisp, sunny day and celebrate the New Year. The sunny. brought out the best in the Longhorn New Year's morning arrived quickly and Band's big sound. Drum Major and Presi the Band began preparations to step off dent of Alpha Tau Chapter, Tom in the Cotton Bowl Parade, held in down Waggoner, led the 220-member traveling town Dallas, and televised nationally. band in march music as the "Showband Alpha Tau boasted 53 active members of the Southwest" spread from end zone and 14 pledges for the fall of 1969. to end zone, executed oblique drills, and Officers for the year are Tom Waggoner, formed the ever-popular script TEXAS. president; John A. Walton, vice-president; Three days earlier the Band had re David Bartek, secretary; and Jack grouped in Austin to begin rehearsal on a Randall, treasurer.

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Due to rain, the U. of H. had to hold their marchingrehearsalin the Astrodome.

BLUE BONNET BOWL ...AND THE RAIN CAME!

U. of H. Drum Major, Homer Laird.

Bill Moffit, U. of H. Marching Band Director.

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tice and special events were planned by Mr. Matthews and Mr. Moffit during the Marching Band, under the direction of evenings. Mopday night the band enjoyed Bill Moffit and Drum Major Homer Laird, an evening of fun at the famous San ended a great season at the Bluebonnet Jacinto Inn where TBS and KK^ pre Bowl on New Year's Eve. The band sented two skits and the "Best Pledge" The University of Houston Cougar

members' Christmas vacations were cut

awards for the faU semester. Tuesday

short in order to put together a complete

night the band members went to the

half-time show. Because of rain, the band was only able to have a two-and-a-half-

Town and Country Dinner Theatre where they saw the comedy "You Know 1 Can't Hear You When the Water is Running!"

hour marching rehearsal on Tuesday,and an hour marching rehearsal on Wednes

TB2 and KKT' greeted the Auburn Band and were able to watch a portion of heavens for the Astrodome!) The rest of their rehearsal. In spite of the rain and the rehearsal time was spent working on the limited rehearsal time, the Cougar music and learning dance steps to "Can Marching Band presented an exception

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The band was furnished with breakfast

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H with a 36-7 victory over Auburn.

by Jack Lipphardt On Sunday, December 28, the

120-piece all male Mountaineer Marching Band of West Virginia University flew from Pittsburgh to Atlanta in two DC-9 jets to participate in the various activities

of the Second Peach Bowl which pitted

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the Mountaineers against the Gamecocks

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of South Carolina. The Mounties boarded

the planes in sub-freezing weather in Pittsburgh and landed in the more plea sant 60° temperatures in Atlanta.

Sunday evening found the Mountain eers in a short inside music rehearsal.

Most of the evening was given over to free time for the bandsmen to see Atlanta.

Monday's activities began with the Peach Bowl Parade which featured 15 top high school bands from New Jersey to

WVU Band plays 45-minute stand-up concert for 4,000 in Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta.

Alabama and the bands from the Univer

sity of South Carohna and West Virginia University. Following the parade, the Mountaineer Band played a 45-minute stand-up concert in Peachtree Center Plaza in downtown Atlanta. In the after

noon, the "Mounties" participated in the

Peach Bowl Parade of Champions for which the band performed its now wellknown "Blood, Sweat, and Tears" show.

After performing, the band was com mended as being the best band to ever visit the State of Georgia. With Monday night free, many Mountaineers visited the shops, bars, and arcades of Underground

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A 3'A hour outside rehearsal in the rain

filled Tuesday morning. In the afternoon, the Mountaineer Pep Band played for an estimated 3,000 people Jammed in the ballroom of the Sheraton Biltmore Hotel

for a WVU alumni cocktail party.

During dinner, tornado warnings were posted, AND THE RAIN CAME DOWN!!

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marched from the Georgian Terrace Hotel to Grant Stadium, the site of the Bowl game. We mountaineers have seen some

rained throughout the game, and made marching most morbidly miserable. For

another half of gargling in attempts to cheer the football squad to victory.

Incidentally, the Mountaineers beat the

activities. Needless to say, the pledge class handled the equipment including ladders, speaker system, practice yard-hne mark

its half-time show, the Mountaineer Band

South Carohna Gamecocks

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ers, and charts. KK4' members visited

marched ankle deep in mud to salute the

the game, the band led thousands of

some of the participating higli school

steel, coal, glass, and chemical industries

WVU fans in a victory march across Atlanta. Then, after returning to the hotel to dry off and to change, the band

bands and discussed the new multi-million dollar Creative Arts Center of WVU and told them of KKT' and TBS and

boarded buses which provided transporta

related activities. For one of our evening meals, KKd' members bought two large cakes for dessert for ISO people and presented gifts to the staff members

rainstorms, but never the likes of this! It

of West Virginia by playing "Mountain Greenery" and "The Work Song." The band then featured its percussion section which used African percussion equipment in playing "Born Free." Following "Games People Play" conducted by pop singer Joe South, the band presented its

tion to the Atlanta airport. The jets were airborne at 1:30 Wednesday morning and

landed at the Pittsburgh Airport at 2:15, thus ending an enjoyable trip to the

vocal rendition of WVU's Alma Mater.

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The waterlogged Mountaineer Band then

While in Atlanta, KK4' played an integral part in the band's functions and

left the field to return to its seats for

present.

Thus, again, KKT' takes an active role

in the pageantry and activities of post season bowls.

GATOR BAND MEETS

written by the Gator Band graduate assis tant Charles Corbin. Before half-time, "Doc" was made an honorary member of the Gator Band.

Gator Band Director Emeritus Col.

Harold B. Bachman was commissioned by

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the Gator Bowl Committee as the co ordinator of half-time activities. As it

turned out, with the Gators accepting the bid to the game, the band was able to

participate in the Colonel's own arrange

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ment of activities.

Adding new life to the affair were the

bands brand new uniforms, received only a few weeks before the show. The uni

Members of the University of Florida Gator Band had a short Christmas holiday

this year, but it was well worth it. Due to the distance to be traveled, the trip to the Gator Bowl in JacksonvOle, Florida began for some members on Christmas Day. At 11:00 the next day, a long series of rehearsals began that resulted in many tired bandsmen, (and also a good halftime show). The highlight of all this rehearsal and work was the performance

by Doc Severinson of the "Tonight

forms are a completely original design.

The pants are bright orange and the jackets have a combination of orange and blue that effects a complete color change from front to back.

A superb show was executed by the "Pride of the Southland" band from the

University of Tennessee. The effect of different circles simultaneously expand ing and contracting was very attractive and was executed smartly. Our congratu lations on a fine show, Vols!

The Gator Band says thanks to every

Show." Millions of televisions viewers

one involved in the show. Now we look

enjoyed Doc's presentation of his famous

forward to a fine concert season for both

solo "Malaguena." The arrangement was

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CAMELLIA BOWL:BISON MAKE IT 4 IN A ROW

by Gayle Kranz and Theresa Kraiise North Dakota State University March

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winners were crowned Tie King and Queen of the evening; they were Duane Noraker of Alpha Mu and Jane Curtis of Alpha Theta.

Our marching season was long and hard, but was highlighted by new and enjoyable experiences. Homecoming was special this year. For the first time the band sponsored a band alumni breakfast.

One of the outstanding band alumni, William L. Guy, Governor of the State of North Dakota, was present. Alpha Theta got their fingers in here, too, by designing the centerpieces.

Next on the agenda of our busy fall was the Marching Band Concert. We

thought this was the end of our marching season, until we found out that for the

fourth year in a row the Bison were invited to a post-season game: THE CAMELLIA BOWL! But this time the

band was going along! On December 11, at 10:30 a.m., all 110 members of the

marching band boarded the chartered plane and headed for Sacramento, Cali fornia. En route, band members were served

a luscious steak dinner. Three

hours later we landed in sunny California.

From then

on it was excitement and

thrills all the way. The crowning event of

the trip was Saturday afternoon when the band cheered the Bison to another over

whelming victory.

We presented a six minute half-time show following the performance of the Montana Grizzly Band. After much cele

bration and little plane trouble, we returned to icy North Dakota.

We are working hard preparing for our

The North Dakota State University Marching Band, on Cameiiia Bowi trip ... piayinga standup concert on the steps of the Caiifornia State Capitoi Buiiding, Sacramento, December 12, 1969.

Spring Concert Tour. Alpha Mu Chapter, KK^, held their pledging in early Decem ber; we are planning ours for early February. The first rush party is planned for January 20.

As you can see, the Alpha Theta girls have been busy!

CHAMPIONSHIP BOWL 2nd National Championship for osilon Delta Chapter assisted

Epsilon Delta Chapter assisted in pre-game pep rallies. Alex Sotelo o (kneeling) holds Kappa Kappa Psl bullhorn as Texas A & I University President, Dr. James C. Jernigan, assists one of the foot ball players in leading a yell.

re-game pep rallies. Alex

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by Tom Estes Texas A & I University in Kingsville was host this year to the first National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics

Championship Bowl ever played in Texas.

The game for the national championship of small college football was played between the Texas A & 1 Javelinas and the Corncordia Cobbers of Minnesota.

The Javelinas were victorious just as they had been in 1959.

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The A & I University Marching Band including Epsilon Delta Chapter ofRKT*, under the direction of Dr. Joseph L. Bellamah, performed during the half-time ceremonies under the watchful eyes of a capacity crowd. The show, performed in beautiful 75-degree weather, included a series of precision drills to the beat of "Swanee." The band went into concert formation and featured the twirlers in a

special routine with "Whatever Lola

Wants." In closing, the band performed

Texas A & I University Marching Band performs for NAIA Championship Bowl. Drum major, Richard Roper, conducts as capacity crowd looks on.

"Tribute to America" as the audiene rose

A & / cheerleaders lead a pre-game parade followed by the Texas A & I University Marching

to its feet and recited the "Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag."

The bowl game performance was the

Band.

culmination of another successful march

ing season for Epsilon Delta and the A & I Marching Band. Work has already begun on concert music for the annual spring

tour scheduled in Febmaiy. The Texas A

& 1 University Symphonic Band will climax the tour with a concert perfor mance for the Texas Music Educators Association Convention in Dallas Feb

ruary 12 at the convention headquarters in the Adolphus Hotel. The band will

feature the premiere performance of "Introduction and Scherzo" by Lawrence Weiner, composer-professor at Texas A & I and honorary member of Epsilon Delta Chapter of KK^.

Officers serving Epsilon Delta this year are Forrester Halamicek, president; Larry Pavel, vice-president; Raymond Grim, treasurer; and Doyle Peake, secretary.

which signaled the start of a beautiful day for football and band.

SENIOR BOWL the week that was!'..

The musical theme presented at the Senior Bowl was "The History of Jazz."

Our part of the presentation was the

"History of Bands," the styles used by marching bands from the 1930's to the

1970's. We began with the majestic sixto-five style as it was presented in the 1930's. Suddenly the tempos doubled and the "Pride" exhibited a drill of fast

marching. Next came a presentation of moving formations, and then the very familiar precision drills of the 1960's.

NOW-1970—intense excitement! The

On Monday, January 5, 1970, the

in the performance. The "Pride" and

predominant sounds are, of course, Latin American. The percussion section is fea

members of the 1969-70 "Pride of Missis "Dixie Darlings" worked each day from sippi" approached the all too familiar four until six p.m. perfecting every tured while the "Pride" members employ "Pride Field" for the beginning of a long, motion that was to be used in the show, an exciting horn flash. hard week of rehearsals. The weather was and by Saturday, the "Pride" was ready.

The whole day was extremely enjoy no great asset. The day was cold, dreary, The last rehearsal was held at nine a.m. able for all involved. The game was more and "damp." in Mobile, on the morning of the game, exciting than usual, and the "Pride's" per Excitement was running high among January 10, 1970. It began with a casual formance heightened the excitement al those in our organization. For the first question from the "Pride" directed to ready present in the crowds. time since the "Pride" has appeared at Jimmy Morris, "Are you a turtle?" He The Senior Bowl was the last perfor the Senior Bowl, we were to perform our answered in the affirmative. Then the re mance of the "Pride" for this year. Next portion of the half-time without "a cast hearsal proceeded. It was much less pain year the "Pride" will be even bigger and of thousands." ful than those held earlier in the week. greater because we "Look Proud, Play The week before the big game was The usuaUy inclement Senior Bowl Proud, Are Proud." We are in the Pride of very tiring and strenuous for all involved weather yielded to a brightly shining sun Mississippi.

UNIVERSITY bF MASSACHUSETTS

Sisters to operate a lunch concession on

the warm New England hospitality that

Saturdays before football games. This was

they sent us a march, dedicated to our

for the benefit of the band members who

usually only have 45 minutes to eat and change after morning drill. The lunches were certainly an important contribution to our excellent season, contributing to the fine relaxed spirit that was evident in this year's great marching band.

Amother more specialized project this fall was the hosting of the visiting Univer

by Stan Rosenberg sity of Delaware Marching Band. The two KK>P's Nu-est Chapter, Epsilon Nu, is Chapters threw a huge party for the com off to a flying start in its first year. The bined bands Friday night, featuring live marching band season kept the Brothers music and free refreshments. Saturday working at a busy tempo as many excit noon saw a large picnic on the lawn out ing projects were completed successfully. side Old Chapel, the rehearsal hall. The The Brothers teamed up with their TBZ Delaware bandsmen were so impressed by

DATELINE AMHERSTI

band, and written for the occasion by a Delaware bandsman.

As the second half of the year begins, the Brothers are eagerly beginning their

first pledge program. This year's project is most important because it will set the example for the years to come. If the Brothers of this year can infuse their en thusiasm into next year's Brothers through the exciting pledge program

which is under the able leadership of Brother Tom Parker, then Epsilon Nu will have finally established itself as a vital part of the University of Massachusetts Bands and as a Fraternity Chapter to be reckoned with in the future.

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THE

DISTINGUISHED ' SERVICE TO MUSIC MEDAL

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One of the national service projects in the field of Band Music that the Frater

nity has taken upon itself is that of recog nizing extraordinary accomplishments by those actively supporting the college and university bands and all that these organi zations stand for. During the 1963-65

submit to the Grand Council, please con tact the National Office immediately, so that suggestions on the form of the nomi nation can be sent you, and your request placed on the agenda of the forthcoming Council meeting.

The KKT' "Distinguished Service to

biennium and under the administration of

Music Medal" was established at the 1963

Grand President Jack K. Lee, Kappa

Biennial Convention, held on the campus of the University of Arizona in August of

Kappa Psi Fraternity in 1963 became the first national band-centered organization to

honor those who have contributed

"above and beyond" of themselves and their talents, to help bands and band music grow in both performance and pur pose.

Since that time, many other organi zations have followed our lead in confer

that year. It was authored and first administered during the administration of Grand President Jack K. Lee (Eta, '42;

Omega, '53). The DSMM is to be given biennially to persons who have rendered exceptional service to American Bands.

Realizing that there are many ways to contribute to the growth and prestige of

ring long-due honors on the pioneers of our bands, KKT^ decided to use the the band world, and as Brothers of KK^, following categories for consideration of we are pleased to see this recognition all potential recipients. Each is annotated come forth. Such awards as the NBA's with the criteria accepted by the 1963 "Citation of Excellence," the AWAPA Convention, so that those Chapters or

awards, and others have helped us to focus attention on the contributions of

others that have made the college and university band what it is today.

In order to continue this tradition, the

Grand Council of the Fraternity has directed

that a short resume of the

award's history, the requirements for nominations and solicitation by the Brotherhood of some be published in this issue of the magazine. If you or your Chapter have a nomination you wish to

Marching Band—for national recogni tion in any or all of the following: marching clinics, publications and/or marching innovations.

Instrumental

Music

Education—for

outstanding contributions in the field of instrumental clinics, publication and

other matters pertaining to music edu cation; or for national recognition of an elementary or secondary school band.

Artist Performer—for outstanding con

tributions by an artist on a particular band instrument through the medium of performances and chnic appearances.

Industrial Research and Progress—for a manufacturer, publisher or their repre sentatives

who

have

made

technical

advancement or outstanding national con tributions to the band.

Contributing Layman—for outstanding contributions on a national scale to the

band field by persons not professional band directors or performers.

individuals interested in presenting nomi nations to the Grand Council may do so

Alumni Achievement—for outstanding contributions to the national scene by a

within a vaUd framework.

graduated member of the Fraternity.

Fraternity Service—recognizing out

Composition-for outstanding contri

butions to original music, transcriptions standing service or contributions to the or arrangements for band' that are growth and development of the Frater accepted nationally; recipient would most probably be a composer or arranger.

Concert Band-for national recogni tion in any or all of the following: instru

mental clinics, guest conducting, publi cation, etc.

nity by one of its members.

Student Achievement—for outstanding

contributions to the band field by a cur rently enrolled student, preferably under graduate.

The first awards were given in late

1964 and early 1965 to the following men; thus establishing both the frame work of the award and the standards to

be used in evaluating candidates for the DSMM:

a wholesome impression of Music and bands; A. Frank Martin and Grace F. Martin,

for over 25 years of dedicated service to the National Offices of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma.

Other recipients over the years have

Morton Gould—for distinguished ser vice to the band's repertoire; been: Frank Simon and William D. Revelli, Harold Bachman (1967) and Clarence for outstanding contributions to the Sawhill (1969)—Concert Band; Glenn development of the modern concert Bainum (1967)-Marching Band; Karl L. band; King (1967)-Composition; Leonard Eugene Weigel, who might be con Smith (1967) and Leonard Falcone sidered "the Father of the Modem March (1969)—Artist Performer; H. E. Nutt ing Band;" (1967) and Manley Whitcomb Siguard Rascher, for outstanding virtu (1969)—Music Education; J. Lee Burke osity on the alto saxophone and for the (1967)—Fraternity Service; F. Lee clinics he conducts to promote that Bowling (1967) and Donald 1. Moore instrument; (1969)—Alumni Service.

Herman B. Wells, intemationally The "Distinguished Service to Music known Chancellor of Indiana University, Medal" is presented in the form of a star UNESCO delegate and Fraternity alum representing our Fraternity ritual, which nus; is surrounded by a wreath, symbol of Earl Kent of the Conn Corporation, achievement. It is gold, enameled in blue for extensive wind instrument research; and white, the Fraternity colors, and is Meredith Wilson, for the "Music Man" supplied with a neck cravat and badge and its important contribution to creating ribbon, making it suitable for both uni

form or evening attire.

Procedures for nominating a candidate to any of the various categories of the award may be had by writing the National Office. Briefly, each Chapter may nominate a candidate for any or all categories, such nominations together

with a biography and justification of the candidate

to

be

forwarded

to

the

National Office as soon after publication of this issue as possible. Each District Convention has the prerogative of nomi nating, and by 3/4's favorable vote of the convention, sending that nomination to the Grand Council for consideration. The

Grand Chapter may also nominate, sitting in convention, and the award will then be

conferred by the Council, but only after unanimous approval of the Convention.

Those interested are urged to consider nominations in the light of national achievement or contributions only. But the Fratemity's membership is also urged to participate actively in the nomination process. The list of 1969-71 nominees

will be published as soon as possible after the Grand Council's annual meeting.

TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY

Editor's IMote:

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Here's how one Chapter takes care of one of its very important functions. If you operate different ly, or if you handle some activity in a special manner, let us know and

we will continue to feature things like this. We can all profit by others' experiences.

Each Chapter of TBS needs an

charge of all fund-raising projects for the Chapter. It plans each project and then presents its plans at the Chapter meeting

effective system of decision making. Yet, in the form of a motion. The whole all members need to feel that they are Chapter can then discuss, amend, and involved in the planning stages of pro vote on the motion. The treasurer is the jects.

ex-officio member of this committee.

The Beta Delta Chapter at Texas Christian University uses the permanent

The Membership Committee is in charge of planning the pledge program committee system to meet these needs. and helping the vice-president train the We have five permanent committees- pledges. The vice-president is the exWays and Means, Membership, Chronical, officio member of the Membership Activities, and Public Relations. Each has a chairman and one of the officers serves on each of the committees as an exofficio member. All members of the

Committee.

chapter must serve on at least one com mittee. The president is an ex-officio

The Chronical Committee is in charge of the Beta Delta Chapter scrapbook and decorating the bulletin board in the TCU band hall. The recording secretary is the ex-officio member serving on this com

member of all the committees.

mittee.

The Ways and Means Committee is in

The activities Committee plans all of

the Chapter activities and parties during the year. The parlimentarian serves on this committee.

The Public Relations Committee is in

charge of all spirit activities the Chapter participates in. It is also in charge of all publicity for the Chapter. The ex-officio member of this committee is the corres

ponding secretary.

During each meeting after the officers have given their reports, each committee is given time to present to the Chapter plans made in committee meetings. Or, after the Chapter has decided on some

project, this project is referred to the appropriate committee to have the details worked out.

Through this system all the members of the Chapter have a part in the planning as well as the operating stages of projects.

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DELTA ^ '

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First row (left to right): Emily Foster, president; Nancy Steele; Patti Willson (transferred); Lynn Glasgow, vice-president; Laurie Lewis; Carol Everett; Barbara Duvall. Second row (left to right): Marilyn DeWein, assistant treasurer; Jane Miller; Peggy Daub (withdrew); Nancy Westfall, secretary; Nancy Murphy; Paula Molnar; Cherie Tolliver, treasurer.

by Linda Holmes On Friday, December 5, the members

of the Theta Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma at the University of Cincinnati traveled to

The new members anxiously

Oxford, Ohio, where they were

await admittance into the order while the installation team com-

honored at a Banquet given by Miami University's Delta Epsilon Colony of

pletes its last minute check.

TBS. Present were members and officers

of both groups as well as Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Poccia, sponsors of MU's Colonies of TBS and KKT', and Mrs. Ladine Housholder, National President of ;pq:

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TBS. Mr. Poccia is MU's Band Director.

The occasion was the installation of

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This display in the Miami Bandroom shows the interest and effort put forth by both both the the Tau Tau

BandroonZZs"L 'interesZld Beta Sigma and Kappa Kappa

Psi Colonies Psi Colonies there. there.

mony, aided by the members of Theta

The presentation of the Charter

the installation of officers highlighted ^ year of enthusiastic work and effort on the part of Delta Epsilon.

The 13 charter members were: Mr. and

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Mrs. Poccia, sponsors; Emily Foster, president; Lynn Glasgow, vice-president; Nancy Westfall, secretary; Cheri Tolliver,

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treasurer; Nancy Steele; Jane Miller;

Laurie Lewis; Paula Molnar; Carol Everett; Barbara Duvall; and Nancy Murphy.

Left to right: Mrs. Ladine

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Housholder, National President; Emily Foster, Delta Delta Epsilon Epsilon presi president; Mr. Poccia, sponsor; Linda Linda Holmes, Holmes, Theta Theta president; president; and and Mrs. Mrs.

Poccia, sponsor.

Poccia, sponsor.

Ther-mcmbcrs • .. of the installing team Cincinnati were: Linda Holmes, Pi'®sident; Ruth Jasper, vice-president; Judy Gerstman, treasurer; Dianne

Schubert; and Marcie Seiden.

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Accepting the charter. Right to left: Ginger Guyette, Alpha Omega president: Denise Colbert,

Omega Alpha Omega president; Susie Rhoades, Omega Alpha Omega secretary-treasurer; and

NEW ALUMNAE CHAPTER

Robert Rubin.

On November 1, 1969, Omega Alpha Omega was officially installed as an Alumnae Chapter of TBS. We were delighted to have Mr. Robert Rubin here to conduct the ceremonies, and were

pleased to have many of our members come great distances to be installed. Two of our members traveled over 500 miles

for the occasion. Our president, Mrs. Denise Colbert, and secretary-treasurer, Susie Rhodes, accepted the chapter char ter from Mr. Rubin in behalf of our 19

Robert Rubin speaking on the occasion of the Omega Alpha Omega installation. Left to right: Jean Foster, Mr. Rubin, Denise Colbert, Susie Rhoades, and Carol White.

proud members.

The occasion was expanded by a Homecoming Breakfast, which was attended by more than 80 personsmembers of the FSU Marching CIriefs, the Alpha Omega Chapter of TBS, the Gamma Nu Chapter of KKW, the alumnae colony of KKT', and our direc tor of bands, Manley R. Whitcomb.

Our first gesture as a chapter was a cook-out for the Omega Alpha Omega alumnae, the Alpha Omega Chapter officers and the Fall Alpha Omega pledge class. Tlris was held at the home of Mrs.

Denise Colbert, our Omega Alpha Omega president, and was a huge success.

Not to be outdone by the "old

Ladies," the Alpha Omega pledges and actives invited the alumnae to a slumber II A HTl l

Omega Alpha Omega: front row: (right to left) Jean Foster, Susie Rhoades, Florence Ashby, Denise Colbert. Back row: Virginia Densmore, Vicki Vega, Carol Adams, Beverly Madden, and Carol White. Standing: Robert Rubin.

party held at the Sigma Sigma Sigma house on December 5th. No one got much sleep, but we sure had a good time.

The combined groups of alumnae from TBS, Sigma Alpha lota. Delta Omicron, Mu Phi Epsilon, and Phi Beta are having an informal tea during the first week in February and we are all looking forward to the occasion.

...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.

Psi of KK^' at UCLA report finding a unique and useful service for members of the Bruin Bands. They publish a wallet-sized UCLA Band Phone Directory, listing each of the 275 members of the band program. Costing only $25 for 500 copies, the compact list is distributed free to all members and

during exam time. They made a trial run at selling popcorn balls to Music and other students just before finals, and finding it profitable, plan to continue straight through exam week-

friends of the Band.

Alpha Sigma of KKSf at the University of Tampa per formed an interesting, and educationally rewarding service for their director this fall, when they produced one of the UT Band's best-received football shows this year. The Chapter accepted this challenge of charting, producing, arranging and rehearsing the Homecoming half-time show, a project which not only helped where help was needed, but allowed the Chapter members to grow both musically and organizationally.

Gamma Mu of TBS at Ohio Northern University began their activities this fall by participating in the University's organization night for incoming freshmen. The Chapter had representatives on hand to answer questions about the band, distribute promotional literature and in general create a favor able impression of ONU's growing band program. They report much interest and an increased enrollment as the result of their efforts.

Beta Gamma of KKT' at Louisiana LSU recently visited their Brothers at Epsilon Theta at Northeast Louisiana State in Monroe, to renew friendships established at the National Convention and to discuss their respective roles in the Brother hood. A retum visit is planned by both Chapters "to keep the ties alive."

Kappa of TB2 at the University of Texas, El Paso played the part of International Ambassadors of Good-will during a recent visit to Mexico. The UTEP Band was a guest participant at the 54th Anniversary of the Mexican Revolution in the city of Villa Ahumada. While there, the TB2-ers helped provide candy and treats for the children who came to hear and watch

these visitors from "Yanque-land."

Delta Gamma of KKTf at the University of Missouri, Rolla, reports that as a result of their endeavors to get an alma mater and school song for UMR, they were able to hold a contest and to post a cash prize—all of which produced much interest amongst students, faculty, alumni and townspeople. The winning entry was conducted by the composer on the field, where he was the guest of the Chapter and UMR Band.

Alpha Alpha of TBS at Colorado State College seem to have found the key to filling tortured students' stomachs

maybe longer!

Theme for the show was "Spartans in Space," and it received wide-spread critical acclaim.

Gamma Kappa of TBS and Delta Omicron of KKik at the

University of Connecticut are helping to increase their Chapter coffers with an orange-drink concession. Refreshments are now being sold at all major concerts and theatre productions

and the results have been financially encouraging.

Alpha Omega of KKiL at the University of Pittsburgh have installed a Coke machine in the Band Headquarters at Pitt Stadium. No such facility had ever existed there before and it

is stocked and operated by the Chapter. All funds derived

from the machine go directly into the Chapter treasury.

Delta Chi of KKT' and Gamma Omicron of TBS at

Southern State College report that they have not only joined forces to manufacture a spirit sign boosting their football team, but they have also followed it all up by organizing a pep band that attended all out of town football games this season.

Delta Delta of TBS at the University of Massachusetts,ftf of TBS at the University of Arkansas and several other

Sorority chapters across the nation surprised and honored their KKT' Brothers this year with parties, receptions and dinners to help celebrate the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Fra ternity s founding. Many thanks to all for their good wishes ^d thoughtfulness! Remember guys,"turn about is fair play"

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ANGELO STATE UNIVERSITY

by Ernest Gill, reporter

No, the Angelo State University Golden Ram Band did not appear at any

NO BOWL GAMES THIS YEAR, BUT...

Epsilon Kappa men aided band direc tor Eddie W. Pace in planning and

carrying out Band Day festivities. They

bowl games this year. But the men of also served as hosts and guides for visiting EpsUon Kappa Chapter at Texas' fastest bands during day-long band activities.

The 13 higli school bands participated growing university were busy just the same, as marching season ended and in street marching competition during the homecoming parade through downtown concert season got under way.

San Angelo, Texas. The bands competed Topping off our '69 marching activi according to Interscholastic League classi ties in November was the Second Annual ASU Band Day. Held in conjunction with fications, so that small bands did not homecoming, Band Day attracted about compete directly against the larger ones.

Then the 800 youngsters joined the 800 West Texas high school bandsmenall potential Ram band members.

ASU Golden Ram Band in a precision mass band marching show during halftime of the homecoming game. FoOowing the coronation of the Homecoming Queen, winners in parade competition were announced.

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Awards included trophies, cash prizes and ASU tuition scholarships for selected graduating seniors.

To close out marching season, Epsilon

Kappa spearheaded a fund-raising drive to

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send the band to the final out-of-town

football game of the year. The trip had not been included in the band's budget.

By selling blood to the local blood bank, and with help from the San Angelo Bank Clearing House Association (no connection with the blood bank!), money was raised for chartered buses to the

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ASU-Abdene Christian College football bout.

Just as marching season ended, bands men learned they would soon move into a Angelo State University bandsmen stand outside their new band hall to admire one of the shiny trophies awarded to top high school inarching bands during the Second Annual A.S. U. Band Day in

new band hall. The new fine arts building, housing band and choral rehearsal areas

November. l,eft to right are freshman Richard Keel, Tau Beta Sigma colony member Linda Whiteker and Epsilon Kappa president Charles Abel.

and a drama workshop, was the first

UIMIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS

Epsilon Kappa members wasted no time in finding a room on the second floor

WEATHER DISAGREES WITH RAZORBACKS.

by Roger Oldham

affair which celebrated the 50th Anniver

permanent home for the Ram Band. And

which soon became Chapter headquar ters.

The new building is a vast improve ment over previous quarters in a back room of the gym. We shared the old band

hall with a square dance club, ji jitsu classes and girls' physical education Our weather has been very unpredictable. initiation for four new members; Willy classes.(The girls we didn't mind, but the A 10 inch snow after Christmas and then McClure, Leslie Patterson, Larry Patton, Virginia Reel we could do without!) sary of Kappa Kappa Psi.

Winter greetings from the Central Pole.

On December 10, Lambda held the fall

another the week before finals has given all of us stalled cars, cold feet, and an excuse to play before finals. Our high was

and David Sweet. It was a different cere mony because a 10 foot Christmas tree

10° after a low of -14° one day. We beli

added color to the initiation.

During the Christmas season. Lambda

eve that Fayetteville might be the coldest helped prepare for the Sugar Bowl trip spot in the nation some day soon. and went caroling to the homes of Lambda was honored on Sunday, invalids and the elderly of Fayetteville

November 23, by Psi Chapter of TBS at a

before the Christmas vacation.

tea reception held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Preston Woodruff. Administration, faculty, members of the Razorback Band,

If the ice and snow melt. Lambda plans to journey to Austin for the District

and parents were invited to the impressive

send ice picks.

Although the new band hall is ade

quate now, plans are already being drawn up for construction of a multi-million

dollar fine arts center to keep pace with ASU s growing needs. With an enrollment

increase of more than 13 percent a year (twice the state average increase), Angelo

State's present music facilities will soon be cramped.

Target date for construction of the VI Convention. If it doesn't melt by then, new center is 1972—just in time for

Epsilon Kappa's fifth anniversary.

UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT

CONCESSIONS & COFFEE HOUSES

spreading our name and the band's name around campus and to the surrounding community, we are earning a great deal of money.

by Peter Glass

This fall Delta Omicron began one of the biggest large-scale projects it has

versity sponsored dances and Sunday afternoon performances of the New England String Quartet, which is in resi dence here at UConn. Starting this

Last

month

we took first steps

towards starting a new tradition here at UConn. We felt it would be a nice

memento for our "presidents" if we pre Jerry Kristopik, we are running a soft semester, we will also add "coffee sented them with a plaque, to show that drink concession on campus. A local houses" which are held in our student once-upon-a-time they were a KKT' Chap dairy agreed to supply us with coolers union and sponsored by our board of ter president. Our first plaque went to and deliver orange drink to us. With the governors. This heavy schedule has us Mike Zinn, who was our president last help of TBS, we sell drinks at our major working almost every night as a chapter. year, and who has returned this year as an concert series, held in Jorgensen Auditori But through some very clever scheduling active-graduate student ... proof that old

attempted. Under chairmen Jeff Judd and

um, with our most recent visitors the

London Symphony. We also cover the minor concert series, campus plays. Uni

on Jerry's part, all the Brothers know about a month in advance which nights they have to work. Besides favorably

UNIVERSITY of MICHIGAN "Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Nu and Lambda Chapters at the University of Michigan wish to commend the Alpha Chapters of Oklahoma State University for the time and effort they spent in organizing and executing a wonderful National Convention celebrating the Fiftieth Anniversary of KKT^. Congratulations are also in order to the newly elected officers of both national organizations.

The 1969 Convention was a rewarding experience to all those in attendance, and much valuable information was acquired pertaining to

what goes into the making of a successful National Convention. Although we do have many ideas, we would appreciate any and all suggestions which would help us in planning for the 1971 Convention, to be held at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.

If there were any aspects of this past Convention which you found to be especially rewarding, or others which were not as rewarding, please write and tell us. Also, if there was anything you felt was missing and should have been included in the National Convention, please write. Your

suggestions will prove to be invaluable in helping us to formulate a questionnaire which we will be sending to each Chapter at a later date.

GIRLS; Any suggestions which you have regarding the celebration, your Twenty-fifth Anniversary, will be given special attention.

One other item which we need to know as soon as possible is your

preference as to the best time to hold a convention. Check with your college concerning semester breaks and let us know so that we may plan a convention which will fit the schedule of the maximum number of people.

Dean Wallace of the University's School of Music has indicated the week

of August 22-27 as a preferred week and we are tentatively planning on this date, pending your approval.

Any and all correspondence should be mailed to: Corresponding Secretaries, KK^ and TBS Band Office, School of Music University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105 Fraternally, Lambda Chapter-TBS

Nu Chapter—KKT'"

band members never die!!!!!

Joyfully following us throughout the year were our pledges, who again proved to be as unpredictable as usual. They started out very quietly; so quietly, that it was hard to realize that they were even around. After choosing their pledge motto "BOOB" (Beat Out Other Bands). .(?). . swimming out to put a sign on our island in Mirror Lake, and spend ing the wee hours of one cold morning sweeping the drOl field, their spirit began to grow. During Hell Week as initiation grew near, they filled their pledge-masters car and drum with all kinds of "neat

stuff from the local corn and cow pas tures. "How

to

make

friends

and

influence people . . . Then came the final "event." Late one night the pledges snuck into our president's (Bob Gelman's) room, with intent to kidnap. They quickly grabbed him from his bunk bed, wrapped him in a blanket, and tied his arms and feet. Then, in the scuffle to get him out of his room and into the get

away car. Bob pulled a stunt worthy of an Emmy Award. He went limp and pulled a fainting spell!! Ever seen nine scared pledges? After getting him back to bed, and deciding not to call an ambu lance, all was quiet. The next day, Mr. Allen Gillespie, Director of Bands, and Mr. David Maker, Assistant director, par ticipated in the initiation which was held at Von DerMendhen Recital Hall. Follow

ing the initiation paddles were presented to big brothers, and their big paddle was hung in the band room.

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WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY

school, and coUege friends. One tape

SiiT, BONfiOS, BANQUET, ANP

revealed the voice of Udell's college Band Director and Past Grand President of KKTr Dr. Ronald Gregory from Indiana University.

KKT' members again sold band sweat shirts this year. Other sales included

surplus black ROTC shoes which were given to KKT^ by the ROTC Departments when the University changed the require ments from compulsory to voluntary ROTC two years ago. The shoes are sold

at 33.00 per pair to members of the band

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who do not have black shoes or choose

by Jack Lipphardt and Rich Leepson The Mountaineer Marching Band of Stadium, home of the Nittany Lions, the West Virginia University enjoyed a full 120-piece all-male Mountaineer Marching semester of activities climaxed by a trip Band used an electric bass in performing to Atlanta for the Peach Bowl. Some of the sounds of the Blood, Sweat, and the hi-lights of the past semester include Tears. Tunes included in the show were the band's marching on the new Astroturf "You've Made Me So Very Happy," installed at Mountaineer Field to the tune "Spinning Wheel" and "Smiling Phases." of $380,000. The turf is considered by It was at Penn State that the Mountain the Monsanto Company, its maker, to be eers lost their only game of the season to a "third generation better than that the powerful Nittany Lion. installed at the Houston Astrodome."

At the end of the season, KKT^ spon The band featured its Percussion sored a band banquet. Special guests Ensemble in two half-time shows. In one, included Mr. Ken Godwin, president of the Percussionists used African equip the WVU alumni band and past KKTr ment which Ensemble Director and president, and Mr. Lysander Dudley, honorary KK^ member Phil Faini State of West Virginia Commissioner of brought back from a tour of Africa for an Commerce and honorary KKT' member. intense study of African Percussion. The Mr. Dudley was the guest speaker. The other show featured instruments from

not to use good shoes for marching.

KKTr members took an active part in the planning and preparation for the 1969 Band Day to which 48 high school bands were to attend. When the snow

kept falling the day before the game, KKT' members were posted to the band office phone to receive calls from the bands that could not attend. For the

second year, inclement weather caused

the cancellation of the annual Band Day festivities.

KKTr members and pledges are taking part in a project of donating blood to the University Medical Center.

Omicron Chapter will soon initiate its

second pledge class of the 1969-70 aca demic year. The tliird pledge class will be started the first part of February.

West Virginia University is the site of the third annual District IX Convention,

evening was topped off by the surprise

and Omicron Chapter of KKTr and Delta

Beta Chapter of TBS are deep in plans to

Latin America. This past summer, the

presentation of "This Is Your Life, Budd

entire Percussion Ensemble toured South

Udell." Mr. Udell is director of bands at

make the convention successful. We are

America as a part of the U.S. Federal Government Cultural Exchange.

At the VMl game here in Morgantown and at the Penn State game at Beaver

WVU and is past KK^ trustee and district

looking forward to seeing all of our

governor. KKTr members worked with

Brothers and Sisters in the Northeast,

Mrs. Udell in compihng information

colonies and observers, and National

about Brother Budd. Letters and phone Mountaineer Marching Band at the Peach Bowl.

Officers.

by John Reise

UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA

The Brothers of Alpha Sigma Chapter chose as our Chapter motto the two words,'WE CARE." We aU beUeve that this motto expresses the way that we feel

about the Tampa University Band. We bought tee-shirts with this motto on the back and the Greek letters KK^ on the

front, and baseball caps with the Greek letters KKW on the front.

We wear the ball caps and tee-shirts whenever we have band practice on the field. Everytime we are told to go back to the goal line to run through the show

'ALPHA SIGMA CARES!"

again, the only thing that can be seen is the words "WE CARE" on the Brothers'

backs. This is done to keep the morale up and to show that we care how the show

looks. We don't do this to try and say that to really care about the band you have to be a Brother, but to help prove when you beUeve in your band and work hard for it, you can really have pride in it.

One other reason that we chose this

motto for our chapter was to let the Tampa campus know that it really does matter to us what kind of a band we have.

Each Brother also bought a football jersey with the Greek letters KKT'on the front and either our name or nickname and our number on the back. The nick

names were given to each individual Brother by the rest of the Brotherhood.

Whenever there is a pep rally for the basketball or football team and the Pep Band plays, we wear the jerseys as our uniform. We also wear our jerseys when the Pep Band plays for the arrival or departure of the team.

ALPHA SIGMA PRESENTS 1969 HOMECOMING HALF-TIME SHOW

Professor Rodean, Tampa U. band director, asked the Chapter to prepare and take charge of the rehearsals for the 1969 University of Tampa Homecoming half-time show.

The Brothers decided to take on this

Alpha Sigma Chapter displays their newly adopted motto "WE CARE." We decided to come onto the field

2nd ANNUAL BROTHER-PLEDGE

playing "Blue Skies" and form the shape

FOOTBALL GAME

of a rocket and stall in mid-field. When

On October 26, 1969, Alpha Sigma Chapter had its 2nd Annual BrotherPledge Football Game. There are many reasons for this game.

The Brothers have found that during a pledge period sports help to get the Actives and pledges better acquainted. We have found that through sports you can learn a lot about a person. Sports also help to round-out a person's personality.

A sport like football helps to unite a

the rocket started again we were going downfield to "Up,Up,and Away." From here we went into a circle with the lights out to have the majorettes perform to "Too Darn Hot." The girls would be

doing a firebaton routine and a Human Cremation. From here we went into a

concert formation and played for the Homecoming Queen and her court, "What the World Needs Now is Love."

From the concert formation we went into

responsibility, but had only three weeks the shape of a Gemini capsule and to put the show together. Two Alpha splashed down to "Tampa Fight." Every Sigma members were assigned to arrange song was arranged by the members of the the music for the show,just as they have Chapter with the help of one other been doing all year long. We all started to student. work right away on the formations and We started rehearsing the show two

narration. The theme for homecoming weeks before the game. We had only six was "Spartans in Space," so we decided

rehearsals during this period. The show,

to tie the theme in with how the football season was going.

from the reaction of the audience, came

off much better than we anticipated.

Pledge Class and lets them compete with each other and with the Brothers. When

participating in sports, a person shows how he will react to competition and also how he works, because this sport takes a team effort.

Professor Rodean said that he thought this was a good idea because it takes pressures off of everyone and you can have fun. The Brothers won the game for the second time, with the score 52-27.

This fall, the activity of preparing for

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT L.A.

another football season was doubled by the opening of our new KKip-UCLA

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only half a block from campus. The new facility rates easily as one of the top five fraternity houses at UCLA. The House

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Earlier in the Spring, the UCLA Band accommodates 26 comfortably, and is Fiftieth Anniversary, so did UCLA. And a presented a feature number at the open to all male members of the band program, regardless of Fraternity mem busy year it was. The year was high Academy Awards Program, the first bership.

Thus the House exists mainly as college band ever to do so.

We marched lighted by a week of celebrations, a service to the bands. It serves as a site culminating with the inauguration of and played, and Paula Kelly danced to As Kappa Kappa Psi celebrated its

UCLA's new

chancellor, Charles E.

Young, on May 23, 1969. During this week, Psi Chapter of KK^ presented the

for all Chapter meetings, and for such service events as receptions for visiting bands. Any chapter interested in informa tion and advice on running such a housing

the "Solid Gold Sound." Many critics considered it the highlight of Gower

Champion's unique version of the

Fiftieth Anniversary Patio Concert Series.

Awards. For us, of course, it was very

Featured in addition to our own Concert Band and Wind Ensemble under the direction of Clarence SawhOl were four

exciting to be there backstage with all the

operation, should write to Pete Kellner,

stars, not to mention performing before a

House Financial Manager, 645 Landfair

world-wide audience.

Ave., Los Angeles, California 90024.

Football season began early, with the

junior college bands directed by alumni

While thinking of "firsts," who could

of UCLA. Returning to campus were Ron

forget UCLA's unprecedented third con

Logan ('60) with the Long Beach City College Band, Richard Coy ('66) with the Pasadena City College Band, Lew Hiigel ('68) with the El Camino College Band,

secutive NCAA Basketball Championsliip.

and Frank Turner ('60) with the Santa

first game on September 13 and quartersystem classes beginning October 6. So,

The Varsity Band was there, at Louisville, Kentucky, and had as guest trombonist

music for the first two games was played from the stands by a band augmented by numerous alumni. And quite a band it was: most of the alumni were either high

Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor, Sr., father of the NCAA Player of the Year.

school band directors or professional musicians. Soon the marching began, however, as our first home game against

Cal was to be nationally televised. At pre-game and half-time, each bandsman carried his own amplifier, to project the sound 360°. The next week we made our

The new Kappa Kappa Psi-UCLA band house, home of Psi Chapter.

annual trip north to the San Francisco Bay area for the Stanford game. The season went on and our team kept win

ning, excepting a tie at Stanford. So we

entered the Big Game, against arch-rival Southern

California

on

national tele

vision, with high hopes. But we were disappointed in the last two minutes, and The 144-piece UCLA Bruin Band in the traditional "SCRIPT UCLA".

the Rose Bowl bid went to the other side of town.

Not to be totally without consolation,

the UCLA Band and Psi Chapter of KK'I' served as official hosts for 180 Marching 1-

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Men of Michigan. They stayed in our dorms, rehearsed on our field, and, after

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attending a Bruin Basketball game, joined us at the Psi House for refreshments and

exchange of band lore. Twenty of us were asked to assist the Michigan Band in its '

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the final formation. And so, one way or another, the UCLA Band made it to the Rose Bowl!

And lest we forget, the UCLA Band

beat the USC Band in football for the

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twelfth straiglrt time, in the annual Blood Bowl, by a score of 50-14!!

UIMIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI

a University of Southern Mississippi Symphonic Band 1969-70, Mr. Raymond G. Young, Conductor,

DISTRICT VIII CONVENTION PLANS Gamma Chi and Beta Kappa are busily planning for and looking forward to the District Vlll Convention which will be

held at the University of Southern Missis sippi in April. Each committee has been planning different activities and entertain

ment for the delegates to enjoy.

Registration will be held Friday morn ing, April 10, from 8:00 A.M. through 12:00 noon in the Music Library of the Fine Arts Building. At registration, each person will receive a registration card,

banquet ticket, picnic ticket, and infor mation concerning other events at the Convention.

A picnic has been planned by the Activities Committee. It will be held

Friday niglit at the Paul B. Johnson State Park. Everyone is urged to attend so that chapters may get to know each other and learn about each other without the form

ality of a business session.

ments. On separate pages, accompanying each map, will be letters corresponding to the locations. These sheets will provide rates, phone numbers, mailing addresses, quality, etc. Campus housing and food is

The District Band Committee has decided to eliminate the District Band

also being considered.

this year, but each chapter is asked to have an ensemble perform in a concert on April 10. The ensemble can be of any size

The Program Committee has been planning the schedule for the Convention

and has been considering guest speakers

or instrumentation.

and lecturers for the occasion.

Each chapter should receive shortly a letter from Gamma Chi and Beta Kappa telling of places to eat and stay during the

To culminate the two days' activities,

a banquet has been planned for Saturday Convention. Two maps will be provided, night. It will be held in the University with letters indicating the locations of Commons. Awards for the best display, suitable housing and eating establish- scrapbook, etc. will be given at this time.

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT ROLLA

year, however, has seen art increase in this

MINERS HOLD 3rd ANNUAL

rare species both on campus and in the band; as a result, a colony was started.

The girls are presently helping Delta Gamma with plans for its up-coming

BAND BANQUET...

junior high school band clinic.

by Mike Herron After the close of a successful march ing season under the combined direction of Mr. Joel Kramme and Mr. David Oak ley, the Brothers of the Delta Gamma

purpose of the award, instituted this year by the Chapter, is to recognize the person

during this semester were then mentioned by our president, Jim Click. They includ ed the following.

The obtaining of a new school song, a

project started last spring, was completed.

Chapter organized and sponsored the A contest was set up and entries were third Annual Band Banquet for OMR's received from as far away as New Orleans.

"Marching Miners." The event was well

attended and all present enjoyed them selves.

The main speaker was Dr. Thomas

Beveridge. He spoke on the development

of the trumpet and gave some special comments on the life of a bugler in the Army, a position he once held.

Some of the projects of the Chapter

After the president's talk, Mr. Oakley presented this year's Outstanding Bands man

Award

to

Robert

Foster. The

contributing the most to the band and its

programs during the term. It is planned that this will be a yearly award.

An entry written by Mr. Harold Cleveland was selected and it was directed by him in

the band's first performance of the song at this year's Homecoming game.

The Brothers were happy to help with the organization of a TBS colony on the UMR campus. Due to the lack of females in the band in previous years, this type of project was not worth initiating. This

NOW AVAILABLE Stereo 2-record set-1969 NIB

Recordings. $7.50 per set. Order from National Office.

Fiftieth Anniversary Issue. Some 6 sets, 1967 sets still available on first come basis, too.

presented a series of sketches depicting

WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY

the incidents of the life of a typical music

major. Tau Beta Sigma furnished the

A tMASHINe"SUCCESS As Beta Tau Chapter of KK^ and Alpha Mu Chapter of TBZ approach their twentieth year, we entered the fall semes ter with many new endeavors.

The pledge class of Beta Tau scored a

refreshments for the five hundred people attending. Brothers Jack Tilbury and Phil Cook decorated their tubas with ever

smashing success with its first (and last) greens and electric Christmas tree lights armual "Alan A. Lazarus Memorial Piano to serenade us with Christmas carols.

Pledges to be initiated from the Beta Bash" on October 25 at the 24th annual

Wichita State University Band Day. The Tau Chapter include Steve Sherman,

pledges procured an old piano, painted it president; Lanny Kliewer, Steve Zackula, with appropriate sentiments and charged Steve Holmes, Jim Bauck, Richard

the.visiting high school band members 25 Swantz,and George Naylor.

Alpha Mu's pledges are: Phyllis Kasitz, cents per person for the opportunity of beating on it with a sledge hammer. The

president; Ginger Arginger, Ilene Scher-

profit was fifteen dollars.

barth, Linda Shilts, Debby Lancaster,

When the Wichita State University

Walter Myers, Chapter Sponsor 1963-69, with James Kerr and Grand SecretaryTreasurer, Melbern Nixon.

The Alan A. Lazarus Memorial Piano, (slightly bashed).

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Anna Schwartz, Kathy Maricle, and Carla

Marching Band made a five-state trip to Louisville in November, the pledge classes

Hoffman.

of Alpha Mu and Beta Tau displayed admirable cooperation by preparing and painting signs for the buses. One hundred

its brothers—Mike Moulds. Mike was selected as a member of "Senior Honor

by Mr. Don Eubanks, sponsor of Beta

ber 2.

Tau.

Another January graduate is Brother Ken Dickson, who recently presented a

Beta Tau Chapter is proud of one of

Mens Five," an award honoring the top five graduating seniors. The selection was sixty people made the four day trip.

After marcliing season, three concert based on character, service, scholarship, ensembles were formed—symphonic band and leadership. Mike, a theory-composi directed by Mr. Don Wilcox, sponsor of tion and bachelor of music education Beta Tau; concert band directed by Mr. major, is a January graduate. Mike's Robert Musser; and varsity band directed composition recital was presented Decem KKT' would like to extend special thanks and appreciation to Mr. Walter Myers, Chapter sponsor through 1963-1969. Under his leadership. Beta Tau expanded its scope of activities, and

senior recital on trumpet. Steve Slater, a

bachelor of music major on trombone, presented his senior recital as did Brother

Mike Flanagan on trumpet during first at the 1969 biennial convention was semester. Both are June graduates. named as one of the "Top Ten" chapters.

Projected Chapter activities include Mr. Myers is the professor of trumpet at guest conductors for the band, compiling Wichita State University. a band handbook, new robes and regalia In December, at the annual school of

music Christmas Party, the two chapters

OHIO UNIVERSITY

for Alpha Mu's Chapter, and hosting District V Convention in February.

Our biggest project of the quarter was entertaining the patients of the Nelson-

ville Tuberculosis Hospital with the guys of KKW.The feature of the evening was a

GOTCHA!

by Cathie Bolen After tluee years of our screaming, complaining, and dropping obvious hints, the OU Marching Band finally took the hint and invited us to their annual ban

on the football field. Ohio University band director Gene "Coach" Thrahkill congratulated everyone that made the season such a success, and we even recei

pantomime skit called "Herbie's First

Date" with star performers Mike McCormick and Bormie FarreU. The naive

Herbie's date with sophisticated Julie proved to be a hilarious fiasco and a

delight to the audience. The combined

KKT' and TBS played and sang for the patients, afterwards had punch and cook ies and visited with them.

Of course, we are completing final plans for the District '^11 convention to

ved a share of the applause. Afterwards, be held near Athens at Burr Oak State

quet, and after three years it was worth it! A delicious dinner was served, com plete with a cake decorated to resemble

the tapes of the band's latest record were

the "Marching Men of Ohio" performing

Thrailkill for the invitation.

Park. We are looking forward to a great

played. The girls had a wonderful time, weekend and are hoping that everyone is and thank the marching band and Mr. niaking plans to attend so that all the

chapters are represented.

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Arkansas Polytechnic College Symphonic Band, Gene Witherspoon,Conductor

WHO CAN SAY ANYTHING MORE...

by Larry Nettles and Coye Killgore

honored and pleased that our organiza tion was the only convention participant The Arkansas Tech Symphonic Band to receive a standing ovation." He added was enthusiastically greeted with a stand that the University of Arkansas Band,the ing ovation following their concert Arkansas State University Band, and the Saturday, December 6, 1969, at the Strategic Air Command Band had also American School Band Directors Associa appeared on the program. tion Convention in Hot Springs.

Congratulations and commendations Howard Ritchie, band president and on the performance came from many of KKT' treasurer, said "We were both America's most prominent band authori ties. Glenn Cliff Bainum, Director Emeritus of Northwestern University

DISTRICT MEETINGS 1970 February 7-8 District V, Wichita State University April 10-12 District VI, University of Texas District VII,

Ohio University District VIII, University of Southern

April 18-19 April 24-26

Mississippi District III, University of Denver District IX,

West Virginia University August 27-29 District II, University of Arizona

participants from throughout America.

Following the concert, the band was presented a plaque from ASBDA by past

president Dale Harper of Ohio. He priased the band for such superior musicianship and added that Arkansas was fortunate to

have such a quality program for the train ing of music educators.

The main feature of the concert was

"Music for Prague—1968." The work was composed by Dr. Karel Husa,Professor of Music at Cornell University. Dr. Husa is a

Band and the featured speaker at the

native Czechoslovakian and the work is

convention talked with the bandsmen

his protest against the Russian occupation

following the concert. "This was one of the most exciting band concerts I have ever heard. I literally sat on the edge of my chair for over an hour. This band displays unusual artistry, nuance, and musical understanding. Undoubtedly this

of Czechoslovakia last year. This was one of the first performances of the work.

is one of the finest bands in America."

Dr. James Neilson, Educational Direc tor of Leblanc Inc. and former director of

bands at Oklahoma City University said "This band ranks among the top ten university bands in our country—who can say anything more?"

Fred Ebbs, Director of Bands at the

University of Indiana said that he thought the band was appreciably better than the Tech band that won national honors at

the College Band Directors meeting at the University of Michigan two years ago.

Additional praise came from Paul Yoder, one of America's best known

composers; Francis McBeth, Arkansas composer; and hundreds of convention

Other program selections performed included "Marche Militaire Franciase" by C. Saint-Saens, "Enigma Variations" by E. Elgar, "Variations on 'America'" by C. Ives, "Cuernavaca" by J. Jenkins, and a Donald Hunsberger transcription of "Three Dance Episodes" by A. Khachaturian.

Gene Witherspoon, conductor of the band and currently in his 20th year at Arkansas Tech, gave full credit for the success to his students. 'The comprehen sive musicianship in this year's band is the finest we have ever had. It is rewarding to have such outstanding students who work collectively and unselfishly for the success of the organization. We consider it significant that this was the third

national convention of professional music organizations that we have played for in the last five years."

by Denise Knoller and Andrew F. Melisano

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND

The University of Maryland Marching Band once again had another great sea son. The Terp Band of Maryland has

higlilighted this season with such numbers

as "Also Sprach Zarathusa," "Mars" from

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"The Planets," by Gustav Hoist,

"Spinning Wheel," "Aquarius" and the "1812 Overture" complete with cannon as a finale to a fine season that ended with a "bang."

From the sweltering heat of early week rehearsals to the last formation, the

Gamma Xi Chapter has been busy throughout, building props, setting up

equipment prior to games, and to top it J' k

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The band executes a precision "dance" to the tune of "The Peanut Vendor," featuring our brass and percussion sections.

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The band forms a "Double M" to the play ing of the University Alma Mater.

duced seven able-bodied men that will be

a great asset to future endeavors of our chapter. For a pledge project, the boys built a band director's "mini-tower," used

by the assistant during rehearsals and by the director during game performances.

After an exciting but exhausting fall semester for

the marching band, our

Sorority Chapter felt that we should throw a party for the men. With the help of one of our members, we secured a beautiful

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streamers and loud music.

Everyone left the party feeling that it was a great success. The TBS girls felt that it

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cookies for the party, so we held a "Bake-In" the night before. Now the members of KKW realize that we TBS

members are not only good musicians, The band in their traditional "Floating Terps'' formation.

Left to right: Mrs. Housholder, Laura Kadin, Lavolia Dortch, Barb Nicky, Jackie Brown, Elaine Venetta, and Stephenie Bunnell.

but also exceOent cooks.

Mrs. Housholder, the National Presi

dent of Tau Beta Sigma, invited our TBS chapter to her home for a pre-Christmas brunch which all attended. Her hospital ity was overwhelming. Needless to say, we all left her home feeUng a little closer to the national organization as a whole

and not just as an isolated chapter. Mrs. Housholder was kind enough to give us

her recipe for Toffee Squares which we

now possess a copy of, and plan to make

for our up-coming Friendship Tea.

As the second semester rolls around at

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Maryland, the bands here are looking

forward to another exciting concert

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season—outdoor concerts on the mall, the

tour of Symphony Band, and a fine

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indoor season with the Concert and Var sity bands. Both TBS and KKT' will be

participating in full force, with the Chap

ters well represented on all four levels of the band organization.

WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY

MOUNTAIN-DEWERS PLAN DISTRICT IX CONVENTION

by Jack Lipphardt

Omicron Chapter of KK4' and Delta Beta Chapter of TBS here at West Vir

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ginia University are hosts for the third annual District IX Convention to be held

April 24-26, 1970. Activities will be centered at the University's new Creative Arts Center and the Mountainlair, the new student union. Chapters, colonies, and prospects from the thirteen-state region of Maine to Virginia will attend.

(V. V. U. Creative Arts Center: site ofDistrict IX Convention.

Mrs. Ladine Housholder, National Presi

dent of Tau Beta Sigma, will conduct a leadership workshop, and chapter presi dents will be encouraged to attend. Other activities will include a coke bash and the

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WVU student opera's production of Carmen. Chapter displays are being encouraged, and scheduling is being arranged such that there is time between sessions and committee meetings for dele gates, visitors, and advisers to stop by the display room and observe other chapters' activities.

One of the key topics of the conven

tion will be expans'ion. District IX is

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becoming more and more involved in spreading KK4' and TBS chapters throughout the Northeast. Showing colleges and universities the strength of our organizations as a unified District with strong bonds to the National organi zation is more effective than individual

efforts. We Mountaineers are doing our best to plan and execute a successful The W. V. U. Student Center, (Mountainlairj.

District Convention.

OHIO UNIVERSITY

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by Ross Litman

The Alpha Delta Chapter of KKT^ at Ohio University has had an extremely successful season in spite of a few acci

1 Die," "Can't Take My Eyes Off You," and "Little Green Apples," for which the Marching Men of Ohio received many ovations.

our money-making projects was the rental

Both TBS and KKT' participated in our annual TB Hospital show on Novem ber 17. Among the talents were a barber

of neck braces, slings, crutches, and band

shop quartet, a full band, a mixed choir,

ages. However, our main profit came

and a few skits. Flowers were made by

dents at our annual KK^-TBS football game in which KK^ won 34-18. One of

from the sale of marching band tee-shirts, our chapters and were passed out before restricted to marching band members the performance. The patients especially only, and marching band records. enjoyed our mixed choir and band. As we Our marching band style was based on sang the finale, "If Everyone Lit Just One popular songs of the year. We featured

Little Candle," we found ourselves what a

such songs as "Spinning Wheel," "Aquari us," "Let the Sun Shine In," "And When

brighter world it would be through the eyes of our audience.

group PURDUE UNIVERSITY

CHOPSTICKS 4 WUSIC The Purdue University Symphony Band, working with Expo '70 officials and the Yamaha Foundation for Music

Education, has estabhshed a brilliant pro gram of concerts and other public appear ances for its three week tour of Japan next July and August.

travel to the old

western

capital of Kyoto,for a day of sight-seeing of the old Imperial Palace and also many shrines. Then they will board the famous 160 m.p.h. "Bullet" train to Nagoya for

more concerts. An unusual feature of the be the largest and most expensive World's visit to Japan will be a plane trip to the Fair held by any country so far. northern Japanese island of Hokkaido. In Following the close of the Expo 70 appearances, the band will travel by bus Hokkaido the band will perform concerts

to Hiroshima for a series of public perfor

mances; then by bus to Toba and the cultured pearl center on the inland sea.

The band's public appearances will

Here the group will also visit the beautiful

include numerous formal concerts, several

Ise Shrine. While in the Toba area, the

and present clinical demonstrations in the city of Sapporo as well as engage in sight

seeing of this northern island.

The exciting three-week trip will con clude with a flight back from Hokkaido

parade-type appearances, as well as a

to the Tokyo area. Here, following a

national television

short visit to nearby Yokohama, the

band will be guests of the Yamaha Foundation for three days at the Yamaha radio broadcasts, two recording sessions, Music Camp at Nemo No Sato. Here the and a motion picture shooting schedule. band will present clinical concerts, read broadcast, several

Professor A1 G. Wright, Director of the Purdue Symphony Band, estimates that at the end of the three-week tour, more than thirty million Japanese will have seen or heard the band perform live or on

ing sessions, marching demonstrations,

the mass media.

Lefever, Johnson, and Kisinger for the Japanese band directors who will be in

The Purdue Symphony Band is one of nine United States groups selected for performances as official guests of the

Japanese government at the Expo '70 in Osaka

next

summer. The

and a complete series of educational

Symphony Band, composed of mainly technical and scientific students, none of whom are in a music curriculum, is a

sented by the band staff. Professors Wright and Heath, and instructors

Following the Yamaha clinics, the The Purdue Marching Band.

Expo '70 for six days in Osaka.

One hundred and eight Purdue musicians will jet from Chicago to Tokyo.

entirely to Expo '70 performances, rehearsals, and sightseeing at the Exposi tion itself. Expo '70 is the first World's Fair to be held in Asia, and is thought to The Purdue Symphony Band.

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remarkable example of the high standards of musicianship that can be produced by dedicated students who are practicing and performing entirely for recreational and

attendance.

musicians will perform eight concerts in the Amphitheatre of the Expo '70 Festi val Plaza. The band will be the guests of

Fujiyama, and will also visit Yamaha Headquarters at Hammamatsu.

The six days in Osaka will be devoted

The Purdue Symphony Band conduc tor, A1 Wright, feels that the Purdue

clinics on all of the instruments, pre

Purdue

On their arrival in Tokyo they are sched uled for final rehearsals and several public performances. Traveling from Tokyo to Osaka by bus, the Purdue party will spend a half day sightseeing on Mount

group will return by jet to Chicago.

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cultural values alone.

FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY

ANOTHER SEASON ENDS FOR THE FS.U. MARCHING CHIEFS

by Russell Dell

vibrant personality filled the gaps and helped us ever keep our position as the

Where has the time gone? Here it is best band in the Southeast. Mr. Mayo, 1970 and February at that. It seems like who was the first drum major for the only last week that a few of the row

Marching Chiefs when they were initiated

form, opens with a march tune, in which four designs are executed by the band. The second part is built around tone clusters and features the brass sec

tions, with the band moving in a series of expanding kaleidoscopic circles. The music then returns to the march section

and the band performs three more abstract designs to conclude the work."

The piece was continuous in that there were no pauses in it from beginning to end, thus the band moved and played constantly throughout the entire work.

On November 15, at the Memphis

leaders and drill assistants arrived here at in 19--, returned to his alma mater and State-Florida State game played in Talla

Florida State to prepare for the onslaught brought with him new ideas, many of

hassee, the Chiefs again attempted the

of Freshmen. And now, after seven half- which we incorporated into our half-time unusual. The band wandered "aimlessly?" time shows, two parades and numerous shows. Mr. Mayo also was a charter mem- onto the field during an introduction

pep rallies, the time has come to reflect, Our band, the Marching Chiefs, under the guide of our ever-constant director Mr. Robert Braunagel, has come a long way. This year an effort was made to

her of Gamma Nu Chapter and has never ceased to "Strive for the Highest."

On October 25 the Marching Chiefs sponsored our annual Band Day with some 11 of north Florida's best high

increase our marching size from last years 144 to 180. The transition was a tough one but with the Brothers and Sisters of KK4' and TB2 leading the way, the band as a whole took the challenge

school bands present. The Chiefs led the way, performing a not-too-common halftime show prior to the massed bands effort. Dr. John Boda, of the composition faculty at Florida State, wrote a special

played by three drummers on trap sets and two electric bass players. During the introduction, the Chiefs arrived in a con

cert formation and spent the entire halftime playing selections from the "Blood,

and made the grade.

Sweat, and Tears" group. The show ended with the band again wandering off the field. The performance was received exceedingly well by the fans at the game.

This was an effort by the Marching Chiefs composition entitled "Band Ballet No. to play a half-time geared especially to

This year we acquired a new assistant band director, Richard Mayo, and his

2." According to the University newspaper, "The three-part show, in ABA

the musical desires of the students of the

The Marching Chiefs form a Martian's head as they play "My Favorite Martian" during their half-time show entitled "In the Year 2001." The game was carried regionally by the ABC tele

season on November 22 against North

University.

But it doesn't end there. We closed our

vision network.

Carolina State on national TV. This was a

more down-to-earth, yet far-out, show.

The theme was "In the year 2001." The formations were more of the type you would expect but the idea behind it was that of the future as the band played "space music."

The Marching Chiefs and all those involved with them have realized that the

music of today is not stagnant and neither are the half-time shows that can A*

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the future and KK4' and TBS must lead

the way. Is your band program ready to make the transition? We at Florida State

have already started.

The Marching Chiefs would again like

i'rJ. ' UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI

to say thanks to John Boda and our ever present arranger, Charles Carter.

by Tom Maddox

The winners in each category will per form in the final concert on Saturday

The Southern Arts Jazz Festival will

evening, climaxed by the U.S.M. Jazz Lab

be held at the University of Southern

Band performing contemporary compo sitions including never before performed

Mississippi, March 13-14. The Festival will consist of competition between

junior high school, senior high school, and junior college jazz bands, and clinics by outstanding jazz clinicians.

compositions of Dee Barton, conducted

by Dee Barton.

The conductor of the U.S.M. Jazz Lab Band is Mr. Raoul Jerome.

PURDUE UNIVERSITY

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BAND IN The group drops in on the Arctic Icecap.

The group, consisting of 14 students,

by

July 15 to August 14 marked 28 days

nine male and five female, plus Prof.

Roger Heath (Beta Chapter), Assistant

of barnstorming entertainment north of

Director of Bands at Purdue, gave 35

Ron Trotta

the Arctic Circle for the Purdue Variety

performances during their 10,000 mile

Band.

trip.

The band started at Thule, Greenland,

SOUTHERN STATE COLLEGE

S.S.C. BAND GETS "SPIRIT STICK"

by Gordon E. Maroney III Delta Chi and Gamma Omicron,along with the Southem

State Band, were

The girls give it all they've got at the "Goose."

an Air Force base far north of the Arctic Circle. From there it traveled south to

Sondrestrom Fjord, Greenland (another air base). Leaving Greenland, the "V" Band traveled to Goose Bay, Labrador and spent seven enjoyable days in the Canadian sun. After nine performances at the "Goose," including one performance for the Royal Canadian Air Force, the

U.S.O. flew the band to an overnight stay plus two performances in Argentia, New foundland (naval base). Then it was off to

The group takes a ride in an Icebreaker.

Keflavik Air Base in Iceland. After six

presented with one of the two annual hard-working days in Iceland, the group "Spirit Sticks" at Southern State's first reluctantly but happily flew back to the basketball pep rally. The award was for "Good Ole U.S.A." The show was well received by all our support of the SSC Rider football team, in pep rallies and at all of the servicemen who saw it. They especially games. Together with director R. 0. liked the chorus line but also had good Oliver, we are providing pep bands at the words for the jazz that the nine-piece group performed. Many of the older Rider basketball games also. professional servicemen even stated that During the week prior to the Christ

our U.S.O. show was the best one they and went Clrristmas caroling in Magnolia, had ever seen and heard. Tliis was quite a mas break, we decorated the band room

home of Southern State.

Delta Chi has two new members,

The band gets group participation from the servicemen.

compliment to us for our hard and faith ful work.

David Adcock and Eddie Cheatham. They

In the group were five members of

fixed up the new SSC marching bass drum and liave proved to be worthy

Gamma Pi, "The Traveling Chapter;"

additions to the Brotherhood.

Swarm,Tom Tesmer, and Ron Trotta.

Our plans for an installation of a KKT' Chapter at Arkansas A&M is coming along and we will have an article on this

All members of the group agreed that traveling with a U.S.O. Tour was one of

in the next Podium. District VI Brothers

and Sisters; let's aU be at District Conven

jects that they have ever been involved in and would recommend it to anyone who

tion in Austin! WeH look for you there.

has a chance to go.

Brothers Dave Kosking, Glen Kirsch, Bob

the most worthwhile and fulfilling pro Gamma Pi Brothers left to right: Tom

Tjsrner, Prof. Roger Heath, Bob Swarm, Dave Hashing, Ron Trotta, Glen Kirsch.

by Peggy Wilson

OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY

To Oklahomans, THE football game each season is the traditional OU-OSU

clash after Thanksgiving. This year KK^

got into the furor as the Alpha Chapter (OSU) and the Delta Chapter (OU) held their own contest in Norman on Decem ber 13.

The men of Alpha, after placing 2nd in their intermural league at OSU, finished the contest 12-0 victors as both teams

had a great enough time to make the contest an annual event.

Besides the game, the meeting gave

ALPHA DUMPS DELTA WITH 12-0 BLOW! Alpha teams a sharp and unified appear

Geerdes, Brad Slanton, LeRoy Keltner,

ance in future athletic cofitests.

Allen Hicks ^nd Kieth Simpson.

Referees for the contest were Alpha Brother Pat JHargrove and Delta Brother

The Alpha team, led by quarterback Jim McConnel and Captain Mike Phelan,

students an opportunity to socialize and included Brothers Duncan Coons, Chip to get to know each other a little better. Cooper, Jim Harris, Harvey Gallin, Jim A punch and cookie reception provided Hitt, Joe Jameson, Ron Schafer, Jim

ideal post-game relaxation and the Alpha Drennan and Hugh Delozier who both Chapters extend a big thank you to the intercepted and crossed the goal-line for Delta Chapters for all their hospitality.

Alpha's 12 points.

Also, the game provided the Brothers Captain Tim Baggett and quarterback

of Alpha with an opportunity to display

David

their new team jerseys which each man purchased on his own. The deep blue

including Mike Crews, Tom Birkett, Steve

jerseys with white KKd' letters on the

Clark Terrill, Mike Huddleston, Harold Woodson, John Murlagh, Dan Atckinson, Larry Greenhaw, David Stern, Rod

front and bearing each person's lottery number in white on the back will give the

McCollum

led the Delta

men

Cohere, Pat Murphy, Mike Brantley,

R. Z. Howell.

Of course, true to form, TBS got in the act by providing the majority of the cheering sections. Out yelling for the Delta men were Sisters Sherry Curtis, Donna Austin, Janice Kennedy, Sarah Kasper, Betsy Barnham, Cindy Long, backed up by Mike Johns, Dennis Grimes, John Richardson, and Lewis Dickey.

Making the trip to Norman, Don Cagle helped Alpha ladies Lahoma Morrell, Ardene Rose, Peggy Wilson, and Paula Leath yell for the 0-Staters.

MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE COLLEGE

NEW PROJECTS/NEW IDEAS "Happy New Year" from the Gamma Eta and Delta Pi Chapters of TBS and KKW.

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Tau Beta Sigma members: left to right: Eva English, treasurer; Dovie Pryor; Wanda Theodore, president; Birdia Avant, secretary: Janet Johnson, vice president.

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The new year, for us, was opened with many new projects and ideas that we hope will build a better band through the effort of both Chapters.

Thus far, we have been most successful in our fund raising projects for this semester. One project was the selling of Homecoming buttons sold by members of the organization before and during the festivities. The amount raised was over $200. We also entertain visiting bands during football season with money out of the Chapter treasuries.

Gamma Eta Chapter also sold footlong hotdogs around campus and our Brothers of Delta Pi found this to be a very worthwhile project.

During the Christmas season, the TBS Sorority Sisters were enticed to give Christmas baskets to unfortunate families in

the Itta Bena area. The "probates" (pledges) endured their efforts by collecting multiple canned goods, toys, clothes, all types of fruit and other necessary items in enormous amounts.

The gifts were attractively individually wrapped in boxes. This was done through time, effort and willingness of the organi zation and its probates. We hope that this project will benefit these families in such a way that they would have a Merry Merry Christmas.

We are now looking forward to the initiation of new mem

Tau Beta Sigma members and pledges worked happily boxing gifts

for unfortunate families in the Itta Bena area. They are from left to right: Marilyn Brown, probate; Gladys Carter, probate; Deborah Carroll, probate; Dovie Pryor, big sister.

bers for TBZ. They are; Marilyn Brown, Deborah Carroll, Gladyes Carter, Ruby Scott and Brenda Thompson.

With the new ideas, projects and the initiation of prospec tive members underway, the MVSC Chapter is now looking forward to another challenging year full of excitement and prosperity.

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UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA

BANDORAMA!

by Ana Mariscal Bandorama! What's that? That's one

of the treats Jack K. Lee, District II

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governor and his band at the University of Arizona provided for Tucson, Arizona.

First he took the "Best Band in the

West" and added the Omega Chapter's

help and concocted a delightful musical evening featuring the marching band mak ing its first indoor pops concert appear ance.

The Symphonic Band (directed by Jack Lee), the Hep Cat Dance Band

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(directed by Floyd Weil) and the Univer sity of Arizona Choraliers also performed.

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The first concert of its kind at the

university featured jazz selections, marches, Mexican tunes, pom pon girls and the twirling champions of the band.

From the roar of the "Overture of

1812" to brassy trios played by as many as 15 top notch trumpeters, the evening was a new siglrt and a new sound for the university stage shows.

Phi Mu Alpha bandsmen also were

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featured in their "own original south western Jug Band."

All who attended the joint session dur f

ing the 1969 National Convention were

shocked to hear of the money loss suffered by the National Office.

After discussing this problem during a late night session, the Omega Chapters of the University of Arizona arrived at a

decision which started many chapters following the idea.

Both chapters pledged money to the

money for the Trust Fund.

To raise the money,the chapters spon sored a car wash'with two locations and

worked from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on one of the few leisure Saturdays the U of A bandsmen have.

It was truly a successful money-raising project and the Omega chapters hope

National Office to be paid by January. they have helped in some way to replen Hopefully this will replace some of the

ish the National treasury.

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO

A Fragment

Thick-rushing, like an ocean vast Of bisons the far prairie shaking.

The notes of crowd heavily and fast As surfs, one plunging while the last Draws seaward from its foamy break

RETROSPECT

ing.

Or in low murmurs they began.

Rising and rising momently.

As o re a harp Aeolian

Nineteen seventy is with us. Or let's

hope we're with it. It's not only a new year which we face, but a new decade for

man and Music. There will be many new and exciting innovations in Music. But, man's response to good sounds will have

much in common with man's earliest

A fitful breeze, until they ran Up to a sudden ecstasy.

And then, like minute-drops of rain Ringing in water silverly.

Today, we can find empathy with a man bom in 1819. In 1848, the American They lingering dropped and dropped poet James RusseU Lowell published again.

"Remember Music." ' Till it Was almost like pain responses to music.

To listen where the next would be.

EASTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY

LOW TEMPERATURES, BUT HIGH SPIRITS... oncoming year. Our first activity was a kidnap breakfast for all the new female

members of band. Rise and shine, bright and early, for a breakfast of hot choco

late and doughnuts at our sponsor's home. All in all, it was a very enjoyable experience.

On October 18, TBS and KKT' held a

car wash for a joint money making Eastern New Mexico University Greyhound Marching Band, The Pride of the Southwest marching in the annual Homecoming day parade.

The 1969 fall semester of TB2, Upsilon Chapter, started with a bang. The weather here at Eastern New Mexico Uni

versity has gotten cold, but not so with attitudes. On Sunday, September 7, the girls of our Chapter arrived on campus to join with our brother chapter of KKT^ in

project. The weather turned out warm and Portales had the shiniest cars in the

state. On the following Monday, we spon sored a coke break for the band. Every one worked hard and enjoyed a cool refreshing coke at the end.

Our next activity was the annual Homecoming Alumni Tea on November 15, which proved to be very successful.

We also sponsored a Homecoming Queen Candidate and co-sponsored a Music

welcoming freshmen to E.N.M.U. During Department Float. Our float theme was these freshman week activities, we con "To the Moon and Bach," which won us tacted all those with any band experience a lovely trophy. Homecoming proved to and offered a welcoming hand. On be very exciting.

September 8, we held a band picnic, to With the increase of bad weather in which attendance and spirit were high.

December came an increase in activities.

With the arrival of classes our days On December 12 we gave a Christmas were filled, but TBS was not forgotten. party and dance for the Music Depart On our first meeting, September 24, we ment. We had loads of fun preparing for were given a detailed account of National the party and even more fun at it. On Convention and a goal to push for in the December 13, TBS and KK4' entered the UNIVERSITY OF UTAH

FROM ALUMINUM TO GREENBACKS!

by Nancy Brundle

Omicron Chapter has gone all out for old aluminum. Why this wild crazy for aluminum? Well, it's for "the Shirley Reynolds' Band Scholarship Fund" which

are Mr. and Mrs. Floren Thompson. All of us here at Eastern proudly salute our colors of green and white, and our Sisters of the other chapters of TB2.

The Music Department Float, "To The Moon and Bach." The parade's theme this year was "Out of This World."

The whole band did a square dance out on the field to "Turkey in the Straw," also "Victory Drag" and "The Stripper."

We also did our famous "Script Utah" which the crowds look forward to every

season started off with the annual High

Other service projects we have been working on are: helping in the Band Music Library to sort and file music; buy ing apples to give to the bands who join us in half-time shows; and selling cup

School Band Day, in which 12 high schools throughout the state participated.

The day began with a rehearsal, then

competition between the bands, then dinner followed by the game and halftime show. The whole day was enjoyable

selling back to the Reynolds Co. all the old aluminum we can collect will go into for all.

This season the band traveled to Albu the fund for scholarships for members of the band. This project is well under way querque, New Mexico. There we had a and both TBS and KK^ members have

wonderful time visiting the college and

helped in collection drives. We have gone to the parks and the recreation places in the canyons around Salt Lake City to pick up the throw-away aluminum cans left to fitter the areas. Not only do we

getting to know Albuquerque better. The

This past quarter was a busy one for

our oncoming pledge activities.

Our officers for this year are: Susan Hoverson, president; Dianna Ford, vice president; Karen Powell, secretary; and Susan Thompson, treasurer. Our sponsors

year.

marching band. The money we raise by

community as well.

for the girls in band in preparation for

the "Redskin Marching Band." The

TBS and KK4' are sponsoring for the

pick up the aluminum, but the other trash left laying around, too, so this ser vice project not only helps us but the

All-Campus Sing. We sang "Amahl and the Night Visitors," and 'The First Noel," and won a trophy in our division.

On January 12 we are giving a pizza party

half-time show we did was based on

cakes.

We haven't been sloughing off in recruiting new members this past quarter.

We have a fine pledge class of nine won derful girls. They are Debra Gardner, Sherie Sullins, Glenda East, Shana Toniole, Carol Cox, Chris Minton, Peggy Owens, Julie Smedley, and Sonia Higbee.

hand moving to "By the Time I Get to

Several conjoints (joint meetings) with KK^r have been planned for this coming quarter. One is a trip to the old mining town of Park City for a night of fun, hissing, and booing the villain and cheer

Phoenix." Our Homecoming show was

ing the hero in the "Mellerdramer" held

the one that crowds were wild about.

there. Also a dinner-dance for February 14 is being planned.

popular songs of the 60's. One of the fun formations was a tape-recorder which

exploded after we finished the "Mission Impossible." Also we did a clock with the

This show we did dances from the past.

the young philosopher to die.

SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY

BRASS CHOIR PREVIEWS ORIGINAL programmatic, telling an episode in the

by Joe Chase The first semester of the 1969-1970

school year, the KKT' Brass Choir of Sam Houston University had the honor of

previewing an original composition by our newest honorary member, Dr. Newton

Strandberg. The composition, Vii(some times spelled Viy and pronounced Vee) is

life of Vu, the king of the gnomes accord ing to Ukrainian folk-lore. The story,

The composition relies a great deal on the electronic esthetic, but uses no elec tronic devices. The accordian and piano were used for these effects. The latter was struck on the strings with mallets inside the casing.

Dr. Strandberg attended North Park written by the Russian novelist Gogol, College, Ilhnois; Northwestern tells of a young student philosopher and a University,Chicago, Evanston, Ilhnois; American

witch, who from time to time is the most

beautiful girl in all the world. In an eerie scene in a Russian church, Vii sentences

Art School, Fontainebleau, France; Columbia University, New York. His

composition studies were with Nadia Boulanger, Henry Cowell, Normand Lockwood, and Anthony Donate. Dr.

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Other activities include servicing our 170 piece marching band, participating with the Greeks in campus contests, and are tentatively looking forward to holding a pre-U.l.L. contest for area high school marching bands. In a few weeks we will initiate our fall pledge class of 11.

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FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY

We elected two new officers for the

1970 year. Miss Susan Watkins, oboist, is our new president and was presented with a president's dangle for her badge by the president of the Omega Alpha Omega Chapter. Tliis bangle is to be passed down to her successors. Our new vice-president is Miss Carol Davis, who is also an oboist

and will be our new pledge trainer. We are proud of Sue and Carol and look forward to working with them. Oboe Power for ever?

Some of our plans for the coming months include a social with the Beta Flu

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Colony at Florida A & M University. This group is a former chapter who now has gained colony status, and we hope that they will become an active chapter soon.

We also had a Sunday-evening tea for the newly installed chapter of Mu Phi Epsilon. This is a professional sorority for women in music and tliis is its first year

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on campus.

Alpha Omega Chapter is joining with Gamma Nu of KKip here to form pep bands for the basketball games. We will organize the pep bands and our members will form the nucleus of people, but other bandsmembers who have expressed interest are welcome to join us. Go Seminolesi!

Alpha Omega is going at Warp Factor 4 and will continue to work with the

bands at FSU whenever we find some

way to serve. We will be at the District

by Libby Sponholtz

Alpha Omega Chapter of TBS has spent a very busy first quarter. After we recovered from the aches, pains, and

When the Memphis State Band visited our campus, we served them refreshments out on the practice field. The Tallahassee

blisters of the marching field, we com pleted several projects and had several

failed to cooperate. We had planned to

activities for ourselves and the FSU band.

serve cokes; the weather suddenly turned

The most exciting activity was the "Visit of Big Brother." Our intrepid Exec

frantic, last-minute change to hot cocoa.

VIII Convention in April and hope that we will have a great deal to report about successful projects and activities.

weather behaved as usual and completely

cold and wet and we had to make a

utive Secretary came to Tallahassee to Fortunately, everything worked out well install our new TBS alumnae chapter. and we were able to get acquainted with Omega Alpha Omega. This was done early the Memphis State people. on a Saturday morning and was followed by a breakfast banquet at which Mr. Working with the FSU television Rubin told us of the latest doings and station, we were able to film the March projects of National. This particular ing Chiefs' presentation of "Band Ballet week-end happened to be the FSU Home No. 2," by FSU faculty composer John coming and Mr. Rubin participated in Boda. The "ballet" was part of the Band several of the activities, including sitting Day half-time show, which involved the with the Marching Chiefs Band to watch Chiefs and 11 other bands, who were FSU beat South Carolina. The week-end from local and near-by high schools. This was concluded with a joint meeting of was a complicated show and involved our Chapters of TBS and KKT', where three weeks' hard labor by the Chiefs; the Mr. Rubin answered questions from the result was a beautifully played and

floor (meaning from us), and dazzled us

marched

all with his ready wit and brilliant conver

captured forever on film as a visual and

sation.

audible record of their precision and skill.

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NORTHEAST LOUISIANA STATE COLLEGE

Throughout the football season, members of the chapter visited local high school bands. Steve Howard, Joe Williams, and

Perry Bell made most of the visits. In coming weeks, the chapter plans to make visits to area concert bands.

Louisiana District I marching festival was held in Monroe early in November.

Epsilon Theta was asked to aid in the festival, and we provided aids for both

PACEMAKER HORN SECTION

judges and bands. Just before Thanks giving the Louisiana All-State band and orchestra performed at the Monroe Civic Center. The chapter helped whenever it could and set up a display for the groups.

The Northeast Pacemaker Band per formed in several Christmas parades. It

performed in Bastrop and West Monroe, where it was Santa's honor band. The band was scheduled to perform in the

"Be Good" project for the city, but, unfortunately, the parade was rained out.

The band did greet Pat Boone at the

airport and played several of his numbers

STEAK DINNER

while entertaining the crowd.

Under the leadership of KK>k the band won the "Spirit Stick" for football season. This award is given to the unit with the most school spirit. In the past it has gone to various fraternities and soror ities, but the band took the award this year. Several members of the chapter

performed in an impromptu pep rally in the CUB. It was led by Ann BuUard, cheerleader. Performing members were:

Steve Caldwell, Bob Paquette, and Perry Bell.

by J. Perry Bell

Epsilon Theta Chapter has been quite busy during this fall semester. Under the leadership of Mr. Jerry Vance, Chapter sponsor, and Mr. Lowry Riggins, honor ary member and band director, the Chapter has carried out many projects

Beta Gamma and Alpha Lambda Chapters from LSU. Eleven members from the two

chapters came for the game and stayed the night after a party.

Two marching shows of interest were the 'Tour of Europe Show" and the

"Louisiana Hayride Show." Last spring Perhaps the one that we are most the Jazz Ensemble made a tour of Europe excited about is the first annual steak for the USO. Robert Hargrove, graduate supper for the best section in the march assistant, made the tour and drew up the ing band. This year the winning section show. The final show of the year took and services.

was the horn section. Mr. Vance is horn

place in the new Louisiana Tech stadium.

teacher. Brothers Bill McElroy and Frank

This show was something unique. The

Ramsey are members of that section as is band made a symbolic visit to Baton Jo Lyn Johnson, Chapter Sweetheart. Rouge, Ruston, and Monroe. The dance This particular award will continue in the team used their umbrellas to spell out future. Guests, in addition to the honor- LSU and TECH. The final formation aries and their wives, were Robert

saluted Monroe, the Pacemaker City. The

Hargrove and wife, Eddie Bethea,and Mr. Northeast Pacemaker band received a Dave Woodman, local television personal ity,and his wife.

Guests of Epsilon Theta Chapter for the homecoming game this year were the 36

warm reception from the rival fans.

College President George Walker has

recently announced a $200 scholarship for each band member. This announce

Future projects include playing in pep bands for basketball games. Two games will be televised state-wide. A ten-foot show-case is on the boards. A party on

the Twin City Queen, a real riverboat, is also planned.

New initiates were Danny Ryan,Steve Howard, and Paul Stewart.

SPOLIGHT ON AIR FORCE MUSICIAN A recent issue of a national music

magazine focused attention on the United

States Air Force Academy dance band.

The director of the "Falconaires" came in

for special attention, for Ids outstanding musicianship and accomplisliments with

the group. Captain Terry Hemeyer (Eta, leaders. His bands have performed from

job, I liired the NORAD Commanders

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OSU marching band, concert band and

mation officer for the NORAD Band. I

booked and advanced their tours,

Chapter in May, 1958, he was also a member of Phi Mu Alpha and Theta Chi social fraternity.

He has appeared on, produced or booked on many national TV shows: the Tonight Show, Ed Sullivan, Steve Allen, Bell Telephone Hour, Today Show, I've Got A Secret, Hollywood Palace, The Dinah Shore Special, A Carol Clianning Special, the Mike Douglas Show, and the

rehearsed various units of the band and

His bands have appeared in every state plus Mexico and Canada and he has con

ducted in both Carnegie Hall and the Hollywood Bowl. He produces two national weekly radio shows over the Mutual Radio Broadcasting System and has produced over 20 records for the Air

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Force. He has been awarded the Joint

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From NORAD, I was selected for assignment as the assistant bandleader at

the Air Force Academy. At the Academy I was in charge of the "Falconaires"

dance and stage band, the Drum and Bugle Corps and was the assistant conductor of the Symphonic Band.

As you read this article, 1 have been

selected for promotion to Major during this next year and am engaged in another assignment. The Air Force is sending me to the University of Denver where 1 am

working on a Masters Degree in Mass Communication, (Radio/Television). I have enjoyed my first 10 years of service.

They have been challenging and I am proud to serve my country.

If any of you are interested in music in

Air Force Commendation Medal for his

the service, there are plenty of opportuni ties for you. All the services are looking for outstanding enthusiastic musicians.

Your immediate contact is your local

His professional accomplishments as a '*t

participated in their radio and television presentations.

Services Commendation Medal and the work.

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Orchestra to play in my club. They needed a public relations officer and 1 jumped at the chance. My next Vh years were spent at NORAD Headquarters in Colorado Springs working as the infor

the Jazz Lab Band. Initiated into Eta

Lawrence Welk Show.

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work, running an Officers Club, conduct

ing a volunteer chorus and playing many dance jobs. Wliile in my Officers Club

Captain Hemeyer is a graduate of The Ohio State Urdversity School of Music.

As a trombone major, he played in the

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supply school in Texas. Upon graduation I was sent to Northern Michigan where I spent the next three years doing supply

'58) is regarded as one of the nation's most respected Dance and Stage Band coast to coast, at World's Fairs, and on many famous TV shows.

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received a 2nd Lt. commission from ROTC and as I entered service the band leader career field was full. Off I went to

member of the United States Air Force

and the high regard that his fellow musicians have for him prompted the

recruiter. He can then put you in contact

Editor

tive. You must audition for this man and

of The PODIUM to

ask

our

Brother for a brief resume of his career, in the hopes that it might provide infor mation useful to Fraternity members now

facing military service. What follows are his own comments, distilled from an

article and correspondence received at National during the summer months. We

with the nearest service music representa upon passing, he will authorize your enlistment as a musician.

If you select the Air Force you will be assigned to one of many bands through out the world and the United States upon completion of basic training. If you are interested in the Air Force Band in Wash

completion of Music school, I had no idea

ington, D.C. or the Air Force Academy Band in Colorado, then you must contact their Commanders to arrange for an audition. Selection for these bands, how ever, depends upon their openings at the

where I was heading in the service. I

time."

hope that it proves both interesting and helpful to others interested in "keeping track of our own."

"When I entered the Air Force upon

TRAVELING BARITONE RECOVERED BY "Wr 4: 5 GAMMA XI

by Henry Amann In 1959, at the KKT' National Con

vention in Florida, Alpha Omicron Chapter at Texas Tech donated a silverplated baritone to the Fraternity. This was the birth of the "KKT' Traveling Baritone." For four years, the Baritone and its log visited many chapters, starting with the chapter to which it was pre sented, Gamma Xi at the University of Maryland. Among the bands the Traveling Baritone visited with were those at Pitt,

The Traveling Baritone and its log with a friend, Thomas Jefferson, founder of the Uni versity of Virginia.

Michigan, Purdue, Rutgers, Arkansas and Ohio State.

Members of Gamma Xi receiving Traveling Baritone on the steps of the Rotunda, Univer sity of Virginia. Left to right: Mac Nichols: Hank Amann: Paul Ochenkowski, secretarytreasurer: Virginia Band; Craig Luongo: Kim Gibbons.

In February, 1963, the Traveling Bari tone returned home to the University of Maryland. In March of that year the Maryland Chapter transported the Bari

tone to Beta Phi Chapter, University of Virginia. Soon after, the Virginia chapter folded, and the Traveling Baritone was packed away and forgotten.

For the past six years the Traveling Baritone tarnished away at the University of Virginia. Finally, in November of 1969, Paul Ochenkowski, SecretaryTreasurer of the Virginia Band,found the

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Baritone and contacted Gamma Xi.

And so, on

December 13, five

members of Gamma Xi, Ray "Pudge" Boyer, Craig Luongo, Mac Nichols, Kim Gibbons, and Hank Amann, drove from

the University of Maryland to the Univer sity of Virginia to retrieve the Traveling Baritone. At Charlottesville, the Baritone

was presented to the members of Gamma Xi by Paul Ochenkowski and the founder of the University of Virginia, Thomas

The five rescuers with the baritone in front of the Rotunda. Left to right: Pudge Boyer,

Jefferson. After a short tour of the

Hank A mann.

Craig Luongo, Mac Nichols, Kim Gibbons, and

historic Virginia campus, it was back to College Park, Maryland with the KKT' heirloom.

The Traveling Baritone was sliglitly dented and covered with six years of dirt and tarnish, and the chains which con nected the Horn and its log was missing.

The members of Gamma Xi have polished the Horn, straightened up the log, and chained the log to the Baritone. Plans are

The Traveling Baritone is finally returned to

the University of Maryland. The five members of Gamma Xi who rescued it are, bottom, left to right: Hank Amann, Craig Luongo, Mac Nichols. Top: Ray Boyer, treasurer; and Kim Gibbons, sergeant-at-arms.

The Traveling Baritone was originated

The Brothers of Gamma Xi are looking

to give the various chapters of KKSP a chance to get together. For this reason the rules state that the Baritone can be

forward to hearing from all of the chap

kept for only a limited time by each

of the National Convention in 1971. We

chapter. Points are awarded for the dis tance the Traveling Baritone is trans ported and the number of members

hope also that the TraveUng Baritone helps many chapters to become ac

being made to transport the Traveling Baritone to another chapter as soon as

accompanying it. At each National

possible.

chapter amassing the most points.

Convention, a plaque is awarded to the

ters the Traveling Baritone visits, and

hope it visits many chapters by the time

quainted with each other. And so,

paraphrasing the slogan of the Maryland

Marching Band, we say, "Do it. Traveling Baritone!"

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DR. SIMS NAMED PRESIDENT OF LANGSTON mous action of the Board of Regents. The new

president took over his duties

challenge of the position," the 48-year-

It was during his tenure as Director of the Langston University Band that the Delta Alpha Chapter of KK^' was installed in May of 1957, with an initial membership of 22. Since that time, Langston has strongly supported the

old Sims said after his selection. Board

ideals of the Brotherhood, and the Chap

action confirmed him in the position which he had held as Acting President

ter has helped to build a strong band tradition on the campus. With Dr. Sim's counsel and guidance, the Delta Alpha Chapter of TBS was also recently installed in the band program. Dr. Sims is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi, Kappa Delta Pi, Plii Delta Kappa and many other

immediately, and assumed leadership of a University whose present enrollment is

over 1200 students. "I am tremendously elated, and I am prepared to meet the

since October.

Dr. Sims was reared in Chickasha, Dr. William E. Sims (Delta Alpha,'57), Oklahoma and completed his under who went to college on a football scholar

graduate studies in music at Lincoln Uni

ship and graduated as a music teacher, on

versity. His master's degree in music and educational psychology and his Doctor of

Saturday, January 10, became the 11th

president of Langston University, a pre Education degrees in music and higher dominantly Negro institution serving the education are from Colorado State State of Oklahoma for almost 75 years. College. He joined the Langston faculty Brother Sims was named to succeed

was named Dean of Academic Affairs.

in 1953 as instructor and band director.

Dr. William H. Hale, and was selected He served as Chairman of the Department from a field of 10 candidates by unani- of Music from 1963 to 1965, when he

professional and educational societies.

The Fraternity salutes Brother William E. Sims on this singular honor, and wishes

him well in his tenure as president of one of the most respected institutions of liigher learning in the Negro college system.

Robert Mautz for having played ".. .a

LIFE MEMBER HONORED A unique honor was conferred on a

Life

major role in developing the now-famous University Marching Band,and for having

led the music department to a position of national and international achievement."

Those of us who know Brother Foster

Member of the Fraternity in

personally, and who have seen and heard

October, when the Board of Regents for

the "Fabulous Men of FAMU" know that

this honor is riclrly deserved. We join with his many friends, his former and present University for Dr. William P. Foster students in saluting a life full of educa (Delta Iota, '60). The Foster-Tanner Fine tional and musical accomplishments.

Arts Center, buRt at a cost of $1.2 Widely known as a clinician and guestmillion contains three distinct yet related conductor, Bill Foster's work as head of a buildings, and is designed to serve as the dynamic department of Music, employing hub for all university music and visual the latest teaching techniques and the Dr. William P. Foster, Chairman, Depart arts activities. skills and dedication of a liighly qualified ment ofMusic, Director ofBands, Florida A &M Dr. Foster was cited by Chancellor staff, often goes unnoticed.

University, Tallahassee, Florida. the State Universities of Florida named

the new Fine Arts Center at Florida A&M

As Director of Bands, Dr. Foster has

been a staunch advocate of the Fraternity and Sorority ideals, and has been instru ,x.

mental in sustaining and encouraging both the Delta Iota and Beta Phi Chapters in their programs of service and leader ship recognition at FAMU. The Brothers of KKSR and the Sisters

of TBS congratulate Dr. William P. Foster on tliis high recognition of his efforts, and wish him continued successes

in so fine a facility! "Strive for the High-

Poster-Tanner Fine Arts Center, Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, Florida.

CHARLES GABLEMAN APPOINTED CONN MARKET DEVELOPMENT VP Phillip A. Turner, vice-president and

administration from Ohio State Univer

general manager of Conn Corporation, sity, where he performed in the band for has announced the appointment of tliree years. He worked in Conn retafi Charles H. Gableman (Eta) to the newly branch stores and with the company s created post of Conn vice-president of Pan-American sales department until he Market Development. "Due to the in joined the Navy, where he served as a creasing need for concentrated marketing Lieutenant in the Armed Guard Com

development in both the educational field

mand from 1943-1946. Following his

as well as within our Conn dealer organ

military service, our KKT' Brother

ization," Mr. Turner stated, "we have formulated this new department to be

returned to Conn to become western divi sion sales manager, assistant sales manager

headed by Charles Gableman. Mr. Gableman brings to this position a great wealth of experience in many phases of the

and then sales manager, a position he held

until his appointment of vice-president sales for band instruments in 1964.

music field, including music education,

He is a life member of Kappa Kappa

and music sales at both the retail and

Psi, Rotary International, Tau Kappa Epsdon Fraternity, and the Elks Club. He

manufacturing levels."

Brother Gableman joined Conn in 1937 after receiving his degree in business

is also a Scottish Rite Mason, and a mem

ber of the Shrine Mizpah Temple.

RAYMOND G.YOUNG NEW DISTRICT VDI GOVERNOR Michigan Symphonic Band under the direction of William D. Revelli.

Before going to the University of Southern Mississippi in 1961, Mr. Young was Director of Bands and Supervisor of Instrumental Music for the Trenton, Michigan Public Schools for five years. As director of the University of Southern Mississippi Marching Band, he has led this famed organization in nationally-televised appearances at the Sugar and Senior Bowls.

An outstanding teacher and performer on the euphonium

and trombone, Mr. Young has appeared as soloist and clinician throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada. He was featured soloist with the United States of America Band in

1963, and was selected as director of that group on its 1967 tour which included performances in Chicago, New York, Montreal, and Ottawa.

Mr. Young has played professionally with several organi

zations. He was a member of the American Symphonic Band Raymond G. Young is Director of Bands and Assistant

Professor of Music Education at the University of Southern

Mississippi where he directs the Marching and Symphonic Bands. Mr. Young was born in Morrilton, Arkansas but moved

to Pontiac, Michigan, where he received his public school education. He was then a student of Dale Harris and Fred

Wiest and a member of the famous Pontiac (Michigan) High School Band. He earned the Bachelor of Music and Master of

Music degrees from the University of Michigan. While at Michigan, he appeared widely as euphonium soloist with the

which recorded in 1955 under the Decca label. From 1957-61, he was a member and baritone soloist of the Detroit Park and

Recreation Band. Under the Golden Crest label, Mr. Young has recorded both a recital record and a clinic record.

Active in professional organizations, Mr. Young was District VllI Governor of KKW during the 1965-67 biennium. He is a

member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Pi Kappa Lambda, Music Educators National Conference, National Band Association, and the College Band Directors National Association. He will again be serving District VIII as its Governor and aU member

Chapters are urged to get to know him well.

ABOUT THE COVER Those of us "old-timers" who were

(ALMOST)

present at the TCU Convention in 1967 will recognize the intent musician on our front cover as Gamma Sigma member Sandy Keathiey, who doubled in brass (no pun intended!) as the TCU Con vention Coordinator. Sandy's attitude towards this particular rehearsal might well serve as an example for us all as we move into a concert-band situation re

quiring less "rah-rah" and more concen tration and attention to technical per formance from those who''call them"leaders in the band."—Editor.

One of the more appreciated recommendations coming from the 1969 Convention was the Appeals Committee's request for some statement from the National Office of the

types of services it offered. The Committee personally visited, observed and examined the Office and its staff to see what

needed to be up-dated, what kinds of new offerings should be initiated and what needed to be revised of those operations currently in force. In accordance with their recommendations, I have undertaken to list and comment on those services now

available to the membership through the National Office.

Although not "complete" in the finest sense of the term, I

don't think much has been left out. So if you have any particular question about a service which interests you not covered in the following, please let National know about it.

Although not mentioned, perhaps it should be. If our two societies are to grow, their National Office must reflect this

growth and be prepared to add new things as well as revise or discard old ones.

The basic services of the National Office fall into about

three categories, all of which tend to overlap a great deal. So the listing which follows will not neatly separate each into its own tiny niche. It will instead attempt to give you an overall view of what has developed here at National over the years by way of serving the membership.

-The collection of data and dissemination of same by acting as a clearing-house for the activities, projects and fraternal adventures of 83 TBZ and 97 KK^ Chapters, and a dozen or more of their colony operations. Done primarily through the media of National Office Reports, Manpower Cards, and other reporting devices. Sent to you via "Newsnotes," the PODIUM, personal visitations, individual or chapter correspondence, convention attendance, and "Ask National" sessions.

-The preparation and dissemination of monographs, lists, "Last Words," etc., all to maintain the continuity, integrity and forward progress of the fraternal entity.

-Consultation on activities, programs. Chapter operations.

District actions or National programs and Constitution interpretation via correspondence, phone calls, personal visitations, and convention attendance.

-Problem-solving assistance by providing an independent outside opinion, unbiased and objective (usually!) whose advice can be sought for a wide variety of local and specialized situations.

-Acting as arbiter of proper fraternal conduct and the administrator of our standards, as they appear in the Preambles to both National Constitutions.

-The preparation of various printed materials, forms, rochures, pamphlets, office report papers, etc., and istribution of same to the constituent chapters, to improve c ficiency of operations and maintain contact between the

national, district and local organizations of both societies.

-Certifying of members, recording of initiations.

acknowledging membership to Chapters and outside agencies checking on references.

—Providing fraternal regalia, identifying marks, jewelry, etc.; safeguarding their use and contracting for their manufacture.

-Providing recognition materials to the constituent Chapters: jewelry, sweatshirts, decals, manuals, books, crested items, etc. and making sure that none go to unauthorized personnel.

—Assisting in the planning of District Conventions, providing technical and consultative services to host chapters as well as partial funding (per 1969 Convention).

—Chief responsibility for National Convention operations, working together with host chapters on program, facilities, activities and funding.

-Administering the will of each national convention, implementing the resolutions and recommendations passed by the delegates, enacting policies, programs or providing for whatever will meet the stated requirements of these Conventions.

-Representing the Fraternity and Sorority to a variety of music, fraternal and professional organizations, acting as your spokesman, accredited delegate, etc. to further the best interests of the college and university band movement.

-Representing the membership to the National and Grand Councils, conveying your wishes, interpreting your situations and suggesting means by which your needs can best be met: and vice versa, by acting as the Councils' representative to the membership, especially when these members are not present to personally assist or speak to the occasion.

-Serving as a repository of records, the official Archives and

Museum of the Fraternity and Sorority, helping us to keep touch with the past as well as the present.

-Assisting in planning for the future, based on what we have now, and what we can become in terms of expanded numbers, additional locations and increased offerings to the members.

All of this covers a multitude of unspoken things, actions and operations, requiring individual reactions to special problems, requests or questions. But that about rolls it up in one whole ball of wax. Not mentioned here are probably some of the titles of monographs we have set up in the past years, covering such diverse activities as PODIUM writing, pledging,

chapter activities, money-maker projects, and a chapter handbook currently in preparation. But they have implied, and

I hope you know you can write in for any of them.

All of which should encourage you to contact National if

there is something not appearing here that bugs you or your

Chapter. No such enumeration of activities or responsibilities has ever appeared in print before, so I am bound to have left something out. Write us to correct or add,and then I'll be able

to put something out for your permanent Chapter files that will be more valid and helpful to those generations of Brothers

and Sisters yet to come.-ROBERT H. RUBIN

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