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THE

PAST HONORARY GRAND PRESIDENTS

PODIUM

Kappa Kappa Psi

of

William A. Scroggs (Alpha) 1947 William D. Revelli (Nu) 1949

Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma OFFICERS OF KAPPA KAPPA PSI

OFFICERS OF TAU BETA SIGMA

Grand President: FLOREN THOMPSON, JR.

A. Frank Martin (Alpha) •Scott P. Squyres (Delta) J. Lee Burke (Eta) •Bohumil Makovsky (Alpha) •Oscar L. Lehrer (Delta) •J. B. Vandaworker (Alpha Beta) John E. Howard (Mu) William R. Wehrend (Delta) •Francis R. Todd (Upsilon) F. Lee Bowling (Alpha Iota) Max A. Mitchell (Alpha) W. Theodore Jones (Alpha Zeta) Hugh E. McMillen (Alpha Iota) Charles A. Wiley (Gamma Zeta) Donald I. Moore (Beta Alpha) Ronald D;Gregory (Alpha Zeta) Manley R. Whitcomb (Gamma Nu)

National President: SIBYL INGLE SNYDER

Music Dept., E.N.M.U. Portales, New Mexico

757 Sutter Avenue Palo Alto, California

Grand First Vice-President

National First Vice-President: JOSEPHINE WALKER

JACK K. LEE, Music Dept.

University of Arizona Tucson, Arizona

i862-i3th St. Greeley, Colorado

Grand Second Vice-President

National Second Vice-President:

JAY L. SLAUGHTER

MARY LOU BROOKS

Music Dept., Ricks College Rexburg, Idaho

La Artesian Apt. Artesia, New Mexico

Grand Secretary-Treasurer:

National Secretary: PATSY DRURY HEJL

WAYMAN E. WALKER

Band Office, C.S.C. Greeley, Colorado

1225 Bickler Road Austin, Texas

Grand Organizational Director, National Intercollegiate Band:

•Deceased

National Treasurer: A. LADINE BENNETT

F. LEE BOWLING, U.S.A.F.

PAST NATIONAL PRESIDENTS

1700 North Camppbell

3800 Newark St., N.W. Tempo 8, Washington, D. C.

Tau Beta Sigma

Tucson, Arizona TRUSTEES

John E. Howard, Grand Forks, N.D. Ronald D. Gregory, Bloomington, Ind. J. Lee Burke, Jal, New Mexico Manley R. Whitcomb, Tallahassee, Fla. Grand President, Floren Thompson, Jr.

PAST GRAND PRESIDENTS

Mrs. A. Frank Martin, Stillwater, Okla.

Mrs. Floren Thompson, Jr., Portales, N.M. Mrs. Donald I. Moore, Waco, Texas Janet West Miller, Frisco, Colorado National President, Sibyl Ingle Snyder

Doris Ragsdale (Beta) Suzanne Wetmore (Gamma) Dorothy A. Nichols (Delta) Frances M. Lumly (Alpha) Norma E. Parrish (Beta)

Janet West Miller (Iota) Paula Reed (Upsilon) Barbara Trautwein (Chi)

CONTENTS DISTRICT GOVERNORS

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Arizona State College (Flagstaff) Arizona State University (Tempe) Arizona, University of (Tucson) Baylor University (Waco, Texas) Bowling Green State University (Ohio) Cincinnati University (Ohio) Colorado, University of (Boulder) Conn Recruiting Program Book Convention, National (Tucson, Ariz.);

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Awards

Chapter Delegate Fee

Convention Expenses .

Exhibits

Intercollegiate Band National

Officers

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William L. Maxson, Eastern Washington State College John L. Carrico, University of Nevada Forrest D. StoII, University of Utah William A. Euren, North Dakota State University Bill Nugent, Kansas State College of Emporia James Jacobsen, Texas Christian University Robert E. McEmber, Purdue University Reid Poole, University of Florida Allan E. Gillespie; University of Connecticut Alton E. Ostling, University of Maryland

Program

Cornell University (Ithaca, N. Y.) Eastern New Mexico University (Portales) Florida, University of (Gainesville) Georgia Tech College (Atlanta) Houston, University of (Texas) Kansas State College of Pittsburg Kansas State Teachers College (Emporia) Kent State University (Kent, Ohio) Lamar Tech College (Beaumont, Texas)

Michigan, University of (Ann Arbor) Ohio Wesleyan University (Delaware) Oklahoma State University (Stillwater)

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Personalities:

Allen Gillespie, Governor District X Janet West Miller, Past President — Clifton Williams, Composer

Purdue University (Lafayette, Ind.) Texas Tech Alumni Chapter Texas Tech College (Lubbock)

Utah, University of (Salt Lake City) Wayne State Teachers College (Nebraska) West Texas State College (Canyon)

Wyoming, University of (Laramie)

NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS A. FRANK MARTIN. EXECUTIVE-SECRETARY 325 North Husband Street

Stillwater, Oklahoma

MAY. 1963

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Mrs. William L. Maxson, Cheney, Washington Mrs. John L. Carrico, Reno, Nevada Mrs. Forrest D. Stoll, Salt Lake City, Utah

IV

Mrs. June B. Sorenson, Minneapolis, Minnesota

V VI VII

Mrs. Bill Nugent, Emporia, Kansas Mrs. James Jacobsen, Fort Worth, Texas Mrs. Donald D. Gregory, Bloomington. Indiana

IX XI

Miss Nrncy Fowler, Tallahassee, Florida Mrs. Charles Colbert, Charleston, West Virginia

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DEAD-LINE FOR PUBLICATION NEWS November Podium—October 15th is the dead-line

February Podium—January 15th is the dead-line May Podium—April 1st is the dead-line PUBLICATIONS INSTRUCTION

Photograph must be identified News articles are to be typewriter, double spaced Individuals in group pictures must be identified Send everything to A. Frank Martin

Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma National Convention University of Arizona Will Host the Convention

And Intercollegiate Band

By Frail Eaton and Bob Davis

: iis* I

The National Convention of KK^ and TB2 will be held on one

of the most beautiful campuses in the United States at the University of Ari zona, Tucson, Arizona, on August 2831. It is almost impossible to describe the beauty of this campus as it includes shady palms, selected shrubbery, green grass, fountains, and beautiful flowers.

Buildings of many designs dot the campus, some of which are represen tative of the great Southwest.

Some of the people you will meet and want to know at the convention are the National officers of IvKT and TB2.

At present each one has indicated their plan of attending the convention.

For KK'^^, you will want to know

Florcn Thompson, Jr., director of the Eastern New Mexico University Band

Floren Thompson, Grand President

Sibyl Ingle Snyder, National President Palo Alto, California

Eastern New Mexico Vnwersity

Secretary is Mrs. Patsy Drury Hejl of Austin, Texas, a member of Beta Gam ma at the University of Texas. The

the contrabass bassoon. If additional in struments are needed for the members of the Intercollegiate Band, permission

and the Grand President of KK'^'. Jack

treasurer is Ladine Bennett of the

has been granted to use those of the

Lee, director of the University of Ari

the Omega Chapter at the University

Tucson Public Schools.

zona Bands, Grand First Vice-Presi-

of Arizona.

dent; Jay Slaughter, director of the Ricks College Band, Grand Second Vice-President; Wayman Walker, di

National Trustees will be in attendance at the convention to assist with the

rector of the Colorado State College

business sessions.

Band, Grand Secretary-Treasurer; and Dr. F. Lee Bowling, U. S. Air Force of Washington, D. C., the Grand Or

In addition to these officers, several

Intercollegiate Band.

In addition to this, you will have an

The University of Arizona is for tunate in having the best equipped Music Building and facilities of any college or university in the state. TBL and KKT have permission to use these during the National Convention in

opportunity to meet several past Grand

August.

Presidents of the Fratrnity as well as a

The building has an excellent recital hall, Crowder Hall, where the dele gates will meet daily. The information

ganizational Director of the National

few of the National Trustees. Word has been received at the National Head

quarters that this convention will en tertain more of the Band Directors

than any convention the Fraternity has held.

For TBS, you will want to meet Mrs.

Sibyl Ingle Snyder of Palo Alto, Cali fornia, the National President of TBS.

Mrs. Snyder is a graduate of the Uni versity of Wichita and at present is living in Palo Alto where her husband is doing graduate work at Stanford University.

The National Vice-President of TBS

is Mrs. Wayman Walker, sponsor of Alpha Alpha Chapter at Colorado State

College. She is also a band director of the Greeley City School. The National Second Vice-President of TBS is Miss

desk and chapter displays will be set up in the lobby entrance to Crowder.

The library of the Music Building contains a fine selection of music, tapes, and records which may be borrowed by anyone interested and attending the convention.

The practice rooms are locted in the lower level of the building. They are air-conditioned for comfort during the warmer summer months of Arizona.

This year an addition is being built

to the Music Building which will be used by the band, orchestra, and choir groups. This will be completed by the convention time allowing extra space for practice and meetings, if necessary.

When you arrive at the Convention next August, you will find the Music Building near the corner of Speedway and Park Avenue. It is located in the

University of Arizona's Fine Arts Center.

Convention Transportation

By C. G. Page

Transportation to Arizona is not as hard as it used to be. Country that

took the Spanish conquistador four months to travel can now be easily traveled in one day.

Tucson is on US Highway 84, one

of the most widely used highways in America. Tucson is easily accessible by air and train also—nonstop flights from Chicago every day and the South ern Pacific Railroad is one of the larg est and fastest railroads on the contin ent.

We suggest that chapters far away from Arizona might find it more eco

nomical to travel by chartered bus. If this was done by several chaptres to

gether the enjoyment of making new friends would make the miles go faster and you could arrive relaxed and re

freshed for the big convention weeks ahead.

Although the conquistadors found nothing good to report about the coun try they saw, we are sure you will take home fond memories of Arizona's

Mexico. She is a music instructor in

The University is fortunate in own ing a very fine selection of musical in

Kirtland, and is a graduate of Eastern New Mexico University. The National

struments. It is equipped with every type of instrument, from a bass sax to

ity.

Adios for now.

Mary Lu Brooks, of Kirtland, New

blooming desert and western hospital-

Omega Chapters Complete Plans for Nat'l Convention Bv Virginia Robuktson

The Omega Chapters at the Uni versity of Arizona are fast piecing to gether the final plans and preparation for the National Convention to be held

August 28-31.

For the past two years the paramount discussion in almost every meeting was

ideas and suggestions concerning the overall picture of the Convention. This included a review of the historical and beautiful tours that could be made

through the desert and in the moun tain area for the visiting delegates and members.

Many plans were discussed concern ing various types of entertainment, The Umvcrsity of Arizona Marching Band salutes the United States of America during football show

places where cookouts could be held, and how the members and delegates could be best entertained; as well as the directors, their wives, and visitors.

Convention Recreation

and Special Entertainment

CONVENTION EXPENSES

Shortly after the first of the year,

While at the convention in Tucson,

you may enjoy such things as swim ming, horseback riding, and hikes into

Registration Fee (Everyone) ...$5.00 (Includes banquet ticket]

the mountains and hills. These are just a few of the various things a person

Chapter Delegate Fee 3.00 (In addition to registration fee)

might do during this "get-together."

The swimming pool at the University of Arizona will be open for the dura

Dormitory Room Per Day Around 1.50 Cafeteria (estimated):

tion of the convention. The pool at the

University is Olympic size and is lo cated in the middle of the campus. It

will be used only by the people at the convention since the summer session

will be dismissed by this time.

Tucson, one of the original "wild-

Frank Housholder took over the office of Convention Chairman. Committee

chairmen and committees were appoint

ed and assignments were made for the work to be done.

$1.50

These committees have been working continuously for tbe past several weeks in order to complete all assignments and bring tbeir reports and plans to gether for a final wrapup before school closes. The chairmen and the key mem bers who are working and planning

No. 2 Cookout (Guest of Omega)

for the Convention will continue their

Motels

work through the summer months so that everything will be in readiness for

Breakfast

30 to 50 cents

Lunch

$75c to $1.00

Dinner

No. I Cookout ...,

75c to $1.00

From $7.00 up

west towns," has tremendous horse back riding facilties. A person can go

the Convention.

Even the University has co-operated in getting ready for the Convention

almost anywhere in the Tucson area

by horseback. These are rented for a

and, as a result, the Student Union

very modest price and can be used dur

Building has been enlarged and is be yond doubt one of tbe finest in the Nation. It is air-conditioned and pro

ing the day or at night. The stables are located on the outskirts of town

and are easily accessible by a lo or 15

vides a swimming pool which will be

minute drive from campus. One of the favorite places for such a trip as this is Sabino Canyon. On a trip to this point of interest, a person can take

available to the members.

The Music Building has been en larged and air-conditioned so that re hearsals will be held in air-conditioned rooms as well as all committee meet

some pictures and capture the real beau ty of the Southwest. These pictures would give you something to help you remember this convention for a long

ings and general sessions.

Special arrangements have

time.

made for the meals to be served at the

Tucson is surrounded by mountains so if hiking is one of your favorite pastimes, this would be the perfect place to exercise your muscles. These hikes will take you up into elevations

College cafeteria. Other eating places providing delicious food are available near the campus. Some of the best mo for the directors, their wives, and vis

where the air is cool and clean. In

itors. The delegates and members will

fact, the air is so cool you should probably bring a sweater just in case.

been

tels in the Southwest will be available

Ladine Bennett, Omega Chapter National Treasurer, Tau Beta Sigma

be housed in the University dormitor-

Running parallel to the planning of the National Convention has been the

preparation and presentation of the an nual Varsity Revue. This is handled completely by the members of KK^f" and they are helped by TBS. The Var

members that the Convention can be most useful from a Fraternity-Sorority

and Musical standpoint but, most of

all, it can be a part of the finest vaca tion that any person could desire. Nev er has so much business, musical de

sity Revue is, beyond doubt, one of the

velopment, entertainment, sightseeing,

outstanding events of the year on the

and recreation been combined in any

University of Arizona campus. Some

one trip. It is the trip of a lifetime.

30 acts started the movement, which turned out to be a very fine show in every respect. This event was finally brought to a consummation on March 23. The acts were furnished by the Fraternity and Sorority chapters on the campus. The planning for the show, the scenery, props, and arrangement of music is under the direction of

The members of both Omega Chap

ters at the University of Arizona join in sending a wholehearted welcome to

every member of KK'^' and TBS and urge you to make this trip. It is a chance of a lifetime and every student

deserves an opportunity to enjoy the

greatest returns possible from at least one trip to a National Convention dur

ing their schools years. You will have the famous Southwest hospitality meet

you at the edge of the city, live with you for some 4 days, and give you the

]ack. K. Lee, Host Conductor National Intercollegiate Band

greatest fellowship, goodwill, and un derstanding any person could desire.

Jack Lee, director

United States. He has his Bachelor's

University of Arizona Jack Lee, director of the University

Degree from the Ohio State University where he had a most outstanding rec

of Arizona Bands, will be the host con ductor for the National Intercollegiate Bands. He will have everything ar

ord with the famous Ohio State Uni

Tom Erv'tu, President Omega Chapter and Franl{ Hottsholdcr, Convention Chairman make plans for coohjont

ranged so that no time will be lost.

of the activities.

KK^. It is truly a ICIUP" affair assisted

by TBS.

campus some 10 days before the con vention gets underway.

Mr. Lee is recognized as one of the outstanding directors throughout the

The results of the show were quite

heartening and the profits will provide 10 scholarships for the University of

versity Band. He was quite active in KK^ and took a leading part in all

Mr. Lee will be assisted by Dr. F.

He holds his Master's Degree from

Lee Bowling, who will arrive on the

the University of Michigan where he worked directly under Dr. William Revelli. Here he made rapid advance ment and became well known as a marching band director.

Arizona Band.

Much credit for the success of the

program of KK^ and TBS in prepara tion for the Convention should go to

every member of KK'^' and TBS; other favors to the committee chairmen, and

the crowning honor to Frank Housholder, who has worked faithfully

hours and hours in the preparation of

getting assignments to the proper per son for the work to be done.

Instead of sending a regular bro chure to the chapters covering the Con vention, arrangements have been made with the Tucson Chamber of Com

merce to get a brochure, which is a colorful booklet, entitled "This is Tuc

son, 1963". This booklet gives a de

scription of Tucson, the beautiful mountains, and gives a complete de

scription of all of the various historical points that can be visited while attend ing the Convention. This information is far more than could be contained in

this article, a brochure, or a section of the "Podium."

It is hoped that this brochure will be instrumental in pointing out to all

Ted Snider and Christopher Coots receives scholarships from Gerald McKenna, president of KKY, while Russell Pugh, director, luatckes ceremony

By Gerard McKenna

The Delta Eta Chapter of KK'^' of the Kansas State College Band of Pittsburg, is proud to announce that the outstanding project of the year was the

presentation of two scholarships to the members of the band. This is the only scholarship offered to a band member at Pittsburg.

These scholarships were a result of the profit through ticket sales at a mat inee performance of the last year's Navy Band Concert at the college. The members were so pleased with this pro

ject that it will be continued as long as the chapter can provide the necessary funds.

National Conuentlon Program

Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona AUGUST 28-31, 1963 TUESDAY, AUGUST 27. 1963

FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 1963

A. M. A. M.

9:00 Pre-Convention Registration for Those Arriv ing early 10:00 Arrangements for Chapter Exhibits Must Be

Completed by 10:00 p. m.

6:00 Rose Mountain Cookout, Breakfast in PineCovered Mountains.

10:00 National Intercollegiate Band Rehearsals

Directors and Wives Trip to Nogales, Mexico,

P. M.

10:00 a. m.-3:3o p. m. (So Directors Can Be

Back for Business)

6:30 National Officers Dinner 10:00

Members Should Check Into Dorms Not Later Than This Hour

12:00

Luncheon

WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 28, 1963 A. M.

P.M.

8:00 National Intercollegiate Band Auditions 11:30 National Intercollegiate Band Pictures 12:00 Luncheon for Band Directors P. M.

1:30 2:30 4:00

6:00 7:30 9:00 9:30

1:30

National Intercollegiate Band Rehearsal

4:00

Separate Business Sessions

6:00

Free Time

7:30

Convention Banquet

Joint Open Session for Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma Separate Sessions for Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma Rehearsal of Intercollegiate Band SATURDAY. AUGUST 31. 1963

Dinner

National Marching Band Camp Program Committee Meetings Directors Social Hour at the Home of Jack Lee

THURSDAY, AUGUST 29. 1963

A.M.

8:00 National Intercollegiate Band Rehearsal 9:00 Recording of Concert Numbers 10:00 Final Separate Session and Election of Officers 12:00

Luncheon

A. M.

8:00 National Intercollegiate Band Rehearsal 10:00 Separate Business Sessions 12:00

Committee Luncheon P. M.

P. M.

2:00 Fun Time

3:00 Tour of Desert, Old Tucson, and Xavier Mission

5:00 Cookout in the Mountains (Arizona Style) 7:30 Social Events and Entertainment

1:30 National Intercollegiate Band Rehearsal 3:00 Joint Closing Sesion 4:30 Model Initiation

6:30 Dinner and Dress-up for Concert 8:00 National Intercollegiate Band Concert

THE NATIONAL INTERCOLLEGIATE BAND Intercollegiate Band Program Expanded Into Concert and Reading Bands The ninth National Intercollegiate

Band organization will be held in con

junction with the KK'i' and TBS Na tional Convention, August 28-31 at the University of Arizona, Tucson. This band is sponsored jointly by KIC'^ and TBS with Dr. F. Lee Bowling as the Organizational Director.

A new plan has been worked out for this occasion in that there will be two bands. One band will be known as the National Intercollegiate Concert

Band and it will directed by Com mander Charles Brendler of the United States Navy.

The other band will be known as

the National Intercollegiate Reading Band and it will be conducted by either

one or two past National Presidents of KK'^' who have been known through out the United States for their ability as conductors.

The bands will meet separately and will rehearse at the same time and will

share a part in the National Intercol

legiate Band program on Saturday night, August 31. The directors have not been chosen for the Reading Band, but the host conductor. Jack Lee, of

the University of Arizona Bands will make a choice. The music to be used

for this Reading Band will be contri butions made by the various publishing houses of the United States.

Mr. Lee states that the objective will

be to give every member attending the convention an opportunity to play in one of the two bands. Many have ex

pressed a desire to have a reading band and Mr. Lee made a survey asking the

Dr. F. Lee Bowling, Organizational Director

will be sent out by Dr. F. Lee Bowling, National Intercollegiate Band Organi zational Director, the latter part of

April and each person interested should fill out the application and mail it to: Dr. F. Lee Bowling, National Intercollegiate Band, 3800 Newark St.,

N. W., Tempo 8, Washington 25, D.C.

versity and college bands that do not have chapters of the Fraternity are in vited to apply for membership. Appli cation forms are furnished to all band directors having chapters of the Fra

ternity. Others are invited to apply for membership. Individual members will receive an application blank in their

copy of the May issue of the "Podiurn" Application blanks for membership

many university and college band or

a notation giving each person an op

portunity to make their selection of the

tors, auditions will start on Tuesday

band which they would like most to

morning, August 27.

The application blank will have on it

be a member; either the Concert Band

or the Reading Band.

The University of Arizona offers the finest facilities in their new aircon-

Auditions for the two bands will

ditioned music building that any con

start on Wednesday morning at 8:00,

ductor could desire. Commander Brend

ler will have the pleasure of audition ing the members of the hand in order

band.

usually drawn from the chapters of

recognized throughout the United

With the help of Host Conductor Jack Lee, the director of the University of Arizona Bands, and visiting direc

in the selections for the Concert Band.

that the first rehearsal will be held at

KK^ and TBS, yet members of uni

of KK^ and start the final preparation for the National Intercollegiate Band.

Commander Brandler is known and

ganizations.

has made all arrangements for these au ditions and they will be completed so

the United States. The membership is

the opening of the National Convention

Washington, D. C., Dr. Bowling will have an opportunity to work with him

August 28. Host Conductor Jack Lee

versity and college bands throughout

Commander Charles Brendler of the United States Navy Band will arrive at Tucson, Arizona, sometime before

States as one of the leading conductors of bands and has been the guest of

directors to give their opinion and sug

will be chosen from the leading uni

Guest Conductor

Since the guest conductor. Comman der Charles Brendler, is located in

gestion and it was almost unanimous in vodng for a concert and reading The membership of these two bands

Commander Charles Brendler,

4:00 p. m. in the afternoon.

The first National Intercollegiate Band was held at the Oklahoma State

University, Stillwater, in 1947. Other intercollegiate bands have been held at the University of Colorado, Indiana University, Texas Tech, Ohio State University, University of Utah, Flori da State University and the University

to give the Concert Band the finest arrangement possible. These musicians

are the outstanding members of uni versity and college bands throughout the United States.

Commander Brendler will hold re

hearsal starting Tuesday afternoon, which will alternate with the business

sesions and a recording will be made of the numbers presented in the con cert on Saturday night, August 31.

tional Intercollegiate Band have been: Dr. William D. Revelli, Thor Johnson, Dr. A. A. Harding, Frederick Fennell, Col. William A. Santlemann, Paul

It has been pointed out by many that the National Intercollegiate Band not only gives a student the opportun ity of playing under the direction of one of the leading conductors in the nation, but a rare privilege of playing

Creston and Richard Franko Goldman.

with musicians from other Bands.

of Wichita.

Past Guest Conductors of the Na

Allen Giilispie Named New Governor of District X

Kent Sfa+e University Band Entertains Noted Composer

When the Delta Omicron Chapter was installed at the University of Con necticut on May 19, 1962, it became the first chapter to be established in

the New England area and, in recogni tion of the fine work done by Director Allan E. Gillespie, he has been chosen as the District Governor for this Dis trict.

Mr. Gillespie is a native of North Dakota where he attended the Univer

sity of North Dakota, receiving his Bachelor's of Arts Degree in music in

By Virginia Ceroky

It would be difficult to select one

event as the highlight of the many activities of the Kent State University

bands this year. In January, several of the band members attended the Inter collegiate Band Festival which was

held at Akron University. Because of the able direction of Richard Franco

Goldman, the two-day festival was a memorable experience. On January 28, the symphony band traveled to Mill-

Clifton Williams Chosen

To Compose Concert Number for Bands Word has just been received that Floren Thompson, Jr., Grand President of KK'^f, has commissioned Clifton Williams, Associate Professor of Music

at the University of Texas, to compose a special concert band number to be

premiered by the National Intercollegi ate Band at its Concert during the na

tional convention this coming August at the University of Arizona.

bury, Ohio, where they performed for an audience composed of music teach ers. Despite the snow and inclement weather, the performance was appreci atively received.

One of the most memorable events

of the past month was the visits of

Dr. Vincent Persichetti. This promin ent American composer displayed the excellent talent which has established

him as an outstanding figure in con temporary music. In addition to direct ing several small ensembles and the

band, which played his compositions.

Dr. Persichetti gave a fascinating and informative lecture on the music of our time.

On March 9, Mr. Warren DeFren, assistant director of bands at Kent

State University, served as chairman Allen E. Gillespie, District X Governor

for the District VI OMEA Solo and Ensemble Contest which was held at

1953. During his undergraduate work,

and KK% together with numerous

the Music and Speech building. TBS he was a member of KK'4' and became

other music students who served as

very much interested in the Fraternity

room chairmen, guides, and general

program. In addition to this, he was a

helpers, worked behind the scenes to

member in the Blue Key Honorary

make the district contest successful.

Service Fraternity and winner of the

Thomas A. Clark Award, a represen tative social fraternity member. At the University of North Dakota he directed the Student Dance Orchestra and was Orchestra Conductor for the student

musical production.

He later attended the University of Wisconsin and was active in Concert

Band and Brass Ensemble. While there, he served as Musical Director for the

two annual all-campus musical produc tions.

His work as director of the Uni

versity of Connecticut is truly outstand ing. His "Husky Marching Band" with 120 members is known throughout the

This year the annual Kent State Uni versity spring tour took the band

Clifton Williams, Noted Composer

Mr. Williams has emerged in recent years as the foremost composer of the Southwest area and is recognized just as well in every section of the United States. His music expresses the bright vitality and honest sentiment oh a part of our Nation which is still tinged with

through parts of Pennsylvania, Virgin ia, Maryland, and Ohio. During the

the dynamics of the Frontier.

seven day tour, the band members were housed in various homes which were opened to them. The band traveled

of Arkansas. After finishing his high

during the day and gave evening per formances each night. One day was spent touring Washington, D. C. Solo ists during the tour were Carl Adams,

flute; Sam Bauer, euphonium; Jim Mosteller, marimba; and Ivan Henning, Dave Toot, Faye Shank, coronet Trio.

Mr. Williams is a native of the state

school work, he entered the Service.

Later, he did special work in music at

Louisiana State University and East man School of Music and Composition.

He has written successfully for both band and orchestra and has won two

national awards in original composition in this field. Other honors include list

New England Area for its precision

Seventeen girls were pledged by TBS. Following the formal pledging ceremony, an informal party was held

marching and the excellent formations

at which refreshments were served and

poll in 1957. More than 20 music pub

presented for the football shows. The

games were played. At the annual band

lications are listed to his credit. Scores

Band is recognized as one of the

banquet held on February 28, the pledges performed a parody of a march

of manuscripts have been his work, all

ing band rehearsal.

individually.

leading bands of the New England

ing among top 10 composers of music

for band, living or dead; and in College Band Directors National Association

of which are too numerous to mention

Individuals and Chapter Recognized

10 top chapters in the United States and they will be notified that they are in the running for this award and ask

ed if they would like to be considered.

If so, they should prepare a complete

Awards to Be Presented

At Convention Banquet

record of their chapter activities for

1961-62 and 1962-63. This should in clude the programs and projects car ried out and a complete history of their activities. Most chapters are keeping a scrapbook of these activities and it

Several awards to chapters, schools or individuals will be presented at the National Convention Banquet this com ing August. For a number of years no awards were given, then Dr. F. Lee Bowling started to offer the Bowling Award in 1949. In 1957 Mr. Scroggs started giving the "Founders Award."

At the coming convention there will be

mi

Janet West Award

The Janet West Award will be given

two awards offered to Tau Beta Sigma

by Janet West Miller, past National

members or chapters. Disinterested judges will determine the recipients.

President of TBS, and it will be given

in recognition of the greatest distance traveled by any delegate of TBS and

The Bowling Award The Bowling Award is presented by Dr. F. Lee Bowling, Organizational

will become the permanent property

Director of the National Intercollegi ate Band, and was to become the prop

erty of the chapter winning it three times. The first award was won by

Bowling Award (left). Traveling Founder's Award (center), Permanent Founders Award

the chapters at the University of Colo

(right)

rado for their attendance at the 1947 convention.

This award is given to the chapters with the greatest number of delegates

traveling the greatest distance to the National Convention and for the great

est number of chapter members par

ticipating and making a contribution to the National Intercollegiate Band.

The permanent award for three win

nings went to the chapters at Baylor University at the 1957 Convention at

the University of Utah. Since then.

Dr. Bowling has presented an award

will be well for this to be completed

and presented.

presented to the National Convention

by William A. Scroggs and consisted of one large trophy, which is termed a

of the chapter sending the delegate.

Mrs. Miller is presenting the award in recognition of the fine interest de veloped by the chapters of TBS since its foundation in 1946.

Martin Award

This award will be presented by A. Frank Martin and will go to the KK^

traveling award, and a smaller trophy

delegate traveling the greatest distance

of the same design which becomes the permanent property of the chapter winning the award.

The traveling award remains with the chapter for a period of two years.

The first award was won by Alpha Zeta Chapter of Indiana University in 1959 and the second award by the Omega Chapter of the University of

to the National Convention.

that becomes the permanent ownership of the chapter winning the award.

This award has been won by the chap

Arizona at the 1961 convention.

An achievement award will be given

ters at Eastern New Mexico University

at the National Convention to be held

at Portales, 1959 and the 1961 award

at the University of Arizona, August

to the outstanding chapter of TB2

The only award which has been

given for this recognition was made

by Mr. L. G. Balfour of the Balfour Company and it was won by the chap ter at Eastern State College at the 1961 Convention.

Other Awards

A trophy or award will be given by the Omega Chapters of the Uni versity of Arizona to the chapter hav

ing tire best exhibit at the convention.

28-31. This trophy will be furnished

by Mr. and Mrs. A. Frank Martin.

The award will be based on 5 points. Namely, 1. Efforts in maintaining and in creasing membership through a period

This award will become the property

in 1919. This award is based on points

of two years.

given on KK^ chapters maintaing an

2. Promptness in payment of chapter and membership dues and cooperation

Recognition was first given to ex hibits at the 1961 convention and the response was so great that this promises

was given to the chapters at the Uni versity of Arizona.

The Founders' Award

The Founders' Award is a beautiful

trophy presented by William A Scroggs, one of the original founders of

increasing membership through a peri od of two years, promptness in payment of dues, and co-operation with the Na

with the National Office.

bers, projects carried out by the chap

3. Projects carried out by the chapter for the good of the chapter.

4. Projects carried out by the chapter

ter for the best interest of the band,

for the best interest of the band.

tional Office, projects carried out by the chapter for the good of the mem

and participation at the National Con vention as to the number of members

Participation at the National Con vention as to the number of members

attending the convention and the dis

attending the convention and the dis

tance traveled.

tance traveled.

The idea of a Founders' Award was

The National Office will select the

of the chapter winning the trophy. The exhibits will be given all the space needed. Other exhibits to complete an attractive display are being worked out

by the chapters at the University of Arizona.

to be one of the feature attractions at

the National Convention. Other wards

will be presented at the convention go ing to the winners of District Con ventions.

The awards will be made at the Na

tional Convention Banquet and will hold the interest of all of the delegates until the presentations are complete.

Awards not mentioned will be made in

recognition for services rendered.

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"A Band Grows Up"

At Lamar Tech College

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By Dk. C. a. Wiley

The two pictures shown represent a real true life story of a band grow ing up. The before and the after, some bands have been in the "big university band" class as long as we can remem

ber. Many more bands have been strug gling for years to rise above the small "small college band" class. Then oc

casionally some school comes along and succeeds in making the transition.

What are the ingredients of success.?

First, there must be the proper me chanical organization of the band in relation to the college itself. The ad

First College Band at Lamar Tech College in 1953

ministrative officers must want a band

and be willing to furnish an adequate budget for such necessities as music,

the prospect that he will be putting

equipment, repairs, and travel. Some

in only a couple of hours per week

college credit for the band course is very desirable. Waiving Physical Ed ucation or IfOTC drill requirements during the fall semester is a great aid.

Assistance of the entire faculty during registration to avoid classes conflicting with the band class is absolutely neces

extra if band is substituting for PE or

sary.

Second, the prospective band fresh

ROTC drill.

And third, not only must the band director himself be a fine musician, conductor, manager, business man, and leader of men, but he also must allow

opportunities for the development of these same qualities in his students.

These opportunities in the building of

men should be indoctrinated with cer

the Lamar Tech band, have been af

tain facts. It should be a fact that par ticipating in the band is a worthwhile activity. It should be a fact that per formances of the band are always of the highest caliber, both marching-wise and music-wise. But it is most import ant to convince the prospective fresh

forded through the KKSk and TBS. A rough and general "rule of thumb"

man that he will have time to par ticipate in the band. This can be done

(I) by assuring him that no rehearsals outside of those scheduled during school time will be called, (2) by com paring the grade point average of the band with that of other organizations

on the campus, and (3) by showing

used at Lamar Tech in the selection of members for the fraternities

has been, "If the student is good enough for the band, he is good enough for the fraternity." The fratenities have not adhered to this loose rule 100%, but it has had the healthy effect of not dividing the band and of honoring most of the band members who have

exhibited a desire to do their part with at least an invitation to pledge. We here at Lamar Tech have discovered that the KK'^ and TBS members make

up the bulk of the junior and senior classes in the band. It is the maturity of these many upperclassmen that takes a band out of the junior college class and puts it into the university class.

Of the 150 members of the Lamar Tech band this year, 75 are now either active members or pledges in KKT^ or TBS. It is in these students that

we put our faith in the continued growth of the Lamar Tech Cardinal Band.

The success and progress of any band program can easily be measured by what is termed the spirit of the band.

This is something that must be creat ed and developed and it embodies the training and inspiration of leaders.

KK^ and TBS are so designed that they possess this factor. When time and effort have been given to develop ing these members, they can become the motivating spirit that generates in terest, enthusiasm, and unity. These things are needed to create fellowship, goodwill, and understanding.

Lamar Tech College Marching Band 1963, Dr. Charles A. Wiley, Director

Georgia Tech College Bands "Struts Stuff" in

New Band Quarters

By John M. Sullivan

The Iota Chapter, located at Georgia

Tech College, has passed through a most trying situation for the past i or 3 years as a result of the re-organization of the band program and the ef forts to find a permanent place for band rehearsals.

We are now happy to say that at last we have a home for the Georgia Tech

Band, for a new Band Building has been completed, which the Band shares

with the Geargia Tech drama group "Dramatechs." It is rather difficult for

anyone to realize what it means to be shifted from attic to basement, here and

there, in an effort to find a place for rehearsals and such a condition would

tend to disrupt any program. To know that the Band is located in a

Vront row, pledges-, h. V. Price. McClatchey, Taylor, Carrcllas, C. L. Price, Cabe, Lewis, Heburn and Brown

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Price, George M. Taylor, and Joseph

to be. He is now serving his military

One of the standard projects of Iota Chapter is the presentation of an award to the outstanding bandsmen of the Georgia Tech Band. This award is known as the A. J. Garing Award,

ately, did not get to go to the Blue Bonnet Bowl Football Game with the Georgia Tech team. The reason for this is that almost one-half of the member

D. Williams, Jr.

nice building with plenty of rehearsal room and offices gives each member a feeling of security.

During this period of adjustment, the Iota Chapter has been most helpful in keeping an interest manifested in the Band. The chapter has received a lot of encouragement from Mr. Ben Sisk, their director, and it has been

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ship in the Band is out of state students and this was their only chance to have

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make because the Georgia Tech memhers surely would have enjoyed such a Interest is now being manifested

in the preparation of the Spring program for the Band and planning

established.

Raymond C. Cabe, James G. Carellas, John M. Crowell, Barry H. Draisen, Windsor G. Gallemore, George W. Heburn, Roland L. Mattison, William E. Moore, Clifford L. Price, Lynn P.

hitch with the Coast Guard.

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through the efforts of the chapter of ficers that a program has kept interest The addition of our new pledge class as members will give the chapter the added strength needed to work out a most constructive program. These pledges were initiated February ii, 1963. They were Bryan L. Brown, Jr.,

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Back, row, actives-. Wilson, Wright, Ellington, Hams and Sttllwan

Ben L. Sisk, R. Ellington, pres.; R. Wilson, v-p.: ]. Wright, sec. and ]. Sullivan, trea.

honoring the first band director at Georgia Tech. The past year the award was won by John Mann, who was at that time Band Executive Officer and

majoring in Architecture. John was a

rather quiet person, but equally well-

for the new year in September. It is a

feeling of pride to the members of Iota Chapter that our chapter is one of the older groups in the Fraternity and we feel that our program and ac tivities are building back to the once honored heights which were held by Iota Chapter. We have a fine bunch of fellows, making it a joy to work and

known as the one who would "get the

plan for the activities of the chapter

job done," whatever the job happened

and the Band.

Neip band rehearsal room, Georgia Tech College

Georgia Tech College Marching Band, Ben Sis\, director

Houston Univ. Chapters Have Grown Tremendously

Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma honor initiation of Dr. Earl V. Moore

Kappa Kappa Psi planuiug to establish an alumni chapter

By Rebecca May and Neal Weaver

In the past three years, the Univer

sity of Houston chapters of TBS and KK^ have grown tremendously in size and have gained much respect on the "Cougar" campus. Founded early in 1950, both the sorority and fraternity have afforded many outstanding hand students the privilege of membership.

Not only do they serve the band but consequently help the entire music de partment.

Tau Chapter of TBS has an active

membership of eight including Kathy Brooks, Willo Brotherton, Beverly Frankinson, and Mary Gail Weber

with officers Rebecca May, president; Lounette Greene, vice-president; Judy Waters, secretary; and Jo Carpenter, treasurer. One of the sorority's main projects this year has been the help given Mr. Matthews, U. of H. Band director and chapter sponsor. In addi tion to aiding KK^ with special ac tivities, TBS is planning on several social parties during the spring. A TBSbanquet is also being planned for a later date. Seven pledges enhance the sorority this spring: Bonny Bailey, Alice Barkin, Darla Braswell, Pat Cooney, Delores Dvorak, Pamela Laird, and Peggy Myers.

Beta Sigma Chapter of KK'5^, headed this year by officers Neal Weaver,

president; Flenoyd Turner, vice-presi dent; James Jezek, secretary; John O'Leary, treasurer; and Ed Jablonsky, parliamentarian, have had many pro-

Seated: Lounette Greene, Dr. Earl V. Moore, Rehecca May, Darla Braswell Standing: lezel(, Stuchberry, Weiss, Turner, Klingsporn, O'Lcary, Rodriqucz, Gilbert, Gallamore, Weaver, Andrus and Schreiner

jects including organizational support

initiation took place on the campus

in the formation of the First Annual

in the evening of February 26. The

Alumni Band for Homecoming, main

members, attired in their newly pur chased robes, performed the ceremony

tenance of a soft drink machine in the

Band Hall, and the distribution of the

before several former actives and hon

three LP recording of the recent ad ditions to the University Interscholastic

orary members. Following the initia tion, an informal party was given for Dr. Moore with several TBS's serving

League High School Band Contest mu sic made by the University of Houston Concert Band.

Perhaps the most important frater nity function in the last few years was the honorary initiation of Earl V. Moore, chairman of the University of Houston Music Dept. Dr. Moore, long

the refreshments.

KK^ has its most active pledge class this spring with Roland Butler, Larry Campbell, Jim Emanuel, Donald Har ry, David Kennon, and Marshall Rowe.

Our newest member, James Shaver,

who pledged last fall became active in

associated with music education at the

January.

University of Michigan, has taken an active interest in the promotion of

This year marks James T. Matthews' eighth at the University. In that time, he has built the band to its greatest reputation. Initiated into the fraternity soon after coming, he has been the sponsor' behind all of our activities.

the college band. Since coming to the University of Houston in the fall of i960, he has supported the projects of our band, sorority and fraternity. The

Beta Sigma Chapter members, Houston University

Tau Chapter members, University of Houston

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Seated: O'Leary, Galloway, Pringle, Gallamore, Shaver Standing'. Weaver, Jablons/^y, Jezel{, Gilbert, Ferguson, Westphal, Turner, Klingsporn, Schreiner, Griffith and Andrus

Seated: Webber, Brotherton, May, Broods, Carpenter, Frankinson Standing: {pledges) Cooney, Bailey, Braswell, Myers, Dvorak, Laird and Barkin

Kansas State Teachers

College Chapters Have Successful First Year

By Sidney Allison

The Kansas State Teachers College of Emporia Band is closing out one of its most successful years in its history under the direction of Melbern Nixon, who came to Empwria as the director with the beginning of the 1962-63 school year.

One thing that helped so much in the band's excellence was its increased en

rollment since last September. It was the largest'band in the schools history, making it possible for Mr. Nixon to have a fine instrumentation as well as

to help work out formations for the football half-time shows. The larger band

aided in

the demonstration of

precision marching and playing.

One of the most interesting events of the band was its trip to Topeka, Kan sas. Here the band gave a concert and demonstration of twirling for the Cap pers Foundation Home for Crippled Children.

These

children

were

Band Day Directors-. Wendall Hid^s, Leslie Marlis, Dr. Carl L. King {guest condtictor) and Mel Nixon

Dr. Carl L. King, of Fort Dodge, Iowa, was the guest conductor. He di rected the bands in the "United Na

will feature the following organiza tions; band, chorus, orchestra, and num

tions March" and "Hosts of Freedom."

erous ensembles.

Mr. Nixon directed the mass band in

Every student who attends the camp will automatically receive at least 2

the "Star Spangled Banner."

At the luncheon for directors and

so

members of the Chamber of Commerce,

thoroughly impressed and entertained that they gave a wonderful display of their happiness and the members of the band will long remember the warmth and the growth of friendship that was

Dr. King told of his early experience in Emporia, trying to catch up with a

extended to them, which made them

feel they had given of their time in a worthy way.

The crowning event of the football season was the high school band day held October 27. Forty-three bands par

circus band in which he was to play.

The Band extended honorary member

attended. The total cost for each stu

tion will be presented to him.

board, and all fees.

The Concert Band has had a most successful season. Each concert has been

ticipated with some 2,600 high school band students on the field at half-time

the winter months.

Since this was the looth anniversary

The band program will not end at

of the College, the theme was carried

the close of the school year but will continue through June during the Sum

the band spelled out KSTC, Century of Teachers.

private lessons per week without ad ditional charge. The students will be housed and fed in campus facilities and under campus supervision. The camp will include a recreational program.

Last year approximately 125 students

ship in the organization to Dr. King and a plaque so stating. This recogni

more than well attended, which de monstrates the popularity of the con cert work which is being done during

out to tie in with the Centennial and

June 9 through June 23. This camp

mer Music Camp, which will be held at Kansas State Teachers College from

K.S.T.C. Band entertains at Children's Home, Tope\a, Kansas

dent is I49.00, which includes room, The faculty will include, in addition

to the regular staff, the following: Paul Doktor, internationally known violist; Claud Smith, chorus. Choral Director at Central Oklahoma State; William

Rhoades, Director of Bands, University of New Mexico.

Harold Brasch, nationally known baritone artist; Jack Herriman, orche stra, Director of the Kansas City Youth Symphony; Harlow McCosh,

Hutchinson Junior College, stage band; Gary Stroud, Seaman Rural High

School, Topeka, stage band; and the camp director Mr. Melbern W. Nixon, director of bands at Kansas State Teach

ers College.

The chapters of

MB

and TBS have

developed nicely for their first year as this is always the trying year for any chapter, after their establishment. They have backed their new director in every way possible to keep their band pro gram growing and to develop interest

in their chapters and their projects.

Both chapters have had excellent re sponse to their pledging and the initia tion of the new members will add

much to the continued progress of the activities.

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ing the fellowship with neighbor ing schools and a group of members visited with the chapters at the Kansas State College of Pittsburg and an ex cellent reception was given them, which resultted in a better understanding be tween the two bands. The sponsors are developing this interest as a means of bringing the schools of Kansas together in a better understanding.

Both chapters have combined their efforts and plans to send a fine delega

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Successful school band programs

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Like the entire program, this section requires bandmaster and dealer co-oj>-

Fun, Fun booklet to student, a novel cartoon story in giant greeting card

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the fact that Dr. Bill Nugent, Director

parents club; the important first meet ing; sample constitution and by-laws; fund-raising ideas; sample letter to prospective members; follow-up meet ings ad many more. Also contained in

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Governor of KK-i^; and Mrs. Nugent the Director Counselor of TBS, is spon sor of the TBS Chapter.

TBS recently offered an honor ary membership to Mr. and Mrs. Melhern Nixon and Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Hicks. Mr. Hicks is the assistant band

director and has made a great contri

bution to the band program this year.

stituted last year and is given to the best Freshman male marcher in the Band. This award has started an in

terest and pride in the Marching Band.

A new project worked out by the chapter is the sponsoring of an Artist Concert Series. Our chapter was in

strumental in selling these tickets to the students on the campus. It is hoped that this interest will developed so that it will become a permanent fea ture as the chapter receives a percen

Paul Lavalle, Director of Cities Service "Bant! of America:" Miss Adele Wright, President of Beta Sigma Chapter of Tan Beta Sigma and harpist tuith the Pttrdtte

Symphony Band: fim EHiins, President of Gatnma Pi Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi.

Lavelle One of Gamma Pi's

First Honorary Members

the Freshmen to the members of the

Band. As a result of this party, the

rector of the Cities Service "Band of

Freshmen members become quickly ori entated to the Band program and feel that they are a part of the organiza

America" which appeared on NBC

tion.

Paul Lavalle, well known as the Di

tage of the money, which is, in turn, donated to the band, this has helped in a great way.

The money making project for the year was the Christmas tree project.

A group of the chapter members went into Northern New Mexico and pur chased 230 beautiful trees, which were sold to the {jeople of the town and families connected with the college as a means of raising a fund for the 1963 convention. Added to this, the moneymaking projects included the sale of corsages and flowers for the annual Christmas Formal. A percentage was received from the flower shop which furnished the corsages.

In order to keep the band well in formed, a Band newspaper sponsored

by KK'^f and TBS was started and has been well received. The editions of the

paper have been the finest in the his tory of the school and the band bene

radio for more than seven

To continue the interest in the Band

years and also for his many band recordings, served as guest conductor with the Purdue Symphony Band at their Winter Concert last February 3.

The local chapters of TBS and KK'^'

through the long marching rehearsals, the chapter provides cokes and a coke break is given during some of the

fits from them.

longer practices.

Janet West Miller

network

entertained Mr. Lavalle at a breakfast

preceding the concert. Paul Lavalle was one of Gamma Pi's first KK'^^

chapter honorary members when he

was so honored seven years ago on his first visit to the Purdue campus.

Beta Lambda Chapter Has Real Program of Service

By Don Bailey

The Beta Lambda Chapter of KK'S^ at Eastern New Mexico University has, throughout the years, worked out a definite program of service to the band.

This program has worked so well that it is the factor that keeps a good spirit

The highlight of the interest during the football season is the annual Home

coming Parade. The members are most

helpful in getting the parade arranged and in place for action. This last year, the chapter was host to 26 bands dur ing the Homecoming activities. At this time, the chapter sponsors a luncheon for all of the KKSk Alumni from other

chapters and high school band directors from every section of the State are in vited to be present and meet the Alum ni.

The chapters were pleased to have the opportunity of entertaining the band from Southwestern State College

of Weatherford, Oklahoma, during their visit with the football team. We

in the Band that extends into the sum

had an opportunity to talk to these vis

mer, becoming an important part of the recruiting program. In fact, the members of Beta Lambda Chapter op erate on a 12-month plan of service.

Each new school year opens with a

itors about KK^ and TBS and its im

portance to the college band. It is

hoped that from this beginning some interest will be manifested in starting a movement for a chapter.

party given to all of the band mem bers. This event is sponsored by KKir

an event where the Marching Band

and TBS for a purpose of introducing

Award is given. This award was in

Each football season is closed with

The last member of the Past Na

tional Presidents of TBS joined the married peoples club in February when Miss Janet West of San Antonio, Tex as, was marrried to DeWayne A. Miller, Jr. They have estbalished their new

home at Frisco, Colorado, where Mr. Miller is employed.

Mrs. Miller will long be remembered

by the older members of the Sorority because of her deep interest and loyal devotion to TBS and its program. She has attended every National Conven tion of TBS except one since she be came a member of Iota Chapter at

Baylor University on February 14, 1948 and she was one of the charter mem

bers of the chapter.

She served as chapter officer during her university days and was elected to

a National office in 1953

made

the National President in 1955. During her period of service as National Presi

dent, eleven chapters were added to the roster of TBS. She was quite active

in the Sorority and made a great con tribution to its program.

Ohio Wesleyan Chapters Promote Unique Project

Gamma Upstlon Chapter membei's, Ohio Wesleyan Univeisity

For School Music Festival

By Robert G. Warner

Most every chapter in

and TBS

comes up with some new problem dur ing the year that requires much thought and planning to meet and

solve. This was true with the chapters at Ohio Wesleyan concerning the High School Music Festival, which is spon sored by the Music Department.

The problem the chapters faced was

divided into two parts. First, the num

ber of high school students attending the Music Festival was so large that it was difficult to furnish the meals

needed by the University. It also taxed the ability of the town restaurants in meeting the situation.

In order to help, the chapters of KK^ and TBS stepped in with a plan to assist the University in taking care of this situation. The first step was to obtain the use of a local church where food could be cooked and served

during the meal hour and it was es timated that they could serve some 200 of the high school students.

The menu was quite satisfactory as it consisted of a hot meal of tuna cas

Willis Olson, sponsor; William Woods, Robert Warner, Ronald Mc/ltee, Ted Sparr and Les Poor

of food left on the hands of the chap>-

ly on these projects for the best in

ter members. It was then that some

terest of the band.

member came up with the idea of put ting this food to a real use.

The officers of Gamma Upsilon Chapter are Leslie W. Foor, President; Ted Sparr, Vice-President; Charles

A Children's Home is located

in

Delaware near the University so the members took this leftover food to the

Home and presented it to the officials to be served to the children. The grate ful expressions extended to the mem bers was sufficient to pay them for all

serole, jello salad, rolls, ice cream, and

their care and efforts and made the

beverage. A charge of 80c was made and the chapters cleared about 35c on each serving.

event very successful. So much so that plans may be expanded in order to serve more students attending the Mus

This was most successful in many

ways but the next problem confronting them was the event closed with a lot

Cooprider, Secretary; and Robert Warner, Treasurer. Mr. Charles E. Thompson is the director of the Band and Mr. Willis R. Olson is the sf>onsor of the chapter. The officers of Beta Iota Chapter of TBS are Irene MeSwe gin, President; Edith Mahon, VicePresident; Mary Jo Cook, Secretary; Anne Theissen, Treasurer; and the sponsor is Mr. Willis R. Olson.

ic Festival.

Other projects have been worked out and the chapters are working joint-

Beta lota Chapter Members, Ohio Wesleyan University

Arizona State Univ. Band

By Sherry Flanagan

The spring semester has brought many events and activities to Arizona State University's Sun Devil Band and

to the TBS and chapters here in Tempe, Arizona.

On March i and 2, the symphonic band presented its annual concert. The band functioned as the official Phoenix

rodeo band at the rodeo parade and the seven rodeo performances held on March 14-17. Recently, the symphonic

band performed short programs at sev eral high schools in the surrounding Phoenix area.

Under the leadership of Harold Hines, director, and Ronald Holloway, assistant director, a large woodwind ensemble has been organized. This en semble, accompanied by a choir and organ, will present a concert of relig ious music at a First Methodist church

in Phoenix on April 28.

Prom row. Sandy Allen, Irene MeSwegin, Mary Jo Cook Second row. Janet Ewen, Judy Whitlock, Edith Mahon, Gml Garrison

Back row. Willis Olson (sponsor), Sandy Bardwell, Selina Pendegrass, Connie

Warner, Barb Boocher, Ellen Vastine, and Sandy Clark

The band and woodwind ensemble

are currently preparing for three twi{Continued on page 25, col. 2)

Wyoming University Band Members Help With Dave Marion Fund

By Donald Gerheart

The 85 piece University of Wyoming Symphonic Band is having a very ac tive and varied spring semester this year. In addition to their usual appear ances at all home sports events and their annual concert they have been working on several special perform ances.

On March 5 the band presented a Benefit "Pops" Concert to raise money

Educators National Conference Con

campus posted on upcoming band

vention to be held in Casper, Wyom

events.

ing, April 17-20. Among the numbers we will play are "Passion in Paint"

by Henri Rene and "Festival" by Clif

cert was followed by a Christmas party,

ton Williams.

On May 6 the band will have its annual Band Banquet at which time the various band awards will be given out. and TB2 pledges will pro vide entertainment for the banquet.

The December Band and Choir Con

sponsored by the Tau Beta girls.

Doughnuts and hot chocolate were served to the faculty and band mem bers.

An after-game dance in the new Student Union was another event spon

be a most successful one for the Uni

sored by our chapter this winter. A large crowd brought in more funds for our growing treasury. Faced with the unusual problem of surplus funds. Al pha Pi is now busy hunting for a worthy project in which to invest its

versity of Wyoming Band under the

hard-earned dollars.

As a final project the band will combine with the University Mixed Choir and present a work by Hayden.

From all indications this year will direction of Mr. Charles P. Seltenrich.

Tau Beta and other band members

recently enjoyed a two-day vacation from classes when the band made its

Alpha Pi Observes Tenth Anniversary With

annual tour to high schools in the sur

rounding area. The trip was climaxed the evening of March 28 with the Spring Band and Choir Concert.

"Rhapsody in Blue," performed by a

Initiation Ceremony

By Beverly Bartak

Alpha Pi chapter of TBS, at Wayne State Teachers College, Wayne, Ne

band ensemble and featuring as piano soloist, Mr. James Day, talented music instructior, was the high-light of the

braska, celebrated their tenth annivers

program.

ary March 25, with an impressive cakecutting ceremony. President Jackie which was appropriately decorated with clusters of red roses. Pictures for the

in the past. The Wayne State Band,

yearbook were taken to record perman ently the occasion.

The candlelight initiation ceremony also took place at this meeting. Three pledges, Alice Haseman of Scribner, Myrna Schiewsow of Ponca, and Janet Sedivy of Boseman, Montana, became sisters of our organization.

Alpha Pi activities for the year began last fall with an informative talk given to the band by our president, who ex plained TBS and its function. One of our aims this year was to keep the

under the direction of Dr. Raymond

Slutz

Band members who helped with Dave Marion Fund

for the Dave Marion Fund. The Dave

Marion Fund was set up to provide a trust fund for the injured Wyoming football player who was accidently shot.

He will be paralyzed from his neck down for the rest of his life. Part of

this fund will be given to Dave on a

yearly basis to help him with his medi cal expenses and therapy. This fund will also be used to help any other University of Wyoming student who should incur a similiar injury.

The concert raised a total of 5508

Because of the accelerated tri-mester

plan that Wayne State now operates on, the spring term draws to a close with Commencement on April 13. As

cut the blue-and-white

cake,

Kelton, Tau Beta's enthusiastic spon

sor, will provide traditional music for the occasion.

This year's Tau Beta Officers, Jackie Slutz, president; Barbara Jessen, vice president; Carmen Dame, secretary; LuRay Landholm, Treasurer; and Bev

erly Bartak, publicity chairman; will soon turn their titles over to the new

officers. The election, held April 2, marks the end of Alpha Pi's activities for this term.

Alpha Pi members, Wayne State Teachers College ! I

i

" F"T']

! 1

mzi= Er

for this worthwhile cause. The concert

was of an informal nature and light, familiar music was played. The audi ence sat around tables and was waited

on by members of the University Pepsters and Spurs, a sophomore girls honorary who served jropcorn, potato chips and pop. Some of the selections played were: "Die Fledermous Over ture," "Totem Pole March," "Swingin' Slides" and Sousa's "Stars and Stripes

Forever." This type of concert proved to be very successful and well liked by all.

Currently the band is working on several numbers to be performed at

facliie Slutz, Carmen Dame, Beverly Bartak., Alice Haseman, Dr. Raymond Kelton, (dir.), Barbara Jessen, Janet Sedivy, LuRay Landholm, Vernelle Daberkotv, Judine

the Northwest Division of the Music

Zechin, Myrna Schiewsow and Carol Traut

"Thar She Blows" at The

University of Utah

day afternoon concert, the annual Band awards banquet, and the highlight of

the season, the fvIvtk-TBS spring form al.

By Dave McRae

Assistant band director, Loel Hepworth and chapter President, Bob Dob-

son, found themselves "skin diving" for instruments after a recent flood struck the Music Hall due to a broken water main.

After gurgling out a few strains of Bach, Director Forrest Stoll found the

University of Utah Concert Band well on its way to another successful sea

son. With concerts at neighboring high schools, and a telecast over a local net work, the Ute Band found itself well

prepared for its annual formal concert on March 21.

It is by no means all work and no

play for the Beta Theta chapter of

TBS Elects Officers

By Linda Chamberlain

The Omicron chapter of TBS of

became active members of the BGSU

chapter of TBS, the next item on the agenda was planning a rush party for

This was the first opportunity for the

the freshmen bandswomen. Tbe theme

entire chapter to use the ceremony robes presented by the fall pledge class.

Elected to office were: Anita Eberly, president; Anna Rose Laveder, vicepresident; Anita Krizman, secretary; Susan Beckstead, treasurer; Linda DaRonch, social chairman; Jeniel Swenson, ritual chairman; Cheryl Bowers,

historian; and Linda Chamberlain, pub

TB2 and alone were held during Wint

looked on with amazement. Two-hun

dred pound Norm Wendel and his date were not to be out-done as they start ed a fast pace twist. All in all the party was a great success with a very

large turnout from both KK'^' and TBS.

ed to the newly established office of chapter recorder.

At the same meeting we also pledged two new members, Carol Rich and

Cheryl Bateman. They presented the chapter with a silver sword to aid in our ceremonies.

With the close of the winter quarter came also the close of the basketball season. The band has tours and concerts

scheduled for the spring quarter which will keep us busy.

Last quarter. Beta Theta pledged and initiated sixteen new members into the

chapter. They included Ric Davidson, Bruce Dockter, Nick Gold, Keith Guernsey, Tom Harmon, Dave Mc Rae, Mike Mannos, Jim Mansfield, Vic

Bowling Green Univ. Band Makes Impressive Tour

By Janice Yunker Shouts

of

"Iowa

or

Bust!" and

Moore, Charles Pearce, Dive Richerson, Bryan Spykerman, Darryl Thomas,

"Minneapolis, here we come!" were heard throughout the Bowling Green State University concert band during

and Gene Townsend.

the month of March. On March 29 the

Martinez,

Richard

Moffat,

Barry

dormant during the tour. As a fund raising project the Alpha Xi chapter sold candy, chips, and apples to the traveling bandsmen.

After six uppierclass bandwomen

the University of Utah began the spring

licity chairman. Diana Ovard was elect

nual dance party with TBS. Darryl Thomas and Kay Sullivan were danc ing up a storm to the Boss-Nova beat while Don McTee and Janis Bryan

cators National Conference regional convention.

The TBS women of BGSU were not

quarter by electing and installing the new officers for the forthcoming year.

ivKtk, as several parties, both with er quarter. One of which was the an

invited to perform at the Music Edu

Ncm members of Alpha Xi arc Stie Stein, Kathy Lewis, jean Wells, Janet Peihlow, Sandy Warring and Marilyn Garlough

of the party was "L'il Abner," and ac tives and rushees dressed appropriately with a prize to the rushee with the most original costume. Cornstalks, corncob pipes, and a barnyard scene decorated tbe room. Entertainment was

provided by several of the actives.

At a pledging ceremony on the eve ning of March 13 Alpha Xi received three freshmen pledges: Carol Hill, Bay Village, Ohio; Barbara Hoey, Del-

Elections were held March yth and

concert band, under the direction of

anco. New Jersey; and Penni West, Canton, Ohio.

the following were elected: Wayne T.

Mr. Roy J. Weger, began their annual spring tour. After a concert in north western Ohio on Friday evening the

Lewis, the TBS women at BGSU are preparing a newsletter which will be

band traveled to Mt. Vernon, Iowa.

sent to all BGSU band alumni. This

Jaden, Pres.; Weston Gouge, Vice-Pres.; Gene Townsend, Sec.; Bruce IDockter, Treas.; and Dave McRae, Sgt. at Arms.

Under the chairmanship of Kathy

is an attempt to keep graduated bands The climax of the band's performances Gazing into our crystal ball we see men informed of the band's activities. was in Minneapolis where they were many more high school concerts, a Sun University of Utah Concert Band, Forrest Stoll, Director

Alpha Omicron Chapter Provides Motivating Force For Texas Tech Band

nicipal Auditorium. The Concert Band's participation in the Music De partment's annual Spring Contempor ary Music Symposium marked the fin al concert for the Band.

By Robert Patterson

This year marks Alpha Omicron's silver anniversary. Twenty-five years ago, on March 12, 193S, Alpha Omi cron was chartered as the first chapter of Ivlv^ in Texas. Since then, over 400 men have been initiated into the Chap ter. And just as Tech has grown from

The Stage Band has played for num erous dances and banquets, and for sev

eral high schools this year. The Court Jesters played several sports events in addition to all home basketball games.

Texas Tech Band Sweetheart

Twelve inch, long playing hi-fi rec ords of the Tech Concert Band are

being sold jointly by Alpha Omicron and Beta (TBE). These records were completed about the middle of the fall semester, and the two chapters have sold quite a few since then. The profit from their sales is shared by Alpha Omicron and Beta.

Alpha Omicron is making prepara tions to attend the convention in Ari

Alpha Omicron Chapter a'owns Anita Martin {center). Rtmncrsttp were Mary Behrcnds (left) and Kay Castelberry (right)

and several other programs this spring.

band directors.

The Tech Concert Band made its

playing three to four concerts a day at high schools in almost a dozen Texas cities. At each school. Alpha Omicron

unloaded busses, set up the stage, then reloaded the busses.

After Easter the Concert Band play

ed for a large crowd in Lubbock's Mu-

To raise money for the chapter. Al

pha Omicron members played for the

rector.

ed their annual Spring Pops Concert

annual state tour just before Easter,

candidates. Anita was presented to the

student body at Tech's last basketball game by the officers of AO.

to the rodeo with Phil Anothony as di-

The Reading Band has recorded a large amount of high school band literature, and these recording have been made available to all interested high school

hearsals at the beginning of the spring semester. The two Varsity Bands play

Bands. She is Anita Martin (TBE), and she was chosen from a field of six

financially. Rehearsals were held prior

Parade on January 15. Alpha Omicron was well organized to make the quick trip just before final exams. As always on trips, members loaded and unload

Tech's three concert bands began re

The Texas Tech Band Sweetheart,

a project of Alpha Omicron, was elect ed this spring by members of the Tech

AO has contracted to play for this rodeo for the next several years, and it should substantially help our chapter

to march in the Governor's Inaugural

extra equipment, and generally kept things running smoothly.

row, sergeant-at-Arms.

annual three day Texas Tech Rodeo.

a small college to a large university, so has Alpha Omicron grown and ma tured, thus providing the backbone for the growth of the Tech bands.

Today has seven bands that operate during the school year: the Tech Marching Band, the Tech Concert Band, two Varsity Concert Bands, the Tech Stage Band, the Court Jesters basketball and pep band, and the Tech Reading Band.

The high stepping 260 piece Tech Marching Band ended its season with a trip to Austin to accept an invitation

ed busses, sold cokes on busses, carried

Owens, pledge trainer; and Mike Bur

The Alpha Omicron chapter took six pledges this spring. They are, Ike Nail (pledge president), Bohby Dawes, A1 Moore, James Phillips, Freddie Schroeder, and Keith Thomas.

Newly elected AO officers are Wells Teague, president; Horton Struve, vicepresident; Jimmy Woodward, scribe; Robert Patterson, secretary; Mickey

zona this summer. We hope to take the "Blue Coose," but (as usual) it has engine trouble, and we do not know if it will be able to make the trip.

Nevertheless, "Blue Coose" or not, Al

pha Omicron will be at the convention in force.

One of the Chapter's big projects this year is the rebulding of all our ritual regalia. We believe that a new members gets his first view of the chapter from the ritual. If it is put on in a great way they will receive a fine impression and challenge; if not, it just about tells what they will be. With this in mind, we are trying to obtain the best possible regalia. We are go

ing to use this regalia at the national convention to present a demonstration of the ritual.

Texas Tech College Concert Band, Dean Killion, Director

Former Baylor Band Member Makes 1000th Hour Club First Lieutenant C. Harvey Segrest, Jr., of Waco, Texas, recently logged his loooth hour in the F-iooo Super Sabre and it earned him membership in the exclusive club denoted by the sign to which he is pointing.

Alpha Omicron pledges getting "The Old Bine Goose" ready jar the national convention

KKY Alumni Chapter

formed about chapter activities. The

Established at Texas Tech

first issue has been mailed to all Al

By Leon Harris and D. O. Wiley

Alpha Omicron alumni have always been strong supporters of the Texas

Tech Bands. Just recently, in 1957, the alumni raised $7,500. to buy new uni forms. Last year they presented Tech bandsmen with $800 in scholarships.

But there has always been a lack of continued organization, the alumni be

ing held together only by their com mon brotherhood.

Last spring, however, the members of Alpha Omicron at Tech wrote in dividual letters to all their alumni in

viting them to attend an organizational meeting for a alumni chapter.

From this meeting came temporary of ficers and a constitution committee.

Then, the following the annual KK'^^-

TB2 Homecoming Banquet at Tech last fall. Brother A. Frank Martin in

stalled Omega Gamma, KK^k's third alumni chapter.

Twenty-five Alpha Omicron alumni were present at the installation. Charter

pha Omicron alumni. Any who failed to receive a copy are asked to contact

one of the officers or the AO chapter telling us of your new addres.

The officers of Omega Gamma are, Leon Harris, president; Dr. Charles Rainwater, vice-president; Dr. D. O. Wiley, secretary; Bill Sandy, treasurer; Earl Ray, four-year director; Fred

-la..,-

Stout, two-year director.

The Omega Gamma Alumni Chap ter was inducted into the service of

The Lieutenant is the son of Mr.

KK'^^ Alumni Chapters with a special de.gTte entitled the Dedication Cere mony. This was written and presented

by National Executive Secretary A.

and Mrs. Claude H. Segrest of 1416 S. Highway 6, Waco, Texas. He re ceived his B.S. degree from Baylor University at Waco and is a member of the Beta Alpha Chapter of KK'4' Lieutenant Segrest played cornet in

Frank Martin with the assistance of the

members of Alpha Omicron active

chapter, after which a charter was pre sented to the new chapter and the new chapter officers given the oath of of

the Golden Wave Band of Baylor un

fice.

son of Belle, Mo.

der the direction of Donald I. Moore.

His wife is the former Pat S. Robert

Gamma Omega {alumni) Chapter officers

membership will remain open through May 31, 1963, and we are expecting to have at least twenty-five pier cent of Alpha Omicron's alumni as charter

members by that time, and within one or two years to have well over half the alumni as members of Omega Gamma.

The purpose of the Chapter, as stat ed in the preamble of its constitution, is to promote the Texas Tech Bands,

honor outstanding bandsmen, aid the Tech Band recruiting program, and promote a post-graduate brotherhood among the alumni. Omega Gamma

hopes to fulfill an important service for the Tech Bands, for Alpha Omicron, and for its own members.

The Chapter will publish quarterly A-llegro Vivace" to keep members in

Bill Stout, trea.; Leon Harris, pres.; Earl Ray, Four Year Director; D. 0. Wiley, sec.; Chas. Rainwatetr, v-p.; Fred Stout, Two Year Director

Cornell Chapters Extend Program of Service to Cover Full School Year

rJ

By any criteria, this will be the most

had a "painting party," at which they

We have more members doing more

painted props to be used during a half-

things, better than ever before.

The Big Red Marching Band had an unusually large number of fresh men trying out for the limited num

lumbia and the Giants.

KK^ was very active during the early days of band camp impressing upon the freshmen the calibre of our Brothers and what this honorary fra ternity can do for them and the band.

During the band camp, at a Klv'^f sponsored orientation meeting, we an nounced a new award—"Spirit Award"

time performance. Preceding the "party," Director and Mrs. Bowles in vited the members to a delicious din

ner in their home. It goes without say

ing that a good time was had by all.

When the members of the Florida

Bandmasters Association gathered on campus to hear the Gator Band play new contest music, TBS provided re freshments for the many band direc tors.

Pete Locl^ner wins "Spirit Award"

F. Lechncr, Robert G. Livington, John E. Lutz, John H. Perry, Richard K. Reed, Charles P. Scholes, Joseph B. Thor, and Gilbert T. Venable.

Traditionally KK^ at Cornell has

Symphonic Band Concerts. From the

excellence. The award and its recipient,

received the only standing ovation in

be sent to all of them. (3) We have moved our pledging date to the spring, so our fall can be spent with the Big Red Band and the spring in initating

recent years.

new members with new ideas for the

KK^' also was busy during the fall

We sincerely hope that we have

on band publicity at the activities fair, helped with auditions, and sold the new

reached a base that can sustain further

of the first year's sale of band em

blems. Last year KK'^' designed and sold emblems to be won only by band members on their blazers. From all

appearances—and they make a fine ap pearance on the blazers—they have been another very successful KK'i' band project.

The pledges who were initiated on December 2, 1962, are Gary I. Allen, William A. Aylesworth, Charles O. Brantigan, Ralph J. Cerny, Deane H. Ellsworth, Allen J. Huntley, Barry D. Keith, Nicholas K. Krokovsky, John

the

ry, Julie O'Connor, Cathi Umstot, Carolyn Harms, Martha Russell, and At the final meeting for the second trimester, the new slate of officers for 1963-64 were elected. They are: Presi dent, Connie Oberlin; Vice President,

Anne Saunders; Secretary, Karen Swindell; Treasurer, Jerry Stambaugh; Historian, Julie O'Connor.

With its ambitious new members, its

capable new officers, and the ever hard working old members, the Beta Xi Chapter looks forward to a most suc cessful year ahead with the University of Florida Gator Band.

coming year.

pledging—new members. We worked band emblems. This marks the end

found

Linda Stalvey.

soring buffet style dinners after the

band alumni addresses from 1948-1960, and will sponsor a yearly newsletter to

esteem that, at the wards banquet, Pete

trimester

Pat Sellers, Dottie Roberts, Jocye Per

the results for the competition was

Pete Lockner, were held in such high

second

band, i.e. after marching season Klv'*!' went into hibernation. This year we have several new plans to keep us spon

very keen and we feel confident that it was another way of furthering band

bandsmen. We were all pleased with

The

members busy with a new pledge class.

After going through the trials of being a pledge, the neophytes were initiated on March 24. The new members of Beta Xi Chapter are Anne Saunders,

been connected only with the marching

response to our first dinner, after the January concert, this will be a big event in the band year for the attend ance far exceeded our expectations. (2) KK'4' is compiling a list of the 200

—Sponsored by KK'^^ and open to all

When the Florida weather started

In November the members of TBS

and the Delta Zeta chapter of KK^.

band indicated by our fine reception

welcome the new band members.

and blue Gator Band emblem.

successful year for the Cornell Band

at home and away in Annapolis for Navy and in New York City for Co

KK'^' in sponsoring a coke party to

turning cooler, TBS sold Gator Band sweatshirts complete with the orange

By James W. Williams

ber of positions. This was probably due to better publicity by the band and to our coast to coast TV appearances with the New York Giants. This year all incoming freshmen were accepted be fore the band camp so that we all, in experienced freshmen and out-of-shape upperclassnien, were ready for the first appearance. As the season wore on, everyone felt that we had a top flight

busy schedule of events for the 196263 school year by teaming up with

growth in activities, members, and campus prestige. By next fall we will

Alpha lota Chapter University of Colorado

have more than doubled our active

By James W. Toevs

membership, have many continuing projects to keep us busy, and have some new pieople with new ideas al ways {minting to a better future.

Alpha Iota Chapter is helping to purchase a complete set of high quality

Florida University Chapter Has Well Balanced Program For the Year

By Linda Stalvey

The Beta Xi Chapter of TBS at the University of Florida started off its

tape recording equipment for the Uni versity of Colorado Concert Bands.

The chapter has also selected an out

standing pledge from this year's pledge class, who will be given a plaque with an appropriate inscription. The selec

tion was based on the pledge test, the pledge's resasons for wishing to become a member of and his general attitude and contribution to the Uni

versity's band program.

annual Lamesa Band Festival. It was announced after the final concert in Lamesa that the West Texas Band

would be under the new leadership next fall.

Dr. Ted J. Crager, Head of the Music Department and director of bands, for the past five years, an nounced that Mr. Gary Garner will

I-' 1 AJ

be director of bands at West Texas

State. Mr. Garner is presently complet

ing his doctorate degree and working as director of marching bands at the University of Southern California. Mr. Garner is an accomplished flutist and is recognized as one of the finest young band directors in the nation. Mr. Garn

Arizona State College Concert Band, Donald Wolf, Director

The Lumberjack Concert Band Takes Long Tour

By Sue Herbert

The Arizona State College Lumber jack band is half-way through their spring concert season. Taking to the road on February 28th, they traveled to such places as: Gallup, New Mexi co; Durango, Colorado; Page, Arizona; and then back to Flagstaff on Sunday, March 3rd, where they climaxed their tour hy playing a concert for the local community.

The Alpha Chi Chapter of TB2 took in their spring pledge class just in time for spring tour. The initiation was held at the home of Mr. Don

Wolf, the Lumberjack Band director.

The following girls were pledged: Hel en Dunham, president; Bonnie Brooks, Jo Anne Tomkinson, Judy Mosely, Helen Rymal, Mary Crawford, Judy Odle, JoAnn Gartner-Swartz, Casillda Leonard, Barbara Hull, Joan Richard son, Joan Hammes, Lue Dean Hills, and Ellen Fiscel. Susie Nichols is the

Western Texas State Plans

Many Spring Events

By Charles Nail and Charles Nance

The Alpha Psi Chapter at West Tex as State College (soon to be University) is experiencing a very active spring semester. The Buffalo Band began the semester by preparing a concert with Mr. Frederick Wilkins, guest flute soloist. Mr. Wilkins with the aid of

the Buffalo Band, gave several clinics throughout the day for band directors and flute players from the surround ing area. Immediately afterwards, the band began preparing for its annual tour.

This year the tour took us to Clovis, New Mexico, Lubbock, Odessa, Sweetwater, and Lamesa, Texas, with several intermediate concerts making a total of fourteen concerts in five days. The tour covered a total of over one thousand

miles. The WTSC band completed the tour by appearing as guest band at the

er is a graduate of Amarillo High School and Texas Technological Col lege.

Members of Alpha Psi Chapter proudly announce the pledgeship of sixteen new pledges. They have been pledged four weeks and are showing a tremendous amount of spirit and enthusiasm. Recently, the pledges treat ed the members to an informal outing at Buffalo Lake in Lubbock. Pledges of the spring class are: Gerald Grant, president; Jo Ed Campbell, vice-presi dent; Richard Bales, Fred Carter, Cur

tis Crowell, Dandy Davis, Bobby Finney, Larry Harris, John Hatchel, Dean Hearn, Lawerance Lewis, Joe Mcllroy, Dois Pace, Richard Rath, Rarle Rountree, and Lisle White.

KK^ and TB2 are presently working on plans for a joint picnic in the near future at the nationally famous Palo Duro Canyons, located just outside of Canyon.

With an increase in interest on the

part of individual members and a most enthusiastic pledge class, Alpha Psi Chapter of KK^ announces a very successful year and many plans for the future.

The 1963 Alpha Psi pledge class, West Texas State College

new pledge master.

The pledges sold fruit on the tour, cleaned the buses, ran errands for the

actives, and generally kept the spirits of the hand high.

The Gamma Kappa chapter of KK'^' sold hand sweatshirts, and also pub lished an ingenious newspaper called "Wolf Tracks" (after our director Mr. Wolf) which was distributed on tour.

Gamma Kappa and Alpha Chi com bined their efforts and helped usher,

announced, acted as pages, set up equip ment, helped register, and any other little old jobs that came up at the Northern Arizona Jr. High Music Fes

tival held on campus March 30th.

Front row: Mcllroy, Rountree, Hearn, Rath, Hatchel, Grant, Campbell, Bales Back, row: White, Pace, Harris, Lewis, Crowell, Finny, Carter and Davis

vention of Real-Estate Dealers at plush

Nu Chapter at University Of Michigan Completes

Cobo Hall. On January 13, the Sym

phony Band presented its annual wint er concert, in conjunction with the an

Another Banner Year

nual Midwest Coference of Music Ed

ucators, held in Ann Arbor, to a ca

By Bill Wilson

pacity audience of 4,500 people in

It has been a banner year for the University of Michigan Bands and for

spacious Hill Auditorium. C3n Febru ary 27 the Symphony Band journeyed

Nu Chapter of

to St. Clair Shores, Michigan on a

The year really began in May of 1962 as seventeen new pledges were

snowy evening to play a concert spon

sored by the U-M Alumni Club of St.

inducted into Nu Chapter in a memor

Clair Shores. March 3, saw the appear

able candlelight ceremony at the Mich

ance of a forty-piece Symphonic Wind

igan Union. The pledges initiated were L. Scott Randall, Douglas B.

George Cavciidcr, assistant director;

Adams, Thomas W. Musson, Kenneth

Dr. Wm. D. Revelli, director

R. Parker, John E. Anderson, Kenneth

Snipes, Earl Sherburn, Lanny L. Robbins, Anthony Malkowski, David D. Mairs, Jerry D. Luedders, Russell B. de Beauclair, Thomas L. Berryman, Norman E. Lake, David B. Logan,

Edward Cowling, and Richard Greene.

Also in May of 1962 the officers for

Nu Chapter for 1962-63 were elected.

The fall of 1962 saw the 175 man U-M Marching Band highlight a high ly successful year with trips to East

Ensemble, made up of members from the Symhpony Band, Dr. Revelli con ducting, on WJBK-TV in Detroit, Michigan, and on March 31, on WORTV in New York City on the Uni

versity of Michigan television series

Lansing, Michigan, October 13 for the football game between Michigan State University and our Wolverines, and al

"The Mailing oj Music."

The Symphony Band is now looking forward to an eight day tour of the

so on October 20 the band travelled

Eastern United States which includes:

to West Lafayette, Indiana, for the game between Purdue University and the University of Michigan. The Oc tober 13 appearance at Spartan Stadium

Concerts in

Buffalo,

New

York;

Utica, New York; University of Ver mont; University of New Hampshire;

They included James Meretta, presi dent; Barry Osborn, vice president; James Weatherwax, treasurer, and

in East Lansing marked the premier

Scott Ludwig, secretary.

of the U-M Band with its brand new

necticut; Philadelphia Academy of Music; Silver Springs, Maryland and

At the end of May 1962 the U-M Symphony Band, conducted by Dr.

uniforms and twelve new gleaming white fiberglass Sousaphones and the

McKeesport, Pa.

William D. Revelli, made several com

Percussion section premiering Jerry Bilik's new arrangement of "Tempta tion" on their new set of marching

Bushnell Auditorium, Hartford, Con

prised of selections played by the Sym

The week end of November 17 saw

phony Band on its history making six

Nu Chapter, KK^ cooperating with

teen week tour overseas in 1961, and "Hail Sousa," a collection of fifteen

soring of a dance for the members of

After arriving home to Harris Hall, the Dean of Big Ten rehearsal halls dating back to 1886, the Symphony Band will play a concert at neighbor ing Eastern Michigan University in Pease Auditorium, Ypsilanti, Michi gan. Then on Sunday, April 28 the Symphony Band will play its annual spring concert in Hill Auditorium.

The Symphony Band will conclude its 1962-63 season by- combining with

of Sousa's finest marches. Both records

the U-M Bands. Thirty couples attend ed the dance and enjoyed a delightful

cert outdoors "ON THE DIAG." The

mercial recordings in Hill Auditorium bringing to three the number of com mercial LP albums made by the U-M Symphony Band. November of 1962

drums. The two-in-one uniforms shown

saw the national release of the last two

in the February issue of the Podium presents a totally new concept in band

LP albums, "Concert on Tour," com

uniforms.

recently released drew high praise from the February issue of The In strumentalist Magazine. We are all

justly proud of our Symphony Band's accomplishments.

Lambda Chapter of TBX in the spon

evening.

The Symphony Band started its year with a trip to Detroit on November 23, to play for the International Con

Michigan University's famous percussion section: Ludwig. snare drum; Galle, tenor drum; Stranyal^, tympani; Stuart and Shurbur, tenor drum. Bacl{ row: Carroll and Pierson,

the Varsity Band on May 22, for a con

last activity of the year for the mem bers of the U-M Bands will be picnic sponsored by and TBS at Huron Park.

University oj Michigan Marching Band in their neiv uniforms and tivelve netv ivhite fiber-glass sousaphones

bass drums

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Yes, it has been a wonderful year Kansas and Louisville, Kentucky, for the regional and final NCAA basket ball tournament. At Louisville, our members got to meet brother members

for the University of Michigan Bands and for Nu chapter of Klv-vf^ We the

brothers of Nu chapter feel that by

helping Dr. Reyelli and Mr. Cavender

of KKd^ from Duke University and

in various activities we have succeeded in the tradition of KK^h here at Mich

Oregon State University. All members took a great part in rooting their teams

igan and in upholding the official slo gan of the Michigan Bands.

on to victory.

Preparations are now underway in the Cincinnati chapters for choosing

Theta Chapter Honors Mrs. Robert Hornyak

the Outstanding Band Freshman and the Outstanding Band Senior, which KK'>k and TBS choose respectively.

By Judy McCllelan

These two awards will be presented at the University Honors Day Convoca tion and announced at the Band Spring

Theta Chapter of TBY and Upsilon Chapter of at the University of Cincinnati held their respective initia tions on Saturday afternoon, March 2, 1963. The new members of THY are Misses Brenda Brock, Marilyn Dunn, Sara Fletcher, Linda Gall, Judy Hahn, Nancy Huppertz, Anne Parker, and Adeline Schmidt. The new KK'^h mem

bers are Bill Gerros, David Hoover, Harold Kellner, John Kuhlman, John Montgomery, Ken Sams, and Jim Stev ens. These new members represent one of the finest pledge classes of both or ganization.

A dinner was held in the evening to honor all of the new initiates. The

names of the newly initiated members were announced by chapter presidents, Judy McClellan and Bill Wergowske.

Guest speaker at the banquet was Prof.

Mrs. Rohcrt Honiyal^, honorary memhers, recewcs the red rose of Tan Beta Sigma from

fiidy McClcHan, pres. Left to right in back

ground; Gigtey, drum major; McCann, band sponsor; Sanford, band pres.; and Robert Hornyak..

R. Robert Hornyak, Director of Uni versity Bands, who is on a sabbatical

leave of absence working on his doc torate. Other guests included Mr. A1

Guinn and Mrs. Samuel Reynolds, act ing directors of the University Bands in Mr. Hornyak's absence. A wonder

ful evening was enjoyed by all, and the dinner was followed by dancing, bowling, or watching the big Bearcats trounce St. Louis in basketball on TV. Several members of TBS and KK'i'

were fortunate to get to make trips to

Awards Banquet.

Theta Chapter of TBS at the Uni

versity of Cincinnati was very happy to announce the selection of an hon

orary member. Mrs. R. Robert Horn

yak, wife of the Director of University Bands, was chosen on the basis of her

outstanding and unending service to the band organization. Announcement of this honor was made at the Band

Sponsor Banquet in the fall. Mrs. Hornyak was initiated in December at

a special initiation. The girls of the chapter then treated her to dinner that evening. Mrs. Hornyak continues to perform indispensable services to the

band and has shown herself highly worthy of this honor Theta Chapter has bestowed upon-her.

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Alpha Chapter Pledge Class, Oh}ahoma State University

Alpha Chapter Takes Pride in Traditional History Of Kappa Kappa Psi

By Bob Hardin and Orville Dee

The Alpha Chapter at Oklahoma State University has tried to promote interest and good feelings among the band members by sponsoring parties.

The first party was a wiener roast and dance with mixer type games to get everyone acquainted. At Christmas, the chapter sponsored a tree decorating

party with dancing and refreshments.

During the football season, Alpha Chapter, along with TBS, made ar rangements for providing refreshments for the visiting bands, K.U. and O.U., and served them during half-time, along with the O.S.U. Band. When the Band took the trip to Lincoln, Nebras ka, Alpha Chapter made signs to put

Dot Wade, Jewell Ward, Lajiiana Dennis, Harriett Harden, Marjo Hettick_, Monica Terril, Rita Catergenie, Kola Clements and Cherry Holt

on the sides of the buses. As a money

and activities. During this time, all

further the traditions and ideals in this

making project, members sold apples

pledges wear OLD band uniforms with huge black bow-ties and plaques. The pledges carry their instruments to class

chapter as well as in many other chap ters. Alpha Chapter hopes to uphold

on the buses.

On the two-day concert tour of northeastern Oklahoma last month, the

chapter gave assistance to the band by unloading and loading tbe buses and by setting up and tearing down the stage.

Plans are being made for a band spring picnic where the most band

es and upon entering and leaving a building, they face the National KK'$' Shrine and play the school song. There are frequent noon concerts at the Shrine opened by the Official KK'^' March.

Alpha Chapter has always made pledging a time to remember, even for the O.S.U. student body. During "hell week" the pledges attract quite a bit

Alpha Chapter has been blessed with many outstanding members in its past, including three Past Grand Presidents, who have developed and influenced its many colorful traditions. Boh Makovsky, a Past Grand President who wrote the KKT^ March, was so highly esteem ed that the pledges wear black bow-ties in his honor. Dr. Mitchell, Head of the Music Dept. and A. Frank Martin, our

of attention on campus with their dress

own "Mr. KK'i'," have done much to

members receive awards. Every year.

Alpha Chapter sponsors an award for the outstanding freshman non-music

major and the outstanding senior music major.

Alpha Chapter members, 0\lahoma State University

the traditions and ideals set forth by

these great leaders by hosting the 1969 Convention which will be commemor

ating the 50th Anniversary of the birth of KKT^ on these grounds.

Alpha Chapter has Gay Time on Concert Tour

By Lynn Riley

Since this is Alpha's first article this year we have much news to tell you

about. First of all, our pledge class is the best ever. With

nine interested

pledges, the member are kept hopping.

The pledge class projects include the making of a formal pledging altar cloth and the protective covering for our leather scrap book. Initiation is sched

uled for April 21. A banquet with is to follow the initiation.

Before leaving on our concert tour around 8:30 on a Monday morning, the pledges were asked to meet the members at 7:00 a. m. with the idea

that they would be given the plans that the members had made for them

for the trip. This instead turned out

to be a surprise Big-Little Sister Break fast. The pledges found out who their

big sister was and the big sisters in turn bought breakfast.

This was an effective way to begin a wonderful 2 day concert tour. While Row i: Dee (pres.); Hardin (sec.); Wood (trea.); Porter (v-p); Hiram Henry (sponsor), Martin (Execu.-Sec.) Roiv 2: Jones, Inheati, McKinney, Mitchell, Claiborne, Ely Row 3: Diinn, Winl{le, Osbiirn, Wink.le, Lee, Morgan, McAlpine Row 4: Gardner, Daniels, Berry, Agon, Gamble, Sharrocl;, Daniels and O'Dell

on tour, the pledges were busy obtain ing TBS and KKT^ member's signa tures. These were obtained by the pledges only after candy and gum were used as bribes. Pledge entertainment was given during lunch the second

day. It was at this time that they sang

{Arizona State U. from page 15)

their song titled "TilB Serenade" and

light concerts to be held April 30,

cert.

light concerts are held outside in a qiiadrangle in front of a women's dor mitory. The emphasis of these concerts

presented a jug and bottle band con

Another pledge activity coming up next week will be a combined campus

May 8, and May 16. These annual twi-

In February, TBS's first semestei pledges, Ruth Davis and Barbara Burt, became active members. The new Sig

ma Chapter pledges who will be initi ated at the end of the semester are

Martha Schwab, Helen Kenndy, Suz

campus in old uniforms playing their

is on a casual and informal atmosphere, and, therefore, the music played is us ually semi-classical or from popular

favorite marches and concluding with

musicals.

a final number in front of Theta Pond.

The Arizona State University sym phonic band also plans to perform at the university baccalaureate and gradu

found this to be an eventful and enjoy

ation ceremonies.

able school year.

concert with the KK-^f pledges. The

pledges will march around OSU's

During the approaching band festival, both members and pledges will work in a concession stand designated to

anne Hotchkiss, Jolie Saliba, Sharon Hedgepeth, Sharon Pratt, and Clydene Dechert.

The Sun Devil Band and the mem

bers of TBS's Sigma Chapter and KK'^r's Beta Omicron Chapter have

raise funds.

The members have been busy too. In order to help the money situation, wooden lap boards were made and

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painted with the T2B crest. These

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boards are rented to band members to

make bridge playing easier on those

long bus trips.

This has been a wonderful year for Alpha Chapter and we are looking for ward to seeing everyone at National Convention.

HAROLD C. BRENDLE DIRECTOR OF BANDS

Marching Style, with dickie front.

Concert Style with dickie

removed.

Sharon Palmete}', best pledge of Alpha Chapter, Okjahoma State Unh'crsity

Sharron Palmeter, a member of TBil

and voted Best pledge of her 1961 class, has been selected as one of fif teen women to become a member of

Mortar Board, an honorary service organization for women. Sharron is an

Arts and Science major from Elk City with a 3.756 grade point.

Other activities include Delta Zeta

scloraship chairman; TBli correspond ing secretary; SUAB hospitality chair man and program coordinator sopho more class; secretary-treasurer Lew

Wentz Scholarship holder; Arts and Science honor seminar.

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