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KAPPA KAPPA PSI National Honorary Band Fraternity

TAU BETA SIGMA National Honorary Band Sorority

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Joy "uHlaugMe'- Head, Music Department, Ricks Coilege' Rexburg, Idaho

PUBLICATION DEADLINE October 1 5—November Issue January 1 5—February Issue April 1—May Issue

^DAKin FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT

Woymon E. Walker, Band Office, Coiorado State Coileoe Greeley, Colorado

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Moil all moteriols to: THE PODIUM, c/o Robert H. Rubin, 302 Crutchfield Holl, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklohoma 74075.

grand NO second SECOND vice-pre^dent ViCE-KKtaiutrd

J ames A. Jocobsen, Music Dept., Texas Christian U niv., Fort Worth, Texos

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Texas Christian University to Host 1967 Convention

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Sigurd Rascher—Keith Wilson to Add Spice to Band

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Double Installation In Arkansas

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Epsllon Gamma Installed at Alabama State College

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CBDNA Report

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Ladine Housholder

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Gamma Rho Installed February 12

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Musical Missouri Miners

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Fine Performances Earn TV Appearances for the "Pride" Band

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Delta Sigma Honors Vandergriff's for Service fo Rebel Band

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Spring Festival Time

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grand secretary-treasurer Richard A. Warthington, Bond Office, Univ. of Arkansos Fayetteviiie, Arkansos

ORGANIZATIONAL DIRECTOR OF THE NATIONAL INTER.

COLL^EGI|ATE ^a^llng, qq| uSAF, 3800 Newark Street, N.W Tempo 8, Washington 25, D.C.

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TRUSTEES: Danold I. Moore, Choirnrian, Waco, Texas . Budd Udell, Morgontown, West Virginia • Floren Thonipson, Jr. Portoies, New Mexico • Mcnley R. Whitcomb, Toliehassee!

Florida « Life Trustee, A. Frank Martin, Stiilwoter, Okie.

DISTRICT GOVERNORS

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Edmund Sedivy, Montana State Coilege, Bozemon, Mont.

Jack K. Lee, University of Arizona, Tucson, Ariz.

Cloyce Stokes, Adams State College, Alomoso, Colo.

William Euren, North Dakota State Univ., Forgo, N. D. Mel Nixon, Konsos State Teachers Coilege, Emporio, Ken. Harold Hillyer, University of Texas at Ei Poso, Ei Peso, Tex.

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Edward Masters, Kent Stote University, Kent, Ohio Raymond Young, Univ. of S. Miss., Hottiesburg, Miss.

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Robert Foster, University of Florida, Gainesville, Flo.

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Allen Gillespie, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Conn.

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NATIONAL PRESIDENT

Mary Lu Brooks, Box 814, Kirtland, New Mexico

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NATIONAL FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT

Potsy Drury HeJI, 200 Brewster St., Austin, Tex.

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NATIONAL SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT

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Keeping Pace

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Ladine Bennett Housholder, 305 E. Longley Ave., Rondoipn

AFB, Tex.

NATIONAL SECRETARY

Carolyn Russell, P. O. Box 164, Adei, Go.

NATIONAL TREASURER Dolores Roscello, 2742 Riverside Avenue, Apt. U, ville, Florida

PAST NATIONAL OFFICERS KAPPA KAPPA PSI HONORARY GRAND PRESIDENTS: William A

Sc, Scroggs (Alpha] 1947 . William D. Rcvclli (Nu) 1949 . A. Frank Mortin (Alpha) 1965

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TRUSTEES: Mrs. Floren Thompson, Jr., Chairnnan, Va •* Thompson, Jr., Chairman,

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Hugh E. McMillen (Alpha Iota) 1 ChoHes A. Wiley (Gomr^o

I. Moore (Beta Alpha) • Ronold D. Gregory (Alpha Zeta) • MqhIpw p (Gamma Nu) (Gamma Nu) • Floren Thompson, Jr. (Beta Lambda) • Jack K i«

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U/eCtfUbCfLJ eased -(Omega) TAU BETA SIGMA PAST NATIONAL PRESIDENTSiDoris Roo.HaI. iq . ,

. Normo E. Porrish (Beta) . Janet E. West (lotal .TouL e

district counselors

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M rs. Edmund P. Sedivy, Montana State, University Mrs. Jack K. Lee, University of Arizona Mrs. Cloyce Stokes, Adams State Coilege

Mrs. Peter Ciurcxak, Konsos Kansas Store State Teachers .cier s-iurczoK, IBUlu-- Co M - - u, ot Ei-- rOf> .

Mrs. Chorlotte Hillyer, University ot- Texas •

Mrs. Raymond Young, University of Southern Mi Mrs. Allen Gillespie, University of Connecticu

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Texas Christian Universit TCU Convention Coordinating Council^ Cochairmen Mike McEuen (bach row, 2nd from right) and Patricia Wooldridge (center, front

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By Pat Wooldridge, Convention Coordinating Council

The compact campus of Texas Chris tian University boasts of easily ac-

Since summer is right aroimd the corner, echoes of the approaching Na tional Convention — '67, are being heard by you, the chapters and dele gates who are anxiously awaiting the arrival of August 27. Fort Worth, Tex as will be rolling out the proverbial

cesible facilities and of its KK^ and

"red carpet" for all of the

TBS Chapters, who have been working steadily for the past two years to do everything possible to make this con vention the finest in the history of the Sorority and the Fraternity. The Con

CONVENTIOh Sunday, August 27 1:00 P.M. 1:00 P.M.-

5:00 P.M.

arrival.

mind.

the auditoriums for business sessions.

Auditions for NIB placement (Note: This is the only tim to audition for the NIB Syrr phonic Band. Late-comers, whe

absolutely necessary, will be a

vention Coordinating Council is busily engaged in the preparations for your

conventioneers. As you can readily see on the tentative schedule, every thing has been planned with you in

Pre-Convention Registration Set up of Displays

lowed to audition until 6 p.m

otherwise they will automatica ly be placed in the Concei Band Organization.)

6:00 P.M.

National Officers' Dinner

Texas in August is a "bit" warm,

7:00 P.M. Intercollegiate Bands Organiz:

but air-conditioned facilities such as

9:00 P.M. Pre-Convention Get-Acquainte

tional Rehearsal

Party, sponsored by Host Clia{ ters

Monday, August 28 Ed Landreth Building (Fine Arts) and scene of most convention activities.

Registration until 6 P.M.

8:00 A.M. 8:00 A.M.

Intercollegiate Bands Rehea

11:00 A.M.

Joint Session, Kappa Kapf

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Psi and Tau Beta Sigma 12:00 P.M.

Luncheon for Tau Bete Sign National Officers, D is t ri( Counselors and Sponsors

Separate Business Sessions

1:30 P.M. 3:00 P.M.

Intercollegiate Bands Rehea

4:00 P.M.

Kappa Kappa Psi Past Grar

5:00 P.M.

Committee meetings (to be e tended to committee dinnei

7:00 P.M.

Model Initiations, Dr. Slaugn and Miss Brooks, P^'^siding

9:30 P.M.

Reception for National G

Presidents' Meeting

if desired)

cers, District Governors Counselors and Chapter hp

sox's, hosted by Prof. James Jacobsen, TCU Directoi Bands

Tuesday, August 29

:00 A.M. Intercollegiate Bands Rehea sals and photographs

o.OO A.M. Registration until 12 noon

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the rehearsal areas for the N-I-B, the

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meeting rooms for committees, dele gation caucuses and discussion groups, and the display areas, will house the conclave. Perhaps you'll want to bring a light sweater, as air-conditioning sometimes

brings

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Short Clark Dormitory

temperature

down a little too much.

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pardner"—Conventions

aren't all business! Just to prove our

point, an opening night Mixer hosted by the TCU Chapters will begin the

Robert Carr Chapel

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PROGRAM 10:00 A.M. Separate Business Sessions and photographs 12:00 P.M. Lunch

Registration closes

Intercollegiate Bands Rehearsals Kappa Kappa Psi Grand Couiicil meeting ( Past Grand Presi

1:30 P.M.

dents and District Governors to

appear at 2:30 P.M.) Excursion to Six Flags Over Texas, amusement and recrea tion center for the Dallas-Ft.

3:00 P.M.

Worth area

Return to Fort Worth

10:30 P.M.

TCU Library

Wednesday, August 30 Intercollegiate Bands Rehear

8:00 A.M.

sals 10:30 12:00 1:30 3:00 6:30

A.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. P.M.

Separate Business Sessions Committee lunch meetings Panel Discussions

Intercollegiate Bands Rehearsals Reception by National Officers for Fraternity and Sorority Members, Texas Hotel Grand Ballroom

Convention Banquet and Presen tation of awards, Texas Hotel

7:00 P.M.

Grand Ballroom

Thursday, August 31 8:00 A.M.

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12:00 P.M.

Intercollegiate Bands Recording

Grand Ballroom of Texas

Sessions

Hotel. This is where our

Separate Business Sessions

big Convention Banquet will be held and where President Kennedy made his last speech before

Lunch

1:30 P.M. Intercollegiate Bands Rehearsals 1 National Office Workshop for 1:30 P.M. National Council Officers, Dis

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Joint Closing Sessions

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Dinner

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National Intercollegiate Bands Concert

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Joint Grand Council and tional Council Meeting

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THINGS TO DO AND SEE: (Left to Right)Fantastic new $300,000 Log Flume ride at SIX. FLAGS OVER TEXAS, lives up to all advance expectations. Named the Asserradero, it is the only one of its hind in the world. The faces of the passengers aboard this eight foot hollowed out log reflect the thrilling climax down a 44-foot incline at speeds exceeding 10 feet per second into a trough filled with swirling rapids.—Fountain, ramp and shelter main rose garden, Botanic Gar den.—Museum of Western Art, Ft. Worth—Botanic Garden, Fort Worth.

noon is an excursion to Six Flags Over Texas, Texas' famous amusement cen ter. (Of course, no western adventxore is complete without a barbecue with

and responsible leadership. We at TCU are looking to August for the opportunity to offer our "hand of friendship" to all of our brothers and

President Johnson's own "Mr. Jetton"

sisters across the United States.

doing the honors—no less!)

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The Grand Ballroom of the Hotel Texas in downtown Fort Worth will

be the location for the gala awards

banquet Wednesday. Of course, the grand finale will be the N-I-B Con

cert featuring the premiere of the com missioned composition by Gunther Six Flags' early Texas auto ride and train.

Schuller.

Be where the Action is—see you at TCU, August 27th!

For fm-ther information on Conven tion Activities, write: Pat Wooldridge, Chairman Correspondence Comittee

Texas Christian University Bands Fort Worth, Texas 76129

Information about accomodations, display competition, discussion groups, and transportation is being sent to every chapter in the hopes that each will be represented at the Convention!

If your chapter has failed to receive yomr Bulletin, please notify the TCU Chapters, so this can be rectified im mediately. The Beta Delta and Gam

in® The Fort Worth Art Center, very modern in construction and functional in use, features a very fine permanent collection of both pic tures and sculpture, both modern and of the masters.

Will Rogers Collesium and Auditorium, Fort Worth.

"Where Broadway Meets the West"—that's

ma Sigma Chapters are "aiming to please" you, our very special guests,

Fort Worth's gay season of summer musicals from May through September in the city's

on this very important occasion in the

dazzling theatre-in-the-round—CASA MANA-

life of the Sorority and Fraternity. If we can be of special assistance to you or your Chapter, don't hesitate to let

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Fort Worth Boat Club, Eagle Mountain Lake.

us know.

But, in view of all this, we can only provide the facilities and do our best to manage the physical necessities—

the vital difference between a good convention and really great one is

YOU! A convention is people!—people who are "concerned" and people who believe in progress through hard work

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Sigurd Rascher - Keith Wilson To Add Spice to 1967 INTERCOLLEGIATE BAND

For the first time in its lengthy his tory of providing extraordinary music al experiences for its members, the National Intercollegiate Bands will be able to call upon the professional talents of three of the Music world's

pace-setters. Not only will Gunther

Schuller be with us to premier and conduct in concert his own commis

sioned work for the Fraternity and So

rority, but Sigurd Rascher, world-fa mous clinician and Saxophonist will be with us at TCU to present a short demonstration and clinic with the NIB

Concert Band, and Prof. Keith Wil son, Conductor of Bands at Yale Uni versity, will serve as guest conductor of the NIB Symphonic Band.

Sigurd Rascher needs little in troduction to most college bandsmen, who are familiar with his artistry and diligent efforts to extend the range and prove the versatility of the Saxophone.

As a clinician and guest-artist with the finest collegiate concert bands in the nation, Mr. Rascher has almost singlehandedly popularized his chosen instrument and brought it to the fore

as an integral part of the wind ensem ble. He has been chosen by the Fra ternity to receive its highest honor, "The Distinguished Service to Music Medal", which will be awarded during the finale concert of the Convention.

Professor Wilson, a close associate of Cunther Schuller's, will appear as

guest conductor of the NIB Sym phonic Band. His own Yale Univer sity Concert Band is widely-known and respected for its consistently high

quality performances and technical brillance. The several European tours

which the band has taken under Prof.

Wilson's direction have been tremend

ously successful and have proven the Yale Concert Band to be one of the

finest organizations of its kind in the country. A past-President of CBDNA ^ Sigurd Rascher, Clinician and Saxophonist.

and an Honorary Member of the Fra ternity's Grand Chapter, Prof. Wilson is also Director of the Music Division of Yale's Summer School of Music and Art.

Members of the Fraternity and So rority or other college bandsmen in terested in auditioning for placement in the National Intercollegiate Bands are reminded that applications (a copy of which appears in this issue 1 must be received by the Organizational Director of the NIB, Dr. F. Lee Bow

ling, in Washington, by June 1st. Ad ditional copies of application forms may be obtained by writing to Dr. Bowling or the National Office.

Here is an opportunity of a musical life-time! "Play the finest with the best" in the 1967 National Intercolle

giate Bands, August 27-September 1 at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas!

Professor Keith Wilson

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NSTALLATION IN K « ^ARKANSAS Oflicers of Gamma Sigma and Mr. Don Kramer, Sponsor.

They served together as hosts for the Don Gillis Reading Band Clinic in October, 1966, the Arkansas Region III High School Band Clinic, and the Arkansas Intercollegiate Band in Feb-

I Epsilon Alpha officers and Sponsor with their new charter.

SEES FOUR ruary. Their other colony projects in ♦ Sponsor Don Kramer, Guest Conductor L. Bruce Jones, and the members of Epsilon Alpha Chapter at Little Rock Univer sity.

cluded many services for LRU and the surrounding schools; they even

helped collect newspapers to aid in

CHAPTERS JOIN the financing of the Central (Little Rock) High School Band's trip to Chi

cago last smnmer for the Lion's Con vention. Serving their band and others

KKY —TBS is the trademark of the LRU Chap

ters, and will continue to be as they grow in the wisdom and stature of the Fraternities.

EPSILON ALPHA The newly elected officers of the

Chapter are Charles Sterling, presi dent; James Zini, vice-president; Jeff Givens, secretary; and Rick Fraser,

By Richard Young and Greta Price "Set forth, for great is your oppor tunity". With these stirring words, Ar kansas, the Land of Opportunity, be

versity, Jonesboro) and Delta Chi

sored the 1967 Arkansas Intercolle

Chapter (Southern State College, Magnolia) and the third Degree by Lambda Chapter. Nearly sixty per sons attended the ceremony, including Dr. Richard A. Worthington, Grand Secretary-Treasurer; Mr. Don Minx,

giate Band, and the University Audi

Director of Bands at Arkansas State

torium was the site of the initiation of

University; Mr. Richard Oliver, South ern State "Mulerider Band" Director, and Brother Robert H. Rubin, Execu

came the home of two of the newest

and most promising chapters of KK'^ and TBS. Little Rock University spon

Epsilon Alpha Chapters of

and Epsilon Beta At the same time,

after the last AIB rehearsal on Friday,

tive-Secretary, who served as the in

February 17, TBS installed Gamma

stalling officer.

Little Rock University is now the home of Epsilon Alpha Chapter of KK-lf and Gamma Sigma Chapter of TBS, which were founded from two local clubs. Beta Alpha Club (Men) and Nu Delta Club (Women). BA

Sigma and Gamma Tau Chapters in the LRU Student Union.

The KK^ ceremony was coordinated

by Lambda Chapter (University of Arkansas, Fayetteville) at the request of the National Office; the second De

gree was presented jointly by Delta Rho Chapter (Arkansas State Uni

EPSILON BETA treasiu-er, all of whom succeeded the officers of Beta Alpha Colony.

Fom- distinguished Honorary mem bers were also initiated at the cere-

GAMMA SIGMA mony. Mr. Don Kramer, Director of the LRU Band was installed as facul

ty sponsor, and two good friends of the Band, Mr. William Haskett, In-

GAMMA TAU structor of Brass at LRU, and Mr. Carroll Powell, Director of the Pulaski Heights Junior High Band, were also in with the enthusiastic new

ND! And BAND it was for these two

group. They all were especially pleased

organizations.

that the guest conductor of the 196'^

New Epsilon Alpha and Epsilon Beta officers taking their oaths.

New initiates of Epsilon Beta Chapter at State College of Arkansas.

AIB was also initiated as an honorary

Going through the Initiation cere

member of the Chapter. He is L. Bruce

to Little Rock University to install

Jones, Instructor of Music Education

two new Sorority Chapters into the

mony were Ginger Owens, president

Sisterhood. This was one of the great

of the pledge chapter from Conway, and Marietta Sterling, president of

at Louisiana State University and for mer band director of Little Rock Jun ior College.

As Charles Sterling, EA's new presi dent, put it: "Epsilon Alpha Chapter

is proud to be a part of IvK'f, and will

est honors that Psi Chapter has had since we have been located at the Uni versity of Arkansas. The Chapters in stalled were Gamma Sigma Chapter of Little Rock University and Gamma

the pledge chapter from Little Rock.

The other pledges were Elizabeth Gooden, Kay Miller, Sally McLeniore, Sue McCracken, Susan Harris, Linda

do its best to uphold the high stand ards and ideals of the brotherhood.

We are also very appreciative of the

help, support, and guidance of Lamb

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da Chapter, and its participation in the initiation ceremonies."

Equal enthusiasm was displayed by the men of Epsilon Beta from the State College of Arkansas (.Conway).

Their participation in the Arkansas Intercollegiate Band was commend able, as has been their work for the SCA Band. The new oficers for the

Chapter are: John Knight, president; Craig Wilson, vice-president; Frank Bridwell, secretary; Dennis Bonge, treasurer; and Homer Brown, spon sor.

The initiation teams from Southern State included David McAllister, Au

brey Talley, and James Ericson. Rich ard Stratton. president of Delta Chi,

Tau of the State College of Arkansas

Newly initiated Epsilon Alpha and Epsilon Beta observe procedings.

at Conway.

The girls attending from Psi Chap

Ward, Sandy Bradley, Betty Roberts, and Karla King from Conway; and dent, and included Becky Anderson, ation. Members from Delta Rho were Betty Treisback, Rosalie Cheatham, vice-president; Coimie Wing, secre present, both to participate and to ob Valerie Morris, Donna Needham, and

presided over the first half of the inti-

ter were headed by Kathy Stell, presi

serve. The last half of the ceremony

tary; Beth Root; Cheryl Crites; Iris

was presided over by Richard Yoimg and the team from Lambda, including

Northam; Nancy Short; and Greta Price. Members of the Gamma Omi-

Larry Wright, Billy Wooly, Ferrell cron Chapter at Southern State Col Erwin, Rick Lowrey, Jim Siunner and lege in Magnolia also helped us in Ralph Stephens. Although other mem conducting the Formal Initiation. bers were along only to observe, each chapter in the state was well repre

Mary Alice Colquitt, Carole Koenig,

and Reta Revis provided just the right kind of assistance and created the sented.

Along with their Lambda Chapter warmth of feeling that truly welcomed Brothers, the Psi Chapter of TB2 went our Sisters into the bonds of the So rority.

Honoraries Mr. and Mrs. Kramer from Little Rock University and Mr. Brown from Conway.

After the Formal Initiation, Mr. Robert H. Rubin, National Execu tive Secretary, officiated at a mem orable Installation Ceremony. Then

everyone enjoyed the tea and good fellowship which the new Chapters had arranged for their guests.

Initiation Teams: Standing (L to R): Larry

Wright; Richard Young, President; Rick Lowrey; Ralph Stephens; Dr. Richard A. Worthington, Lambda Sponsor and National Secretary-Treasurer; J. W. Sumner; Ferrel Ervin, treasurer; and Bill Woolly, all of Lambda Chapter.

Seated (L to R): Chuck Drake of Lambda

Chapter and James Ericson, vice-president; David McAllister; and Aubry Talley, all of Delta Chi Chapter.

Not shown: Members of the Arkansas State

University team. Delta Rho Chapter, who had to leave early.

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y Newly installed Brothers of Epsilon Gamma and Governor Young. Also shown are

members Dr. Watkins, ASC president; Dr. Simmons, head of Music Department; and Taylor, director of Financial Aid.

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Ritual team from Delta Pi with District Governorf officers of Epsilon Gamma, and members of Gamma Chi. Members of Ritual team (2nd row, L to R) ares Milton Jones, Jack Ware, Henry Brown, Roy Haynes, District Governor Young, Donald Major, Dennis Walker, and Jack Seabron.

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P FRONT ROW LEFT TO RIGHT—Curtis Parish, Timothy Rogers, Russell Anderson, Thomas E. Lyle, Dr. Otis D. Simmons, Dr. Levi Watkins, Allen Harrell, Mr. Peterman, Mr. Walker, Harry Sermon. LEFT BACK—Eugene Harris, Kenneth McPhearson, Johnny Potter, Andrew Wilkins, Frank Youngblood, Lee Hollens, Carl Cook, Samuel McDade.

RIGHT BACK—Samuel Campbell, Robert Williams, Claude Philpott, James Smith, John Jacob, Leroy Dunbar, Clarence Turner, Walter Clay, Edward Crenshaw.

API^IL 8 Presentation of charter to John Barrou) of

Epsilon Gamma Chapter by District VIII Governor Raymond Young. Looking on are ASC Band Director and Chapter Sponsor Thomas E. Lyle and newly initiated mem ber Dr. Levi Watkins, President of Alabama State College.

LEFT TO RIGHT—Russell Anderson, Kenneth McPhearson, Eugene Harris, Johnny Potter, Frank Youngblood, Lee Hollens, Andrew Wilkins, Carl Cook, Samuel McDade, Mr. S. W. Walker, Mr. Thomas Lyle, Dr. Otis D. Simmons, Dr. Levi Watkins, Allen Harrell, Mr. Leotis Peterman, Edward Crenshaw, Walter Clay, Clarence Turner, Leroy Dunbar, John Jacob Curtis Parish, Timothy Rogers, James Smith, Claude Philpott, Robert Williams, Samuel

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Campbell, Harry Sermon.

FRONT: LEFT TO RIGHT—Mr. Leotis Peterman, Dr. Otis D. Simmons, Robert Williams, Samuel Campbell, Mr. Thomas E. Lyle, Allen Harrell, Dr. Levi Watkins, Mr. S. W. Walker

Claude Philpott, James Smith, Timothy Rogers, Curtis Parish, Russell Anderson, Harry Sermon. BACK ROW—Walter Clay, John Jacob, Leroy Dunbar, Clarence Turner, Edward Crenshaw, Samuel McDade, Carl Cook, Frank Youngblood, Lee Hollens, Andrew Wilkins Johnny Potter, Kenneth McPhearson, Eugene Harris.

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By Roy Haynes and Dennis Walker

Epsilon Gama was further honored

by the initiation of four distinguished Delta Pi Chapter at Mississippi Val ley State College had the honor of installing one of the Fraternity's new

est Chapters, when we traveled to Montgomery, Alabama on Saturday, April 8th to perform the Ritual and installation ceremonies for Epsilon Gamma chapter at the Alabama State College. The ceremony took pace on the Alabama State campus at 4:00 p.m. in the College Arena. Our new Brothers of Epsilon Gamma are very

enthusiastic and appear ready to be-

members of the College administra tion and faculty as Charter Honorary members. Dr. Levi H. Watkins, Sr., President of Alabama State College, Mr. Leotis Peterman, his administra tive assistant. Dr. Otis D. Simmons, Head of the ASC Music Department and the head of the ASC Financial

Aid Office all joined the student,mem bers in the initiation ceremony. Ritual Team members from Delta Pi included

Chapter officers Roy Haynes, Jack

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Seabron and Henry Brown.

Epsilon Gamma Officers with Charter: front row—Thomas E. Lyle, Allen Harrell, Dr. Levi Watkins, Russell Anderson. Back row— Harry Sermon, Samuel Campbell, Robert Williams, Claude Philpott, Curtis Parish.

Banquet Scene, with members of Epsilon Gamma, Gamma Chi and Delta Pi Chapters at Alabama State luncheon.

gin their arduous tasks on the road to joining the Fraternity as an active and

Delta Pi is very proud to have been able to take part in the installation

Banquet Table: Russell Boone, sponsor of Delta Pi Chapter: Raymond Young, District

successful Chapter.

and initiation of this new and very

VIII Governor; Thomas Lyle, sponsor of Ep silon Gamma; Dr. Levi Watkins, President

promising Chapter and hopes someday District VIII Governor Raymond Young and several members of the Gamma Chi Chapter at the University of Southern Mississippi were also

to be called on by the National Office

to again participate in so meaningful a fraternal activity.

present for the ceremonies. Our 123rd chartered Chapter was formerly in stalled by Governor Young after an exceptionally well-received perform ance by a Ritual Team headed by Del ta Pi president Roy Haynes and Chap ter sponsor Russell Boone, Director of Bands at MVSC.

After the ceremonies, the new Brothers spent the better part of the afternoon and evening getting better

acquainted with their guests, showing them aroimd the ASC campus and discussing future plans for pledging

and projects. The newly installed of ficers of Epsilon Gamma met with Governor Young and Mr. Thomas

Lyle, ASC Director of Bands and new Chapter sponsor, to talk over individ ual and group responsibilities of both officers and members to the Chapter, the District and the National organi zation.

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of Alabama State College; Allen Harrell, president of Epsilon Gamma; Dr. Otis D. Simmons, Head of Music Department; Mr. Leotis Peterman, Mr. S. W. Walker.

Combined Ritual Teams for CBDNA Honor

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ary Initiation from Nu and Delta Upsilon Chapters.

Row 1: Deft to right: Bran Bowman (Nu), Mick Lutz (Nu), Fred Correll (Nu), Louis Plotkin (Nu), and Garry Leonard (Delta Upsilon). . I. .

Row 2: Vincent Annicnini (Delta VpsilonJ, Stuart Glazer (Delta Upsilon), Jack Munn

(Delta Upsilon), Grand President Dr. Jay Slaughter, Richard Perkins (Nu), Wilbur England (Nu), and Bruce Camblin (Nu).

Row 3: Richard Grzesik (Delta Upsilon), Arnold Kummerow (Delta Upsilon), Hugh

Keppler (Delta Upsilon), and John Ashby (Nu).

CBDNA The Fraternity and Sorority have

ties with their fellows over the dinner

Council authorized the Executive Sec-

long sought an opportunity to honor table, honor one of their own, and retary to arrange for the induction those men who have provided so much in the way of continued support and interest in our programs of student ser-

hear a report on the tremendous growth of our two student organizations. Working closely with CBDNA

into Honorary Membership of fifteen of the nation's leading directors and music educators. In a Ritual coordin-

vice and leadership recognition. The

President Manley Whitcomb (Eta, ated and jointly performed by Brothers

opportunity presented itself when the Gamma Nu) and host director Wil- of the Nu and Delta Upsilon Chapprofessional association for these men liam D. Revelli (Nu), the National ters, seventy of oin- director-members who act as Sponsors to so many Active Office had secured permission to hold participated in the newly revised Chapters met to celebrate its twenty- an Honorary Initiation, a banquet for Ritual, presented for the first time, fifth anniversary at the University of

the newly initiated Brothers, and a

fhe distinguished group of Initiates

Michigan in February.

luncheon for members and guests dur-

included the President of the Ameri-

ing the closing moments of the Conference.

can Bandmasters Association, the President-elect of the CBDNA,a lead-

When the College Band Directors

National Association's bienmal con-

jjjg

England clarinet instructor,

ference convened at Ann Arbor, director-members of Kappa Kappa Psi

Using special means to say Well done!" to those who had been engaged

and directors from such widely scattered areas as Washington, South

found three different occasions during

in advancing the cause of the college

Carolina, Massachusetts, and Teimes-

which they could renew the fraternal

band across the nation, the Grand

see.

Newly initiated members with Grand Presi

dent: Richard Ballou, Brigham Young Uni versity: Marice Stith, Cornell: Dr. Slaughter; Keith Brown, Temple University; Fred McCall, University of Miami and President of ABA.

New Brothers and Grand 1st Vice-President

Wayman Walker: William Cole, University of Washington: Robert Vagner, University of Oregon; Walker Welke, University of Wash ington; Mr. Walker; Paul Bryan, Duke Uni versity.

REPORT

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J Of the more than 300 registered participants in the CBDNA meetings, almost half participated in National Office sponsored events which culmin ated in the February 11th Fraternity luncheon honoring Dr. William D. Revelli, first Honorary Life Grand President of the Fraternity. Over 100 Brothers gathered in the Michigan League as Grand President Jay Slaughter presented Dr. Revelli with a commemorative plaque marking his special status in KK^. The presenta tion, arranged for by the National Of fice, served to underscore the many

many Michigan alumni and student members of the Nu Chapter present at the luncheon demonstrated the ample evidence of this support and the im portance of the occasion.

services to the Fraternity that Dr.

members of the Nu and Lambda Chap

Revelli and the University of Michi gan Chapters have given to Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma. The

ters, the unsolicited public and private

organizations with but one goal—the

statements by directors commending their Chapters and approving of the

forward progress of the modern college

worth of your efforts as student service and leadership societies—all went to make an indelible impression on tliose directors attending who do not have chapters of and TBS.

The National Office's efforts at Ann

Arbor, February 7-11, were very impor tant steps in our program of becoming active in the musical life of the nation.

They served us well in strengthening the ties between the college band di rectors and the student organizations who must work so closely with them.

Our participation on the program, the many excellent services provided by

The implications are clear. With the continued approval of the CBDNA Board of Directors and our own Na

tional Officers, it is hoped that the Fraternity and Sorority may again be provided the opportimity of not only showing its appreciation to its Chap ter Sponsors and graduated Alumni but of demonstrating to those interest ed the true value of national student

band.

f

Fraternity Grand Council and guests at Sat urday noon luncheon.

boys over petty incidents to the detri ment of all? Wouldn't it be more ad

^acUfte

vantageous to everyone if joint en deavors could be conceived and exe

cuted frequently and successfully?

Have your groups participated in joint service projects? Impromptu musical

Tau Beta Sigma

programs followed by a simple party

National Second Vice President With the National Convention and

are so well received by patients in con valescent homes, residents of homes for the aged, and various children's in stitutions. Such programs not only al low the group to pool its creative re sources and musical talents, but also foster better community relations and

the end of the school year rapidly ap proaching, it seems appropriate to offer a few thoughts on our Sorority for both private meditation or chap ter discussion. All too often we, as in dividuals and members of a group, lose sight of our goals because we are so caught up in a multitude of small details and the daily hectic routine of college life. It might be wise, there

leave a warm glow in the hearts of the audience for days after.

Does your community have a school

for the blind, physically handicapped, or mentally retarded? These children

are generally very receptive to musical ideas. Could your Chapters organize a chorus of these students or provide

fore, to consider a short period of evaluation to see just what has been accomplished.

some musical recreation in conjunction

Have you done something really creative . . . this day, this week, or even this month? Creativity isn't limit ed just to inventors or composers.

Couldn't you come up with some new ways that your chapter could be of more service to the band specifically, and the music department or commu nity in general? Or are you content to let things ride?

activities for both the "givers and re

with the school's curriculum on a week

ly basis? The rewards inherent in such ceivers" are many.

Will you be a better person for hav ing belonged to your chapter? This may be selfish reasoning, but we all know that a person derives satisfac tion from a job in proportion to the amount of effort extended. Doesn't it

stand to reason then, that the more you put yourself into your projects and activities, the more pleasure and feel ing of accomplishment you will gain.

When was the last time you read through the ideals of TBi; listed in the

Has it occurred to you that there might be an elementary band director in your area in dire need of someone to assist his beginning instrumentalists?

Perhaps your chapter could arrange a program of private lessons for the stu dents of

one

or

ritual book? These are qualities which should be applied to our daily lives and not just mouthed at pledging cere-

more elementary

schools. If your director should feel your efforts merit it, he could arrange a fee schedule that had the approval

Finally, is your participation in TBli

of the students' parents, such money

something which just occurs in college and stops after graduation, or will its goals and ideals be carried throughout your life? When you are married and

then going to your chapter's treasury.

Naturally, such a project would be strictly voluntary, depending on each member's amount of free time, musical qualifications, and willingness to par ticipate. Many of you will be doing practice-teaching in a classroom; this

settled in a community, will those feel ings of willingness to help and team spirit see you through fund drives, PTA activities, church or other vol unteer work? Will you continue to strive to upgrade the musical offerings

might be construed as private practice teaching.

Will your chapter be a little better for your having been a member? Can you say that as an individual, you have done something for the better ment of your chapter and for your band? How much have you really put

yourself out to make the freshmen and transfer students feel they're a part of

of the schools in your area through di rect contact as a teacher and through cliques within TBS and worked in stead to include all the members in plans and decisions?

the band and not just another name or number? Have you honestly tried to

Have you fostered a true feeling of friendship and cooperation with your brothers in KKd', or is your group con

avoid forming TBS cliques or even

stantly "at war" sparring with the

thoughtful, intelligent assistance as a parent? For, it is only through the

education of our children by those of us already schooled in the exciting avenues of music, college bands in par

ticular, that we hope to produce future generations of eager, accomplished bandsmen and women. Are we going to try?

Now that we had finally made it, we began to think back on all the things we had done as the Nu Tau Beta colony.

In May of 1966, we sent four soror ity members to the District VII Con Left to right: Mr. Thomas Tyra, Mrs. Tyra, Chris Cutler (President, Gamma RhoJ, Pam Sabot (President, NuJ, and Executive Secre tary Robert Rubin.

by Suzanne Schultz

Eight to five . . . Keep those lines straight . . . Cookies, only 2/5c . . .

Where are the napkins? . . . We're running out of doughnuts . . . Hot dogs, greatly reduced, buy now . . .

"O come all ye faithful" . . . Hey

pledge, Where's your book? . . . Get your own Lyre . . . Only three days left . . .

Then on a quiet Sunday afternoon, February 12, 1967, the Alexander Mu sic Building was bustling with activity.

This was the day the girls of Nu Tau Beta, the local band sorority at Eas tern Michigan University, were to be installed into Tau Beta Sigma. We all waited in the lobby, happy yet a little scared. Then the moment came, and it was beautiful. Our sisters of the Nu

Chapter from the University of Mich igan did a wonderful job as our in-

vention at Kent State University.

Even though we had no voice or vote on any issue, we learned much about the functions and policies of Tau Beta Sigma. We also met many of our brothers and sisters from neighboring chapters. We all felt the trip was very worthwhile to us as a colony.

Also in May of 1966, we worked with Kappa Kappa Psi on a Mid-west twirling competition. Guys and girls from seven states came to the field-

house at Eastern Michigan Univer sity to compete for trophies. We worked all day; and I mean, we ivorked! We sold tickets at the door; we policed the locker rooms; we "manned" the concession stand; and, of course, we cleaned up. (We tried to sneak out, just before clean up, but our KK^k brothers were bigger than us.)

During the long, hot summer months, we kept in touch with each other; and, before we knew it, march ing band camp was here. Band camp helps the freshmen became acquainted with Eastern's Band's marching tech

and whom we installed as an honorary

member of Tau Beta Sigma.

mas caroling at all the dorms. The

evening was bitter cold; but the spirit of the group was fantastic; and the re ception we got at the dorms was be yond belief. We hope this will become an annual event at Eastern. It's great to have all of the music groups work

paper, the BAND LYRE. In it are

Last year at band camp Nu Tau Beta started a "Little Sister-Little

articles and events of interest to the

Beta member had at least one fresh man boy as a little brother.

This program, plus the annual party we give at the end of band camp,

helped to acquaint the freshmen with everyone in the band.

During the marching season, we had

the installation. Mr. Rubin was our

State University; and Mrs. Lynd, who helped us when we first started

All four music organizations—Mu Phi Epsilon, Phi Mu Alpha, Kappa Kappa Psi, and Nu Tau Beta—went Christ-

ity puts out a bi-weekly band "gossip"

Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma, we had a banquet for all those involved in

band director; Mr. Albert Lynd, the

Another first at Eastern was started the week before Christmas vacation.

bers' bones.

bit better."

After we became the Gamma Rho

assistant band director of Oklahoma

bined concert. This was the first com

bined concert at Eastern, and it proved to be a great success. Nu Tau Beta helped in the publicity by making fly ers and putting them in all the mail

the creaks out of the older band mem

tary, made the installation "just a little

guest speaker and other honored guests were Mrs. Sponberg, the wife of the president of Eastern Michigan Univer sity; Mr. Thomas Tyra, our fantastic

the cheers of the crowd, the football stadium once again became silent. The marching instruments were put away, and concert season began. In January of this year the Symphonic, Concert, and Marching Bands put on a com

niques and also helps to get some of

girl as a little sister, and each Nu Tau

stalling team; and the presence of Mr. Rubin, our National Executive Secre

Then after many weeks of eight to

five, the "Star Spangled Banner", and

ing together.

All throughout the year our soror

Psi member had at least one freshman

Wood, Pam Sabol, Alice Galasso, Susan Branner, and Alice Levin.

AND BRIGHT!

boxes of all the dorms on campus.

Brother" program. Each Kappa Kappa

Our great installing team, the Nu Chapter from the University of Michigan. Left to right: Fay Klinger, Laurelynne Daniels, Judy

a spats and glove washing service. For the fantastically low price of only 25c for spats and 10c for gloves, band members could get their spats and gloves not only clean, but CLEAN

11 r Front row: Left to right: Ruth Ann Moyer,

Suzanne Schultz, Cheryl Wright, Christine Cutler, JoEtte Dyson, and Mimi Diamond.

Back row: lllene Lynd (Honorary member), Carol Fisher, Sylvia Yeutter, Martha Jo Lutchka, Brenda Joy Hoyt, Kitty White, and Mrs. Thomas Tyra (Sponsor).

band, words from "the Chief" (Mr. Tyra), and facts (?) about individual band members. There is also our "Words of Wisdom " section. This sec

tion of our paper is destined to become world famous. These great words of wisdom are written by our own band members. A couple of examples are: "You show me a guy who hates con crete highways, and I'll show you an anti-cementic." "You show me a man

who really likes to help the band, and I'll show you a band-aid."

Most of our money this year has been made on bake sales and selling concessions. (Maybe we should make baking ability as one of our qualifica tions for membership.) We had four bake sales where we sold just cookies and cake. Then two weeks ago we set up a concession stand in the Mu sic Building. We sold hot dogs, potato chips, doughnuts, cookies, and coffee for the two day Choral Festival. It really was a great success, and we

hope we will be able to do it again next year. (We can use the money!)

by Richard Burkhalter

pate in one of two bands. Directing

and Roger Dewey Delta Gamma chapter of KK^ at the University of Missouri at RoIIa

used in ritual work, renovation of the

these bands will be clinicians Harold

Chapter Room, painting the band

began the spring semester by electing

Cleveland, Rolla High School band di rector, and David L. Oakley, UMR band director and our Chapter advisor.

room, preparing banners for the buses

for the Memphis trip in May, and as sisting the active Brothers in the plan ning and construction of the display

officers to lead the seventeen member

The active members are now busily

chapter as it continues to expand in size and activity. Elected Chapter president was Richard Burkhalter, senior in chemical engineering from Decatur, Illinois. Vice-president and pledge trainer is Roger Dewey, soph omore geophysical engineering major from Madisonville, Kentucky. Dean Graham, a junior in electrical engi neering from Springfield, Missouri, was elected secretary. Keith Wedge, a sophomore in geological engineering from Afton, Missouri, was e le c t e d

preparing folders, mailing information

which we will present at the Conven

to the participants, and making other

tion in Fort Worth. Other activities in

arrangements necessary for the event.

clude the drafting of an official band seal for use on stationary and signs, a large sign to be placed on the band

treasurer. Ted Kurtz, junior in me

chanical engineering from Wayland, New York, is assistant pledge trainer.

Highlighting the activities of Delta

Gamma will be a Junior High Band Clinic to be held on the UMR Campus on April 22. Nearly two-hundred jun ior high musicians from central Mis

souri schools are expected to partici

Other clinics have been sponsored by Delta Gamma Chapter in the past, and we hope to continue this successful

tradition of serving the young musi cians of Missouri and promoting the band activities here at UMR.

building, and construction of a new set of Ritual materials.

Brothers Burkhalter and Dewey are

on the preparation of a The first degree Ritual was held cmlabcrating Delta Gamma Pledge Manual" on March 8 following a "smoker" which, completed, will serve as in the Student Union on March 5 a modelwhen for use Gamma and Eight men began their pledgeship with will be availablebytoDelta other interested election of officers. Steve Musterman chapters at the August convention.

Ron Maehl, Bob Blumentritt as pledge We are filled with great expectaofficers, are responsible for all the functions of the pledge class and work lons of the things to come at the Con with the pledge trainer in coordinating vention and during the next school activities with the Chapter.

all of you at

, to exchange ideas and to create Pledge projects currently underway are the construction of a wooden ren- lasting friendships which will lead to hca of the KKk crest which will be greater brotherhood and more success

m future fraternity affairs.

I Band leaders, (I to r) Dr. Alan H. Drake, Director of Bands; Raymond G. Young, Director of Marching Band and District VII

The University of Southern Miss

issippi Marching Band, the Pride of Mississippi, has become the world's most televised band.

Governor; Sherman Hong, Assist ant Director of Marching Band, admire modified Pride uniform worn by Hale Byrd (center).

Gamma Chi Chapter president and

"The Pride", as the band is better known to the Brothers of

Kappa

Kappa Psi's Gamma Chi Chapter, is directed by Raymond C. Yoimg, KK^ District VII Governor, assisted by KK-k

trombone section drillmaster.

The 1967 band entry in the Home W' coming parade, complete with Dixie

member Sherman Hong.

The Pride has set a record in na

land band in undertakers' garb, won

tional television appearances second

first place in the originality division.

to none. This year the precision march ing unit and the Dixie Darlings were viewed on television by more than 80 million Americans. Our Mobile ap

pearance at the Senior Bowl marked

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the band's twenty-fifth network coastto-coast appearance. Bands have ap

peared on television many times, but their appearances are often regionally televised.

The

liZliSlP

Pride's appearances

have always been nationally broad cast.

A distinctive feature of the Pride is

that it has never performed on national television with its own football team;

the band's invitations to bowl and

professional football games have been based on the merit of its performance alone.

With a traveling complement of

200, the band embarks on a trip aided by the Brothers of Gamma Chi Chap ter and onr Sisters of Beta Kappa, the nation's most outstanding chapter of TBi;. Gamma Chi provides assistance in loading and captains the five char tered buses employed in transporting the Pride and "the D.D.'s", as the Dixie Darlings are popularly known.

Captains maintain orderly buses, check roll, distribute funds and serve as messengers to the Director.

The local publication sponsored by

the Chapters is the "Pride", a maga zine published at each out-of-town trip.

It contains the trip agenda, instruc tions and comments of the directors,

poetry, short stories, satire, nonsense, and cheers to be used at football

games, all to maintain the band's high spirit.

Not left out of other campus activi

ties, the joint chapters annually fi nance and build a float for the Home

coming parade which is entered in the name of the entire band. This year's entry won the first place award for originality.

All music played by the Pride, which uses Moffi and Cassavant drill

systems, is composed or arranged by graduate student James Sclater, an other KK^ Brother.

Highlighting this year's Gamma Chi

if \ ^ ^ The nationally famed Pride of Missis sippi Marching Band and Dixie Darlings in characteristic field formation. * i ■

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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI

Fine Performances Earn Many Television

Appearances for "The Pride" Band activities was the Eleventh Annual In strumental Conductors' Conference.

Each year the conference draws more than 300 conductors from the southern states. A feature of the recent confer

ence was a performance by the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. Additional features were many bands and clini cians, headed by Colonel Harold Bachman, Director Emeritus of the Univer sity of Florida Band and foimderdirector of the Bachman Million Dol lar Band. Col. Bachman also served

as guest conductor at the final con ference performance, that of the Uni versity of Southern Mississippi Sym phonic Band, directed by Fraternity member Dr. Alan H. Drake, now in

his first year at USM. Other highlights of the conference

were the initiation of Colonel Bach

man as an honorary member of Gamma Chi, the annual alumni lunch eon of the joint Chapters, and the joint Chapters' conference display which featured scrapbooks, photos, and a huge replica of a Pride hat that was used on the homecoming float.

Gamma Chi at Southern recently in itiated its pledge class of eight, which as their project held a car wash which made more than fifty dollars. TBS has a pledge class of seven which they ex pect to initiate soon along with four honorary members.

The events of this year have been typical for the Pride, and Gamma Chi of KK-^^ continues to serve with TBS to make each year a record year for

the Pride of Mississippi.

^ From left to right are Mr. Hooker T. Vandergrifj; Delta Sigma Chapter President

The University of Texas at Arlington "Rebel Band".

Robert Newton presenting the Vandergriffs Honorary Memberships: and Mr. Tommy Vandergriff, mayor of the city of Arlington, Texas.

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON

DELTA SIGMA HONORS VANDERGRIFFS FOR SERVICE TO THE REBEL BAND

by Bob Miller and Norman Anderton

The U.T.A. Rebel Band and the

Delta Sigma Chapter of and Gamma Nu Chapter of TB:s of the University of Texas at Arlington have had a full year of profitable and out standing activities.

The Rebel Band traveled to Beau

mont in November for a football game.

Delta Sigma members assumed the responsibility of caring for the equip ment and for seeing that the band personnel were ready and in place at the right time for a smooth running

trip. Gamma Nu members provided refreshments and throw-away trash

bags for the trip. The Gamma Zeta Chapter and the Alpha Upsilon Chap ter at Lamar State College of Beau

mont were hosts to the Rebel Band

Mr. Hooker Vandergriff and his son, Mr. Tommy Vandergriff, as honorary members of the Fraternity. Both of these men have contributed immeas

urably to the moral and financial sup port of bands in the Arlington area.

Their many philantrophies include all types of civic, religious and educa tional interests. Mr. Tommy Vander

griff, Mayor of the City of Arlington, has graciously announced for the Rebel Band football half-time shows for the

past several years. He and his father both are outstanding citizens who ap

preciate the Arts and support them fully.

Delta Sigma and Gamma Nu mem bers volunteered their services as ad ministrative assistants and guides for a N.B.T.A. pre-state twirling contest held on campus this March. They

helped officiate and guide the more than one hundred participants of all ages.

The Rebel Bandsmen look forward

each Spring to tour season. This Spring the Concert Band traveled throughout East Texas and performed in various

high schools. Delta Sigma and Gamma Nu assumed the responsibility for painting "U.T.A. Rebel Band" on both sides of the buses; the loading and un

past two years jointly coordinated the

loading of equipment and luggage; and the orderly condition of the buses and

band members ushering at the pro

area in which the band was housed.

grams of the Arlington Concert Asso

The tour was so enjoyable that U.T.A. bandsmen are looking forward with

The U.T.A. Chapters have for the

ciation. These events have included

such artists as Henry Mancini with

great anticipation to the 1968 tour

after the game at a "get acquainted' the Dallas Symphony, Montavani, Van

and meeting many more new friends.

Clibum, William Warfield and others.

The monetary contributions which the

Delta Sigma and Gamma Nu have agreed to be official ushers and guides on May 5 and 6 for the Six Flags

party in the Cardinal Band Hall. Their expression of courtesy and compatibil ity created a pleasant inter-band rela tionship so valuable to all colleges and universities.

The Delta Sigma Chapter was priv

ileged on January 5, 1967, to install ^ The Delta Sigma Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi 1966-67 membership. Front row: (Left

organizations have received for this work are used to provide a "Rebel Band" Scholarship for an outstanding senior bandsman from each of the two

high schools in Arlington. The scholar ships are presented each Spring at the Annual Awards Concert.

Band Festival which will be held at

The Inn of the Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington. The contest, which is only in concert, is open to first divi sion contest state winners. The judges (Continued on Page 44)

to right) James Whorley, Don Dixon (trea surer), Kenneth Vine (vice president), Robert Newton (president), Ben Christy

(secretary), Carrington Dixon, Donald Smith, John Ferguson.

Second row: Johnnie Carr, Robert Davis,

Gary Cromeens, Mike Hill, Tony Jones, Garv Wilherson, John Levens, Ronnie Day, Jon Moody, David Michels, Mr. William Postelthwaite (sponsor).

Third row: Philip Schenh, Garry Leslie, Glen

Marques, Robert Miller, Mike Wasik, Brad Smith, Mike Bouffard, Norman Anderton, Alan Stovall.

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Anxious bandsmen posting of results.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS

'■'■'"ng

await

the

High School band warms up be fore big concert.

Young musician performs a solo.

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by Ralph Stephens

Phi Mu Alpha pledge Joe Cross mans Information Booth, for Kappa Kappa Psi.

Each Spring the motto of the Uni versity of Arkansas Chapters, "Give us the opportunity to serve you" takes on new meaning as Lambda Chapter of KK^ and Psi Chapter of TBS sponsor and host the Region One Festival of

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the Arkansas School Band and Or

chestra Association. Although festivals are held for public school bandsmen in each of the five Arkansas regions every

year

as

a

prelude

to

State

Festival in Hot Springs, the Region One Festival is perhaps the largest and most prominent in the state.

Festival sites are selected by the high school band and orchestra direc tors in each region, and the Fayetteville campus of the University of Ar kansas has been honored as host for the

past decade. The university facilities and cooperation of KK>k and TBS have

made the annual event the highlight of public school's spring music programs.

The Festival attracts more than 2,500 band

and

orchestra

students

James Seawood and Kent Clark sell Cokes.

from

thirty schools in northwest Arkansas, for the nearly 1500 separate events that range from solo and ensemble performances to bands and orchestras in concert.

This year the Festival was held on

March 31 and April 1, with large au diences of band members and directors

joining the general public to hear thirty-eight concerts in the Fine Arts Concert Hall. The himdreds of con

current solos and ensemble competi tions were scheduled by KK^ and TBS,

who provided most of the manpower as well. In addition to the actual running of festival, chapter members sold con cessions and sponsored a souvenir stand and information booth. Cooper ating with other musical organizations, the Arkansas chapters received as

sistance from Sigma Alpha Iota, which sponsored a sandwich stand, and from members and pledges of Phi Mu Al pha who are also members of, or are interested in, the work of KKT^.

As a proving ground for the State Festival, the Region One Festival in vites participants in its events for cri tical

group

evaluation

of individual

performance,

rewarding

and

top

bands and bandsmen with plaques and medals. The competition is tough and

challenging, but every participant finds meaning and enjoyment in the events, and the bandsmen that attend today are America's college bandsmen of tomorrow.

Festival co-chairmen this year were

Jack Husted from Fayetteville, Ar

kansas, and Beth Root of Greene, New

York. They guided the two chapters in the joint effort of prepartion and scheduling the Festival, and were hon ored at a hamburger roast after Festi val ended. Members and pledges and all participating organizations, as well as

numerous

interested

bandsmen

who gave up part of their spring vaca tion to return to campus and help with the event, celebrated a job well done, and learned that the small profits from concessions and

souvenirs were suf

ficient to again sponsor and TBS scholarships for deserving bandsmen next year.

Once again, the tired but enthusias tic Arkansas chapters had completed spring semester, an integral part of the overall goal of building better bands.

TEXAS TECH

Exes of Alpha Omicron Are A "Doing' Bunch

By Leon Harris Just say "Do" to the "Exes" of Al pha Omicron Chapter, Texas Tech, and they go at it. Like back in 1957, when "Prof" D. O. Wiley and his Raider bandsmen found their scarlet-

and-black uniforms in short supply and definitely time-worn. Through alumni effort among their own group and in the comunity, $7,500 was rais ed to spruce up the uniform supply.

Out of this first coordinated effort

by Exes to aid their band came in creasing effort to start an alumni ch apter. Actives of Alpha Omicron dis cussed the matter with A. Frank Mar

tin and others. At the time, in early 1961, there were already designated alumni chapters at the University of Pittsburg and Eastern New Mexico University. If Tech were to get the Omega Gamma slot, a lot of work would have to be done. Purdue and

Indiana exes were also moving in this direction, and fast!

To conquer the lack of continued organization among KK'l' Exes from more perfect union of brotherhood, the Texas Tech campus and form a more perfect imion of the brotherhood, members of the active chapter wrote

(Top Left) Nov. 21,1964 Omega Gamma annual election and Business session. (I to r): Bob

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Jack Hill, Dean Breedloue, Earl

J

Ray, President, Leon Harris.

"Till the wee hours". (Top

RightjNou. 2, 1963 annual Alpha Omega and Omega Gamma Homecoming Banquet. Bill and

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Donna Gray, Los Angeles, California won this unusual attendance award as the KKY Alum

coming the fartherest distance to

the '63 annual active

and

Exes banquet. "A Long, Long Way to the Money Tree." (2nd Left) Nov. 2, 1963 annual Omega Gamma Exes meeting. (I to r): Bob Jack Hill, Dave Jack-

son, Claud Wortham, Bill Gray.

I

"It is recommended that the

H

chapter give six scholarships

H

this year". (2nd Right) Oct. 22, 1966 (some late fellowship via long distance) Sam Albred, Wally Gauitt, Jadd Hewlitt "Long Distance collect to member Ken

Boiden in Los Angeles? Are you kidding?!"(Bottom Left) Spring, 1960. Prof D. O. Wiley, "Gib" Sandifer, the late Cor. A. A. Brendler (U. S. Navy), Leon Harris. On the occasion of Mr. Brendler's and Sandifer's being made honorary members of Alpha Omega chapter of KKY, Texas Tech.

individual letters to their alumni in

viting them to attend an organizing meeting.

working closely with National head

Harry LeMaire). and four deceased

members of the active chapter.

From this meeting, in the Spring

quarters.

There were 25 charter members of

of 1962, things moved more rapidly.

Temporary officers and a constitution

the alumni chapter. The number is now over 40. Biggest job from the out

'Bandathon" in December 1964, which resulted in the Band's flying to Jack

committee wre activated. A rash of

phone calls and correspondence pass

set has been to establish contact with generations of KK4r Exes from the

sonville, Florida for the 1965 Gator Bowl Game between Texas Tech and

ed between Stillwater and Lubbock.

Tech campus, dating back to the chap

Georgia Tech. The chapter publishes

Following the annual —TBX Homecoming Banquet in November, 1962, Brother A. Frank Martin install ed Omega Gamma as KK'>l''s third alumni chapter. One of the first pro jects was raising $800 for band scho larships that first fall. It was done.

Charter officers of Omega Gamma were: Leon Harris, Lubbock, presi dent; Dr. Charles Rainwater, Big Spring, vice-president; Dr. D. O. Wiley, the retired director of the Tex as Tech Band, secretary; Bill Sandy, Midland, treasurer; Earl Ray, Lub bock, four-year director; and Fred Stout, Odessa, two-year director. Co

ter's charter (first in Texas) in March

a quarterly magazine-newsletter called "Allegro Vivace". The initial issue.

1938. Chapter alums work closely with the active chapter and Tech's Ex-Student Association to build the list.

, The purpose of the Chapter, as stated in the preamble of its constitu tion, is to promote the Texas Tech

and promote a post-graduate brother hood among alumni.

Each fall since its chartering. Ome ga Gamma Chapter has provided six $50 fall scholarships which are admin

istrated and awarded under the super

chapter, the constitution and by-laws were adopted. Don Oatman, Abilene, headed

(Dr. D. O. Wiley and, before him, Mr.

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the formation of the

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Volume 1, of May, 1963 contained a letter of greeting, founding informa tion, the constitution text, roster of all members, and list of charter members.

Initiation of new ex-student mem

bers takes place before the aimual

Bands, honor outstanding bandsmen, Homecoming meeting each fall. The aid the Tech Band recruiting program, ceremony is impressive, using a spe

vision of Dean Killion, present Tech Band Director. These bear the names of the first two Tech band directors

incident with

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cial alumni ritual. One of the current chapter projects is to secure its own robes and accessories for future initia

tions, and to form a degree team with memorized text.

Officers serve for two-year periods.

The second president was Fred Stout.

Like Harris, he was a charter member

of the active chapter. George Morris, (Continued on Page 44)

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Bailey! On horseback yet, and blowing the spanking-newest-looking trumpets and trombones and sousaphones that ever caught the

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Instruments made by the then-new Frank Holton 8C Co. Holton was no amateur though. Just before he made instruments

for the circus bands he made them for John Philip Sousa's.

Before that, he played in Sousa's band. You could learn a lot r

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So it was Frank Holton's brass that led the townfolk clutching their dimes up mainstreet to the bigtop. And Holton put such baUyhoo in his Total-Tone brasswinds, even Jumbo the Elephant couldn't steal their thunder.

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UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

CBDNA 25th

ANNIVERSARY MEET HOSTED

CBDNA Reception, Michigan League

Ballroom, TBS Hostess Ann Smith.

BY MICHIGAN

by Lawelynne Daniels & Fred Corell On February 8-11, the Silver Anni

versary Convention of the College Band Directors National Association

was held here at the University of Michigan. Host for this convention was Dr. William D. Revelli, who founded the CBDNA 25 years ago in Chicago. The convention provided Lambda Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma and Nu Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi

A KKY Courtesy Car.

with many opportunities to further our

programs of service to college bands.

We began working on this project early in the fall term and continued with increasing activity through the convention.

To help in publicizing the nine con certs which were presented as a part of the convention, TB2 and ivK^ sent notices to the Detroit newspapers, THE ANN ARBOR NEWS,and THE MICHIGAN DAILY, the campus newspaper. A display case was set up in the Michigan Union featuring high lights of the then forthcoming conven tion.

Members of TBS and

were in

strumental in the registration proced ures of the convention. We also staffed

Swabbing down the decks of the Goldman Room.

Left to right: Dr. William D. Reuelli, Alice Galasso. "Happy Birthday, Dr. Revelli."

an information booth for the conveni

ence of the visiting band directors.

In relation to the concerts them

selves, TBS and ivK^r provided ushers and distributed programs for all of the

of the Association's members. These

concerts. After each of the evening

formation services.

activities included tours, teas, and in

concerts a reception was held with

members of TBS serving as hostesses.

These receptions were held in the ball room of the Michigan League with dec orations by TBS.

For each of the eight visiting bands

TBS and

of

During the convention Nu Chapter participated in a banquet and

luncheon with members of the Asso ciation who are also members of the

Fraternity hosted by the Grand Coun cil and other officers from National.

provided guide-sponsors, On the evening of February 9th mem

one man and one woman per band, to be with them during their stay in Ann Arbor and to be of help in any way

bers of the Nu Chapter participated with the Delta Upsilon Chapter from Eastern Michigan University in an

possible.

honorary initiation sponsored by the National. During the CBDNA con vention an excellent opportumty was

As a courtesy to the visiting direc

(l

TB2 members also assisted with the

activities designed to make the stay in Arm Arbor more pleasant for the wives

tors, KK^ had several cars and drivers

available to be used for transportation to and from distant motels and for

provided for communication between

any emergency transportation which

the officers of Nu Chapter and the na

might be necessary. These proved to

tional officers.

be a great success and were used fre

On February 12 Lambda Chapter

quently.

had the pleasure of initiating and as

Throughout the convention the Ed win Franko Goldman collection was on display in the Goldman Room of Harris Hall. This room is maintained

sisting with the installation of the new

by the Lambda and Nu Chapters.

Gamma Rho Chapter at Eastern Mich igan University. We are very happy to welcome these girls into the everwidening circle of TBS.

April 8th was red letter day for the National Office when five of the origi nal men who founded KK-^ paid us a long awaited visit. The five, headed by retired Executive Secretary A. Frank

Martin, included William Coppedge, Richard (Dick) Hurst, Dr. Ira Nelson and Clayton Soule.

A brief reception was held for our visitors in Crutchfield Hall; and dur

ing the short time spent together, the

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provided the setting, and CBDNA's Founder and its current President pro

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A. Frank Martin, Stillwater, William H. Cop pedge—Auburn, Alabama, Richard (Dick) Hurst—Okla. City, Ira H. Nelson—Tulsa, Clayton Soule—Okla. City.

vided the assistance when KK^ award

ed the "Distinguished Service to Mu-

COLONEL BACHMAN RECEIVES

Founders heard a short report on the growth and progress of the organiza tion they had begun in 1919. Members of the Alpha Chapter, Mr. and Mrs. Rubin and Mrs. Pat Hickman of the National Office visited with the five

men before they gathered at the Na tional Shrine for a commemorative pic ture.

All Lambda Chi Alpha members, the five were on campus to celebrate the Fiftieth Anniversary of their Chap

ter's founding at Oklahoma State Uni versity. We are looking forward to having them back again for another fiftieth anniverstry celebration—our OWN!

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL sic" Medal to Col. Harold B. Bach-

man. Long considered one of the na tion's premier bandmasters. Col. Bachman was honored for his many out standing contributions to college marching and concert bands. Director Emeritus of the University of Florida

Bands, author, clinician, educator and performer. Col. Bachman has been a member of the Fraternity for over a quarter of a century, and is one of our most loyal supporters.

Assisting Grand President Jay Slaughter in the presentation ceremon ies on the stage of the Rackham Au ditorium in Arm Arbor was CBDNA

Founder Dr. William D. Revelli, him self a holder of the award. CBDNA

President and Fraternity Past Grand President Dr. Manley R. Whitcomb read the citation during the brief cere mony, which was held before almost three hundred of the Colonel's profes sional colleagues. Also present and representing the Fraternity were sev eral Past Grand Presidents, five Dis trict Governors and the Executive Sec retary.

Grand President Jay Slaughter (right) presents certificate to Col. Harold D. Bachman, is wearing the medal.

Creatiue Arts Center, West Virginia University.

The members of one of the program teams looking over the

audio visual equipment used in the program prior to the presenta tion at University High School in Morgantown, West Virginia.

Seated from left to right are Larry Sypolt and Garry Sypolt. Stand ing from left to right are Greg Kennedy, Denzil Davisson, James Falvo-Omicron Chapter President, Joe Komorowski, Vern Snyder, Mr. Budd Udell-Omicron Chapter Advisor and National Trustee, and Mr. Darrell Wood-Band Director at University High School in Morgantown, West Virginia.

WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY

OMICRON - NOW CREATIVE ARTS VOICE AT WVU presentation. For instance, while a slide was showing the recreational fa cilities on campus, the students would hear via the tape-recorder the sounds

of a tennis match or bowling game.

Concluding the program was a spe cial film produced by the Department of Radio, TV, and Motion Pictures at WVU which showed the Mountaineer

Marching Band in actual performance

AND NOW INTRODVCING'.—Brother Den

during half-time at a home football

zil Davisson^ at podiurn begins the "Creative Arts Center Story" as Steve Swanh, Jay Chattaway, David Cobbf and Vern Snyder await their turn.

SIX INDIVIDUAL BROTHERS,BUT ONE

STRONG TEAM—Brothers (from left) Den zil Davisson, Jay Chataway, Vern Snyder, Mike Wouckner, David Cobb, and Jim Falvo, smile for the "birdie" after a showing of their Creative Arts Center Extravaganza.

game.

The Chapter developed the program to promote the study of the Arts in the brand new Creative Arts Center still under construction on the WVU campus. The new facility will house

tliree divisions: Art, Drama, and Mu sic. It is scheduled to be completed in

By Thomas C. Burger

time for the fall term in 1968.

"The WVU Creative Arts Center

Omicron chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi at West Virginia University is a

Story" is totally a product of the ef

forts of the Brothers in Omicron Chap

young band organization, only three

ter. The 80 color slides used in the

years old. Yet in this short time it has

presentation were photographed by Bill Paff while Tom Burger taped var

become well known throughout West Virginia as the "voice" of the crea tive arts at WVU.

High school students in the "Moun tain State" and in some schools in

Pennsylvania can thank members of

the Chapter for helping bring the aca demic opportunities in Art, Drama, and Music into better focus.

During the past school year the Brothers have journeyed to 14 schools to present a program entitled "The

WVU Creative Arts Center Story."

This presentation utilizes photographic slides, motion picture film, and tape-

ious musical and sound effects to add variety to the production.

The effects include taped messages from the various Division chairmen in the Arts as well as an invitation to the students from the Dean and Director

of the Creative Arts Center, Dr. Rich ard E. Duncan.

These short messages were backed

up by more detailed information given by a team of four Chapter members from a prepared script. Two teams of six members each traveled with the presentation. As four of them talked

recorded sound effects in an effort to

with the high school students, the re

dramatize what a prospective student can expect should he enroll at the Uni versity.

maining two operated the slide and

motion picture projectors, and the tape-recorder used to enhance the

The Chapter teams also took with them various exhibits to place in each school while they were there. These included pictures of various perform ing groups at the University as well as actual stage design mock-ups built by students in drama at WVU. Ken

Godwin was responsible for this ex hibit.

The end result was a truly effective "show" giving future collegians some insights into university life as a whole and into the curricula of Art, Drama, and Music in particular.

Jim Falvo coordinated the program schedule with the help of Budd A. Udell, director of bands at WVU, and a National Trustee of the Fraternity.

Information brochures were sent to many schools in the area describing

the program itself and asking what the individual school could provide in the way of equipment should they want the program for their students. What

the school could not provide, the team brought with them. This paraphernalia included a special speaker's podium which provided a microphone and loudspeakers which were hidden be

hind it. The Chapter built the podium and loudspeaker system especially for the program. It was designed to be (Continued on Page 44)

A stage unit drawn from the travel ing band played popular and dance music as entertainment at all three of

the city's country clubs. The eight majorettes in the tour group were feat ured along with the stage band in many dance acts of which "Rock Around The Clock" was the favorite.

The girls featured the twist, watusi, frug, and jerk (pony) while dancing with members of the audience as an

ever-requested encore.

Living conditions were from

those

in

the

different

United

States.

Bandsmen were housed at the local

Golden Girl, Valerie Brown (TBS)^ leads the Purdue Band through crowds lining streets in downtown San Cristobal.

Catholic University along with the other foreign groups participating in the fair. This enabled all of us to ap preciate the "international" aspect of the fair first-hand. We saw or exper

PURDUE UNIVERSITY

ienced absolutely feelings.

FOURTH TRIP SOUTH TO THE FAIR OF SAN SEBASTIAN

Perhaps the most unique souvenir we brought back from our trip was a sports trophy. The Brothers helped a

By Mary Lee Guyer Purdue University's much-traveled bandsmen added a couple thousand more miles to this year's travel roster when they revisited South America for the fourth time in five years to per form at the "Third Annual Interna tional Fair of San Sebastian." This

ten other musical groups. Represented were such scattered countries as Costa

Rica, Ecuador, England, Mexico, and Peru.

While in San Cristobal, we gave 26 performances at a variety of places,

including three bull ring shows, out

sponsored by the city of San Cristo

door plazas, street parades, high schools, military bases, the hospitals and even the jail (where we were ac tually locked in with the prisoners).

bal, Venezuela.

The 55 Purdue band members also

was the second straight year that we performed at this international fiesta

During the 13-day tour, which in cluded performances in Colombia as well as Venezuela, the band shared

the fair's international limelight with

played a joint symphony concert with the Tachira provincial band in the Plaza Bolivar in downtown San Cristo bal.

no anti-American

team of bandsmen defeat a team of San

Cristobal lawyers in a baseball game, 6-5. Shrugging off the defeat, the law yers gave our bandsmen the trophy as an expression of international friend ship.

Prof. A1 Wright, director of Purdue Bands, said of the trip: "Everywhere we appeared in both Venezuela and Colombia, we received a most friendly

reception. This is the kind of goodwill that makes these trips so rewarding for the men and women in our band . . .

and for the Yankee image, too."

Purdue bandsmen lead parade on the open ing day of the "HI Feria Internacional De San Sebastian". Also included in the parade were groups from England, Mexico, Colum bia, Peru, Costa Rica, and Ecuador.

Purdue bandsmen perform in the new 22,000 seat bull ring in San Cristobal, Venezuela.

The rinii is the third largest in the New World, seventh largest in the entire world.

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Beta Lambda of Kappa Kappa Psi and Upsilon of Tau Beta Sigma at Eastern New Mexico University combined their talents to provide a Valentine's Day party for 25 children between the ages of 8 and 12 at the Bap tist Children's Home in Portales. Chapter members pro vided entertainment, participated in games, and served refreshments to the children. They report that now that

it is over, they think they had more fun than the kids!

The project was a "first" for the Chapter in the area ot civic-community service, and appears to have been a sat isfying one.

Nu of Kappa Kappa Psi at the University of Mich igan, in addition to all their responsibilities as hosts to the CBDNA, are also planning a clinic for all interested

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time the team earned a berth in the NCAA tournament!

Perhaps music truly "hath charm ...!

Kappa of Tau Beta Sigma at the University of Texas at El Paso plans to fatten the Chapter coffers by

challenging their KK^ cohorts to a basketball game. The UTEP Band and music department will be invited to witness this history-making sports event, and a small ad mission fee will be charged for the entertainment.

Alpha Tau of Kappa Kappa Psi at the University of Texas has a unique service they offer their new pledges.

A tour of Austin and some of its out-of-the-way and scenic

points is given by Actives for those Pledges from home towns outside Austin. This is followed during the Pledge

sion equipment. This service project is designed to help

Period by a "Get-to-know-each-other Party" at Lake Aus tin and makes for the fine fraternal spirit the Longhoms

all music and music-education majors in the Michigan

are becoming known for.

Bands gain some practical understanding of what they may have to be responsible for in any future teaching

Tau of Tau Beta Sigma at the University of Hous ton has inaugurated a new money-making project by pro viding music students with donuts and coffee in the lobby of the UH Music Building on recital days. The Chapter wears its specially designed uniform on each selling day, and all Actives and Pledges participate in the activity.

UM Bandsmen on the care and maintenance of percus

situations.

Beta of Tau Beta Sigma at Texas Tech have been pitching in to help the Band Office during a recent crisis caused by the sudden illness of the full-time Band Secre tary. The Chapter members have been working in shifts to help their Director get out the mail and keep things running smoothly for the Red Raider Band organizations.

Alpha Beta of Kappa Kappa Psi at Butler Uni versity are trading on the experiences of their Brothers at Eastern Michigan University and Lamar Tech by hosting a twirling contest in June. The contest will be planned and operated by Chapter members with official judges from the US Twirling Association. It will be open to contestants from Indiana, Ohio and Michigan and should attract many people to the Butler campus this summer.

Iota of Tau Beta Sigma at Baylor University re cently celebrated an event that other Fraternity and So rority Chapters might wish to schedule on an annual ba sis. The Chapter recognized its founding date with a "birthday party". More Chapters might take advantage of such "founder's day" activities to provide social and recreational meetings for their members.

Alpha Xi of Kappa Kappa Psi at Stetson Univer sity sponsors the Pep Band that travels with the school's basketball team. This year the group played at all home

games and in Tampa, Jacksonville, Lakeland, Orlando and Miami, that makes 20 out of 25 games during which 24

Alpha Kappa of Tau Beta Sigma at Ricks College sponsored a semi-formal Sweetheart Ball for Viking Band members and their dates during the week of Valentine's

Day. The music for the ball was provided by the "Kollege Kings", all members of Gamma Beta of KIC^. The dance was quite a success and reportedly quite a boost to the Chapter's treasury.

Delta Pi of Kappa Kappa Psi and Gamma Eta of

Tau Beta Sigma at Mississippi Valley State College have begun an all-out effort to keep Delta Devil alumni in

formed of their band's activities during the year. They have published the first of a planned series of alumni bul

letins called "The Post Horn". The 4-page pamphlet is irailed to all MVSC Band alurrmi, and will undoubtedly help provide a strong link between graduates and their Alma Mater.

Omega BetaaSigma at the University ofC XT Nevada has plansoftoTau organize Chapter Clarinet Choir composed only of TBl members. Public performances of the group will help create more enthusiasm for the So rority on the Reno campus and perhaps provide itsineinsome unusual and stimulating musical expenences as well.

The 1967

NATIONAL INTERCOLLEGIATE BANDS SPONSORED BY KAPPA KAPPA PSI and TAU BETA SIGMA

Application for Membership Due by June 1,1967 THIS SECTION TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT:

College population froim

which

band members are se lected.

Number of bands on campus

(Symphonic, Marching, etc.)

Circle One

Nome Last

First

Midillc

College or University Coll eae address

27,000 and over 19,000 to 26,000 12,000 to 18,000 5,000 to 11,000 1,000 to 4,000 Less than 1,000

Circle One

1 2

4 bonds

1

3

3 bonds

2

4

2 bands

3

5

1 band

4

6

Street

Number of pieces in applicant's Town

bond:

State

Number of players in applicant section.

Circle One

Home address

Class

Major

Age

Circle One

150 and over

1

30 and over

1

100 - 149

2

20 - 29

2

75 - 99

3

10 - 19

3

50 - 74

4

5-9

4

5

Less than 50

Less than 5

5

Frash,,Soph,, etc.

THIS SECTION TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT'S Musical Training and Experience

DIRECTOR:

I recommend this applicant on the basis of the following evalua

Years study and experience

tion:

Instrument

Choir

Other instruments.

Hove you been a member of any other intercollegiate band.

If so, name of organization and dote

RATINGS

Superior

1

Excellent

2

Choir and instrument

Very Good

3

List other college level or professional organizations and chair

Good

4

Foir

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Poor

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Technic

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Sight reading ability

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Generol musicianship

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Number of colleges represented.

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Band Director

Check one: Delegate(

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Nondelegate(

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Address communications to:

For freshmen: Are you interested in being considered for mem

bership in an International Collegiate Band? Yes( ) No ( )

DR. F. LEE BOWLING Organizational Diroctor

National Intercollegiate Hands

7711 Winterberry Place

* Ad dress from 15 June to 15 August

Bethesdo, Md. 20034 Additional application forms available on request.

This application must be accompanied by a deposit of $3.00 which applies toward registration. If the application cannot be

accepted, the deposit will be returned. Check □

Money Order □

Cash by registered mai I

LAMAR TECH

300 Contestants

In Open Baton Contest at Lamar

By Ronald Gibbs Greetings, all you brothers, from Gamma Zeta at Lamar Tech! While we

have been silent for the better part of the year, we have been very active at home trying to make ourselves better known locally.

We feel that it is highly desirable for KK^-TBi; to be well known in the

high school band circles. To implement this idea. Gamma Zeta and Alpha Upsilon sponsored the second armual Gulf Coast National Open Baton Twirling Contest in late January.

Most things ran smoothly during the contest, but there were difficulties—the most frightening of which being the ab sence of our judges at starting time!

They arrived late, but ready to judge.

Heavy traffic had slowed them in their hundred mile drive from Houston that

morning.

The problem that hurt us the most involved the mailing of the applica tions. Thanks to Dr. Wiley, our spon sor, we were able to get bulk-rate mail ing instead of having to use the stan dard rates. We had never used this

system before and had our mail reject ed three times hy the Post Office for reasons ranging from lack of Zip Code to improper bundling.

Most prospective contestants re

ceived their applications the deadline

day. Even with these problems we still had a turnout of over three hundred contestants from all over Texas and parts of Louisiana.

The profits, about $200, were placed in the Lamar Tech Band Scholarship Fund. We want to wish good luck to any chapters that try sponsoring twirl ing contests, but look out: those Pos

Presidents Glenn Shelden and Dianne Farris pose in front of trophys with New Orleans twirling group.

"hellos", and visits before he can take the third degree.

Two pledge classes have already come under this system and the results have been very good. Even our rush parties have been changed. The parties

tal Officials are mean ones!

are now held in a more familiar loca

Gamma Zeta Chapter of IvK^l' has set up a system of grading its pledges so they will know better what is ex

tion with a more relaxed atmosphere.

The emphasis is not on formal rushing, but on having a more cordial, relaxed

pected of them. The pledge must make a certain grade based on signatures.

time with the actives.

President receives gavel at recognition ban

quet I. to r. Danny Kelly, Glenn Shelden,

(Editor's Note: Other Chapters with

"high pressure" pledge programs might consider this when they review their own pledging programs.)

Mickie Davis, Kenneth Earl.

Dr. Wiley talks to fudges Harold Hollis and Kay Grant.

BIENNIAL

CONFERENCE

WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY

Gift PresGntcd to UnivGrsity

HELD AT ANN ARBOR

CBDNA% EDITOR'S NOTE: Presented in co

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operation with CBDNA as a service to the professional association we work so closely with. This and future col umns will be prepared by guest editor Brother Arthur L. Williams of Oberlin College.

A meeting of great significance to the college band world was held at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, last February 8-11. Some 400 college and university band direc

Dr. Howard EUis, Assistant Dean, accepting set of Musical Dictionaries from Alpha Mu President Jan Gitzendanner Jacquelyn Boswell.

and

Sponsor

meeting, the organization having been

A series of outstanding concerts was

given by nine bands, the opening night featuring the host University of Michigan Band conducted by Found er and National Honorary Life Presi dent William D. Revelli (Nu), and the Ithaca College Band of Ithaca,

New York, conducted by Walter Beeler. The next evening the University of Minnesota Concert Band Ensemble,

Minneapolis, Minnesota, under Frank Bencriscutto (Alpha Iota) and the Michigan State University Band from East Lansing, Michigan, under the ba ton of Leonard Falcone (Nu) were

bert Patnoe, Foothill College, Los Altos, California; Daniel S. Hiestand, Pasadena City College, Pasadena, City College, Pasadena, California; Lloyd S. Jensen, Co-Chairman, Mo desto Junior College, Modesto, Cali fornia with Harold Hines {Beta Omi-

cron) Arizona State College, Tempe,

Arizona, as West Division Chairman, and host William D. Revelli as special guest conductors.

Famous guests of the conference in cluded Leslie Bassett, Paul Creston, Norman Dello Joio and Vaclav Nelhy-

bel (Alpha Zeta)—all composers of music for the wind band.

over to concerts by the University of Montana Concert Band, Missoula,

Elected to carry on the important work of the College Band Directors National Association during the ensu ing two years were: James R. Jorgen-

Montana, David Whitwell, conductor

son. University of Redlands, Red-

and the Ohio State University Concert Band, Donald E. McGinnis

lands, California as National Presi

featured. The third evening was given

{Eta), conducting. On the final day a mid-moming concert was played by the Luther College Concert Band from Decorah, Iowa, Weston H. No

The Alpha Mu Chapter of TB2

proudly presented to the School of Mu sic a ten-volume set of the latest edi tion of Grove's Musical Dictionaries.

tors attended this Silver Anniversary

founded in December of 1941 in Chi cago, Illinois.

by Jan Gitzendanner

dent; Guy M. Duker, University of Illinois, Urban, Illinois as National Vice-President.

Accepting the books on behalf of the school was Assistant Dean, Dr. How ard Ellis.

The money for these books was raised from the Chapter's bake sales which are held weekly in the lobby of the Duerksen Fine Arts Center, Md

from chaperoning the twirling clinic held here last summer.

Also there for the presentation was

TBi;'s new sponsor. Miss Jacquelyn Boswell. Miss Boswell became chapter

sponsor this semester. She has taught instrumental music in the Wichita

Public Schools, earned her master de gree at Louisiana State University,

and is now working on her doctorate in music education from the Univer

sity of Illinois, while teaching here at W.S.U.

The Chapter recently initiated a new pledge class, bringing its total mem bership to twenty-three members.

Other activities of the chapter in

clude assisting with the high school Talent Day which was held here on

ence to a close, the Western Division Junior College Honor Band was

Appointed as National SecretaryTreasurer was Acton E. Ostling, Jr. {Gamma Xi), University of Mary land, College Park, Maryland. Man-

ley R. Wliitcomb {Eta), Florida State

Festival for which Mr. Samuel Adl®^

brought from the west coast and was

ble, conductor. To bring the confer

University, Tallahassee, Florida, re

conducted by John A. Williamson, Chairman of the Band, Orange Coast

tiring President, becomes Immediate

College, Costa Mesa, California; Her-

Past President.

February 4. Coming up in May is School of Music's annual Fine Arts will be the guest conductor. TBS

KKTr hope to have a joint meeting,

during the four days of the Festival, with Mr. Adler as a guest speaker.

BAYLOR UNIVERSITY

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IOTA MEMBERS WIN HONORS AS OUTSTANDING WOMEN AT BAYLOR

by Carol Strohschein

Three Iota Chapter members re ceived recognition at the annual Wom en's Day Banquet which honors out standing women at Baylor. Lois Kannwischer was selected by Dean Sternberg of the Music School as the most outstanding woman in the field of mu sic. Brenda Perkins, vice-president and pledge captain, was chosen as the most representative band woman. Fin

ally, your District VI President, San dy Dye, received the highest award a junior woman can achieve as she was chosen to be a member of the

Laurel Society, a select honor organi

Speaking of pledges . . . 20 Pledges —20!! Iota Chapter is so thrilled over

these talented, creative, darling, etc. young ladies that we feel we have

practically been pledged by them.

This year we finally decid^ that the 1948 Baylor Band's rendition of

Baylor University students.

While discussing fund raising proj ects, we concluded that the only thing we had to sell was pledges—all twen ty! This is materializing into a slave auction in which band members pay for the use of a pledge as "Slave for a Day." Pity.

Our Band Director and KK->k Past Grand President Donald I. Moore

travelled to Ann Arbor, Michigan for the College Band Directors National

our alma mater and fight songs which

Association and was installed as Vice-

was played by all local radio stations

president of the Southwest District.

was repulsive. We had a recording ses sion and made a new record of the

four songs to replace the efforts of ye olde 40-piece band. The tWo clubs dis tributed these records to the radio sta tions as a hint that the old records be

We always seem to brag on this man who not only coordinates our band program, but who serves as the finest example and inspiration that we can turn to. Naturally we are delighted to share him in such a national program as KK4^ and TBS.

zation for senior women. This is a

rare tribute to you for selecting a per son of such recognized leadership and scholarship as an officer in your Dis trict.

MUSICAL

CLICHES

1

by DON BRYANT< —Alpha —

"Go to the DOUBLE-BAR.

en

"CUT-TIME"

"DON'T OVERBLOW"

DnnaUl J. Moore

KK4'^ has a name in the news also, for Larry Bowles, President of Beta Alpha chapter, is serving as Senior

class treasurer. This semester the boys organized a small stage band to per form at campus activities such as the All-University Sing and numerous tal ent shows. The response to the group is overwhelming, and the financial re turns are pretty nice, too. As we pre pare for our spring formal and band" banquet, we plan to use KK^^'s funds and TBS's creative pledges.

"How mony times do I hove to soy..

"One More Time"

Richard Goldman Guest

Conductor of Spring Concert

by Tommy Bacur Internationally

famous composer-

director Richard Franko Goldman was

tions, "Two Marches for Sultan Abdal Medjid," by Gaetano Donizetti and Gioacchino Rossini, and "A Walt Whitman Overture", by Norman

present on the Texas Christian Uni versity campus on the dates of March

Lloyd, which Dr. Goldman had com

5-7 to conduct the Homed Frog Band in its annual "Big Band Sound" spring concert. Dr. Goldman, the son of the famous composer - director Edwin Franko Goldman of Goldman Band

cial arrangement of "Sussex Mum

fame, arrived Sunday evening, March 5, to be greeted with a 'hom-of-plenty'

During the concert. Dr. Goldman was made an honorary member of Gamma Sigma and Beta Delta Chap

full of fruit in his hotel room, com

missioned. Also performed was a spe

mer's Christmas Carole," scored by Dr. Goldman for band with special

permission from composer Percy Grainger.

pliments of the T.C.U. Band and

ters. Presidents Mike McEuen of

host chapters Gamma Sigma and

Gamma Sigma Chapter of

Beta Delta of KJC^ and TBS. Dr.

Patricia Wooldridge of Beta Delta Chapter of TB2 presented the awards.

Tommy Bacus, T.C.U. band president

Goldman was honored at an informal

reception on Monday moming, March

and

and an active in Gamma Sigma Chap

ter of KK^ presented Dr. Goldman with a certificate making him an hon

orary member of the Homed Frog Band. After the awards presentations

were over, the KK"^ actives surprised Dr. Goldinan by presenting him with a Texas-style Stetson cowboy hat with a purple hat band on which was print

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ed: "lOt^-TCU, '67."

The Goldman concert was just an

KKY President Mike McEuen presents Stetson hat to Dr. Goldman.

der to bring more internationally fam ous conductors and composers to the

college campus. The 'T.C.U. Band sponsors these concerts as an annual event in the hope that the university students and residents of the sur-

roimding area may be afforded an op portunity to see famous music per sonalities and hear their works per formed in person. We feel that by

doing this, we are not only increasing our own personal knowledge of band history and literature, but we are also helping thousands of other people to become acquainted with the growing band program in America today.

other example of the great effort which the T.C.U. Band and its

and

TB2 Chapters have undertaken in or-

Dr. Goldman directs Practice Session

6, and spoke to students and faculty members on the subject of the history of bands and band music in America.

KK^ and TBS members were in at

tendance and were much enlightened

by Dr. Goldman's reflections of his personal experiences with such fam ous

American

bandsmen

as

John

Philip Sousa.

A large audience was in attendance

on Tuesday night, March 7, to hear Dr. Goldman conduct the T.C.U. sym

phonic band in a program of concert

pieces which he had personally se lected. Included in the evening's pro

gram were a personal composition, "Foundation March," and two selec-

TBS President Patricia Wooldridge and Dr. Goldman

FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY

GAMMA NU CLOWNS FOR CASH

by Jo Ellen Hicks

Money and power are two of the greatest motivating forces known to man. TBfi and KK^g could rule the

world if they would work together! . . . but first, you need money! Gam ma Nu Chapter of KK-^ and Alpha Omega Chapter of TB^ have a start in both directions.

The winner in action! Brothers Tom Bennett and Mike Smiley. Rick Davis adding sup port.

Florida State University has a unique organization on-campus, the "Flying High Circus". During the Spring, the circus gives a series of performances which are among the

Clowning around! Brothers Gordon Holder, Mike Walker, Dennis Baker, Bill Agrella, Geff Boyer, and pledge Tom Maclntyre.

OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY

PLEDGE LIFE BUSY. EXCITING TIME

best in the country. One of the main attractions at this, as at every other circus, is the clowns—and Gamma Nu cashs in on this fascination.

For the past two years they have dressed as clowns, charmed the public and made money for the Chapter by selling souvenir clown pins. They make the pins and their costumes

themselves, and are always one of the hits of the show. This year they cleared over a hundred dollars for Chapter expenses.

Alpha Chapter Pledges

by Larry Beeby

The pledges of Alpha chapter of KK^ have been "enjoying" a busy life these past few weeks. Their activities have been many and varied.

Most of the pledges are members of the Concert Band and, as such, cer tainly foimd all the activities of the

recent tour to be quite satisfying.

(Right, pledges? Right!!!) For in stance, loading and unloading the

a few extra-curricular athletic activi

ties. The pledges are beginning to leam that track can be a very good sport.

Naturally the best is yet to come.

We are eagerly awaiting the conclusion of the pledge period and that final week when pledges take on several roles. For example, they become walk

ing, talking vending machines for any

buses five times was lots of fim. Those

members who may want candy, gum,

bus surveys and polls were interesting,

or a cigarette. They become advertisers of our organization as they wear their IvK^ plaques. As they carry their in

too. And what would the members have

done if they had not been entertained by the pledges' excellent voices blend ing in beautiful (???) song. Of course, a real highlight of the tour was the pledge skit.

struments and play "Ride 'Em, Cow

boys" before each class, they become school-spirit boosters.

slighted, however. Pledge tests and

Yes, the activities and duties are many. But fear not, pledges. It will soon be over, and you'll be members

meetings are frequent. Concerts have been given for the various women's

of one of the greatest—KK^'!

SEE YOU AT THE CONVEN

residence halls. There have even been

TION!!!

On-campus activities have not been

Not to be outdone by the Brothers, the pledges had a unique project of their own. They challenged the Broth ers to a hamburger-eating contest and charged admission. The pledges worked up an appetite during the day with a car wash, but even this extra activity didn't help them. The Brothers can out-eat anyone! Fat Power For ever!

Alpha Omega didn't have an au

thorized place in either activity, but some of the Sisters dressed as girlclowns and went with their boy friends. At the "Eatin' Olympics", they helped cook the hamburgers and played unofficial hostesses. In the past, Alpha Omega and Gamma Nu have

collaborated on the Band Banquet, Christmas serenade and hosting du ties at the President's mansion. Band Weekend, the Freshman Party, the dinner-dance at the Sun Bowl, and the giving of merit certificates to deserv ing state band contest winners. Work ing together we can rule the univer sity; today the campus, tomorrow the world!

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS ATELPASO

WAYMAN E. WALKER GUEST

CONDUCTOR AT RECENT CONCERT

by Tom Lett

Spring is upon us here at UTEP and we're busier than a bee in a valley

of Dandylions. Would you believe a gopher in an irrigation ditch?

We have so far had a very fine con

cert season. We have given some twelve concerts all over the South

of TBS to a combination bonfire-sand surfing' get-together. We had a ^ea time at near-by sand hills riding thos

gigantic sand waves, roasting hot singing folksongs (accompamed by guitar and harmonica), and enjoymg a near full moon on a quiet spring eve ning. We had such a good time, we are

planning to do it again in the near fu

west. This includes ten concerts on

ture.

our recently completed tour. In our local concerts we have had some of

to National Convention. From what

the best guest conductors around. Our

we've heard from our Gamma Sigma

first concert of this spring semester

brothers, it's going to be one of the

featured Mr. Wayman E. Walker of Colorado State* College. As you all know, he is the first Vice President of KK'^'s Grand Executive Coimcil. Al pha Chi sponsored a reception in Mr.

best ever. We hope to see all of you at

Alpha Chi's really looking forward

TCU this summer. We're planning to be there if we have to walk. Alright would you believe hitch-hike.

Mr. Walker.

In UTEP's Symphonic Band's most recent concert, we were honored with the presence of Vaclav NeUiybel as our guest conductor. Mr. Nelhybel is

Our Spring Tour, which I men tioned earlier, was one of our best in recent years. We did not have much time to think about the school work

we were missing because we were hop ping from one town to the next. In one three-day stretch, we played eight concerts. Our tour program consisted of about forty numbers. Alpha Chi did their part on the tour by making signs for the buses, preparing a folder-

pamphlet about the Symphonic Band, and doing many other odds and ends.

On our local UTEP campus. Alpha Chi has been "where the action is."

The intramural basketball season has

just been completed and our chapter was right in the middle of all the ex citement. We had a perfect season record. Well . . . would you believe we lost all but one game? Would you believe the game we didn't lose we had to forfeit because we were on band tour? That's the breaks of a

great athletic organization, but there is still Softball season ahead. After

all we can't do any worse!

A few weeks ago our chapter in vited our local sister chapter, Kappa

Alpha Delta Receives Nine Pledges

By Bonnie Bue

The Alpha Delta Chapter of TBi;

is proud to announce its Spring pledge ping took place i nour two bands, and

KANSAS STATE COLLEGE

Well-Rounded Year

Completed By KSC

by Alice Winter and Bill Johnson

considered one of the foremost com

posers and conductors in the U. S. Mr. Nelhybel's compositions (.we played five of themj were quite a challenge and his conducting of these numbers was quite an experience.

OHIO UNIVERSITY

class. On February 27th and 28th lap

Walker's honor. We enjoyed this very

much, especially the talk we had with

Standing (L to R): Virginia Bensheirrner, Becky ReynoldSf Jeanne Hunleyf Vicki Soudouris, and Colleen Crawford. Sitting: Shir ley Mehush, Carol Kason, Marlene Marvaji, and Regina Shanks.

The Kansas State College of Pitts-

burg "Pride of the Plains" Band, un

the following week nine girls were pledged.

The pledges are undertaking two

projects this year. One includes all chapters of TBS in District VII. Each pledge has chosen one of the chapters with the idea o fgetting acquainted with the school and chapter through

rector, Paul T. Mazzacano, has en joyed a particularly active and success

corrospendence. The pledges are also having a cookie sale in order to raise money for a pledge paddle which is

ful year.

With the onset of the football season,

both bands.

der the direction of our new band di

our thoughts naturally turned to marching, and we spent many hours diligently practicing our routines. Our Homecoming festivities were highlight ed by the appearance of Meredith Wil son and approximately 3,000 high school bandsmen. As hosts for this

gala event, the "Pride of the Plains" Marching Band performed a special

to be signed by all the members of

featured entertainment was a faculty

jazz quintet, members of which have played with such greats as Harry James, Jimmy and Tommy Dorsey,

AI Hirt, and Henry Mancini, and the "Collegiates Four", folk-singing mem

bers of the KSC Collegiates which re

cently toiued Europe and the South dance routine which included such allPacific under the auspices of the State time favorites as the Charleston, SugarDepartment. foot, Cha-Cha, and Go-Go. As our thoughts turn toward May, Our concert band and percussion en we eagerly await the arrival of the semble under the direction of Mr.

Mazzacano and our jazz ensemble under the direction of Mr. Joe Hambrick have recently culminated an

eight day Spring Tour during which

we played concerts at various high schools in Kansas and Missouri. On April 29th, the KSC band was the featured musical attraction at the

Crawford County Centennial Celebra tion.

Occasionally we do let our hair

down and just have fun! For this pin-

pose our chapters of TBS and ivlv^ sponsored a "Band Blast" at which the

noted American composer, Mr. Samuel Adler. During his stay at KSC, Mr. Adler will conduct the symphoiue

band in a performance of his "South western Sketches for Band". D

ognition of his outstanding contnbu

tions and creditable achievements i|| the field of music, lUv'^ and TB2

present Mr. Adler, who is currently

Professor of Composition and Oil

man of the Theory Department at tne

Eastman School of Music, with

"Musician of the Year" award ^ special luncheon in his honor on 5th.

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH

Alpha Omega Sponsors Awards

by Ross E. Williams

joyed meeting Mr. Arthur and seeing

Alpha Omega Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi, at the University of Pittsburg will soon complete another busy

the bandroom. Cookies and hot coffee

year. A Fall Pledge class of six was

initiated in December, and a \Yinter pledge class of seven is scheduled for

initiation in April. A pledge party for the Chapter, sponsored by the Winter Pledges, was held at a local night spot, the Holliday House. All who attended enjoyed the entertainment and good food.

As in past years. Alpha Omega has sponsored several projects with the improvement of the Pitt Band in mind.

One such project is the Freshman of

the Year Award. This award is given Glenn Prager—Bandsman of the Year

to the outstanding freshman member of the band who is selected by our band director, Mr. Robert L. Arthur, and the section leaders.

Another project is the Ivlv^ Bands man of the Year Award for which all

members of the band are eligible. The

band (59%) met the requirements of perfect attendance at all practices and performances, and will receive the awards at the April meeting of the marching band.

In November, the Fraternity spon sored the annual Band Dance. At this dance, the Bandsmen wear the com plete uniform and their dates wear formal dresses.

The Fraternity Sweetheart was an

nounced at the Fall pledge party.

Miss Kathy Mancini, this year's sweetheart, received a dozen long stemmed roses and a fraternity pin at the party.

member who receives the most votes from his fellow bandsmen is named Bandsman of the Year. This award and the Freshman of the Year award

Alpha Omega earns the money used for the awards, dances, and other ex

were presented to the recipients at the

brothers formed a KK^ dance band

annual Stadium Review of Music held

at Carnegie Hall after the end of marching season. The Freshman of the Year award was given to Hank Sepp.

The Bandsman of the Year was Broth Freshman of the Year—Henry Sepp

were provided by the Chapter.

For the third consecutive year. Al pha Omega sponsored perfect attend ance awards for marching band mem bers. After a diligent search for suit able awards, the fraternity selected gold windbreakers with the Pitt Band insignia in blue. 62 members of the

er Glenn W. Prager with Alpha Omega members Allan M. Popsack, Edward F. Johnston, and Gary K. Resch as runners-up.

Alpha Omega also handled the ar

rangements

for

Parents Weekend.

Many of the bandsmen's parents en-

penses in a unique way. Fifteen of the under the leadership of Edward F. Johnston. All the proceeds this group earns at local dance jobs are placed in the chapter treasury.

As another busy year ends. Alpha Omega looks forward to next year's marching season, when the Pitt March ing Band is scheduled to perform at six

home games and three away games.

And the Chapter will have new pledges and new ideas to add to its activities

for another new fraternal year.

KKY, Alpha Omega officers: (I. to rJ Pres.

■Jay Snyder^ Vice-Pres. Allan Popsackf Sec. Ron Leichliiert Treas. Bill Stitt

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ADAMS STATE COLLEGE

ASC Band Performs "Patterns In n/lotion" In Denver Stadium

by Hank Murry Highlighting a successful marching season, the Adams State College "Top of the Nation" Marching Band trav eled to Denver Bronco Stadium, Den ver, Colorado, on December 4, 1966, to perform at the halftime ceremonies of the Denver Broncos and Miami Dol

phins football game. Band Director Glen Yarberry had prepared our 95 members for a special program featur ing "Patterns in Motion."

The performance of the band, 95

Gamma Lambda Sisters managed, within a period of one hour, to fill the stomaches of all these tired and hun

gave the members of ASC's Kappa

performers and saw the Dolphins de

Bissey-Treasurer.

participating high school bands. Be tween 800 and 1,000 band students who came from surroimding schools took part in the homecoming parade and half-time performance of the ball game. The Delta Tau Brothers and

N.B.C. television network.

tators at the stadium eyed the proud

emyer; Robert Davis-Vice-president; Doug Davie; Lew Davis-President; Hank MurrySecretary; Paul Bushhovski; Mr. Charles Buechnan-percussion leader; and Raymond

big chore of feeding members of the

feated by the Broncos, 17-7.

October 22, 1966 saw the staging of another homecoming that this year

N.B.C. television network. 32,592 spec

Tau and District III Governor; Dennis Gren-

Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma the

gry bandsmen.

On January 7, Delta Tau and Gam ma Lambda Chapters sponsored the annual ASC Marching Band Banquet.

A high point of the evening was the showing of a color film of the band's performance at the Denver Bronchos and Miami Dolphins football game of December, 1966, as filmed by the

strong, was filmed in color on the

Pictured are members of Delta Tau at our annual banquet. Pictured are: Robert Solas: Gary Staab-Master of Ceremonies at the banquet; Mr. Cloyce Stokes-sponsor of Delta

Apple polishers before the feeding rush of

the

homecoming

dinner. People pictured

clock-wise (with back to camera) Mrs. Cloyce

Stokes, Sponsor of Gamma Lambda, Lorinda White—Karen Lough—secretary of TBS; Ray Bissey—treasurer of Delta Tau; Den nis Grenemyer—KKP; Hank Murry—Sec

retary of KKP; and Doug Hartman—pledge of KKP.

Pictured are the members of Gamma Lamb da at the banquet. Lorinda White; Karen Lough; Kay Assay—Vice-President; Deanna

Kincannon—Secretary; Georgette Klein; Gail Gray and Mrs. Cloyce Stokes TBS Sponsor.

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WEST TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY

TEXAS TECH

Alpha Psi Organizes Alumni Chapter

19 PLEDGED TO

ALPHA OMICRON

By James Beckham At a time when many members have started the "spring slump". Alpha Omicron Chapter of is engaged in a very active program of service and social activities.

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Some people at Alumni meeting (I. to r.) Dean Hearn, Alumni Secretary; David Stockton, Corresponding Secretary: Gary Garner, Band Director; Ike Nail, Tulia Jr. High Band Direc tor; James Petty, Perryton Jr. High Band Director.

lege band, the beginning of an Alumni Chapter has been justified.

By Cecil Darby We of Alpha Psi feel that projects constitute the life-blood of our Frater

nity. Through projects of various kinds IvK^ can both help the band and grow in brotherhood. Several of the Chap

ter's projects this year have turned out to be more successful and rewarding

than most. In particular, Alpha Psi's

experiences with their Alumni Chap ter and Record Library projects.

Psi Alpha, WT Alumni Chapter, came into existence during the sum mer band camp of 1966. We had a reception and invited all the Alumni who we had addresses for. We discuss

ed starting a chapter and the idea was accepted by those present. The offi cers elected were;

Harris

Brinson—

Pampa High School—president, Ike Nail—Tulia Jr. High School—vice president, Benny Goelehom—Here ford High School — treasinrer, and Richard Bales—WT graduate assis tance—secretary. We have since had three other meetings and accpted a

Before the last District VI Conven

tion, Vince Johnson, District VI Presi dent, came up with an idea which he felt would be of benefit to people who are interested in college band music.

Vince's idea is slowly coming into be

ing via a record library of exclusively

retain

their

have worked

and facilities.

Has anyone . . . ANYONE seen the "Traveling Baritone" started in 1959

by AO as a visitation present? The "Baritone" has dropped out of sight since Lambda of University of Arkan sas gave it to another chapter. A loss of records in a fire has caused the

whereabouts of the "Traveling Bari

tone" to be completely unknown. If anyone has any information on its whereabouts, please contact us at AO! Tour season has led to the renew

Members of Gamma Sigma visited the

year. After receiving these records we have put them on tapes and sent out listings of performance groups and compositions to the schools in our dis trict. If they wish to hear them, they simply request a tape and only pay for the postage. We have received some tapes and records from the vari ous District Chapters, but we do need more. Any chapter that wishes to con tribute is welcome to, for the entire

bers of two other Texas

Chapters.

KK'k and TBS members of the Texas Tech Concert Band when it performed

in Fort Worth, and members of Delta Sigma at Arlington State visited the Tech KK^ and TBS members when the Tech Band performed in Hurst.

Several KK^ members and one TBS

member were among the members of the Texas Tech Stage Band which journeyed to Salt Lake City, Utah, on April 6 to compete in the Intermountain Collegiate Jazz Festival.

AO is making preparations for Na tional Convention in August. The om

nipresent "Blue Goose" is running and ready to hit the road for Fort Worth.

We'll be there in full force and hope to

see you there! library will be given to the national office at the Convention this summer.

The Brothers cf Alpha Psi feel this could be a significant contribution to band music by Kappa Kappa Psi on

inter

est in the Buffalo Band after gradua tion, they will perhaps support the WT Band at home; and perhaps guide

a national level and the idea merits

discussion by other Districts.

their students into our band. If the

Alumnus does nothing other than en courage his students to be in a col

and

VI chapters asking them to send re cordings of their performances of rec ords which they have made during the

An Alumni Chapter can be of a significant help to any band program.

In the case of WT this is certainly true. Today, as in the past. Alpha Psi is made up largely of music majors who are in training to become band we

better

very well to accomplish needed repairs and cleaning on the band equipment

ing of old acquaintances with mem

does have a start.

If

each other

band music. As District President, Vince has sent out letters to District

constitution. It has a slow start, but it

directors.

Since the induction of 19 pledges on March 10, AO has had several weekend pledge-active work sessions.

These sessions have helped to get the actives and pledges together to know

"TuJis-ua. £>e Tl/sa?"

Projects bom out of intelligent thought are the key to the future of Kappa Kappa Psi.

WICHITA .STATE UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA

WILDCAT BAND COMPLETES YEAR WITH SAME HARD DRIVE AS AT START

Honors Come To Beta Tau Brothers

During School Year

By Michael Moulds Several of the brothers of Beta Tau

Chapter, Wichita State University,

mm

Wichita, Kansas, have recently been honored in different ways.

Past president Craig Harms was chosen as one of five Senior Honor Men at Wichita State. Honored for scholastic achievement and leader

ship, Harms has been active in fra ternity work, in the University Sym Omega Chapter Active members. Left to right. Row 1: Mr. Jack Lee, R. McLachlan, D. Boyles, R. Martinez, S. Davidson, R. Holsclaw, P. Obligato, Mr. Nielson, Mr. Peters. Row 2: J. Heidel, J. Gay, L. Paxton, P. Foley, H. Bernal, B. Heald, K. Ziegenbein, R. Dennis.

Row 3: R. Newman, L. Veltum, J. Medinger, E. Parks, J. Cady, R. Pouer, K. Rasner. Row 4: D. Easley, S. Hosier, R. Zelenka, G. Sawyer, J. Koshmider, D. Zajiceh, S. Fiore. Row 5: R. Cummins, L. Bond.

By Sal Fiore When the early Spring arrives in Arizona with its fragrance of honey suckle and orange blossoms permeat

ing the sunny days and starlit-nights, a young man's fancy turns to—new

of a large and expanding Chapter with changes resulting from additional in sight. New pledge techniques are suc cessfully being experienced by eight een future actives who will long re member and (of course) cherish the

phonic Band and Symphony Orches tra, in Pep Council, and as Drum Major of the WSU Marching Band.

The annual Ugly Man On Campus contest was won by Brother Larry Guiim. With each vote costing a pen

ny, Guinn led twelve candidates with a total of $594.87 contributed in his behalf. The total of $1,441.06 raised

by the contest was given to the WSU

days of their pledge period—and es pecially the day they were initiated as Actives! Already these new pledges, taken up with the "active" fever, have expressed much interest in the various

Institute of Logopedics.

better. The fresh Spring is a pleasant contrast to the sun-baked, blistering

activities of the convention.

hot field rehearsals that ushered in the

Work has begun on the official Chapter Scrapbook which will be dis

and Steve Slater. And chosen to play with the Wichita All-College Kix Band at the armual Kansas City Jazz

things.

To the active men of Omega Chap ter of KK^ at the University of Ari

zona, the new things are bigger and

1966 Wildcat Marching Band season in the early Fall. The same iminhibited

present and further enriched by the

played at the Convention, and a stand ing committee has been placed in charge of keeping it updated with each semester's activities. Experienced

experiences of perhaps the best year

members who have seen past conven

in the history of the U. of A. band.

This drive capped a successful New Mexico band trip, a well-received Uni versity of Arizona Band Day and cul

The same spirit and enthusiasm that helped "Little Caesar" (Director Jack Lee) bring the UA Band into national view will make its way to Fort Worth,

tions are already working together with new members on a display com mittee. Fund raising projects are in the making in conjunction with the Omega Chapter of TBil. Carwashes, bake sales, and a band sweatshirt proj ect will help raise money for the con vention. The N.I.B. is a great incen tive to all members, and Omega Chap ter plans to make the most of an ex ceptional activity to play "the best

Texas and the TCU campus this Aug

with the finest."

initiative and drive that was exhibited

by the members in the Fall is ever-

minated at the Super Bowl and is now

being vigorously directed toward the KK^k National Biennial Convention.

ust. Here, Omega's official delegate, Ross McLachlan, and representatives from a chapter of fifty men will carry with them the new motto of the chap

ter, "THE ACTIVE ONES." New faces and ideas coming from a 203-member band have met the needs

Named to the Dean's Honor Roll in

University College and College of Fine Arts respectively were Bill Dole

Festival were Chapter members John

Moots, John Fellers, and Dick Tockey. Beta Tau is very proud of these men and their achievements.

KK>k at Wichita State is looking

forward to the coming year and the '67 National Convention with great

anticipation. Several special work days have been scheduled for service

projects, and a new marching award, called "The Craig Harms Award", has been set up. Also, a special visit to the National Offices at Stillwater

is planned by both Alpha Mu Chap ter of TB2 and Beta Tau Chapter of KK'4'.

Yes, Spring with it's blossoms has

arrived in Arizona and Omega Chap ter of KK^ is already anticipating the fruits of another rewarding year. Here, to be just an active is not enough; to

Officers for the coming year are Ed gar Young, president; Greg Tomp-

be a part of "THE ACTIVE ONES."

kins, vice-president and pledge train er; Michael Moulds, secretary; Larry Guinn, treasurer; and David Stagg,

—that's the role ILK^ers seek.

sergeant at arms.

C.S.C. Symphonic Wind Bandf Wayman Walkert Director COLORADO STATE COLLEGE

CSC Hosts 16th Annual All-State Band Clinic

By Karen Herbst As usual Alpha Alpha of TBi; and Alpha Theta of KK'>I' at Colorado

State College have heen quite busy.

On March 31st and April 1st, Colo rado State College was host to the

to May 5th when Mr. Robert Rubin, National Executive Secretary, will be visiting us at Colorado State College.

pledging are: Colette Boehm, Linda Edmondson, Linda Ficken, Nancy Fredling, Vicki Hagerman, Judy Henry, Birdie Marie Jurik, Nancy Luginbill, Melanie Lutze, Becky Schindler, Lynell Scott, and Judy Skin

All of the delegates from C. S. C. who are planning to attend National Convention in Texas this summer are

ner.

16th

Annual All-State Band Clinic.

With 230 high school band students, two bands were organized with Mr. Harold Hillyer, Fraternity District VI

looking forward to seeing all of our TBi; sisters and KK^ brothers. See you

TBi; and KK^ are looking forward

in Texas!!

Governor and Director of Bands at the

University of Texas at El Paso, as guest conductor. As one of our pro jects TBi; and Ivlv^ sponsored a coke

mm

hour for the all-State Band students

with the C. S. C. stage band perform ing. This activity was held after the Symphonic Wind Band Concert on the evening of March 31st. The follow

I,

ing evening was high-lighted by the performance of the "Purple" and the "Gold" All-State Bands.

On the 23rd of March the C. S. C.

Symphonic Wind Band, imder the di rection of Mr. Wyman Walker and Associate

Conductor

Mr. Robert

James, returned from a nine-day tour of Colorado, Kansas, and Nebraska.

While on tour, we played concerts in 19 high schools and performed for

One of our projects—serving cookies and punch to the "Pride of the Rockies" March

the Nebraska Bandmasters Associa

ing Band.

tion at Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln. Just before leaving on tour, the Symphonic Wind Band was select ed to perform at the South West Music Educators' Conference in Colo

rado Springs. We feel very honored to have appeared as one of the nation's outstanding college bands on the SWMENC program.

Initiation for 'rny pledges will be coming up soon. Girls who will be

,

TBS display at pledging ceremonies.

Kelly James directs the combined VClAVniversity of Pacific bands in "Sweet Geor

gia Brown" at the NCAA Regional Playoffs^ Corvallis, Oregon

some 100 rmles to Corvallis, the group was greeted with the pleasant (?) news that the motel rooms would not be

available until noon. Finally, most of

the band got about two hours sleep before leaving for rehearsal and about

7 hours of basketball. The return trip Sunday morning was much easier, how ever.

Two days later, another group of about 30 started the same process.

Bearing with them the motto, "Class breeds victory," the group boarded a 1 a.m. flight to St. Louis, where some

scattered to points such as Milwaukee, liTL •

Detroit and Washington, D. C. The rest continued on to Louisville for two

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES

Spirit High As Bandsmen Via For Positions With Traveling Band

by Bill Eadie

chapter members an opportunity to

pay a return call on the Stanford The coming of winter marks the be ginning of basketball season, and at UCLA this event is looked upon with anxious expectation. Anticipation was particularly evident this season, as UCLA was ranked first in the pre

season polls, a position from which they never fell. Compiling a 30-0 rec

ord, the Bruins swept to their third

Band and Phi Chapter, who we had entertained earlier in the year.

By winning the conference cham pionship, the team was automatically seated in the NCAA Western Region

al Playoffs which were held at Ore gon State University, Corvallis, Ore gon. Approximately 30 pieces were in the band that followed the team to

NCAA Championship in four years.

No wonder they were so easy to sup port!

Since 1964, the year of the first UCLA title, the Bruin Basketball

victory on successive nights. Traveling on a standby basis, the band managed to get a flight to Portland that arrived

Band, under the direction of Kelly James, has grown at a phenomenal

The Varsity Band warms up at Freedom Hall, Louisville, Kentucky

rate until the average band size at each home basketball game reached

90, with about 125 students sharing the playing responsibilities. It was thus very difficult to limit the size of the band that was to travel with Ihe

team on three away weekends. Out of

necessity, Mr. James selected as his criteria (1) number of years in the

band, (2) number of games played during the season, and (3) general musicianship. The result was a fairly different group making each trip.

March 2 and 4 marked the annual excursion to the San Francisco Bay

Area for games against the University of Calif., Berkeley, and Stanford Uni versity. These games not only gave some of the band's fine young players a chance to travel, but it also gave

there at 4:30 in the morning. Bussing

days of relaxing and sightseeing before facing three other bands and an organ ist at Freedom Hall in the Kentucky Exposition Center. It was interesting to note that all participating schools

were represented by bands at the fi nals, a trend we hope will continue when the finals shift to the Los An

geles Sports Arena next year.

Other band and chapter activities

this winter included: concerts by both concert bands under the direction of

Dr. Clarence Sawhill and guest con ductor Mr. Ulysses Kay; the premier

performance of a new work "Solilo quy", by Chapter Sponsor F. Kelly James; the hosting of the Oregon State

Pep Band while they were in the Southland for basketball games; and the initiation of 11 new actives from

the winter pledge class. Plans for spring include a larger pledge class, participation in the armual Spring Sing at the Hollywood Bowl, and a complete schedule of concerts and ser vice projects.

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON

TEXAS TECH

his knee. KK^ pledges each presented

Work, Parties and Concerts

JOINT BROCHURE PROMOTES TECH BAND

her on the cheek.

Along With Pledging Fill Spring Semester at UH

his Big Sis with a red rose and kissed

hy Donna Riffer hy Elinor Cleveland

Since the beginning of this semester, both the Tau Chapter of TBS and the University of Houston Concert Band

have been engaged in a large number of activities. At the present time, the chapter is involved with pledging new members; therefore, many of our ac tivities have been joint pledge-active fimctions.

Early in February, not wanting our pledges to be lacking in a thorough knowledge of zoology, we took them on an outing to the zoo and the park.

Later in the month, both the Sorority members and pledges participated in a promotional parade on behalf of the Girl Scout troops in the Edgewood Area of Houston. The theme of the

parade centered around the new na tional Girl Scout Song, "Follow the Piper," which has only recently been adopted by their national convention.

Since there was only a vocal arrange ment, our chapter arranged the song for a small band, and performed it with the assistance of our

brother

chapter of KLK^.

Our activities for February were brought to a close with a homemade ice-cream party. While the pledges made the ice cream, the Actives chal lenged the members from last year's pledge class in a game of softball. The older members, by means of a "slight" deviation in the rules, claimed the vic tory.

Besides the traditional instruction

pertaining to the Sorority, the pledges have been called upon to perform re search in certain other areas, securing for our members such vital statistics as the measurements of the Mecom

Fountains and the complete inscrip tions from the San Jacinto Monu

ment, a historical landmark located at the site of the last battle for Texas in

dependence.

The University of Houston Con cert Band has also been quite busy

Spring semester here at Tech has been a fun-filled and worthwhile one

As a joint project this year, TBS and KK^ are having 5,000 sixteen page brochures printed to be distrib uted to incoming freshmen and others interested in the band program at Texas Tech.

The week before Spring Break found the concert band getting ready for tour, and it is generally agreed that

for TBS. It started with the ejection of our new officers, and shortly after then pledges were inducted. We have eighteen eager beauties, and we're ex

this year's tour was one of the best

pecting a lot from them.

ever. Two TBS girls were in charge

Three days after induction we had a kidnap breakfast for our new

pledges. It was here that we exper ienced our first, but not last, taste of impromptu pledge skits. It was also the first time many of us had seen the latest "mod rods". And believe it or

not, out of all the pledges only one was not wiring her pledge pin on her pajamas when she was kidnapped!

Big Brothers and Big Sisters were recognized at a joint meeting shortly after induction. TBS pledges, dressed as little girls, each made up a short riddle or statement about her Big Brother, and then proceeded to sit on program was taken from the Univer sity Interscholastic League contest lists and played with the intent of pro viding the area bands with an oppor tunity to hear their own numbers per formed prior to contests.

As a combination service and

money-making project, our chapter has recently begun selling coffee and donuts bi-weekly on campus in the music

building. This has proved to be both a practicable and profitable means of supplementing our budget.

of each of the three buses. One was

to check role and pass out food mon ey; the other was in charge of hous ing. Bus Three was honored with a

pledge skit by two TBS and two KK^

pledges. If you've never see a pledge skit on a bus you should try it some time. It's definitely an experience.

Tour found us in Midland, Odessa, Big Spring, Albany, Ft. Worth, and the final concert in Hurst. We were

shown wonderful hospitality the en tire four days which made the trip fun and our hard work very worth while.

Next weekend Beta Chapter is send ing a representative to the B.S.O. re

treat. (Board of Student Organiza tions). We hope she will gain fresh ideas to help improve our chapter.

Several weeks ago we bought enough pencils with TBS printed on them to put one in every folder for all four of our concert bands. They are attached on the inside of the folder by a piece of string, and have proved to be very useful.

Each year A.W.S., Association of Women Students, sponsors a Woman's Day Award Banquet. This spring our

chapter will be presenting a $50 schol arship and certificate to the girl who

There are still many activities to be

completed before the end of this school year. The final week of pledgeship, is scheduled for April 2nd through April

8th, with formal initiation to be held on April 9th. To kick off the week's activities there will be a Big SisterLittle Sister dinner. On Saturday

night, informal initiation will be held.

The pledges will be engaged in such worthwhile activities as playing the

Sorority song on coke bottles, an apple this semester with various concerts. bob, and a garlic race. We are plan Since the opening of our new Univer ning to initiate six new members. In sity Center, our band has performed May, we will elect and install new of a concert every other week on campus, ficers. To bring a conclusion to the as well as playing for the formal dedi year's work, TBS and KK^ will have a cation of the building. We have also joint banquet in June. Chapter mem played two area concerts, the last bers are also making plans to attend one to date being held in conjunction

the National Convention in August at

with a band festival. The music on the

TCU.

we feel has contributd the most to

the band. It is through the help of our A.W.S. representative that TBS is be coming more widely recognized on the Tech campus.

We are looking forward to National Convention and are busily working on our display. We are hoping to leam a lot and meet many of you from our sister chapters.

See You

At The Convention 37

LAMAR TECH

EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

Welcome Letters

DELTA UPSILON INSTALLS 15 HONORARY MEMBERS

Bring Happy Response

by Dianne Farris The Alpha Upsilon chapter of TBX has had a busy year and the final ac tivities are rapidly approaching. The chapter actually began the year's ac tivities last summer when Dr. Wiley, director of the Lamar Tech Band, re

quested that the members write per sonal letters to welcome incoming freshmen to the band. Many of us re

ceived answers, and the project was rewarding to all concerned. The fall term was begun with the traditional freshmen-band "Get Acquainted" par ty, jointly sponsored by the Alpha Up silon chapter of TB2 and the Gamma Zeta chapter of KK^.

In mid-November, the Rebel Band

President Slaughter and the National Office.

Also at the request of the National

by John Munn and Stuart Glazer

Office, Delta Upsilon arranged for a luncheon meeting for all the KK^ members attending the convention.

The special purpose of the meeting

On February 9, on behalf of the Na tional Grand Coimcil, the Brothers of

was to award Dr. William D. RevelU a plaque recognizing his special status in the Fraternity and his outstanding

Delta Upsilon Chapter at Eastern Michigan University and the Brothers

of Nu Chapter at The University of Michigan installed 15 honorary mem

bers into Kappa Kappa Psi. The instal lation was held at the Michigan Union on the University of Michigan campus.

The new members included college band directors from all over the na tion who were chosen for their out

standing contribution to college bands.

Nu Chapter conducted the second degree of the ritual while Delta Up silon administered the third degree.

service to the promotion of college band ideals. Also during the meeting Mr. Rubin gave a "State of the Fra ternity" message to the assembled brothers, emphasizing the fraternity's growth in the past years.

The Brothers of Delta Upsilon con siders it an honor to participate in

this year's CBDNA Convention and meeting college band directors and KK^ members from all over the na tion.

On the local Chapter scene, the "Marching Hurons" of Eastern Michi

Both chapters used the newly revised

gan University once again enjoyed a

from Arlington attended the Arlington

ritual which was well received by ap

State-Lamar Tech football game in Beaumont. After the game the Lamar Chapters held a reception in the mu sic building for both bands. The recep tion honored the Rebel Band, and Dr. D. O. Wiley, the father of Dr. C. A. Wiley. Dr. D. O. Wiley was director

proximately 70 members of Kappa Kappa Psi including Grand President Jay Slaughter, members of the Grand

successful season on the gridiron. Un der the batons of Thomas Tyra, direc tor of bands, and his assistant Ronald

of the famous Red Raider Band of

Texas Tech for many years.

An all-band picnic was sponsored by the TBS and KK^ chapters in early December. The picnic was an all day

affair, including baseball, volleyball, and a hootennanney around the fire.

The chapters provided the place and the food. This picnic is a semi-annual affair, and is very popular with band members.

six half-time shows involving pageant

posers Paul Creston and Clifton Wil liams, Executive Secretary Robert Rubin, and Dr. William D. Revelli, Honorary Life Grand President of

ry, precision drill, and fine music. This year's music encompassed a wide var iety of selections ranging from music

lac^.

popular Tijuana Brass sound. The band's percussion section was featured

At the request of Mr. Rubin, the Brothers of Delta Upsilon arranged for a dinner at the Michigan Union to honor the new Brothers. Members of

Delta Upsilon and Nu Chapters were present to hear words of congratula tions to the new members from Grand

played concerts on the tour, and was well received. The Alpha Upsilon

packing, handling, and distributing the programs at each concert, while the Gamma Zeta chapter of KK-^^ aided in

the loading and unloading of equip ment, and setting up the recording

twice this season and received tremen dous audience response.

The use of props played an impor tant role in this season's performances.

The props consisted of a giant air pump to mend a flat tire on the Ti

an eight-foot tall can of Raid used to rid the field of that growing menace -

the Spanish Flea. All the props used this year were designed and built by the Brothers of Delta Upsilon.

We also provided the band members

with Eastern Michigan Band jackets and held a post game reception for the

equipment at each concert.

visiting band from Western Reserve University. Other fall activities in

Dr. Wiley, sponsor of TBi; and KK.>lf at Lamar Tech, and a Past Grand

cluded a band hayride and an initia tion of six new members.

President of the Fraternity, and three

The Brothers were very active in

representatives from the Lamar Tech chapters recently visited the U.S.L. campus to speak to the band club

publicizing our January concert, which

included the Symphonic, Concert, and

about establishing TBi; and KK^ chap

Marching Bands. This 'was the first time the Marching Band appeared in a

ters there. The group flew to Lafayette

concert performance.

In February, the Lamar Tech band took an exciting three day trip to at

in a small plane piloted by Dr. Wiley.

tend Mardi Gras in New Orleans. This

Diarme Farris, President, and Kariime

is the second year the band has made Parade. Recently, the Lamar Sym

Hansen, Secretary of Alpha Upsilon chapter of TBil, and Floyd Hunter, Treasurer of the Gamma Zeta chapter

phonic Band completed a three day

of KKTq made the trip and presented

tour of northeast Texas. The band

the program.

this trip, and marched in the Rex

from the opera "Pagliacci" to the ever

juana Taxi, a revolving carousel, and

chapter of TBi; was responsible for

Dr. C. A. Wiley—sponsort directory and pilot

Button, the 130-piece band performed

Council and Board of Trustees, com

We are now preparing to sponsor our 2nd annual Michigan State Twirlfog Contest which proved very success ful last year. We are also making plans to attend the National Ivlv^ Conven tion this summer where we hope to see YOU at T.C.U.!

EASTERN NEW MEXICO

PURDUE UNIVERSITY

ENM Pledges Wrap Up Busy Spring

Lt. Col. Arnaid Gabriel Guest Conductor At Purdue Lt. Col. Amald Gabriel, Conductor of the United States Air Force Band

of Washington, D. C., served as guest conductor of the Purdue Symphony Band on Sunday, March 12, 1967. The concert, given in Purdue's Elliott Hall

of Music, was part of the university's "Convocations and Lectures" series.

It was also the first of a series of thir

teen concerts to be presented by the Department of Bands during the spring semester.

Col. Gabriel, who is the highest ranking officer in Air F'orce music and a member of KK4', worked with the band for one three-hour rehearsal

Helping in the refinishing of Beta Lambda's Trophy Case are: (I to rj Jim Barnard, Ronnie McWilliams, Van Ragsdale, Don Wickard, Fred Drewitt, and Mr. Floren Thompson, Jr.

by Jim Barnard PLEDGE!!!

CANDY

COOKIES, 'GIMME SOME

These were just a few of the phrases often heard during the recent band tour, which carried the Greyhound Band throughout west Texas and

FIRE,PLEDGE!

SHINE, southeast New Mexico. KK'I' Pledges David Allen, Lovington; Don Aldridge, Jal; George Chapman, King of MADE COOKIES, MA'M Prussia, Pa.; James Leone, Harris'LEMME SEE YOUR BOOK, burg, Pa.; were in charge of loading PLEDGE! HEY, GET and unloading the buses, in addition to having to shine shoes, carry matches, OUTA THE AISLE. I WANT BY SORRY ABOUT THAT, and any other duties that the inven tive actives of Beta Lambda could SIR!

SIR?

THEY'RE HOME

produce.

TliX Pledges, Marylin Acton, Al

buquerque; Susan Burkel, Portales; Vida Dyer, Jal; Karen Lafferty, Ala-

mogordo; and Ralene Wilson, Lovington, were busy selling homemade cook ies and helping with the tour pro

grams. Having spent the week prior to tour making baimers for the buses,

painting and labeling percussion equip ment and other such necessities for the

trip this Pledge crew was very tired but happy at the end of our five-day journey.

On the evening of February 14th, the active membership of Beta Lambda

and Upsilon went to the Baptist Chil dren's Home, south of Portales. There some fifty children between the ages

of eight and twelve were given a Val entine party. In addition to refreshYesha-Dee, 2'/, year old mascot for the Eastern Neui Mexico University twirlers, is

pictured with her mother, Bettye-G I e e

Broome who is head and feature twirler for the "Showband of the Southwest" and Cur rent President of Upsilon Chapter.

Saturday afternoon. Several of the compositions on his portion of the pro gram were performed from the Air Force Band manuscripts.

Sunday morning before the concert he was guest of honor at a special smorgasbord breakfast sponsored by the members of KK4r and TBi!. Immed

iately following the concert the two chapters sponsored a reception in his honor which was open to all bands men, their families, and friends.

ments and games, each child was given a Valentine from the members. It was

very hard to tell whether the children or the members had more fun. How

ever, it was a very entertaining and helpful project.

On Saturday, one week after band tour, the members of Beta Lambda spent another busy day helping with the Solo and Ensemble Contest, and sponsoring a concession stand outside the Music Building. The proceeds of this project were earmarked to help defray the expenses of the National Convention this summer. This proved to be a very successful venture. A total of fifty dozen donuts and an uncounted number of gallons of coke were sold.

Just before the Easter Vacation, the members and pledges of Beta Lambda and Upsilon went to Oasis State Park for some fun and a few sandy ham burgers. Each member came back to school tired, sandy, and ready for the week's vacation!

As a final bar. Beta Lambda and Upsilon would like to extend con

gratulations and best wishes to Brother Van Ragsdale, Beta Lambda treasurer and Miss Jean Parker, who were mar

ried April 25th, in Santa Fe. GOOD LUCK, BROTHER!

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY

Janet Hill New

Sigma Sponsor

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT ROLLA

St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Sponsored By Delta Gamma In Guest Appearance At Rolla Association and the University Gen eral Lectures program on February 2. and Roger Deivey Members of Delta Gamma Chapter as sisted the orchestra in their arrange The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra,

By Richard Burkhalter

under the baton of Edward Murphy, heralded the beginning of a busy se mester for Delta Gamma Chapter of Klvit- at the University of Missouri at

Rolla. Over 1400 persons attended the concert sponsored by the Rolla Arts

Society; and was a member of National Intercollegiate Band at Wichita in Mrs. Janet Hill, newly initiated sponsor of Sigma Chapter.

by Joyce Goemmer Sigma Chapter of TBX is happy to announce a new honorary member of the Sorority. Mrs. Janet Hill is the wife of Arizona State University

marching band and symphonic direc tor, William H. Hill.

Mrs. Hill was bom in Akron, Colo rado where she concluded her high school education. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree (cum laude) and her Master of Arts degree from Adams State College, Alamosa, Colo rado.

She has belonged to Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities; Cardinal Key (National Honorary Women's Sorority); National Honor

1961.

She has taught school in the Las Vegas Public Schools, Las Vegas, New Mexico, and has also been a part time

ments while in Rolla and helped load

the equipment into the Symphony moving van.

The University of Missouri at Rolla Concert Band, in conjunction with the

Fort Leonard Wood Oratorio Society, presented a very successful concert in the Student Union Ballroom on

February 28. Some 400 students, fac ulty members and guests were treated to such selections as Hayden's "St. An-

t h o n y Divertimento", Persichetti's

"Pageant", H. Owen Reed's "La Fiesta

woodwind instructor at Adams State

Mexicana", and Sousa's "Liberty Bell

College, Alamosa High School, Del

March" by the UMR Concert Band,

Norte High School, and held similar

conducted by David L. Oakley. As

positions in California.

a stirring finale, the Band and the

clarinet in the Univ. of California at

Oratorio Society combined their mu sical artistry in Jean Sibelius' "Fin-

Los Angeles Symphonic Band, first

landia".

Her performance experiences include flute and clarinet in the Adams State

College Concert Band, first flute in the San Luis Valley Orchestra, first

soprano of the Adams State College A Capella Choir and member of its ASC Singers.

We are very happy and proud to have her as an honorary member of

our Chapter."CONGRATULATIONS

On

March 2 the UMR Concert

Band presented a concert in St. James, Missouri. The band's program was the same as the previous concert. "The Drifters", UMR's stage band under the leadership of Brother Wayne Schoeffel (doctoral student in elec

trical engineering and a Delta Gamma

member), was a big hit with such (Continued Next Page)

MRS. HILL."

OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY

formances. Several of the Chapter members went along for encourage

Alpha Pledges Go on 'Concert Tour'

ment.

by Susan Holmes

will increase spirit within the organiza tion itself.

Here at Oklahoma State University,

Alpha Chapter of TBi; is in the midst of a busy semester. A joint meeting with

was held March 7 with Mr.

Robert H. Rubin as guest. At that

Within Alpha Chapter of TBR an official blazer has been adopted which the girls are making themselves. Our local constitution is in the process of being revised, and a committee is

time plans for this summer's national

working to standardize pledging pro

convention at TCU were discussed. We

cedures.

are putting our best efforts into a dis play to acquaint you with our Chap ter's activities and further emphasize our desire to have the 1969 "50th An

niversary" Convention at Oklahoma State University, with the Alpha Chap ters as host.

Speaking of pledging, the girls in

Chapter member Carolyn Kirkpatrick was one of the featured perform ers in the OSU Concert Band on the

spring tour. She skillfully played te flute part in a clarinet-flute duet with RK^f's own Wayne Bennett. It was an

excellent job by both. I might also mention that it was due to the gen

erosity of Alpha Chapter of RK4' that the band was able to take a two rather than one-day concert tour. The Chap ter donated the additional funds need

Alpha's spring pledge class worked with the K,K4' pledges on the Concert Band's spring tour and presented an entertaining skit for all the band mem

ed for the tour. We are all appreciative as it was an enjoyable tour with won

bers as well as performing special

for this year. There is still a Spring

courtesies for the Chapter members during the two-day tour. March 23 saw

derful people all along the way.

But Alpha's work is not yet finished

Concert to be given, initiation of the spring pledge classes, and music for TBi; are also working together on a the KK^ and TBR pledges marching Commencement. We will be busy to project to make band windbreakers about the campus making a "concert the last minute, but we will still be available for sale in the fall. We hope tour" of their own. They serenaded The Alpha Chapters of KR-k and

this project will give the band more

good publicity on campus and that it

several of the dormitories on campus with spirited, as well as comical, per-

thinking of the summer and the Na

tional Convention at TCU and hop ing to see you all there.

WEST TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY

Christmas Bazaar Highlights Winter Season for Xi Chapter

by Nina McClendon

Highlight of the year for Xi chap ter of TBi; at West Texas State Univ

ersity was a Christmas Bazaar given to raise money for Christmas pres ents and fruit bags given to needy children in the Amarillo area. In the

planning and execution of this bazaar, the Chapter earned enough to decide to make this an armual TBi; activity.

All items sold at the bazaar were

made by TBi; members and their spon

sors, under the direction of Jerilyn Laramore, Chapter president. Hand

crafted items sold included such things as aprons, baby booties, wastebaskets, bath articles, toothpick trees, news paper wreaths, kissing balls, crocheted napkin holders, decorated towels and

calendars, decorated candles, curler bags, and other useful household ar ticles. An 'Elf" theme was carried out throughout the bazaar with each mem ber wearing blue and white elf cos

pledges helped earn money by making and selling baked goods. Fruit, nuts, and candy were bought with the mon

ey earned and made into bags ip the TBi, imit. TBy is the only non-social organization that maintains a dormi tory unit for its members on the cam pus of WTSU.

Xi Chapter was also active in a

number of campus events including the nomination of chapter member

Martha Woodward for Homecoming Queen. Several other members were proposed but Jan Coffman of Sham

rock, historian of Xi, was named "Most Beautiful" on the WTSU cam pus.

Throughout the year, TBi; holds a reception with KK-iR after each band

concert and for such activities as high school regional band day.

For the fall semester TB2 used a cir

cus theme for the rush party with all members dressed in circus costumes

"Sunday Morning", "Ebb Tide", and

borrowed from the WTSU speech de partment. During the fall semester, TBi; held a slumber party in the unit for all the girls in band in order to get to know some of them better.

Later a spaghetti dinner was held for the rushees, and bids were later hand ed out with fourteen returning their

"A Sign of the Times."

bids.

tumes made from crepe paper or ma terial.

The Chapter's three Fall term

(Continued from Page 40J popular tunes as "Up a Lazy River",

The UMR Concert Band will again be featured in the Student Union

The final big event of the year is the annual formal banquet in April

Ballroom on April 27 in the final con

at which time several awards are pre

cert of the school year. The tentative program for the evening includes se

sented. The Ernest Howry Memorial

lections by Robert Dvorak, Moussorgsky, Gershwin, and Riegger. "The Drifters" will also be featured.

Scholarship is given, the $50 spring scholarship and the presentation of the Outstanding Bandswoman of the year, all sponsored by the Xi Chapter as

The band will journey to Memphis, part of their continuing service to the Tennessee for the annual Cotton Car

nival on May 11-14. Enroute the band

will present a concert in the high schcwl at Willow Springs, Missouri.

Anticipating a weekend of fun and

achievement, the band is working hard in preparation for this trip.

Our director, David L. Oakley, is planmng several big events for the next school year as the band program

becomes more prominent on the Rolla campus. With the expansion of the

humanities curriculum, the Univer sity now grants a degree in Liberal

Arts. The band program will pace this expansion with many great irmova-

tions in the future. We are looking

forward to another successful year in 1967-68.

TBS members still in circus costumes, dis cuss and vote on bids to TBS following the fall rush party.

WTSU Bands.

TBS nominee, Jan Coffman, dances with

MOST Handsome Man, Harold Clayton, af ter being named Most Beautiful Coed at the Beauty Dance.

STEPHEN F. AUSTIN COLLEGE

George West Newest Honorary Member

By Tony Buban

Gamma Phi Chapter of Kappa Kap

pa Psi is happy to report that current ly we have 18 active members and with the addition of 4 new pledges will soon bring our total membership to 22 members. Of this total three of the members are Life Members of the Fraternity and will graduate in May. Brothers Joe Thomas and Sammy Al

many will graduate with B.S. degrees in Music and plan to go into the teach

ing profession as band directors. The third graduating senior is Brother Joe Angle. He will receive a B.A. with a major in History and English and plans to begin graduate studies.

Back row from left to right fstanding): Joe Angle, Sammy Almany, Tony Buban (president), Tommy Pool, James McClelland, W. B. Bingham (vice-president), Joe Thomas, Billy Can

Our newest Honorary member is

George A. West, assistant professor of

non, Bill Eggenburger, and our director Kenneth Green. Second row (seated): Laried Holt

music here at Stephen F. Austin State

(treasurer), Robert Fielder, Ricky Towler, Ken Barnes, Robert Haltom, Billy Barton (secre tary), and Joe Bonner. Third row or front row (the four boys kneeling): Pledges Jimmy

College. He holds a B.M., M.M., and

Tommey, Walter Weatherby, Robert Turner, and Michael Hartman.

is ciurrently working on his PhD. which was begun at Michigan State Univer

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH

sity.

New Slate of Officers Elected

Our chapter and Beta Zeta Chapter of TBi: are currently planning an "endof-the-year" dinner and dance with the

By Karl Schatten

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Spring has arrived, the flowers blossom, grass grows, and

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starts anew with fresh new outlooks on

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the world. So goes the way of Beta

Theta Chapter at The University of

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Utah. Richard Moffat, out-going presiI _

dent of Beta Theta, turned over the gavel and duties of his office to Paul Marcantonio, our newly elected presi-

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dent. Karl Schatten will take over the

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duties of vice-president; Robert Shoop

The new officers of the Beta Theta Chapter.

Front (I to r): Jim Petterson, Robert Shoop, Robert Hixon. Back: Paul Marcantonio, Karl Schatten.

Our Chapter here at Stephen F. Austin has had a good year. We are

buraGn aS trGasurer; and RODGrt Hixson will stand ready as sergeant of.

looking forward to an even more suc cessful year in 1967 and 1968 with a new slate of officers headed by Chap

™-ii handlp thp finnnrlal i'etiersen Will nanuie tim tmanciai

With the coming of spring arrives the fullfillment of well-planned acti-

President-elect Paul President-elect Paul Marcantonio Marcantonio

vities. On the twenty-first of April the

(left) being congratulated by out-going Presi Presi-

University of Utah Concert Band and Stage Band will apper in concert

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some time after our Spring Concert, which is to be held on Sunday after noon, April 16.

At the present time Gamma Phi is raising money for this event by operat ing concession stands at track meets held on the SFA campus. This has generally been very profitable for us and increased the Chapter's treasury a good deal.

has become the new secretary; Jim

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dent Richard dent Richard Moffat.

Moffat.

entire band to be invited to attend.

This dinner and dance will be held

with Carl "Doc" Severinsen as guest

ter president Tony Buban and under the sponsorship of our director, Mr. Kenneth A. Green. We'll see you at TCU!

Twenties party which was complete

gangsters led by "Machinegun" j soloist. This is the annual scholarship with Marcantonio and his singing (?) vic^ concert, and all proceeds will provide music scholarships for talented stu-

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dents.

The big social event of the year will

annual Spring Formal of KK-^r and TBS at which the new "Queen of

^^^^1 KK-^" will be crowned for her reign during the

But turning from tomorrow's ideas to yesterday's memories, one last

quarter's highlights was a Roaring

lin case, gun molls following "Shifty'

Sedlar, and homemade bathtub (in

cluding the ring) punch!

And so the members of KK'l^ are look

ing forward to a new quarter of fun and excitement to be coupled with some worthwhile service activities to

lend honor and prosperity to both the Beta Theta Chapter of

and the

Band programs of the University of Utah.

Manitoba, Canada. The band officially ended its tour with a home concert on

March 12. Highlights of the band's concert program included "Concert Piece No. 2 For Two Clarinets", which

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featured TB2 members Barbara Thor son and Lonnie Streeter in a clarinet

duet; "Portrait of a Trumpet" with KK-k member Joe Novak as soloist;

and numbers by the stagehand, "The Statesmen". The tour was very suc

cessful, and everyone had a good time.

TB2 ushers finished this annual ser

vice project by ushering at the last Back row (I to rj Clar Rene Johnson, Carole Budack (treasurer), Barbara Thorson, Lonnie Streeter, Sharon Braaten, Myrna Arthur, Linda Markley, Roberta Rindt (secretary), and

Diane Schulz. Front row: Marie Dahle, Loretta Gulleson, Laurel Smestad (vice-president), Pat Larson (president), Connie Lien, Donna Sperle, Kathy Mach (historian-reporter), and Helen Eastman.

two lyceums of the season. They were: Jose Molina and the Spanish Flam enco Dancers, and Gary Graffman, concert pianist.

Members of the Gold Star Band are taking their usual part in campus

NORTH DAKOTA STATE

activities by performing in a special "pit" orchestra for the musical pro

Eleven Pledged At Alpha Theta

duction "Oklahoma" to be presented

By Laurel Smestand The Alpha Theta Chapter at North Dakota State University pledged elev en new members this year. The new

when our pledges are initiated on the

morning of April 29. A special brunch is planned for after the ceremonies.

The NDSU Gold Star Band, under

pledges' project for this year is col

the direction of Mr. William Euren,

lecting music for the Salvation Army

made their aimual spring tour dirring the second week of March. Members of TBS and ICKSk helped with the ar

and for an overseas music drive. Just before Easter vacation, the active members of the Alpha Theta Chapter

serenaded the pledges at each of their respective dorm rooms. They were also presented with a small Easter "treat." We will be especially proud UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI

Spring Semester

rangements. The 64-member Gold Star Band gave concerts at Garrison, ParTowner, and Cando all in North Da

State University's Association of

shall, New Town, Tioga, Stanley, representative to the North Dakota

kota, and at Souris and Brandon,

Women Students.

the highest score on the fmal test but

was arranged by Patsy Slattery. On Heart Sunday, March 26th, we met

present the one we had ordered be cause two girls had made a score of 99!

At the Initiation, each girl received

by Marlene McCoy Theta Chapter at the University of Cincinnati recently initiated its pledge class after three months of strenuous

pledge tests. The pledge class man aged to survive oiu- training program and they show promise of bringing a

great deal of leadership and enthus

her recognition pin, a rose and a band citation cord. In addition, each "Big

Sister" presented her "Little Sister"

cake to celebrate secretary Jackie

Our pledge program requires that each pledge present an individual pledge project besides working on the class project of organizing and provid ing everything for a picnic for all the

Kinard's 21st birthday.

While our pledge program was going

devious quizzes contrived

by oiu:

pledgetrainer Kathie Wilbert. The final test was given shortly before the initiation and each pledge anxiously

eagerly waiting to run our hands through all that lovely money but they were a step ahead of us and put us to work on the adding machines

with columns of figures to be checked and rechecked. Heart Sunday proved

none of us were very proficient on the

adding machine, we must have helped them somewhat or they wouldn't have

on we did not neglect the commercial and service aspects of our sorority s

asked us back for next year.

activities. Much to the dismay of many waistlines in the band, we start ed our money-making project of sell

forward to a very important event in

ing "The World's Finest Chocolate."

The candy went fast and right to the wrong places but with a little exer cise and a little parade marching re

awaited the results to see if they had

hearsal we should be back in shape m

passed. An award of a TBS sweatsl^

no time.

was to be given to the girl receiving

at the Heart Association Ofice to help with their annual drive. We were all

with a TBS charm and an active pin to be a financial success and the re to wear imtil theirs can be ordered. sults were higher than last year (al After the ceremonies, the Actives though I don't think that was due to treated the new initiates to dimer, where we managed to come up with a any addition errors by us!) Although

iasm into the chapter.

bandswomen. During their pledge training the pledges were given five

men's national service fi/atemity, and it is held during "Sharivar", the an nual open house at NDSU. The newly elected officers of TBS

are Pat Larson, president; Laurel Smestand, vice-president; Robert A. Rindt, secretary; Carole Budack, treas urer; and Kathy Mach, historian-re porter. Marie Dahle was chosen as

as it tiuned out we were imable to

Pledging Highlights

here May 5-6-7. This is an annual event sponsored by the Blue Key,

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Our service project for this quarter

In the coming year we are looking

the chapter's history. We plan to in itiate Miss Roberta Peters as an hon

orary member of our chapter. Plans for the initiation and other activities are svue to keep ovu new initiates busy and show them that small numbers

can produce lots of work and enthusi-

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collapsible so it could be transported easily in the trunk of a car.

The high schools were highly recep tive to the idea and hoped it would continue. Each expressed gratitude that the University was interested and actively involved in helping high school students become aware of op portunities at the college level.

Chapter members themselves are ex tremely excited about the project.

They feel that their group is now of vital importance and doing something

for the festival are: Dr. Manley Whit-

worthwhile for their Alma Mater.

We have received many comments concerning the program but perhaps the most outstanding came from Dean Duncan. He said, "This has been one

comb. Director of Bands at Florida State University; Mr. Walter Beeler, Director of Band at Ithaca College,in

Ithaca, New York; and Mr. Weston

ust in Fort Worth at Texas Christian University. We'll be looking for you

busy, profitable and successful year

at TCU!

Next time you order Band Uniforms:^

tive projects of any undertaken by a student group in the Division of Mu sic."

Chapter sponsor Budd Udell com mented that it has been fun ex

Arts faculties.

All in all, Omicron Chpter, although young, is thinking "big." It has become a great honor for a band member to pledge Kappa Kappa Psi and take part in the jobs the Brothers have

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Tireless, talented Tech Band Direc tor Mr. Dean Killion makes a very ef fective bridge of information between "That Coin' Band", its lOv-k and TB2 chapters, and the alumni organization.

He never fails to speak appreciation to the Aliuns for their support. Per haps this is one of the prime reasons why Tech Exes are so motivated to go all out for the celebrated Raider Band.

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"A Time for Opportunity" "Its Convention Time" again, and this summer will provide all KK^ and TB^i members with some fine opportunities to make their own memberships more meaningful, and to strengthen the fraternal bonds of our two national organizations while doing so. The five days of activities and meetings beginning August 27th in Fort Worth will be filled with the responsible ac

tivity and purpose that makes us the strong national organization we are—dedicated to furthering the prog ress of the nation's finest college bands.

Here too will be opportunities for you to gain practical experience in parliamentary procedure and politics by exercising your privileges of membership.

The many ideas discussed in Committee need to be brought to the floor of the Convention, where they must be either rejected or approved in the light of our ideals and our mission of service and leadership in the band field.

One of the opportunities you will have at TCU will be the chance to meet the people who have been elected to represent you during the current biennium.

Council members. Trustees, and District Officers will all be present and available for conversation, advice, and opinions; ready to meet with Brothers and Sisters gathered from all parts of the country. It will be your

chance to match smiles and exchange information with not only these people, but with your fellow bandsmen from colleges and universities all across the nation.

There will be opportunities to discuss common

problems, investigate common needs and exchange practical information on past or future activities. There will be chances to meet more formally "in Convention

assembled," to set up plans and approve actions that will guide the national organizations for the next two years.

There will be a chance for a rare educational ex

perience, one which will challenge both your technical abilities and your musical understanding, and, should you become a member of the National Intercollege

Band, Gunther Schuller, Sigurd Rascher, and Keith Wilson will all be at TCU to help you learn new re

hearsal techniques, read new music, participate in a widely acclaimed clinic and to premier a new wrk,

written especially for you by one of America's leading contemporary composers.

Opportunities for the responsible Delegate will come up in thinking through these and other items of business on the Convention docket: a suggested re vision of the KK^ Ritual; selection of an official TBS

song; the election of new Council officers and Trustees; submission of proposals for new District boundaries; the approval of new budgets for 1967-69; the selection of the site for the 1969 "Golden Anniversary" conven

tion; and discussion of various Constitutional reforms for both organizations.

It is imperative that we have your Chapter's most sincere action on these and other proposals and that

your Chapter's Delegate give of his best efforts while at TCU. Biennial conventions are serious affairs so be

prepared for some good, hard work in Committee sesions and NIB rehearsals. But be prepared also for a

lot of good fun, fellowship and the chance to make at least 500 new friends when formal sessions are over for the day.

The Chapters at TCU are preparing the very fin est reception to welcome us to their campus, August 27-September 1. Preliminary reports show that they are

fulfilling their responsibilities to us in the traditional Texas style of never doing anything half-way. So make plans to have your chapter well-represented, and join us in Ft. Worth. ON TO TCU!!—Robert H. Rubin.

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