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Wayman E. Walker, Band Office, Colorado State r,>ii Greeley, Colorado 80631

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GRAND FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT

PUBLICATION INSTRUCTIONS News articles must be typewritten, double-

PUBLICATION DEADLINE October 1—November Issue

spaced. Photographs must have caption

January 10—February Issue

attached. All individuals in group pictures

April 1-IVlay Issue

James A. Jacobsen, Music Department Texas ni, ■ ■ University, Ft. Worth, Texas 76192 ' "nstian GRAND SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT

Richard A. Worthington, Band Office, Universitv < Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701

must be identified.

Mail all materials to: THE PODIUM, e/o Robert H. Rubin, Oklahoma State University, Stillwoter, Oklahoma 74074

302 Crutchfield

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GRAND SECRETARY-TREASURER

Thomas Tyra, Music Department, Eastern Mlchlaan lini versity, Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197

ORGANIZATIONAL DIRECTOR, NATIONAL INTCo COLLEGIATE BANDS

F. Lee Bowling, 1001 East Oxford Lane, Cherrv Hills SPECIAL ARTICLES

Village, Englewood, Colorado 80110 STUDENT-MEMBER-AT-LARGE

Richard Alan Young, Band Office, University of Three Months to Convention

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Kappa Kappa Psi Man in Lunar Landing

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

National Intercollegiate Band, 1969 6 Kappa Kappa Psi Initiates 13 of Nation's Finest 8 Kappa Kappa Psi Honors Four for Distinguished Service to Music . . 11 Kappa Kappa Psi's 131st Installed at WCU 12

Mexico; Manley R. Whitcomb, Tallahassee, Florida-Jack K. Lee, Tucson, Arizona; Leon Harris, Lubbock, Texas

Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701

A. Frank Martin, Stillwater, Oklahoma.

DISTRICT GOVERNORS

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Jay L. Slaughter, Ricks College, Rexburg, Idaho

Gamma Phi Installed at Northeastern

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William H. Hill, Arizona State University, Tempe,

Pittsburgh and West Virginia University Chapters Installed Presenting University of Pittsburgh Band Beta Chapter Dedicates Monument

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Cloyce A. Stokes, Adams State College, Alamosa,

Member Editorial I

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Member Editorial I I

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William A. Euren, North Dakota State Unlv., Fargo N.D.

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W. Nixon, Kansas St. Teachers College,

Emporia, Kansas.

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Harold L. Hillyer, Unlv. of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Tex.

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Budd A. Udell, West Virginia Unlv., Morgantown, W. Va.

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Martin National Office Ostwald Selmer Zildjian

Roy A. Johnson, Purdue University, Lafayette, Ind. Robert E. Foster, University of Florida, Gainesville,

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TAU BETA SIGMA

NATIONAL OFFICERS NATIONAL PRESIDENT

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Mrs. Patsy Drury Hejl, 1678-9 Murfin, Ann Arbor, liflichigan 48105

Member-at-Large Keeping Pace Last Word (almost)

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NATIONAL FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT ^ _ ik Mrs. Ladine B. Housholder, 6520 32nd North, Church, Virginia 22046 NATIONAL SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT

Miss Dolores Roscello, 5435 Norde Dr. W. No. 16, Jack sonville, Florida 32210 NATIONAL SECRETARY

Miss Sharon E. Lebsack, 620 South 28th Avenue, Hatties-

PAST NATIONAL OFFICERS

burg, Mississippi 39401

KAPPA KAPPA PSI HONORARY GRAND PRE<;inPMTc. wu-

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(Alpha) 1947; William D. Revelli (Nu) 1949; A Frank Martin (AiphS'196^

KAPPA KAPPA PSI PAST GRAND PRESIDENrc- a c ■ •Scott P. Squyres (Delta); J. Lee Burke mm

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Bohumil Makovsky (Alpha);

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(Alpha); Norma E. Parrish (Beta)' Janet W M n n Barbara Trautwein (Chi)- Svhil i c J '

(Alpha Alpha); Mary Lu Brooks (Upsilo"n^

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Ragsdale (Beta);

Francis M. Lumly Paula Reed (Upsilon);

(Alpha Mu); Josephine Walker

BALFOUR-"Official Jewelers'

TRUSTEES; Mrs. James Jacobsen, Chairman, f"'Texas; Mrs. Jack K. Lee, Tucson, Arizona; Mrs. ' Miller, Los Alamos, New Mexico; (Vrs. The Ypsilanti, Michigan; Miss Mary Lu

(Gamma Zeta); Zeta); Manley R.

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Miss Lydene Hovance, 428 Silver Oaks, Apt. 2, Horn Road, Kent, Ohio 44240

(Mu); William R. Wehrend" (Delta); ^Francis R^Todd''(lV°M" Bowling (Alpha lota); Max A. Mitchell (Aloha) W Th Zeta); Hugh E. McMillan (Alpha lota) CharL A Donald I. Moore (Beta Alpha)' Ronald n Whitcomb (Gamma Nu)- Floren ThomiKr>'n 1

NATIONAL TREASURER

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Mexico; Mrs. Grace F. Martin, Stillwater, Okia Idaho

DISTRICT COUNSELORS

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Mrs. Jay L. Slaughter, Ricks College,

Mrs. William H. Hill, Arizona St. Univ., lemp^'^nggj Mrs. Cloyce A. Stokes, Alamosa, Colo.

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Mrs. James N. Geideman, Louisianabtaw

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Time for all of you to start saving your pennies and begin planning for a summer jaunt to Stillwater for five busy, funfilled and memorable days. The Alpha Chapters have planned many new and exciting activities with you, our Brothers and Sisters in mind. We feel this convention, highlighted by KKWs

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50th anniversary celebration, will be the best in the history

there are hotels and motels for any who choose to lodge some what farther away from the convention.

Wondering about food? The cafeteria in the Student Union will be open each day providing meals at quite reasonable rates. And,several establishments throughout Stillwater will be open offering a variety of foods at varying prices.

As for the convention site, every room in the five-story,

of our two fraternal societies

air-conditioned Student Union has been reserved for our use

and one not soon forgotten.

By now, you should have received most of the information pertinent to the convention. And, there will be one or two more mailings before

for the duration of the convention. Therefore, the entire

MONTHS

the semester closes.

That information, along with this article, should answer many questions you might have. However, if we have failed to mention anything, don't hesitate to write.

TO Address any correspondence to: Kappa Kappa

Psi, Convention, University Bands, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74074.

Oklahoma State University, site of the con

vention and in the heart of the nation, is accessible by nearly every form of transportation. Major national and state

CONVENTION! highways will bring you easily to the convention door-step and ample parking facilities will allow you to keep your car nearby at all times. Or, if you choose commercial transportation and your end-of-the-line stop is a little off target, never fear. . .the members of Alpha will provide rides for conventioneers from the air terminals in Oklahoma City and Tulsa and the train stations from the same cities and Perry. Just let us know who, when and where!

Upon arrival, you will find on-campus housing available to provide convenient lodging for everyone. We are sure you will find the Kerr-Drummond Complex (a short walk from the Student Union where all convention business will be held) ideal for your stay. The Complex contains 24 floors of air-conditioned rooms for two, and is connected by a spacious co-ed lounge complete with color TV. Hotel hours will be employed and the cost of $2.75 per night includes linen service, but no pillow (so don't forget to pack one if you need one!). Besides Kerr-Drummond,

convention-meetings, caucuses, exhibits, N.I.B. rehearsals, and most activities—will be housed under the same roof.

Should you get lost in the building or misplace your schedule and are uncertain of where you should be, just go to the second floor information desk where an Alpha member will be on duty at all times to assist you. Along with air-conditioning to keep tempers in those floor debates just a little cooler, we have added more time to the major business sessions so that

the Fraternity and Sorority can t^e care of all their business without rushing.

But don't get the idea this convention is all work and no

play—it isn't! Several activities have been provided for a change-of-pace and relaxation from the daily business and rehearsal routine. And, there may even be times when you have some spare time for just "goofing-off." If you do have some spare time and need something to do you might saunter over to the PE complex one block from the Kerr-Drummond

facilities. Here you will find two Olympic-sized swimming pools; basketball, handball, and squash courts; body mechan ics, weight lifting, and wrestling rooms; and tennis courts. Or, if you would prefer to stay closer to the Union, merely go to the Union basement for bowling, ping-pong, or pool. Stop by

the Union barber shop or beauty salon for a "spruce-up" if you like. And, if you have a shopping urge, the Student Union offers a mini shopping center—candy shop, jewelers, record store, post office, variety store, drug store, and two fine clothing shops—"Bonney's" for the women and "Mr. G's" for the men.

Evening and afternoon activites should be diverse enouglr to

suit everyone's taste. Monday evening is reserved for a big get-acquainted party and "Howdy" dance featuring the music of a local Oklahoma rock group, the "Harlem Riot."

And, on Wednesday evening we are having a Splash-In. The festivities start at O.S.U.'s new (opened January, 1969) physical education complex, with an optional, extra charge catered outdoor bar-b-que. Those of you who

the Union Club Hotel in the south end of the Student

Union will have rooms for our special guests, and you sponsors who desire to stay there. And, of course.

A campus landmark, OSU's library is one of the finest in the Southwest.

have never sampled a bar-b-que Oklahoma style are in for a treat! After the feed and an appropriate digestion interval, you

will be able to swim or participate in a variety of sports inside

the complex. To conclude the gaieties, chapters will be able to present skits for various candidates, etc.

Thursday afternoon features special activities for KKT' and TBS. The men will attend a reception for the Fraternity's charter members. This should prove an ideal time for all the

guys to get together to reminisce, swap experiences and ideas, and generally talk over a variety of subjects. While the men are partying, the ladies of TBS will be guests at a Sorority Style Show and Tea. After viewing the latest in fall fashions, the

TBS girls can return to college secure in the knowledge they

before August. And if you are pre-registered you will be able to get through the registration line in record time, since we can have your name tag, packet, room assignment and key ready for you. Registration fees are $7.50 for conventioneers and includes all registration materials and the banquet fee. A catered bar-b-que at the "Splash-In" will be $1.50 extra, and is an optional participation event. So if you are planning to come or decide to do so before August, please consider preregistration. Registration forms can be provided at any time from Alpha—just send me a note and I'll see that you get one.

For those of you undecided as yet about coming to the convention, I want to leave you with the words CHANGE and YOU. At this convention there will be the usual tasks of elect-

are up-to-date and fashion-wise.

The N.l.B. bands will have the limeligltt Thursday niglit.

Here will be our opportunity to hear the finest college musicians in concert. And, besides our talented Brothers and Sisters, we will hear guest artist Leonard Smith on his cornet and listen to the premier of "Songs of Abelard," the commis sioned work by Norman Dello-Joio. This work is scored for

Alplia Chapters are ready to welcome yon to the Con vention.

Symphonic band and baritone voice and the solo will be sung

by T. N. Retif, a KKTr alumnus from Beta Gamma at LS.U. Friday closes the convention business, and the evening willbe the grand finale activity-wise. Starting at 6:30, the banquet, will be our last time together and serve as the background for

the presentation of the various awards -Chapter Leadl^shfpj

WELCOMED

STILLWAIER 91

DEC. 21 ia6-V V^ OKLA. STATE UNIVT

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Best Display, service awards -the honors many have

working for. During a short break after the banquet,the Uq|9S ballroom will be converted from a banquet hall into a true ballroom and the Golden Anniversary Ball will serve as the last official function of the 1969 convention. What better way to end a fabulous week than a formal ball—suits for the men and

from party dress to floor-length formals for the ladies.

For my concluding remarks I'd like to mention preregistration and convention attendance. As chairman of the Registration and Reception Committee, I am enthusiastic

about the idea of pre-registration, and I hope many of you will take advantage of the opportunity and pre-register. Preregistratio'n is especially advantageous for sponsors, delegates, and everyone who is definitely planning to come to the con vention. By paying now, you won't be tempted to spend your registration fees on something which catches your fancy

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convention plus provide recreational,food, and shopping facilities for convention participants.

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Kerr-Drummond will be available and convenient for conven tioneers. Newly expanded parking facilities will keep cars handy at all times.

ing officers and selecting future convention sites, but I also feel this convention will be a turning point. CHANGE will be the key word in our meetings and caucuses. Our fraternities began before the flapper era, when life was slow and easy; but

today, in the midst of a growing technological and aero-space era, our lives are fast and hectic. Some of the standard organi zational activities and ceremonies that were "in" fifty years ago are today as "out" as kerosene lamps and Victrolas. I'm sure you've all felt the need for change here and there in fraternal matters; I've heard that questioning voice at O.S.U. and at several other chapters. However, unlike some situations which we can't really change, we can make changes to improve KK^ and TBS. That by-law that's out-dated or the new rule that is needed can be rejected or accepted during the National Convention. Each Chapter and member can be heard if they are here. From the ideas expressed in just talking and from ideas for panel discussions it is clear that CHANGE is in a lot

OSU Faculty -Administration VIPs look over the convention facili ties, Albert Lynd, OSU Faculty Convention Coordinator: Hiram Henry, OSU Supervisor of Bands and Host Director: Dr. Max Mitchell, OSU Past Grand President of the Fraternity and Music Department Head: and Robert H. Rubin, Executive Secretary.

prove that we can have an organization that can retain its values while doing so. US—the members of Alpha who are offering a convention site for implementing all necessary fraternal matters and a fun-filled and enriching week for our Brothers and Sisters all across the Nation.

YOU ARE NEEDED!! NATIONAL CONVENTION IN THREE MONTHS!! SEE YOU THERE!!

Beautiful Theta Pond near the Student Union will provide conven tioneers a shady, peaceful rest stop, idealfor moments of reflection and relaxation.

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of minds. We are fifty years old and the next fifty years will be different only if some up-dating occurs. And this up-dating will come only from convention business meetings and only if delegates bring not only their ideas but also chapter con ventioneers to support them. Therefore, attendance is

important. If you want to have a part in selecting our path for the next fifty years, you'll have to be here at O.S.U. this August. One delegate only will not be enough for major CHANGES every chapter needs as many members as possible present (extra members mean proxies and extra votes pro or con, don't forget)!

Some key words to remember. YOU the members from across the nation who must attend and participate if this con vention is to be a success and must bring the new ideas for change. OUR the destiny of these fraternal societies. An organization is only as good as its members and nothing endures in this time of whirlwind change unless it can itself change to fit the time. Ours is the challenge to change, and to

A welcomed spot for the convention

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the

PE

Complex. The swimming pool area in the left of the sketch

will be

the site of our

"Splash-In" and catered barb-que.

KAPPA KAPPA PSI MAN TO COMMAND LUNAR LANDING

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by Roy A. Johnson Governor, District VII

Astronaut Neil Armstrong receiving his

Kappa Kappa Psi "pot" and pledge board from officers of Gamma Pi Chap ter.

Neil A. Armstrong, a former baritone player in the Purdue University Band and an honorary member of Gamma Pi Chap ter of KK^ at Purdue, will serve as command pilot on the

Apollo II mission, the first scheduled attempt by the United States to land men on the moon. The launching is tentatively set for July 15 of this year.

Brother Armstrong (the first civilian to fly in space) and Col. Edwin E. Aldrin Jr. are to descend to the moon in a

Lunar Module, while the main spacecraft remains in lunar orbit.

Armstrong is a native of Wapakoneta, Ohio where he was raised on a farm. He was a naval aviator in the Korean War and

flew 78 combat missions before completing his tour of duty.

After the war he enrolled in Purdue University where he became a member of the "All-American" Marching Band as well as the Concert Band. After graduating with a degree in aeronautical engineering, he went to work for the Lewis Flight

Neil A. Armstrong

Propulsion Laboratory (now Lewis Research Center of NASA)

named command pilot for the perilous Gemini 8 mission. On that flight, after he successfully linked his Gemini capsule with a rocket in orbit, the capsule began to spin out of control.

Fortunately, his skill as a pilot enabled him to guide the craft

at Cleveland. Before long, however, he moved into the test-

to a safe splashdown in the Pacific.

piloting business and was transferred to the Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base in the California desert

north of Los Angeles. There he was one of the chief pilots for the famous XI5 program and flew seven missions in the famous plane, reaching a top altitude of 207,500 feet (about 39 miles) and a top speed of 3,989 miles per hour.

In 1963, Neil Armstrong was chosen as one of the second

group of nine United States astronauts and in early 1966 was

During May of 1966, while visiting with the Purdue Band as one of its most famous alumni, Armstrong was taken into

Gamma Pi Chapter of KKTr as an honorary member, and officially became "Brother Armstrong."

As the time for the Apollo 11 flight approaches, all of us in KKTr extend our heartiest congratulations to our Brother for

his appointment as its commander -and our prayers for the successful completion of this, the most monumental and exciting voyage in the history of Mankind.

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For the second time in its long history of providing extra ordinary musical experiences for its members, the National Intercollegiate Bands will be able to call upon the professional talents of two of the Music world's pacesetters. Not only will composer Norman Dello-Joio be with us to premier and conduct in concert Iris own commissioned work with the NIB

Symphonic Band, but Dr. Leonard Smith, considered by many as "The world's greatest cornet soloist," will be with us to

perform with the NIB Concert Band. Both men will conduct

Leonard B. Smith Conductor

Leonard Smith Band.

clinics and assist us in providing a truly memorable musical experience for Convention participants.

Leonard Smith's professional credits read like something more than one man alone could accomphsh. First chair Cornetist under Edwin Franko Goldman and first Trumpet in

the Detroit Symphony and Philadelphia Orchestras, Dr. Smith has served as guest lecturer, guest conductor and chnician at some of the most famous musical "happenings" in the nation.

His solo recordings on RCA Victor, Grand Award and Muzak labels and his "Treasury of Scales" warmup exercises are standard in the field. President of Bandland,Incorporated and board member of two other corporations as well. Dr. Smith still has time to devote to the Detroit Concert Band,of which he is conductor and sometime guest soloist.

Bass-baritone soloist with the National Intercollegiate Band will be Mr. T. M. Retif who will perform the vocal portion of "Songs of Abelard," the commissioned work to be conducted by the composer, Norman Dello-Joio.

Mr. Retif, one of the rising young Bass-baritones in the Southwest, is presently on the faculty of Tarrant County Junior College in Fort Worth,Texas. A native of New Orleans,

he received his undergraduate training at Louisiana State University and was awarded his graduate degree from the University of Texas, where he was a pupil of Willa Stewart.

Mr. Retif has performed two seasons with the Santa Fe

Opera Company and appeared in recitals, operas, and oratorio performances in San Francisco, New Orleans, Dallas, Memphis,

Chicago, and Fort Worth. He conducted the premier perfor mance of A Moment in Time," a cantata by John Davis Earnest, and was guest soloist at the Civil War Centennial Celebration in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

T. N. Retif(Beta Gamma) Bass-baritone soloist with NIB.

He is familiar with the Concert Band as a serious medium of musical expression through his experiences at Louisiana State University, where he appeared as vocal soloist with the

Symphonic Band under the direction of Thomas Tyra, currently National Secretary-Treasurer of the Fraternity. It was also at LSU that Mr. Retif began his association with

KKT^, being initiated into the Beta Gamma Chapter in 1963.

This association has remained active, for this marks the third National Convention he will have attended.

Members of the Fraternity and Sorority, and other college bandsmen interested in auditioning for placement in the National Intercollegiate Bands are reminded that apphcations (a copy of which appears in this issue) and enrollment fees must be received by Dr. F. Lee Bowling, the Organizational

Director of the NIB, by June 1st. Additional copies of apphcation forms may be obtained by writing to Dr. Bowling or the National Office.

Here is another of those once-in-a-musical-hfetime oppor tunities! "Play the finest with the best" in the 1969 Golden

Anniversary National Intercollegiate Bands, August 17-22 at Oklahoma State University in StUlwater, where it all began.

CBDNA REPORT

OF NATION'S FINEST INITIATED BY KAPPA KAPPA PSI Continuing a tradition begun in the fall of 1964, the Fra

ternity and Sorority once again found an opportunity to honor those men who have provided so much in the way of support and interest in our programs of service and recognition

of student leadership within the college band. A ready-made occasion presented itself when the professional association for these men who act as our sponsors to so many of our under graduate chapters met "in professional convention assembled" this February.

When the College Band Directors National Association

biennial conference convened at Knoxville on the campus of the University of Tennessee, director-members of KKT'found

two different occasions during which they could renew the fraternal ties with their fellows over the dinner table, honor one of our own and welcome new members into the Brother

hood. Working closely with CBDNA President James R.

Jorgenson and host director W. Jay Julian, the National Office once again secured permission to hold an Honorary Initiation

and a banquet for our membership.

Taking this opportunity and using an especially significant manner in which to say "Well Done!" to those who have been

engaged in advancing the cause of the college band across the nation, the Grand Council authorized the Executive Secretary

to arrange for the formal induction into Honorary Membership of tliirteen of the nation's leading directors and music edu cators.

Combined Ritual Teams from the University of Cincinnati and Xavier University.

In a Ritual coordinated and jointly performed by Brothers of the Upsilon Chapter at the University of Cincinnati and of Delta Phi Chapter at Xavier University, over eighty of our

Members of the combined Ritual Teams from Upsilon and Delta Phi Chapters.

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New Brothers in Kappa Kappa Psi: seated: Ferguson (Memphis State): Poccia (Miami of Ohio); Large (East Tennessee State): Grose (Eastern Kentucky University): Speiry (South Florida): and Theil (Florence State University). Standing: Moffitt (Michigan State): Graesch (Indiana State): Greer (Tennessee A&I): Carter (East Carolina State): and Henkin (Conn Corporation).

director-members participated in the newly-revised Ritual.

Robed through the courtesy of Lambda Chapter at the Uni versity of Arkansas, the combined Ritual Team led the distinguished group of Initiates through the 2nd and 3rd Degrees of the Ritual presentation. The names and profes sional affiliations of the new members are; Donald Adcock, North Carolina State University; Herbert L. Carter, Eas+ Carolina College; Peyton L. Crowder, Mississippi State Univer sity; Thomas Ferguson, Memphis State University; George M. Graesch, Indiana State University; Frank T. Greer, Tennessee A&I University; Daniel J. Henkin, Editor of the CONNCHORD; Kenneth Large, East Tennessee State Univer sity; William Moffitt, Micliigan State University; Nicholas A. Poccia, Miami University; Gale L. Sperry, University of South Florida; Arthur Theil, Florence State University, and Gerald K. Grose, Eastern Kentucky University.

Neighboring chapters are encouraged to visit with our new members whenever the occasion arises, during football or basketball games, concert tours or whenever they should visit your campus for clinics or contests. As part of our program of recognizing and honoring those who have done (and ARE

doing) something meaningful for the nation's college bands, the honorary memberships bestowed also serve us well in our plans for becoming more active in the musical life of the nation. Our participation on the program of yet another national musical organization is an indication of the growing importance and the greater influence which your organizations

are having. They are also, hopefully, a source of pride for each

Alumnus Phil Posey of the Music faculty of William Jewell College, chats with First Vice-President James A. Jacobsen after Ritual

individual member of KKvP and TBS.

ceremony.

"You know,

I really don't mind

practicing

anymore"

This offhand comment is

the teacher's reward. For the first time he knows the student

has gained a real appreciation for music. He knows, too,

that the student's appreciation was the result of the skill

and facility he has attained in playing an instrument.

What worked the wonder? First

of all, a good teacher—someone capable of instilling a real love for music. Second^the Martin. It was the teacher who recommended

the Martin, because he knew it was an instrument that would

always stay ahead of this student's ability.

Someday music may become incidental to the main stream of his life. But the satisfaction

he gains, and the satisfaction the teacher has received,

will remain throughout both of their lives.

A product of Wurlitzer, DeKalb, Illinois 60115—

band instruments, guitars, amplifiers, pianos, electronic pianos, organs and stereo radio-phonographs.

KAPPA KAPPA PSI HONORS FOUR MEN FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO MUSIC On two separate occasions within a span of fifteen days, the Fraternity's highest award was presented to outstanding men in the Music world. Acting upon the recommendations of the active membership, the Grand Council authorized the award ing of the Kappa Kappa Psi Distinguished Service to Music

Grand Council Members at CBDNA congratulate Dr. Whitcomb (left to

right) Thonias Tyra, Grand Secretary-Treasurer; F. Lee Bowling, Organizational Director NIB and himself a winner of the award: Dr. Whitcomb;James A. Jacobsen, Grand 1st Vice-President; and Richard A. Worthington, Grand 2nd Vice-President.

Medal to Mr. Nels Vogel of Moorehead, Minnesota and Dr. Manley R. Whitcomb of Tallahassee, Florida.

For over twenty years sponsor of the "Nels Vogel Music

Council member and past president of CBDNA, and out standing contributor to college band music and music

Clinic" in Moorehead, and prime mover for all that happens in the band world on the great north central plains, Mr. Vogel

Vogel's medal was awarded in the Music Industry category and reads ..for enthusiastic and imaginative industrial support for the performance and appreciation of fine band

received his award during the Grand Finale Concert of the

Clinic's Twentieth Anniversary, February 1st. On hand to make the presentation were the Fraternity's Grand President, Wayman E. Walker of Colorado State College; William A. Euren (Alpha Nu), Governor of District IV and director emeritus of the North Dakota State University Bands; and Wayne Wilhelmi, president of Alpha Nu Chapter of NDSU. Other prominent Fraternity members attending the concert were Dr. Paul Yoder, Dr. Fredrick Fennell and Carl "Doc"

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music."

Whitcomb's award was in the field of Music Education and

reads in part ".. .a field in which his dedication to the highest standards of performance have made him pre-eminent."

March 4 in Elkhart, Indiana, two more presentations of the Fraternity's highest award were made when Past Grand Presi

dents Jack K. Lee (1963-1965) and Hugh E. McMillen (1951-1953) formally bestowed this recognition upon Adolph

Severinsen.

Ostwald and Leonard Ralcone.

Two weeks later, in Knoxville, Tennessee at the biennial conference of the College Band Directors National Associ ation, Dr. Manley R. Whitcomb, past Grand President of the Fraternity and a noted music educator, clinician and director of the Florida State University Bands, received his award. At a special dinner attended by over one-hundered Fraternity mem

William A. Euren, (Alpha Nu) director emeritus of the Gold Star Band

Ostwald, founder and board chairman of "Uniforms by Ostwald Inc." was honored for his long-time interest in and commitment to new compositions written expressly for the band. The Ostwald Composition Award, administered on an annual basis by the American Bandmasters Association, is one of the most highly-prized composition awards in the nation and has been responsible for many of the concert bands finest works. Leonard Falcone, director emeritus of the Michigan State University Bands, was recognized for his outstanding contributions to band music as a clinician and artist-performer on the euphonium.

The presentation was made during the annual convention banquet of the American Bandmasters Association.

at North Dakota State University in Fargo, N. D., presents Nels Vogel, Moorehead, Minnesota, with the "Distinguished Service to Music Medal" at the 20th annual Northwest Band Clinic January 31-February 1. At right is Wayman E. Walker, Grand President of Kappa Kappa Psi, who made the presentation to Vogel.

Left to right;(standing) Jack K. Lee and Hugh E. McMillen-past Grand Presidents of Kappa Kappa Psi, Adolph Ostwald and Leonard Falcone, honorees, (seated) Mr. and Mrs. Paul Yoder. Yoder received the award two years ago for contributions in composition and music education.

bers of CBDNA, Dr. Whitcomb was presented his DSMM and award certificate by James A. Jacobsen, Grand First VicePresident of the Fraternity. He was assisted by the Executive

Secretary and other members of the Grand Council attending the CBDNA meetings. The dinner, sponsored by the Frater nity, provided a worthy occasion to honor this past Grand

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KAPPA KAPPA PSI'S

Brothers of Epsilon Lambda Chapter after initiation:front row (left to right): Mike Trull, Jimmie Snyder, Steve Lawson, Tom Cogdill, Tom Edwards, Tom Bishop, Tom Graham. Back row (left to right): Wayne Brackett, Mr. Aaron Hyatt, Mr. William F. Curtin, John McBrayer, Robert Burton, Dennis Cabe, John McClimon, Bryant Poole, Larry Stockton and Dan Venable.

131st INSTALLED AT WC.U. On Sunday, February 23rd, 1969, members of the Iota Chapter of at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta served as the representatives of the Grand Council when an enthusiastic group of 17 men of the Nu Kappa Psi Colony were installed as the Fraternity's 131st active Chapter.

Under the most favorable of circumstances and after a long road with an often-times seemingly insurmountable set of obstacles, the men of the Western Carolina University Band officially entered the Fraternity as the Epsilon Lambda Chap ter.

Founded in the spring of 1967, Nu Kappa Psi served in colony status longer and more faithfully than any other group yet installed. Their many experiences, both of a negative as well as a positive nature, have once again proven the value of the "colony year." Spurred by the interest and encouragement of WCU Director of Bands William F. Curtin (Nu),the colony members never faltered in their determination to reach their

goal—eventual affiliation with the only national organization specifically designed to serve the college band.

Our new Brothers were responsible for helping to organize and operate the now annual WCU High School Band Day, provided many social and recreational opportunities for WCU

Honoraries of Epsilon Lambda Chapter: (left to right): Robert Burton, Aaron Hyatt and William F. Curtin.

found them capable, and hope that their future years will bring them continued opportunities to serve the Western Carolina University Bands. May they find that the ideal of Service is a worthy one, and enjoy this fraternal association with others of similar interest as much as their older Brothers do.

Bandsmen and managed the regional solo and ensemble con

tests held on the Cullowhee campus. They helped to finance their bid for charter with proceeds derived from a refreshment

stand provided for contest and Band Day participants.

Having worked closely with the Executive Secretary and aided by their sponsor, the new Chapter becomes the first in

Editor's Note: We have

the state of North Carolina, and the most recent in an expand ing District VIII. Interest in the Fraternity is growing in the great Southeast, and the members of the Epsilon Lambda Chapter have announced their intention to "spread the good

Chapter will be at the

word" to other fine bands in the area.

Convention in August.

been reliably informed that over half of the members of the new

Initiated as charter members of the Epsilon Lambda Chap

How about you?

ter were; Thomas Ford Bishop, Wayne T. Brackett, William

Dennis Cabe, Thomas Brown Cogdill, Thomas Hoyt Edwards, Thomas W. Gralram, Jr., Stephen Craig Lawson, John Harrill

McBrayer, John Edwin McClimon, Bryant Poole, Jimmie

Eugene Snyder, James Larry Stockton, Charles Michael Trull, Danny Phil Venable, and Honorary members Robert Burton, William Curtin, and Aaron Hyatt.

We wish our new Brothers all the success of which we have 12

Director of Bands: Mr. William F. Curtin and Sponsor of Group.

GAMMA PHI INSTALLED AT

NORTHEASTERN On February 23rd, members of the Alpha Chapter of TBS at Oklahoma State University continued their tradition

of installing all Sorority Chapters in the state of Oklahoma when they traveled to the north central city of Tahlequah to install the Gamma Phi Chapter at North eastern State College. The first chartered

chapter of the national organization thus welcomed in the ninety-fifth, while for mally extending the new Sisters an invitation to come to Stillwater for the

forthcoming National Convention in August.

Seven members and their faculty spon sor were inducted into the Sorority in

Arts Building.

ceremonies presided over by the newly-elected officers of the Alpha Chap ter. Also present for the ceremonies were Mr. Albert Lynd, co-sponsor of the Alpha Chapters at OSU and Mr. Robert H.

new Sisters in the band, and our very

Rubin, Executive Secretary of the Sorority and Fraternity. Mr. Rubin, act ing on behalf of the National Council of TBS, officially installed the Chapter and explained to them their obligations to the national organization.

A joint reception, co-hosted by the new Gamma Phi Chapter and the Alpha Rho Chapter of KX^ at NSC Music Department were also present for the reception, which was held in the newlycompleted classroom wing of the Fine

A hearty welcome is extended to our good wishes for a successful and meaning ful association in TBS.

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Mrs. Evelyn Gravitt, and Sandy Mayfieid, newly installed president of the NSC Chapter.

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TBS gained two new Chapters located within 100 miles of each other the week

end of April 19—Gamma Omega, at the University of Pittsburgh, and Delta Beta, at West Virginia University in Morgantown.

Alpha Delta Chapter of TBS from Ohio University installed both new Chap ters. Three carloads of girls made the trip to Pittsburgh, where they were very warmly received by Gamma Omega and Alpha Omega of KKW. After the installa tion, which was completed when Mrs. Ladine Householder, the First National

Vice-President of TBS presented the new Chapter with its charter, the University of Pittsburgh girls held an initiation ban quet, a tradition adopted from the KKWs and which will become theirs. The Alpha Delta members were invited and many of the new member's parents were there.

Then the girls of Pitt treated the Ohio TBS to a performance of "The King and I" at the Playhouse, a local theater. Many of the members of Gamma Omega had breakfast with the Ohio University girls the next morning.

Since Alpha Delta is structured on the "Big Sis-Little Sis" plan to foster closer relationships within the chapter, the girls

Tau Beta Sigma Members (left to right): Mary Shirey, Peggy Waiter, Ariene Barren, Jennie Roland, Angle Kantor, Sharon Kotousky, and Jan Baker.

and the new TBS colony; a reception for

more girls for band (incidently, gathering

decided that each would take a Little Sis

the Pitt Band parents after the football

more future pledge material for TBS).

in the newly-installed chapters. The new little Sisters were presented with pledge

game on Parent's Weekend; and a Home

Gamma Omega has been working in coop

coming tea for Varsity Marching Band eration with the Alpha Omega Chapter of alumni. The eight charter members of KKT^ since the very start of the TBS

paddles or small gifts from their Big Sisses in Alpha Delta Chapter, and the Ohio girls hope to keep in touch with some of the good friends they made in such a

the all-male Pitt Marching Band. In addi tion to making signs to give the men a big

short time.

send-off to Miami, Florida where the

and they decorated the country club

band made a half-time performance, the

where the semi-annual band dance was

girls also provided hot chocolate for sev

held.

eral cold band practices.

Since the girls felt that there wasn't enough publicity of the band programs at Pittsburgh, they sent letters to recruit

both TBS and KKT', the Fraternity and the colony got together at Christmas to

Gamma Omega completed many suc cessful activities this past year preparing for their installation as a Chapter. They

began the year by planning several recep tions-one for incoming freshmen, to

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Gamma Omega also gave full support to Chapter. The two groups shared the

responsibility for the band booth at the annual Activities Fair at the University

In keeping with the service nature of aid the local School for the Blind. The

New actives of Delta Beta: (I to r) Kneeling: Leanore Means, Lani Pat Donaldson. 1st Row: Mrs. Krustenstjerna (sponsor), JoAnn Buckley, Sue Pauley, Janet Hall. 2nd Row: Adrienne Susan, Jean Lawson, Beverly McRory, Michaeleen Davis, Anna Ott.

men formed a band while the girls dressed as elves and, taking to the downtown

streets of Pittsburgh in mid-winter, they collected a fairly large amount of money for the charity.

The main money-making project of the colony was a submarine sandwich sale. The girls took orders for submarines

Mrs. Householder and members of the initia tion team at the University ofPittsburgh. (I. to r.) Mrs. Householder, Bonnie Ferrell, Virginia Bensheimer, Pat Hinamon, Becky Reynolds, Jackie Crow, Carol Shepherd, Leslie Conant, Carol Nichols, Sue Miller, Gina Shanks, and Judy Dieter.

very quickly. "We're really planning an all-out assault during Finals week," says Larri Pat Donaldson, the president of the new Chapter. They also had a reception for the Alpha Delta members after installation.

The charter members of Delta Beta

are: Larri Pat Donaldson, basoonist, a

then got together on a Saturday morning junior music education major. Jean to make the huge sandwiches. The sale Lawson, vice-president, is an applied bas was a popular success and a good money soon major, and is a sophomore. Sue Pauley, the secretary, is a junior music maker for the Colony.

The advisor to the group is Robert L. education major. Anna Ott is a clarinetist Arthur, director of bands at the U. of P. in music education, and is a junior.

Leanore Means is a senior, plays flute and He also advises the KKTr Chapter.

The girls of Delta Beta have tried to is a music education major. Beverly get a closer relationship with their KKT' McRory, a sophomore, is in music educa Chapter, Omicron, as the basic Colony tion and plays flute. JoAnn Buckley, a project. They helped KKT' work on the percussionist, is a sophomore in music District III newsletter that Omicron puts education. Michaeleen Davis, a sopho out, and as a pledge project, every girl more clarinetist, is in music education. had to have every member of KKT^ sign Janet Hall, a junior, is an applied French her pledge paddle. The Delta Beta girls horn major. Adrienne Susan, a music edu also helped the Mountaineer Band sell cation major, is a sophomore oboe player, records during marching season, and sold and treasurer of the group. The sponsor lemonade and hot chocolate during half- of the Chapter, who was initiated with time. The main money-making project of the rest of the members, is Mrs. Mary the colony was to sell chocolate chip Krustenstjerna, a flute instructor at the cookies in the dorms at WVU. The girls University.

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of the initiation team from Alpha Delta Chap ter.

had made 400 cookies, but they sold out t Mrs. Mary Krusenstjerna, Sponsor,

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West Virginia University

Dr. Robert L. Arthur, Director of Bands, University of Pittsburgh.

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The year, of course, started with the Varsity Marching Band. Band Camp was held during the last week of August.

Seven days of rigorous music and march ing rehearsal prepared the Band for its pre-season appearance at the Wilkensburg Band Festival. The Band's Saturday after noon half-time performances included salutes to Broadway and Irving Berlin, a Toast to the Services, Band Day, and a special Homecoming Show in which the

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Band was joined by the newly-organized

of classics to novelties and current hits.

After the annual Spring Concert at Carnegie Hall, the Band leaves for a four-

day tour of Eastern Pennsylvania beginning April 20.

Alpha Omega Chapter again made

band jackets and other band apparel avail able to members, provided refreshment for the visiting West Virginia Band and organized the annual Band Dance. In

addition to arranging the Pledge Party, the pledges aided in designing and paint ing a gigantic sign with the letters "NCAA" for use in a half-time show. The

Chapter presented the "Outstanding Freshman Trainee Award" to John Lipchick and the "Bandsman of the Year Award" to Brother Ron Leichhter. Mem

Pitt Alumni Band. The annual Stadium

bers of the Chapter and the TBS colony

Review at Carnegie Hall was the most suc

played Christmas carols and collected

cessful ever.

money in downtown Pittsburgh for the

But the highliglrt of the marching sea son was the Band's first plane trip to Florida for the Pitt-Miami game on

School for the Blind and the KK*P Dance

November 1. A crowd of 50,000 in the

Orange Bowl gave the Band a standing ovation for its performance of the Irving Berlin show which featured moving for mations and dance steps to This is the Army, Mr. Jones; They Say It's Wonder ful; Alexander's Ragtime Band; and God Bless America.

Band played seven engagements to help pay for the 77 Banlon golf shirts which were awarded for perfect attendance in marching band season.

The first Winter term Band Dance was

held and proved highly successful. The Chapter entry won second place in his Division in the Ugly Man on Campus Con test. The pledges, under the direction of

Pledgemaster Richard Wasosky, restored

Activity continued in the Winter term with the return of the Pitt Concert Band.

to her former glamour the Pitt Band's King-Size Tuba, "Ophelia," who was greeted with enthusiasm when played by

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basketball game. Ophelia weighs 45 pounds and is adorned with a large varsity "P" inlaid with gold glitter. With the addition of eight new brothers and under the new officers, president Larry Bickel, vice-president Ed Fischer, secretary John Mikulla and treasurer Bob Veligdan, Alpha Omega Chapter looks forward to next year with anticipation.

Omega Alpha, the alumni Chapter of KK^' at Pitt, has been active this year.

The major accomplishment was the organization of the first Alumni Band, which marched and played at Pitt Home

coming. During the current membership drive, all former members of the Pitt Bands will be contacted, whether they were undergraduate members of KKdt or not.

Pitt's TBS colony has been very active. They cooperated with Alpha Omega Chapter on the Activities Fair,

Peggy explains band program to a freshman at the Activities Fair.

Parents' Weekend reception and playing for the School for the Blind. Their own

activities included a tea for new girls in Concert Band, an enthusiastic send-off to Miami and a "hoagie" sale. The colony is

hoping to be installed as a Chapter April 19, before the end of our school year and in time for the District Conference at

Storrs, Connecticut.

Plans for the summer include helping with freshman applications to the Bands next year as well as attending the National Convention at Stillwater. Alto

gether, Pitt is sending 20 members to the District IX Conference and we are look

ing forward to again meeting and exchanging ideas with our Brothers and Sisters.

Mr. Arthur rehearses concert hand before spring concert.

BEIH TEXAS TECH

Chapter Dedicates

Sorority Monument by Ann Piper

Spring has sprung and the Beta Chap ter is in the spirit busting with activity.

The biggest happening is the monument dedication heralding the founding of

TBS in 1946. Although the Alpha Chapter is located at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater in coordination

with the Alpha Chapter of KK^', Texas Tech bandwomen proudly claim to be the

founding Chapter of the Sorority. The Chapter has been planning this event for several months now and has recently set the date. On May 10,ceremonies will be held on the campus at Texas Tech. The monument is something all Chapters can be proud of and in mterest to all. With this dedication we can look to see how

TBS has grown and our purposes and ideals spreading to bands in all colleges and universities.

All are invited to the dedication and

we hope to see many of you there along with our national officers and other dis tinguished guests. TBS will now have a

firm cornerstone in its history giving pride to its growth and outlook for the future.

Beta Chapter is also busy with pledges and our band banquet. The banquet is an 18

annual event for the "Coin' Band." We all

look forward to it as our one evening to trade uniform for a party dress and a clar inet for a fork. This year it will be held at the Hohday Inn on April 26. For enter tainment we are looking forward to one

of those unique pledge skits presented by TBS and PCKT' pledges.

Beta Chapter plans to initiate thirteen pledges this spring. We all have enjoyed pledge season, actives alike, and think the group will be among the best active actives. We have revised our pledge man ual and given it lasting significance in a bound blue cover.

The pledge cut was taken recently and the "goosechase" ended in a party of TBS and KKT'. It was a great chance to catch up with activities of our Fraternity Brothers and make new acquaintances.

Beta Chapter and the Tech Band are in a whirlwind until the end of school what

with all our activities and upcoming con

certs. After studying through finals, like all of you, we'll be ready for summer vacation. But National Convention pro mises to be one of the best, and we are

planning to go, are you? Sure!

TAU BETA SIGMA TO PRESENT 1st OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARD AT CONVENTION

MEMBER EDITORIAL I

JUNIOR COLLEGESMILESTONE by

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Rick Holsclaw

(Omega)Chapter President Mike Pickert, and Lynn Lybeck

MILLSTONE?

The question of expansion into the area of the two-year college has been under consideration in District II for the

past few years. The Omega Chapter of KKT' at the University of Arizona has given some attention to the feasibility of this notion, and formally presented the idea to the Expansion Committee at the National president, Mrs. Patsy Hejl.

1967 National Convention. In accordance

cordially invited to attend the 1969

with decisions made in Fort Worth, the Omega Chapter has formally established a colony at Eastern Arizona College at Thatcher, Arizona, on an experimental

National Convention of KK'T and TBS at

basis.

Oklahoma State University in August.

Although the main attraction of this

The first ideas, as set forth at the National Convention, seemed to call for

Each member of TBS Sorority is

two possibilities for colonization pro grams. The first of these suggested that junior college chapters be accepted on the presentation of the Sorority's first "Out same level as regular four-year university standing Service to Music Award" and or college chapters. Thus the junior making plans for the 1971 convention college program would require no special consideration but would be a part of the which will commemorate the 25th normal expansion of the Fraternity. The Anniversary of TBS. I hope that each chapter is making second proposal gave no official affili plans to be represented at the convention, ation to junior colleges but suggested that as this is the most effective way of having a KKiT chapter sponsor a band club at a a voice in Sorority affairs for the next nearby junior college and that members two years. Attendance at the convention of this band club be given special in Stillwater will give each member the consideration for membership in a regular extra bonus of visiting the National KKdt chapter upon transferring to a Office and National Shrine, examining college where an active chapter exists.

The Expansion Committee at the the historical documents of the Frater nity and Sorority, and exchanging ideas District II Convention, taking into con with members from across the nation, as sideration the experiences of the Omega well as the usual features of the National Chapter, recommended a compromise Intercollegiate Band, panel discussions, between the two programs suggested by clinic sessions with the guest artist, and the National Convention. They proposed that affiliate chapters be established at renewal of old friendships.

To continue the Sorority's growth, junior colleges, but that their members be contributions to music, and service to the administered only the First Degree of the college band, I would encourage every Fraternity's Ritual. Special consideration member of TBE, whether pledge, active, would then be given members who would alumni, or honorary, to attend the 1969 transfer to a school having an active KKT' National Convention. See you in Still- chapter, where they would receive the convention is the celebration of the 50th

anniversary of the Fraternity, TBS has several highlights planned, including the

water!

Second and Third Degrees of the Ritual.

This program realizes to some extent the very real problems of trying to match a fraternal society designed for four-year institutions with a junior college band that has a complete two-year turnover in its membership.

Expansion into the two-year colleges of our nation could represent a milestone in our Fraternity's progress. This move could add depth and national recognition to the two-year college band program.

These students could then gain more enthusiasm for band music, develop greater leadership qualities, and be given the opportunity to exchange ideas and problems with similar two-year colleges.

In addition, such a program would pro vide great potential for expansion in districts where two-year colleges are prevalent.

On the other hand, KKT could acquire a millstone so heavy that our entire national fraternal structure would

be in danger. Supporting this premise are many problems associated with the actual mechanics of making KK^ work in the junior college situation. The turnover of

band members in a two-year college is very large, and this itself could com pletely eliminate the effectiveness of a chapter. Junior colleges vary in structure and purpose across the nation. If the

number of affiliate members transferring to a four-year institution should become too excessive, radical changes miglit occur. Also, taking in these affiliate

chapters would mean vast restructuring of many national organization procedures.

Perhaps none of the suggested pro grams are exactly right, perhaps a further compromise is needed; or perhaps some new idea is needed in order to make

feasible this proposed expansion of the Fraternity. It is a problem however, that

should be given some serious thought by all chapters in anticipation of its consider ation at Stillwater in August.

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SUMMER BANDS by Geff Boyer (Gamma Nu) District VIII Member-at-Large

in summer music programs conducted by most band directors in your local high schools. Active participation in these pro grams, setting good examples for, and frequent appearances with them give the liigh school student a feeling that he or she is involved in a musical program of

In the preamble of our National Constitution it states, as the first purpose of our organization, "to promote the existance and welfare of the college band. .

This is a fine and noble senti

ment, but why is it so seasonal? For nine months of the year KKT' goes about the business of supporting and serving the college band through its local active chapters; but in the summer we close up shop. This should not be the case.

great value. Encouraging remarks increase the student's willingness to achieve and help the director create a rewarding musical experience that will be musically and educationally satisfying to both stu

To paraphrase an old proverb, a chain is of dubious strength, and therefore value, if some links are weaker than others. This has its application to bands in that the college band will only be able

dent and teacher.

to function on a continuous level of

superior performance by maintaining adequate and high calibre personnel replacement. "How can we help in this important task?" is the question wliich led me to the concept of the Summer

Geff Boyer (Gamma Nu) District VIII Memberat-Large.

be developed, made up of returning

Band.

Gamma Nu Chapter of KKT' at the Florida State University has been aware of this facet of the college band program outside the university for several years.

is a state-wide expansion of the music camp recognition program in conjunction with the Florida Bandmaster's Associ

college students, local band directors, and outstanding high school musicians. In this situation, the clinical possibilities are tre

ation.

mendous; the inventiveness of the human

They have dealt with it by instituting

Even though these endeavors are

clinics at local Tallahassee high schools

excellent examples of extra-university activities associated with the college band

and recognizing outstanding musical achievement by a male student at Florida State's Summer Music Camp each year.

More recently, a clinic was arranged for a St. Petersburg high school band that traveled to the state capitol for concerts and clinic sessions with the applied Music

faculty at FSU. The most current project 20

"Active participation" has meanings other than in actual performance. If your college band has made any recordings, before and after these practice sessions is an excellent time to play them. It is also a good time to make personal contacts and explain the music programs at your college or university. In large cities or metropolitan areas, clinic sessions could

program, they too are somewhat diminished by their forced seasonality.

What is there then, that is an activity within the capability of every active Chapter and every individual Brother?

The answer is—active participation!

"Active participation" is involvement

mind being the only limit.

The variations and expansion of this idea are infinite in number and can all be

started by a single individual-YOU! If it sounds idealistic, it is. But remember, our

first purpose is not a seasonal wish; it is rather the universal, continuing, twelve month a year spirit that permeates our Order, charging us to "Strive for the Highest!"

KAPPA NATIONAL HONORARY BAND FRATERNITY

Years of Service to Music

✩ 1919 1969

First National Convention 1922

The Charter Members, Alpha Chapter

History as Recorded in 1922 by Gilbert isenberg

(1st Charter Pledge) . .In October 1919, a member of the Oklahoma A&M

College* Band conceived of the idea that something should be done to bring together the bandsmen in our universities. At that

time there were a few national organizations for professional musicians, but none exclusively for college bandsmen. With this in mind, William A. Scroggs, a cornetist in the OAMC Band, confided in A. Frank Martin his plans for organizing a National Band Fraternity. Martin, student president of the band, showed great enthusiasm for the idea. Thus encouraged, and knowing that "Boh," (Professor Bohumil Makovsky, director of the OAMC Band) was always strong for anything that fosters the development of better music, William A. Scroggs, founder of the Fraternity, went to "Boh" with his proposition. Professor

Makovsky at once saw the great possibilities of such a fraternity and offered his undivided support for the cause. With...Bo humil Makovsky backing the idea, the new organization soon to be known as Kappa Kappa Psi was born into the fraternal vyorId, November 27, 1919.

Mr. Scroggs immediately arranged for a secret conference with Professor Makovsky and A. Frank Martin. At this confer

ence, ten of the best members of the large Oklahoma A and M College Band, leaders both in the band, their respective schools, their fraternities, and in scholastic activities as well, were select ed as charter members.

. . .A meeting was immediately called and the first officers

of the Fraternity were elected. William Scroggs was unanimous ly elected as the first president of the new organization; A Frank Martin, vice-president; Clayton Coule, secretary-treasurer and William Coppedge, sergeant-of-arms. Committees were elected as follows: constitution and by-laws, William Scroggs, Raymond Shannon and Hawthorne Nelson; ritual, A. Frank Martin, Clayton Soule and Col. F. D. Wickham; fraternity pin 'Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College was renamed Oklahoma State University on July 1, 1967.

design and coat of arms, William Coppedge, Clyde Hasten and Dick Hurst; degree oaths, William Coppedge, Frank Martin and Asher Hendrickson...Knowing that petitions would soon be received asking for charters, the first National officers were elected from the ten charter members to take care of the

national work. The men that received this honor of being the first National officers were: Grand President, A. Frank Martin; First Vice-President, Raymond Shannon; Second Vice-President, Clyde Haston; Secretary, Clayton Soule; Treasurer, Carl A. Stevens and Editor and Assistant Secretary, William A. Scroggs. .."

With these preliminary moves completed, a non-profit fra ternal corporation was formed which petitioned the Oklahoma Corporation Commission for a charter. The charter was granted November 27, 1919 and Kappa Kappa Psi, Honorary Fraternity for College Bandsmen, was established on the Oklahoma A&M College campus, with the local group being known as the "Alpha Chapter."

1922 to Present A succession of internal organizational procedures was then completed, with petitioning procedures and efforts to attract other interested college bands into membership receiving first priority.

Each of our twenty-one Grand Presidents has contributed

greatly to the organizational entity that is now Kappa Kappa Psi. Of particular interest however, might be the administrations of Grand Presidents A. Frank Martin, Scott Squyres, J. Lee

Burke, F. Lee Bowling, Max A. Mitchell, Hugh E. McMillen and Jack K. Lee.

As first national president of the fledgling organization, A. Frank Martin (Alpha) was able to channel his extraordinary

organizational administrative talents into the establishment of a firm foundation for the organization in which he had accepted membership. During his administration, the internal organize-

WILLIAM A. SCROGGS

(Founder of Kappa Kappa Psi, Honorary Musical Fraternity.)

Delta Sigma Alpha, Alpha Kappa Psi Fraternities.

Senior School of Commerce & Mar

keting Oklahoma State College.

Col lege Band 5 years—SecretaryTreasurer 1920-1921.

College Orchestra, Cornet, President 1921-1922.

First Pres. K. K. P., Presiding Officer First National Convention.

First A #«

National

Editor, Re-elected

1922 Convention.

Omega Literary Society, Billy Club, Commerce Club, Y.M.C.A.

PROFESSOR

BOHUMIL MAKOVSKY First Honorary member of the Kappa Kappa Psi Fraternity.

(Look in International Who's Who in Music).

tion of the Fraternity was rounded out, and the first steps taken towards becoming in reality a "national" organization. The Baton was authorized for publication and was edited by the founder of the organization, William A. Scroggs.

Scott P. Squyres (Delta) presided over the first National Convention of the Fraternity, and did much to insure the order ly expansion of the new organization. During his administra tion, the Fraternity rose to national prominence with the ac ceptance by America's most famous bandsman, John Philip Sousa, of an honorary membership in Kappa Kappa Psi. As our first Executive Secretary, Squyres was responsible for maintain ing the lively correspondence between "the March King" and our organization from that time until Mr. Sousa's death in 1933.

The parliamentary and constitutional bases of the national organization were strengthened and their applications made more meaningful under the administration of J. Lee Burke

Hugh E. McMillen (Alpha lota) introduced our nationally-recognized commissioning program into the Fraternity's basic structure. Believing strongly that the national organization should do something of a lasting positive nature for col lege bands, he developed a plan for commissioning some noted com poser to present a special work for the concert band. This work would be premiered at each National Convention by the mem

bers of the National Intercollegiate Band. Under Dr. McMillan's guidance, the plan was put into effect and Don Gillis received

the first Kappa Kappa Psi Commission. Since that time, the Fraternity (together with the Sorority) has commissioned seven such works. Now considered to be standard pieces in the reper toire of any college or university band, each was a landmark and a new departure in coinposition for the concert band at the time it was premiered.

During the administration of Jack K. Lee (Omega), the Fra ternity made great progress in being recognized by the music

(Eta). During his tenure, the office of National Executive Sec

and music education professions as the voice of the student in

retary was created and immediate past Grand President Scott

college and university bands. The establishment of the "Kappa Kappa Psi Distinguished Service to Music" medal brought the Fraternity into national prominence once again, as this highly-regarded award honoring outstanding contributions in the field

Squyres was appointed to that position, a post he was to hold until 1937.

Leadership of the most important kind was given the Na tional Fraternity during the crucial years of the Second World War. F. Lee Bowling (Alpha lota) served an extended tenure in this high office, as the war made fraternal operations impossible to maintain and ninety percent of all active chapters closed "for the duration." To Dr. Bowling must go the laurels for presiding

active chapters of the Fraternity across the nation. Voting mem berships in the MENC, CBDNA and NABDCC were granted, and the Fraternity became heavily committed in the drive to build the Sousa Memorial Bandshel l at the new Kennedy Center for

over a resurgent and greatly expanded Fraternity immediately

the Performing Arts in Washington.

following the end of the war. "The National Intercollegiate Band," Kappa Kappa Psi's great service project to American Music, was inaugurated under his leadership, fulfilling a dream he had cherished many years. His administration also saw the creation of Tau Beta Sigma, the national sorority for women in the college band. Largely due to his efforts, this organization was officially recognized as the sister organization of Kappa

For over a half-century the 50,000 members of Kappa Kap pa Psi have been actively engaged in advancing the cause of bands and band music in America. Our continuing support of the college band as a valid medium of musical expression and our efforts to strengthen all ensemble organizations at the insti

Kappa Psi at the 1947 Convention.

The ideal of "Service as a worthy endeavor for the college-trained person" was first advanced by Max A. Mitchell (Alpha), and this concept was officially adopted as a principle tenet of

of band music focused attention on the more than one-hundred

tutions where we are located have attracted the finest in the American band tradition.

The next half-century awaits us, filled with new challenges for our membership as they strive to maintain the Fraternity's

honor to be selected to serve" was first enunciated at this time,

ideals and to meet the needs of tomorrow's college and univer sity band programs. Strengthened by the efforts of those who have gone before and fortified by an appreciation of what we now have, members of Kappa Kappa Psi can in good faith con

combining the dual concepts of an honorary society and a ser vice recognition fraternity into the unique organization that we

tinue to respond to the Ritual injunction, ". . .Delay no longer, I pray you, for the way is long, and there is much to experi

know today.

ence."

the Fraternity under his administration. The phrase, "It is an

'Intercollegiate band^ "The idea of an Intercollegiate Band is not new. It has been one of the consuming aims of Grand President Dr. F. Lee

Bowling since 1933, when the first Intercollegiate Bands were held in the State of Colorado,sponsored hy Kappa Kappa Psi.

...This idea was presented to the National Convention of

Kappa Kappa Psi at Corvallis, Oregon in 1941 and it was decided to hold the First National Intercollegiate Band at the next convention. This convention will he held on the Campus

of Oklahoma A&M College on March 6-7-8, 1947..." -Kappa Kappa Psi News, Feb. 1, 1947.

"As part of its continuing program of service to American Music, Kappa Kappa Psi (together with Tau Beta Sigma)spon sors the National Intercollegiate Bands, which have appeared in concert at the dose of each national biennial convention of

the two organizations since 1947. The NIB is composed of the finest university and college musicians available, and member ship in the Fraternity or Sorority is not required to play in either the Symphonic or Concert group.

Meeting under the batons of the finest music educators and professional musicians in the country, the NIB reads through and prepares for concert the most challenging compositions of the current band repertoire, ft also premiers the "commis sioned work" sponsored by both fraternal societies at the concluding convention concert. For almost a quarter century, the NIB has provided its members with a rare and exciting musical experience during their college careers."-Kappa Kappa Psi Pledge Manual, 1967 Works Commissioned for the Concert Band

By Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma

I

1953—"Ballet for Band"—Don Gillis

1957—"Symphonic Songs"—Robert Russell Bennett 1959—"Prelude and Dance"—Paul Creston

1963—"Symphonic Essays"—Clifton Williams 1965-"Symphonic Requiem"—Vaclav Nelhybel 1967—"Study in Textures"—Gunther Schuller 1969—"Song of Abelard"--Norman Dello Joio

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Guest Conductors of the National Intercollegiate Bands

1947—Hugh McMillen, Leonard Haug, Roger Fenn 1949—Dr. William D. Revelli, Conductor, University of Michigan Bands.

1951—Dr. Thor Johnson, Conductor, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra

1953—Dr. A. Austin

Harding, Conductor, University of

Illinois Bands.

1955—Frederick Fennell, Conductor, Eastman Wind Ensemble

1957—Lt. Col. William F. Santelmann, Conductor, United States Marine Corps Band

1959—Paul Creston, Composer-conductor, New York City 1961—Dr. Richard Franko Goldman, Conductor, The Gold man Band of New York City 1963—Cmdr. Charles Brendler, Conductor, United States Navy Band 1965—Vaclav Nelhybel, Composer-conductor, New York City 1967—Gunther Schuller, New England Conservatory; Keith

Wilson, Conductor, Yale

University

Band; Sigurd

Rascher, guest artist and clinician

1969—Norman Dello Joio, Composer-conductor; Leonard Smith, guest artist and clinician

1967 National Intercollegiate Symphonic Band.

Keith Wilson, conductor, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas.

(Left to right) Dr. F. Lee Bowling, Francis W. Todd, Max A. Mitchell, W. Theodore Jones, William A. Scroggs, Bohumil Makovsky, J. Lee Burke, A. Frank Martin, Hugh McMillan. First NIB, 1947 Convention Stillwater, Oklahoma. Leonard Haug, Hugh McMillan and Roger Fenn, conductors.

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f 1967 National Intercollegiate Concert Band. Dr.

Jack K. Lee, conductor, assisted by Floren Thompson, Jr. and Donald I. Moore. Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas.

MARCH 1922 - BATON

"Believing that better music and better bands would be the result of such an organization, Kappa Kappa Psi was founded to

KAPPA KAPPA

foster a closer relationship and cooperation within each band;to cooperate with the director in making a better band for the insti tution; to raise the standard of music in our American universi

ties;...and to organize university bandsmen from which professional band leaders might select musicians for their bands at any time in a systematic manner."

NOVEMBER 1928 - BATON

PSI

"The college band is almost a fraternity in itself, but lacks

organized cooperation for the advancement of its ideals. Kappa Kappa Psi gives this opportunity, thus raising the standard to higher and better music."

Purposes

MAY 1933 - BATON

"On Leadership...To be able to lead in any cause, one must first firmly believe in that cause. Secondly, be must know and be

and

able to tell the reason for bis faith to the point of convincing

Principles

greater than a giant, and is the type of man that can be admitted

others. Thirdly, he must be able to show his converts to the road

to service, to ambition and to love. He who can do these things is to Kappa Kappa Psi." MAY 1941 - BATON

"Kappa Kappa Psi is unique in being the only national honorary band fraternity, ft is unusual in being one of the most active of all honorary fraternities, fn the various chapters, its functions have been adapted to meet tbe needs of each particular situation. Through this adaptation, both the Fraternity and its sponsoring groups have mutually profited."

OCTOBER 1964 - NATIONAL OFFICE BROCHURE

"Kappa Kappa Psi operates principally as a service-recognition society whose chief aim is to assist the Director in developing the leadership and enthusiasm that he requires of his band. Our goafs are to not only provide the band with organized and concentrated service activities, but to give our membership valid and whole some experiences in organization, leadership, and social contacts.

The honorary nature of membership is based on our premise that "it is an honor to be selected to serve"-this band,its department of music, its sponsoring institution and the cause of band music in the nation's colleges and universities..."

FEBRUARY 1969 - STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES

. .On the local level. Chapter responsibilities include...morale, spirit, enthusiasm, atmosphere and attitude. As noted in the preamble of our Constitution and as charged in much of our Ritual, the cultivation and maintenance ofan agree able and enthusiastic attitude is incumbent on all our members, and thus serves to foster the wholesome and cooperative spirit that each Director wants for his band...Membership in Kappa Kappa Psi thus becomes an educational and service activity as well as a social one. And it is this kind of activity that enriches the band student's fife and sharpens his appreciation for both the best in Music and what it takes to achieve it."

i^PROMtNENT 1 NAMES IN I

BANDMASTERS: John Philip Sousa Henry Fillmore Karl L. King

Herbert L. Clarke Edwin Franko Goldman Harold L. Bachman Frank L. Simon

Earl D. Irons William F. Santlemann George S. Howard Arnald Gabriel Paul Lavalle Richard Franko Goldman Forrest Buchtel

KAPPA KAPPA PSi

COMPOSERS-ARRANGERS:: Leroy Anderson Hoagy Carmichael Paul Creston Morton Gould Clifton Williams Paul Yoder Bill Moffit

Vaclav Nelhybel

Robert Russell Bennett A. R. Casavant Don Gillis Ferde Grofe Meredith Willson Lucien Caillet Gunther Schuller Norman Dello Joio

ARTIST PERFORMERS:; Vincent J. Abato James Burke

Phillip Farkas Raphel Mendez Al Hirt Leonard Smith

Fred Waring

William Bell Van Cliburn Pete Fountain

Sigurd Rascher Carl "Doc" Severinsen Lawrence Welk Count Basie

MUSIC EDUCATORS-ADMINISTRATORS:

SOUSA QUOTATION:

"Brothers, 1

have

received

medals and honors from every civi lized country, but I feel this honor above all, due to the fact that this is

A. Austin Harding Nilo Hovey

Mark Hindsley Joseph Maddy

James Neilson Clarence Sawhill L. Bruce Jones Herman B. Wells Frederick Fennell

William D. Revelli

Manley Whitcomb William Foster

Eugene Weigel

given to me by a group of univer

sity bandsmen who are furthering the great work to which I have dedicated my life. The ideals as set

forth by the Fraternity could not help but make better men and better college band musicians."

OTHERS:: Otto Lund, Governor Daniel Henkin, Editor

Neil Armstrong, Astronaut

...and countless music teachers, band directors and administrators occupying positions of great responsibility both in secondary and higher education.

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NATIONAL EXECUTIVE SECRETARIES Left to Right: SCOTTP.SQUYRES 1925-1937 (DELTA) HERMAN V. ZIEMER 1937-1939 (DELTA) A. FRANK MARTIN 1939-1964 (ALPHA) ROBERT H. RUBIN 1964-

(OMEGA)

KAPPA KAPPA PSI—HOW IT'S GROWN. 1919

1942

Oklahoma State University

University of Southern California Rutgers University

Baldwin-Wallace College

Montana State University

1947

1958

University of Washington

University of Texas, El Paso West Texas State University

Langston University

1920

1921

University of Missouri at Rolla Arkansas Polytechnic College Samford University

University of Oklahoma

1948

1923

Baylor University

1959 Cornell University

Mississippi State University Pennsylvania State University

University of Mississippi Louisiana State University

Jacksonville University

Ohio State University

Sam Houston State College

University of Pittsburgh

Kansas State College

Oregon State University

University of South Dakota

1924

1949

Georgia Institute of Technology

Long Island University

1961

Colorado State University

University of Tennessee University of Utah

South Dakota State College

1960

Florida A&M University

University of Arkansas 1925 University of North Dakot« University of Michigan Colorado School of Mines

1926

West Virginia University Alabama Polytechnic Institute 1927 Tulane University

Ohio Northern University 1928 University of Montana University of Cincinnati 1929

Stanford University University of California

University of California, Los Angeles University of Arizona University of Nevada Butler University Duke University.

1962 Humboldt State College

Emory University VanderCook College of Music Sul Ross State College

Kansas State Teachers College University of Connecticut

Arizona State University

Mississippi Valley State College 1964

1950 University of Toledo University of Houston

Wichita State University

Abilene Christian College Southern Methodist University

Arkansas State University University of Texas, Arlington Adams State College 1965

Eastern Michigan University

University of Virginia

Xavier University

1951

1966 Prairie View A&M College Ferris State College

Kent State University

Western Reserve University Midwestern University 1952 Ricks College

Oklahoma Panhandle State College Wayne State College 1954

Lamar State College of Technology New Mexico State University East Central State College University of New Mexico

1967 Little Rock University

State College of Arkansas Alabama State College

Texas A«S(I University

Southwestern State College Oklahoma Baptist University Western State College 1968

Northeastern Louisiana State College Mansfield State College Angelo State College

Northern Arizona University Doane College

1933 George Washington University

Morris Harvey College

Drury College

1953 1931 Ohio University Temple University Indiana University University of Florida Colorado State College University of Colorado

Eastern Washington College

Nebraska Wesleyan University Bowling Green State University Eastern New Mexico University

1969

University of Pennsylvania

Western Carolina University

1955

Wayland Baptist College University of Massachusetts

1934 University of Denver

Florida State University University of Maryland

1935 North Dakota State University University of Wyoming Stetson University

1956 Otterbein College

Miami (Ohio) University

Purdue University New Mexico Highlands University

1938 Texas Technological College University of Tulsa Northeastern State College

Texas Christian University Lycoming College Ohio Wesleyan University

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Austin Peay (Tennessee) State College Oregon College of Education Southern University Jamestown (North Dakota) College Arkansas A&M College

1941

Stephen F. Austin State College University of Southern Mississippi

1957

Installations Pending Completion of Colony Requirements: Kansas State University

Texas Lutheran College

Southwest Missouri State College

Waqner (New York) College

University of Tampa

College of William and Mary

University of Delaware

University of Texas

Texas Southern University

Sacramento State College

J

the N.S.A.C.-Purposes and a Proposal In this final Podium release prior to the Fiftieth Anniver sary Convention, I would like to discuss with you the final plans for the first biennial meeting of the National Student Advisory Committee.

In the November edition of the Fraternity's magazine, it was pointed out that the various members of the N.S.A.C are your voice in the Grand Council by virtue of the one vote which the Chairman of the Committee carries into the

Council. At the same time, the N.S.A.C. is the only national Committee that is not bounded by its title or constitutional

obligations into a single area of discussions. The N.S.A.C. may

by R. A. Young Member-at-Large

The Convention will include, secondly, time and space for committee meetings to take place without conflict with other activities (including food and sleep). The N.S.A.C. will also meet not once but several times during the course of the Con

vention, allowing time for proper planning and consideration.

The Fraternity should never rush headlong into any

decision of major importance which wiU govern us, even if only for a biennium.

The last goodie that awaits us at Big Fifty in Stillwater is the N.S.A.C. The Grand President will present to the

bring to its floor any matters its member representatives

Committee an agenda of matters he wishes to bring to our attention. Following the disposition of these matters, the

believe worthy of the Committee's attention.

Committee will consider items presented by the chair, based

To learn the opinions and wishes of the chapters and districts, however, requires the assistance of the membership.

on communications received by this office during this biennium. Finally, the Committee will consider matters

Each of us must "care enough to send the very best," letters of opinion or requests to your duly elected representatives. As

brought to its floor by its member representatives.

this Podium reaches you,it may appear that time is short. . .in

Committee, the N.S.A.C. will function without boundaries of

reality, however, your representatives and this office will be

jurisdiction. We may discuss the Constitution, the program of the Fraternity. . .any aspect of the Order without that stock, trite, hated phrase, "That isn't in this committee's juris

open for comment all through the summer prior to the Con vention.

Despite the seemingly predestined course of the

If your chapter has not yet let its voice be heard, in corre spondence, district meetings, or personal contacts with your representatives, then by all means call your Brothers together before they go to that great stomping ground of summer and

diction."

enter your two cents worth. You're selling yourself short if you don't.

Once you have made your voices heard, the procedure through which your opinions and recommendations will be considered was reviewed in the February edition. The dull specifics of the N.S.A.C. may be found in the Constitution or

dent, 1 would like to know your personal and chapter opinions on these topics; 1. What about booze at Conventions? Does our good-time spirit drown our real job?

2. Just exactly what would you like your district officers to

that February article.

What was not covered, but hopefully will be conveyed to your satisfaction here, is the impact that student voice and participation can and will have on this Order.

Prior to the creation of the office of Member-at-Large and

3. What about this Member-at-Large on the Council? Is it

The betterment of the Fraternity is the sole jurisdiction of the N.S.A.C. and that's what we'll all be working toward.

In addition to matters presented to us by the Grand Presi

do?

worth the trouble?

4. You don't really read the district newsletter, do you? Is it worth keeping? What do other districts do?

Take a few minutes at one of your closing meetings and get

the subsequent establishment of the N.S.A.C. the majority of

your chapter's ideas on these, and any other topics you'd like

fraternal decision-making took place in hurried committee meetings over a gulped lunch (Remember the Indiana Union in

to see discussed by the N.S.A.C. Without your voice, we are

'65?) or in equally hectic, not-always-sober caucusses during hours that should have been spent in sleep (Sounds like the

In closing, and as a summary of this year's verbosity by this office, it should be noted that the N.S.A.C. is not God's gift to man, and does not consider itself such.

The most notable example of the fallability of man comes

Rodeway, right?).

In previous conventions each member always entered with

his ideas fully prepared for presentation, only to learn that five hundred bodies cannot speak their minds in a one-week period without somebody interrupting somebody.

All too often the really major issues of the Fraternity

weren't carefully thought out because there simply wasn't time, space, or satisfactory committee jurisdiction.

Now the Convention has three "good things going for it.

The National Executive Secretary has called for all major pro

posed constitutional changes to be submitted to the National Office for redistribution to and consideration by the chapters.

No longer will bleary-eyed committee members face an extra

long night of meetings because a delegate has proposed a lastminute change that none of us ever heard of before.

This will not, of course, limit activity on the floor of the Convention. It will, however, give each Brother a chance to see

beforehand the decisions he or his elected representatives will make.

mute.

from the 1967 Convention in Fort Worth where District Presi

dents present were seated as "delegates at large." Although the idea was excellent, and was an ideal testing ground for the future N.S.A.C., the procedures of the Convention and voting of those Presidents illustrated the problem we will all face.

One district president, and it doesn't matter who, lead a

caucus of his district one night (long ago and far away) and presented three alternative possibilities. We'll call them X, Y and Z. Of the chapters represented at the caucus, one voted

for X and the remainder for Y. The following day the presi dent stood on the floor of the Convention and voted for Z.

Representative democracy at work?

Just as one student could never represent the wishes of a nation, and therefore the old idea of Student Member-at-Large was unworkable, it is also very difficult for one student to

represent the wishes of a district.

For this reason the number of representatives was 21

doubled-one president and one member-at-large from each district. For the same reason, the discussion of fraternal matters was brought from behind closed doors and into the light of the N.S.A.C.

Don't misunderstand me. Caucuses are necessary and vital.

Also fun. But the affairs of the Order are too important and too far-reaching to be settled by caucuses and politics alone.

The N.S.A.C. provides the perfect public supplement to the old-school ideas of politics.

Even in the Committee, however, there could be error. 1 am

certain that you have elected men capable of representing you well, but unless your voice is heard and recorded through correspondence with your representatives, the national office.

and this office, those men can stand and say their district has

passed a resolution that the moon is green cheese, and as your elected representatives they will go unquestioned. Democracy only works when the people do; the N.S.A.C. will work only jf you do.

Thank you all for a great biennium, and I look forward to meeting with you in Stillwater for the Big Fifty. My address is; Richard Alan Young; Member-at-Large; Kappa Kappa PsiPra-

ternity; P.O. Box 1919; University of Arkansas; Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701. You may call me (if you are extravagant or don't pay your own phone bill) at Area Code 501-443-2492 Any ideas or comment you have is always welcome. See you at O.S.U. and may the next fifty years be even better.

SPECIAL NOTICE TO CHAPTER VICE-PRESIDENTS OF KAPPA KAPPA PSI

As requested by the Grand Council and under the authority vested in me by the Grand President of the Fraternity, I as National Memberat-Large am requesting of all Chapter Vice-Presidents (or others charged with the training of prospective members of the Brotherhood,) full and

complete information on current pledge-training practices, procedures, manuals, and pledge-tests now in operation at each of our separate Chapters. This information is to be forwarded to the below-listed address

by June 1st for purposes of compiling and editing a nationally stan dardized set of pledge-training requirements for Kappa Kappa Psi. /s/ Richard Alan Young P.O. Box 1919

Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701

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The by-line for Beta Gamma Chapter ordinary way. Brother Vernon Taranto is at LSU seems to be "LSU bands on the currently serving in the Air Force Band in move." Following marching season, Washington, D.C. This band plays not which ended with a trip to the Peach only for military functions at Boiling Bowl in Atlanta, Georgia, the concert season began with a flying start. The LSU

Symphonic Band now plans another trip in the form of a tour covering the north ern and central portions of Louisiana.

This tour is to serve a dual purpose; to

A.F.B., but also serves as the official band

for many diplomatic functions. Another

Beta Gamma alumnus Brother Jimmy CaldweU, is playing trumpet with the U.S. Army Field Band presently touring the United States.

expose to the general public, state-wide, Finally, we at Beta Gamma Chapter as the capability and finished product of well as Alpha Lambda of TBS are start extensive preparation in the field of con ing to initiate the first phase of spring cert literature; and to attempt to per pledging. The pledge class this semester of suade some of the outstanding Irigh Beta Gamma will consist of approxi school musicians in Louisiana to follow mately fifteen of the outstanding

charts the

LSU

Ensemble will present were written by Alvin Batiste, a well known jazz clari netist who ranked eighth in the Playboy Jazz Poll last year.

Before Christmas." We played several games and even broke a pinata. We closed by singing Christmas Carols. Also for Christmas, Baylor's TBS sent toys to Vietnam for the Marines, who were to distribute them to the Vietnamese chil dren.

Iota Chapter began its activities this

ence that was a welcome relief after mid

and Bessie Shmoldas. One of the activities

term exams.

we had for our pledges was a picnic.

Everyone brought her own sack lunch.

freshmen and sophomores from the band program at LSU, and Alpha Lambda The LSU Jazz Workshop Ensemble, Chapter of TBS is pledging seven. directed by Dr. Irvin Wagner, plans still As a special money making project, another excursion in the form of partici TBS together with KK^, sponsored a

of the

In December, Iota Chapter sponsored the annual Band Christmas Party. We dressed to fit the theme of "The Night

local shopping center. Besides being profitable, it was an exhilarating experi

their educational pursuits at the LSU

val. Several

work at least until school is out.

semester with an informal Coke Party for prospective pledges. Two days later we held a rush tea. These were both oppor tunities to acquaint our guests with TBS and the ways it serves the band.

Our 1969 spring pledge class is com posed of six hard-working pledges. They are: LeAnne Carpenter, Vicki Gilliam, Kay Goad, Becky Miles, Susan Scivally

School of Music.

pating in the second annual Mobile Jazz Festival. Many outstanding jazz ensembles, not only from the South but also from as far away as Illinois, are to participate in this rapidly growing festi

Tliis quarter has found Iota Chapter busy again. With the many events sched uled for this spring, we will be hard at

successful car-wash on March 29th at a

Plans are being made now for our joint exhibit with KK'T that will be displayed at the National Convention. We hope to

We had a wonderful time.

Past actives of Beta Gamma are also

chapters. We wish to encourage everyone

We are proud to say that one of the eight newly elected "Baylor Beauties" is an active member of our Chapter. She is Miss Cynthia Yelderman from Needville,

moving on to further goals. We LSU musicians feel the best way to fulfill our

to make a special effort to visit the LSU display and to get acquainted with the

(twirlers) and plays trumpet in the band.

rmhtary service duties is to do so as a

members of the Louisiana State Univer sity Chapters.

member of some post band. Two of our

present a delightful and informative dis play that wUl be helpful to all other

brothers are doing this but in an extra-

Texas. She is also one of the Golden Girls

Cynthia was also a nominee for "Best Dressed Baylqr Coed." Congratulations Cynthia!

As a part of the Baylor Band, we par ticipated in the Contemporary Music Festival that was held this spring at Baylor. We played a concert of contem porary music on March 16th.

We still have several special events to take part in this spring. They are our Band Banquet and Women's Day.

Iota is also working with Beta Alpha Chapter of our brother fraternity to raise money for the trip to National Conven tion this summer. We are privileged to

Bottoms up! Enjoying refreshments at the

Scene from our rush tea-from left to right,

Coke Party. From left to right, Betty Walls, Kay Goad, Janie Hansard and Ann Harvey.

Vicki Gilliam, Kay Goad, Twila Becker, and Betty Lou Stover.

operate the concession stand at shows and concerts taking place on campus.

We hope to see you at the end of an active summer at National Convention.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO

RASCHER,

GUEST ARTIST HONORARY MEMBER.

by Jim Sumner

Saxophonist Sigurd Rascher, winner of the KK^-TB2 Distinguished Service to Music Award in 1967, was a recent guest artist with the University of Arkansas ^T.

Varsitonians made their first public Since the last article for The Podium

was written, Alpha Chi Chapter has been as busy as bees in search of honey.

First of all, we were honored to have the Grand National First Vice President,

Dr. James Jacobsen, on our campus the 7th of February as the Guest Conductor

at a concert sponsored by one of the local Lions Clubs. The proceeds from this con cert went to the Band Scholarship Fund and the Lions Club's service projects.

With the help of Kappa Chapter of TBZ,

appearance when they played their big concert entitled "Dimensions in Jazz.

Since then, the Varsitonians have made several smaller appearances for social organizations and high school assemblies.

Currently The Varsitonians are preparing for the next concert entitled "Dimensions

District VI Governor and Alpha Chi Chapter sponsor.

Jacobsen's visit and look forward to see

Men!!! Also we would like to recognize

ing him in Stillwater

our nine new pledges: Fred Pankratz, Terrill Hulson, Bobby Thompson, Jim

time to deliver the oath of the First

Degree to our nine new pledges. That same evening, the Chapter presented Dr. Wiley (who we found out was on the initiating team that initiated the charter

members of Alpha Clii Chapter) Honor ary Membersliip in the chapter we helped start, 22 years ago. Following the First Degree and the presentation, everyone

Walker, Mel Martinez, Tommy Wine, Frank Torres, Albert Sambrano, and Mark Stevens.

At our last meeting, we elected our officers for the next school year. Our new president is Brother Michael Rampy, vice-president is Charles Gonnell, corres ponding secretary will be the job of Gerry

Alpha Chi. To begin with, we will have the great honor of having Dr. Clarence

with money making projects. We have a car-wash in the making and we are currently holding a raffle for a "Dinner for Two." Any donations would be

Sawhill from U.C.L.A. as our Guest Con

Some

Brothers

have

the

Band called "The Varsitonians." The

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ductor at the Annual Spring Concert. On March 5, we will have a visit from Beta

Lambda Chapter of Eastern New Mexico University. In April, most of our Brothers will be in the Symphonic Tour Band, giving concerts this year in Texas, New

Mexico, Colorado and Wyoming. The farthest point north we will travel will be Cheyenne, Wyoming and the last concert will be played at home on the U.T.E.P.

campus. However, the biggest expectation of our

students to the University. For the second year in a row, the events were

scheduled by computer. Through the help of Chapter members, cards were punched, programs de-bugged, and results tabu lated. Refreshments for the Festival were

provided by the Chapters: Psi selling candy bars and Lambda selling Cokes.

Plans are currently in the making for the Razorback Band's trip to the races in Hot Springs. Representing the University of Arkansas, the Band will provide the spectators with music between the races

at Arkansas Derby Day, signifying the final day of the season.

Delegate to National Convention and GeiTy McReynolds as the Alternate Dele

for an evening of fellowship.

Alpha Chi has also been very busy

distinction of being members of the Lab

Lambda and Psi Chapters at the U. of A. co-hosted the Arkansas School Band and Orchestra's Region I Festival held on

treasurer, with David Marcum as our

gate.

And now for a look into the future for

vention.

within the realm of music.

McReynolds, with Danny Andrews doing the chores of recording secretary. Mizer Jim Edwards was given the job of

proceeded to the nearest bowling alley

greatly appreciated. We re raising this money to help pay for the brochures and programs that will be passed out by the tour band. That's not all, the Chapter is using the money to buy materials to make signs for the tour busses and materials for our display at National Con

At the presentation he praised and TBS for their contribution and service

campus in March. This event annually under the direction of Harold L. Hdlyer, draws over 2,000 high school and grade At this time we would like to tip the or Derby to our four new Brothers, Jim Edwards, Jim Cleveland, David Stevens and Robert Arrieta. Congratulations,

About two weeks later we had another

membership in Lambda Chapter of KKyf.

in Jazz, Part II." The Varsitonians are

Dr. Jacobsen was given a reception at which he was made an honorary member of Alpha Clii Chapter. We enjoyed Dr.

distinguished visitor. This time it was former Grand National President, Dr. Charles Wiley from Lamar State College of Technology at Beaumont, Texas. Dr. Wiley was the Guest Conductor at our Annual Winter Concert and arrived just in

Concert Band. During the performance, Mr. Rascher was extended honorary

in the future of our Chapter, and every one else's Chapter, is National Conven

tion. We'll be there—How about you?

University ofArkansas Band.

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

Alpha Omega of Kappa Kappa Psi at the University of Pitts burgh is once again providing the Pitt Varsity Marching Band with its perfect attendance awards. This year's award is a mock-turtle neck golfing shirt, with the Pitt Band emblem on it. The Chapter raises funds for this service by playing dance band jobs in the city of Pittsburgh and surrounding areas.

Gamma Upsilon of Tau Beta Sigma at Western State College write that their participation in the WSC annual Winter Carni val was well-received, and lots of fun for the student body as well. They featured a "balloon shaving booth," and reportedly

Psi of Tau Beta Sigma at the University of Arkansas showed films of past half-time shows and provided refreshments to

sity have added another notch in their bows to the program embarked on sometime ago to raise MU school spirit. The

their soul-sick and mind-stunned comrades during the specified

Chapter has just finished construction of a large Indian drum

hours for the band during Finals Week at UA. To add to the

and will use it to beat up a little enthusiasm for MU "Indian"

hilarity, the Sisters of Psi also provided the Razorback Band

basketball fans this year.

did quite well at it.

Gamma Alpha of Kappa Kappa Psi at Midwestern Univer

members with a "special" test, designed to break the tension of the exam week.

Delta Chi of Kappa Kappa Psi at Southern State College recently purchased a page of manuscript from a sixteenth-

Delta Rho of Kappa Kappa Psi at Arkansas State University

helped the music faculty sponsor an ensemble-reading clinic at which high school band members from areas surrounding

century Breviary. It will be framed and put in the showcase of

Jonesboro were invited to attend. Students and directors watched the scores over closed-circuit TV wlule the various

the SSC Fine Arts Building in Magnolia, as part of the Chapter's continuing service contribution to the Department

Department of Music, played and then answered questions

of Music.

Beta Kappa of Tau Beta Sigma at the University of Southern Mississippi headed a committee of students investi gating fund-raising techniques to send the USM Symphonic Band to the recent CBDNA Conference in Tennessee. The

Chapter came up with a "Mile of Pennies" theme that raised over $1200 to send "The Pride" to Knoxville. The Chapter even donated $25.00 to help the effort along.

Beta Tau of Kappa Kappa Psi at Wichita State University has found a new way to help spread the joy of Music in areas where it might be appreciated most. Chapter members are

giving free half-hour lessons each week to under-privileged children in the Wichita area who can't afford regular lessons,

but who need personal attention just as much as those who are able to pay for them.

ensembles, formed from students and faculty within the ASU

concerning the music performed or techniques employed.

Gamma Pi of Kappa Kappa Psi at Purdue University has formed a Brass Choir of its membership. Conducted by their

Chapter sponsor, they recently performed music from the Baroque period at the University Presbyterian Church which included works by Bonelli, Gabrielli and Purcell. Combined with the Church Choir, the Chapter musicians presented Buxtehude's "Fanfare and Chorus" and Bach's "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring."

Delta Tau of Kappa Kappa Psi at Adams State College has been successfully adding to their Chapter treasury by selling

suit bags to ASC Band members and other interested students.

A second re-order seems assured of having the Chapter well-

represented at the National Convention in August.

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WEST TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY

3^CHAFTER

HOLDS ALUMS!!

"KIDDIE PARTY' THERE IS A WAY TO SERVE "Kiddie Party" held in the band AFTER GRADUATION! hallAtata West Texas State University, the Xi Chapter of TBS extended bids to

three pledges, Sally Cole, Paula Gusler,

by A. E. Sergei Gamma Nu Alumni Colony

Gamma Nu Alumni is a new colony in our Fraternity. The membersliip is increasing as the word goes out that there is an organization carrying on the work of KKT' after graduation.

The fraternal spirit of our young colony is very hlglr. The colony has great hopes of receiving its charter at our next annual homecoming breakfast.

The activities of our organization are

and Carolyn Baker.

The band toured the area south of

the Marching Cliiefs of F.S.U

The organization publishes a quarterly newsletter which keeps the communi

cations lines open for all members. The articles range in content from the report of events to the philosophies of the

Canyon the week of March 10th.

To help finance activities and service

projects, the Chapter held several bake sales in the local supermarkets in Canyon and nearby Amarillo. For one of their

alumni organization.

goodwill projects, each girl bought toys

Those alumni near the campus, work closely with the Active chapter. Last year

The latest project was painting Easter

the

first Alumni-Pledge

Dinner was

to be sent to the children in Vietnam.

panels for a local children's home. Just before the Easter holidays the pledges surprised the active members with a party

to aid the programs of the Florida State University Bands. The organization will

served. The "meal" served to draw our

administer and award the first "Robert T.

Harvey, Jr. Scholarship." This award will be presented annually to an outstanding

alumni will take their weary bones to the Softball field against the actives. Each year we seem to get slower around the

bandsman in need of financial aid to con

bases.

tinue his education.

The officers this year are presidentWorking closely with the directors, the Thomas E. Crow, president elect, Benjamin C. Godfrey and executive Fraternity Chapter and the band council, secretary-treasurer, Alfred E. Sergei. The the Xi Chapter helps promote the band Gamma Nu Alumni are proud to continue and its activities. Future plans include the "Building Better Bands" tlurough active KKtP—TB2 dinner dance on April 19th service in an alumni colony of KKT'. and the annual WTSU band banquet.

As a promotional aid, the organization has prepared a narrated tape recording of performances by the Florida State Bands.

The tape is being sent free to all inter ested band directors. It is accompanied with the latest half-time performance of

organizations closer together. Again, the

at the home of Mrs. Gary Garner, wife of the band director.

One of our members, Bryana Smith, was chosen Sweetheart of the Alpha Psi Chapter of KKSP.

Open Letter to KKT^ Alumni: "Fellow Alumni,

The Alumni Brothers of Gamma Nu Chapter have formed a KKT' Alumni Organization at Florida State University. As most of us have just graduated (within the past two years), we still possess the eagerness and drive that has made Gamma Nu a successful and productive Chapter.

Because of this we recognize the need for and the potential of KKT^

alumni Chapters. As with the active Chapters, one of our most important needs is communication.

Our organization has asked for a scheduled alumni meeting at the com ing 50th anniversary National Convention. This meeting will offer Alumni

Brothers an opportunity to discuss ideas, activities and future projects for Alumni Chapters. Official delegates from the existing Alumni Chapters can be seated at the convention, and will be able to vote on any matter that concerns Alumni Chapters.

Please plan to attend this convention. As members of the active chap ters, we helped to buUd KKT'—as Alumni Brothers, it is our duty to help maintain it.

Fraternally, Thomas E. Crow President Gamma Nu Alumni

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TEXAS TECH

DEAN KILLION

"MAN OF THE YEAR

n

by Charley Reinken

Halftime ceremonies at the Texas Tech-Baylor University basketball game on March 4 honored Texas Tech's only unde feated "coach." His name: Dean Killion. His "team": the Texas Tech Band, a group which has never lost a halftime.

Tech's 1969 yearbook, the "La Ventana," was dedicated

officially to Mr. Killion at the ceremony. The presentation included a gift of the original photography and art work of Mr. Killion to be used in the yearbook. With the honor goes the yearbook's title,"Man of the Year."

Mr. Killion, an honorary member of Alpha Omicron Chap ter of KKTr, was chosen for the honor "because of continued devotion to the 'Coin' Band from Raiderland' and to Texas

Tech.. .During the past 10 years, he has done outstanding work in the development of Texas Tech Bands." The citation continued: "the marching band has grown from 120 members to 400 members and the concert bands have increased from

one to four."

In another surprise presentation. Tech Band President and

Alpha Omicron president Keith Bearden acting on behalf of the band, presented Mr. Killion with an oil portrait of himself.

Band director Dean Kiilion receives the yearbook dedication award which designates him as Texas Tech's "Man of the Year."

The painting will hang in the band room of the music building in conjunction with the portrait of D.0."Prof Wiley, Direc tor Emeritus of the Texas Tech Band.

Mr. Killion joined the Texas Tech Music Department in 1959, coming from Fresno State College in California. He is a native of Fairfield, Nebraska. He earned bachelor's and

master's degrees at the University of Nebraska and has done additional graduate work at the State University of Iowa.

Before going to Fresno State, he was instructor of brass and assistant to the director of bands at the University of Nebraska.

Under his leadership, the Tech Marching Band has become renowned for its pregame and halftime shows during the foot ball season. The group has appeared on national television on two occasions—at the Sun Bowl in 1965 and the 'Gator Bowl in 1966.

In January, the band served as the Governor's Band at inauguration ceremonies in Austin. On February 22, the Con cert Band performed in San Antonio by invitation of the Convention of the Texas Music Educators' Association. The

performance climaxed a four-day concert tour of central and The 1969 Texas Tech Concert Band

southern Texas cities. The repertoire for the tour included "El Salon Mexico" (Copeland), "The Pinetrees of Rome"

(Respighi), "Scottish Dances"(Arnold), "Elegy and Fanfare" (Nixon), and severaFother selections.

Turning briefly to fraternity business. Alpha Omicron is happy to announce that our new members gained from last fall's pledge class are Randy Armstrong, Tom McNeal, Richard Rhodes, and Barry Rowntree. This semester's pledges: Steve Alcott, Billy Brock, Jerry Gowler, Bill Hibbs, Steve Law, Weldon McCutchen, Mide Pollard, Gerald Purdy,Joe Rackley, Randy Stephenson and Don Thigpen.

New officers for the ensuing term are: Tom Clines, presi dent; Jay Ben McMillen, vice-president; Charley Reinken, cor responding secretary; Jerome O'Rear, recording secretary; Bob Cross, treasurer; James Richburg, sergeant-at-arm's; Jon

Moody, pledge trainer; Eldon Reynolds, assistant pledge The Texas Tech Concert Band gets a first-hand view of Texas Governor

trainer; and Bill Schwartz, social chairman.

One last thought: Alpha Omicron and the Blue Goose will

Preston Smith's inaugural ceremonies.

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CONVENTION SCHEDULE

SUNDAY, AUGUST 17th NATIONAL INTERCOLLEGIATE BAND AUDITION ROOM SCHEDULE

12;00-5:00 Registration, Kerr-Drummond, Student Union Lobby.

1:00-5:00 N.I.B. Auditions, Student Union. See room schedule.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 17

4:00-5:00 Student Advisory Committee Meeting, Case Study A. 5:00-6:00 Grand Council & National Council Joint Meeting. Council

STUDENT UNION BUILDING 1:00-5:00 P.M.

Room,Student Union.

6:00 National Officers Dinner. Regency Dining Room.

7:00-9:00 Organizational Rehearsals, N.I.B. Symphonic, Ballroom; Concert, Circus Room.

Flutes — Howdy Room Double Reeds — Basement — Room 3

MONDAY, AUGUST 18th

Clarinets — Varsity Room Saxophones — Corral Room Trumpets — Basement — Room 4

8:00-5:00 Registration, Student Union Theater Lobby.

8:00-9:25 N.I.B. Rehearsals.

9:40-10:40 Joint Session. Student Union Theater

Horns — Pioneer Room Trombone — Basement — Room 2 Baritone — Pow Wow Room

10:50-12:30 Separate Sessions. Kappa Kappa Psi, Student Union Theater; Tau Beta Sigma, Exhibit Room, Student Union.

12:30-1:30

1:30-2:50

Lunch.

Separate Sessions.

Tuba/String Bass — Parlor A

3:00-4:00 Picture Taking. N.I.B. North End Ballroom: Symphonic,

Percussion — Union Ballroom

3:30; Concert 3:00. Delegates South End Ballroom:

Kappa Kappa Psi, 3:00; Tau Beta Sigma, 3:30.

4:00-5:30

N.I.B. Rehearsals.

5:30-6:30 Dinner. Committee meetings as needed.

7:00 "Howdy" Dance. Starlite Terrace, Student Union.

8:00-11:00 Informal Reception for all National Officers, Sponsors, Advisors, other visitors and guests.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 19th 8:00-9:45

THURSDAY, AUGUST 21st 8:00-9:25 9:40-11:45 11:45-1:30 1:30-3:15 1:30-3:15

9:4010:30 Cornet Clinic. Student Union Theater.

Tau Beta Sigma Style Show and Tea. Georgian Lounge, Student Union.

11:45-1:30 Luncheon for Tau Beta Sigma officers and sponsors.

Committee Luncheons as needed.

1:30-2:30 Joint Sessions. "Ask National," Student Union Theater.

2:30-3:30 Panel Discussions and/or Workshops. Case Studies.

3:30-5:00

N.I.B. Rehearsals.

5:00- ?

Free time for District caucus, committees, etc.

3:15-4:30

N.I.B. Final Rehearsals

8:00

N.I.B. Concert.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 22nd 9:30-12:00 Final separate sessions.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20th 8:00-9:25 N.I.B. Rehearsals.

9:40-11:45 Separate Sessions.

11:45-1:30 Committee Luncheons as needed.

1:30-3:00 N.I.B. Rehearsals.

Kappa Kappa Psi Rounders Reception. Modern Lounge, Student Union.

N.I.B. Rehearsals.

10:4011:45 Separate Sessions.

3:00- ?

N.I.B. Recording Session (?).

Separate Sessions Committee Luncheons as needed.

12:00-2:00 2:00-4:00 6:00-7:00 7:00- ?

Committee luncheons as needed.

Final Joint Session.

Reception line. Ballroom.

Awards Banquet followed by Ball.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 23rd „ „

Swim In. Health, Physical Education, & Recreation

10:00-11:30 Executive Convention Committee of Alpha Chapter Meeting. Case Study A.

Building.

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ARKANSAS

TECH

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School Band and the McCluer High

PARTICIPATES

School Band from Ferguson-Florissant,

by Charles Hunt

The Arkansas Tech Symphonic Band was recently one of the participants at the Southwestern Division of the Music Educators National Conference held in St. Louis, Missouri, March 6-9. The Band

was extremely proud to have as guest

conductors during the Saturday evening concert Vincent Persichetti, Martin Mail man, and Grant Beglarian. Each

Missouri.

Gene Witherspoon, who in addition to being president of the Board of Directors

pep band during football and basketball seasons. The members of Delta Delta also

of the Southwestern Division of MENC

tremendously enjoy their participation in

for the years 1967-69, is Chairman of the

campus variety shows through the Chapter-sponsored stage band.

Division of Fine Arts and Director of the

Arkansas Tech Symphonic Band at Russellville, Arkansas.

Aiding the Tech Band on its trip to St.

Robert Bright is the sponsor of Delta Delta as well as being associate conductor

Louis this year in both work and spirit

of the Tech Band and Director of the Arkansas Tech Brass Choir. Officers of

was the Delta Delta Chapter of KKT^.

Each year Delta Delta provides a scholar

the '68-'69 year are: Kenny Clark, presi dent; Ronald Brammer, vice-president;

conductor featured his own composition.

Persichetti directed his Masquerade for Band, Mailman directed his Leaves of Grass, and Beglarian conducted A Hymn for Our Times in a joint performance with the Russellville (Arkansas) High

KKT' plays an active role in college activities throughout the year, serving as a

COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES

Colorado School of Mines Band. With the

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Arkansas Polytechnic College Symphonic Band, Mr. Gene Witherspoon, Conductor.

ship for an in-coming Music major, as a continuing service to the Music Depart ment.

recent formation of a string quartet and

jazz ensemble, members of Xi Chapter are

Travis Beard, recording secretary; James Starkey, corresponding secretary; Bruce Hoover, treasurer; Charles Hunt, reporter; Noel Morris, sergeant-at-arms; and Tommy English.

show was a fine display of musical ability which included a self-improvised bur lesque arrangement of "Hello Dolly,"

becoming all the more active. The fore

executed with appropriate antics. The

most events for the band include the

show ended with an enthusiastic perfor

Christmas and Spring Concerts, and the

mance of the "Mining Engineer." Once

football games. The half-time shows here

again, the Brothers had succeeded.

are probably the wildest and most unique After all of this excitement, the pace in the West-masterminded by the chap at CSM slows down, but the Chapter ter's secretary-treasurer. Dale Bingham. doesn't. There is continued interest and Undoubtedly, though, the most antici (Left to right) front row: Stephen Schwochow, Kenneth Munning, Art Tryon (vice-president), James Klein. Second row: Charles Miller, Jay Trotter, Prof. Victor Bauman (Sponsor), Jon Ford. Third row: Bill

Fishback, Harry Hillis, Bob Bisdorf Bill Jump (president). Last row: Jim Huzingh, Dale Bingham (secretary-treasurer). by Steve Schwochow and Bill Fishback

For more than 43 years Xi Chapter of KKT' has served and strengthened the 30

pated event is the annual National Western Mining Convention in Denver.

Each year the Mines Band is invited to come and provide musical entertainment

for the famous stag "Sowbelly Dinner"

which concludes the Convention. Of course, entertainment must be provided

for the miners' wives, and for many years Xi Chapter and members of the CSM

Band have been delegated that task. This year's "Ed Sullivan Sweetheart Show"

was one of the best. Featuring Brother Steve Schwochow as Ed Sullivan, the

participation in the Band and various

Chapter activities. All the Brothers are now involved in preparing for our consti

tutional revision and Xi's participation in the CSM Engineer's Day. President Bill Jump, vice-president and pledge trainer Art Tryon, secretary-treasurer Dale Bingham, and assistant pledge trainer Bill Fishback will soon be turning over their duties to next year's leaders. Xi Chapter

is looking forward to a successful spring semester

and

1969-70

season- even

including our patient and faithful direc tor, Mr. Byron Darnell. Rah Mines!!

Alpha Chapter 1969 Pledge Class Awards:

(left to right) Phyllis Mock, Outstanding Scrap Book; Connie Smith, Model Pledge: Sharla Whaley, Service Award; and Marian Akin, Pledge Trainer.

Alpha Chapter Pledge Scrap Books (left to right) front row: Connie Smith, Phyllis Massey, Paula Leath; top row: Phyllis Mock, Sharla Whaley, and Adra Pritchett.

OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY

Mr. A. Frank Martin's birthday serenade-

Alpha Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma and Kappa Kappa Psi. Mr. and Mrs. A. Frank Martin and (left to right) Gene Butler, Adra Pritchett, Marilyn Norris, Marian Akin, Phyllis Mock,Pat Hargrove, Paula Leath, Lynn Gentis, and Sandy Davidson.

PLEDGES INITIATED! Alpha Chapter new members: (left to right) 1st row: Kathy Morrow, Adra Ihitchett, Barbara Smith, Kathy Seever, Connie Smith, Phyllis Massey, Vicki Barnes. 2nd row: Paula Leath, Sandy Davidson, Phyllis Mock, Jane Ann Wri^t, Carol Paden. 3rd row: Joan Ferrell, Jane Balderson, Diana Buder, Sharla Whaley, Gency Brown, Suzanne Winter, Lynn Gentis, Linda Dawes, Gerri Bluebird, and Claudia Malone.

by Phyllis Mock time for TBS pledges. A band tree trim ming party was held and the TBS pledges presented a very enlightening skit.

Another party soon followed, this one a pledge-member gift exchange with TBS big Sis and KKT' big Brother. Pledges joined members in the sale of Christmas cards. Other activities included: keeping Phyllis Mock, Jane Ann Wright, Carol the National Shrine cleaned and polished, Paden, Jane Balderston, Diana Buder, serving as ushers at various campus music Sharla Whaley, Gency Brown, Suzanne functions, a band service project, Com

Alpha Chapter, TBS, at Oklahoma State University initiated 22 pledges February 16, 1969 at 7:30 p.m. in Bennett Chapel. New members include: Kathy Morrow, Adra Pritchett, Barbara Smith, Kathy Seever, Connie Smith, Phyllis Massey, Vicki Barnes, Joan Fenell, Paula Leath, Sandy Davidson,

Winter, Lynn Gentis, Linda Dawes, Gerri

munity service project (pledges spent a

Bluebird and Claudia Malone.

most active pledge class ever. During the 16 weeks of pledging the girls performed

very rewarding day with residents of a local rest home), a pledge sneak, a term paper (on the pledge's major instrument), a pledge scrap book, pledge tests, and much light-hearted harassment from

several concerts for the O.S.U. Band, on

members.

Alpha Chapter, TBS, salutes her new members for having had the best and

the University Library Mall, and in front of the National KK^' and TBS shrine.

TBS pledges teamed with KK^ pledges and presented a very entertaining skit for the Band Parents Day Reception. A TBS

Following initiation of our new mem

bers, the 1969 Alpha Chapter, TBS, officers were installed. They are: presi dent, Judy Hansen; 1st vice-president, Peggy Wilson; 2nd vice-president, Adra

and KK^ pledge member "Go to Church Pritchett; recording secretary, Judy

Alpha Chapter 1969 Tau Beta Sigma Together Sunday," was declared. To raise officers: (left to right) Judy Hansen, president; Connie Smith, corresponding secretary; Peggy funds for their treasury, pledges conduc Wilson, vice-president; Beth Hitt, treasurer;

ted a pop bottle drive. Another activity

Marian Akin, parliamentarian;Pam McLaughlin, was a birthday serenade to Mr. A. Frank historian; Phyllis Mock, reporter; Marsha Martin (past National Executive Secre

Coons, coordinating officer; Judy Seefeldt, recording secretary;'and Adra Pritchett.

tary) at his home. Christmas was a busy

Seefeldt; corresponding secretary, Connie Smith; treasurer, Beth Hitt; reporter, Phyllis Mock; historian,Pam McLaughlin; coordinating officer, Marsha Coons; and parliamentarian, Marian Akin.

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI

USMHISASICC* F ITS GOOD ENOUGH FOR THE TELEPHONE COMPANY, ITS GOOD ENOUGH FOR USIII I).

*Llniversity of Southern Mississippi Hosts 13th Annual Southern Instrumental Conductor's Conference

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The new officers of the Beta Kappa Chapter of Tan Beta Sigma are (left to right): president, Lana Kay Jones: vice-president, Cheri True: treasurer, Becky Jones; and secretary, Peggy Mayfield.

,left) /andft n band'directors.

Alan Drake from Mr. Raymond G. Young (thirdDr. from right) are (second Henry Smith trombone soloist; Dr. William D. Revelli, guest conductor from the University of Michigan; Marian Nowakowski, vocal soloist; and Dr Paul Yoder, composer-arranger.

by

Patsy Peters and Dana Skelton

Recently the University of Southern Mississippi was honored by hosting the Thirteenth Annual Southern Instru

mental Conductor's Conference. On Thursday, February 20

the USM campus welcomed hundreds of 'guests which included great artists and clinicians, members of the Mississippi All-State Reading Band, and three specially chosen high school bands and their directors. The two special guest artists were

Dr. William Revelli, Conductor of Bands at the University of Michigan and Dr. Paul Yoder, noted composer-arranger.

The schedule planned consisted of activities everyone could

enjoy. Clinics were presented on various instruments by clinicians and faculty members; Henry Smith, trombone' John Barrows, French horn; Joe Cusatis, percussion; Mark Thomas

flute; Charles Bradley, clarinet; Raymond Young, low brass' Dr. William Cower, woodwind; Donald Munsell, bassoon; and Pictured are the new officers of the Gamma Chi Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi: (Standing) president, Tom Maddox: vice-president, David

Dr. Robert Hays, electronic music. There were two special conductors' clinics given: "The Study and Interpretation of

Schell;(seated) secretary, Sonny Correro: and treasurer, Jim Pratt.

the Conductor's Score"- Dr. William Revelli; and "Voicing the

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Modern School Band"-Paul Yoder. The USM Concert Band, directed by Raymond Young, and the Mississippi All-State Reading Band performed reading sessions for the directors to hear recently published music. The director's wives were enter tained with a coffee hosted by Karen Mannoni, and KKM' held their banquet for the alumni.

The three high school bands, chosen by tapes, presented concerts for everyone's pleasure. Greenwood High School Band, Jeff Capwell director, performed a concert with Charles

Bradley soloing on the clarinet. Mark Thomas, flute soloist, was accompanied by the LaGrange High School Band from' Lake Charles, Louisiana. Perry Dennis, conductor. Vigor Hwh

Marian Nowakowski, a member of the USM faculty, per formed a bass solo from Mozart's "Within These Sacred Halls," taken from"The Magic Flute."

The band performed Monte Tubb's "Concert Pieces for

Band," which was selected by CBDNA for the band's concert at the convention this past February. With slides and films through the courtesy of the USM Art Department, the band presented Ira Schwarz's "Symphonic Montage for Winds, Per cussion, and Visual Media." The band ended its program with the "Coronation Scene" from "Boris Codounoff," Marian Nowakowski bass soloist.

School Band from Mobile, Alabama, presented their concert

WE HELPED

with John Barrows as French horn soloist. The Jazz Ensemble

During the three-day convention, members of the Beta Kappa Chapter of TBS and the Camma Chi Chapter of KK^ served as aides. Coffee and donuts were available for visiting directors during the morning and early afternoon. KK^ helped set up displays and TBS assisted in registration and acted as ushers during concerts and clinics. Members of each group were always available and willing to serve as needed. We are glad to say we did our part to help the convention to be the

from Vigor also presented a concert, Larry Keating, director.

Various groups from USM also added to the entertainment.

The USM Brass Choir, Burdette Smythe, director, presented a program the first night along with two other USM ensembles.

Sherman Hong, percussion instructor, conducted the USM Per

cussion and Marimba Choir. Faculty members not in on the

action when the Faculty Woodwind Quintet performed.

Members of the Faculty Quintet are Sharon Lebsack, flute; William Cower, oboe; Alan Drake, clarinet; Donald Munsell, bassoon; and Burdette Smythe, French horn.

The highlight of the three-day event came Saturday night when the USM Symphonic Band presented a concert under the direction of Dr. Alan Drake, Director of Bands at USM. The

band performed a beautiful concert, beginning the evening with Russell Alexander's "The Southerner March." Henry Smith, past trombone soloist for the Philadelphia Orchestra, was featured in Guilmant-Shepard's "Morceau Symphonique."

He later played a euphonium duet with Raymond Young, as

success it was.

BK MAKES PLANS

The fund-raising committee of the Beta Kappa Chapter of TBS has been working on projects for this year. Plans are for a spaghetti dinner in April and several donut sales. The money raised will help send Lana Kay Jones, Becky Jones, and Peggy Mayfield as delegates to the National Convention in August.

OFFICERS ELECTED

Beta Kappa is proud to announce the new officers for the

coming year. They are Lana Kay Jones, president; Cheri True, vice-president; Peggy Mayfield, secretary; and Becky Jones,

Dr. Paul Yoder directed the band in "Figaro in Stereo," his

treasurer. Our brother fraternity Camma Chi of KK^ has

arrangement of Rossini's work. Dr. Yoder also directed his

recently selected as their new officers Tom Maddox, president; David Schell, vice-president;Sonny Correro, secretary; and Jim

composition,"Expo '70."

Guest conductor. Dr. William Revelli, conducted the band

Pratt, treasurer.

as they performed Nelhybel's "Prelude and Fugue," and Sousa's "Pride of the Wolverines March." Special vocal soloist.

successful year.

Thanks go out to the past officers of both groups for a

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO

The "mass" walk on March 1 turned

out to be an all-day affair. The pledges' first problem was finding and securing all the

WAIKS I

ARE on! by Becky Ross "Walks are on!" This exclamation brought shudders to both actives and

pledges as Kappa's '69 Pledge Class activi ties started into full swing. From March 1

actives

destined

to

be

walked.

Unfortunately, they chose to walk the entire active membership. After two hours of combing the city for wayward victims, the eight pledges managed to

capture seven actives, which they tied up with strips of sheets. Needless to say, the actives were just a little uncooperative.

According to "walk" rules, actives must be given a hamburger and coke before being left on their own. It was a little hard to eat with our hands tied behind our backs, so rather than feed us,

the pledges were forced to untie their hostages. After a "delightful" meal we were off to parts unknown. As the city

limits sign. Smiling and waving, the darlings zoomed off to return to civili zation.

A nearby farmhouse was the desti nation

of seven

stranded

actives.

Fortunately the people had a phone, and the. president of Alpha Chi Chapter of KKT' was called to rescue the girls. Each active had a dime to use for a phone call,

all of which were donated to the "gas fund" for our rescuer.

It's a shame the pledges assumed that

their exciting day was over when they dropped us off. Revenge was taken later that night when five pledges were taken from their comfortable beds and left in

the cold night wind. As 1 said, war was

declared and no one can predict the extent of the "casualties." It is only

on the actives never knew when their

became smaller and smaller in the back

hoped that there will be at least one

only free night in two weeks was about to

pledge alive to go active in May. If not, our efforts at building a spirited member

After the first "mass" walk, war was

ground, it was suggested that the whole thing was being carried a little too far.

The pledges compromised and left the

declared.

already battle-worn aetives beside the city

purpose of pledgeship?

be mined by devious pledges out to kill.

ship will have failed. And is this not the

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be upheld. We owe special thanks to

OHIO UNIVERSITY

Brothers A1 Riznikov and Bob Wilson

SYMPHONIC BAND MAKES 3-STATE SPRING TOUR by Marlene Morvaji and Ross Litman

Connie Holzer, percussionist and Tau Beta Sigma sister, eagerly checks her watch for the time of the next concert as everyone else jumps out of their seats ready to go.

(who is now nursing a cyst from the ride) for driving the instrument truck the entire tour. The members of the band

generally kept laughing,joking, and a few envied people kept snoring all the way.

Newly initiated members were impor tant to the success of the tour; they are: Judy Dieter, Cathy Bolen, Lynn Culler, Carol Nichols, Jane Shellabarger, and Kelhe Warwick.

Once the tour was over TBS and KKTf

elected their new officers for the 1969-70

year. New officers of TBS are: Rebecca Reynolds, president; Virginia Bensheimer, vice-president; Leslie Conant, treasurer; and Patricia Hinaman, secretary. In the same order, new officers in KJCT' are:

Mike McCormick, Bob Wdson, Barry Wyerman,and Ross Litman.

Our next concert is in Athens, Ohio, April 13 with the Donizetti-Rossini "March for the Sultan Abdul Medjid (1 and 11)," the Bielawa "Spectrum," and Terry Krause, Kappa Kappa Psi member, the Clifton Williams "Festival" appearing delivers a sermon on "proper" behavior of on the program. Representatives from bandsmen on tour.

District Vll and Governor Roy Johnson will be on hand that weekend for a con

From Charleston, West Virginia across Ohio to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the 74

member Olrio University Symphonic Band appeared in concert on its annual

Fraternity. However, during four days of vention planning session, and special "bussing it" over the hills of West

meetings are scheduled to discuss District

Virginia, Ohio and Permsylvania, just to participation at the Stillwater Con keep smiling was an ideal that needed to

vention. See you there!!

Spring Tour.

UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO

Under the direction of Gene Thrailkill,

Director of the O.U. Bands, the ensemble toured from March 17th through March

GAMMA HAS NEW PINAFORES

20th, presenting both matinees in public

by

schools and formal evening concerts each day. The band included in their repertoire

Norma Jean Ball

such selections as Variations on a Korean

Dressed in new white-dotted Swiss

Folk Song, J. B. Chance,Symphonic Con cert March, Bonelli-Falcone; and Festive Overture, Shostokovich-Hunsberger. End ing each concert with Sousa's Stars and

pinafores, worn over TBS blue, the Sisters of Gamma Chapter at the Univer sity of Colorado helped KKT' serve refreshments at a reception honoring the Denver Woodwind Quintet in early

Stripes Forever, the traditional yet still exciting march was well received by each

fect serving outfit. The pinafores are easy to make and inexpensive for those on a tight budget.

March.

The Sisters next wore their pinafores to join our sections and perform with us. in mid-March while hosting a spaghettiaudience as school bandsmen were invited

A special honor to the Symphonic Band was the appearance of Ernest E.

Bastin, assistant professor of trumpet at O.U. Mr. Bastin performed the Hummel

Trumpet Concerto •

Encouraged at all

concerts to play an encore, Mr. Bastin

rush dinner for all bandswomen. The

mountains provided the setting for another rush dinner during the fall result ing in the pledging of Bernardine DiGiacomo and Nancy Carlson. Both were initiated in January.

The pinafore idea sprang up when the performed a special jazz arrangement of Sisters found they had notliing to wear Somewhere by Bernstein. that would designate them as TBS Of course, well represented in each members and yet protect their dresses section was either a member of the Alpha when serving refreshments or hosting rush Delta Chapter of TB2 or KKT'. As per dinners. Now they do. The pinafores forming musicians, these members best make cute aprons and with blue felt TBS exemplify the ideals of our Sorority and letters tacked onto the bib make the per 34

Posing in our (Gamma Chapter's) new dotted Swiss pinafores are from the left: Norma Jean Ball, corresponding secretary; Adria Boston, president; and Carolyn Elzi, treasurer.

Picture by Charles Wasson.

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SYMPHONIC BAND 1969 CONCERT TOUR by Jeanne Jarmer

The Concert Tour of the University of Miami "Band of the Hour" included

everything from a barbeque feast at Clewiston, Florida, playing an average of two concerts a day for ten days, to giving

ing forward to a new pledge class this semester, plus many activities in service

to the "Best Damn Band in the Land!"

SEE YA AT NATIONAL!

a band chnic in Lakeland, Florida. Cover

ing eleven different Florida cities, and

DRURY COLLEGE

heard by 22,000 people, this tour certain

ly was one of our most eventful.

JAZZ FESTIVAL

The Gamma Epsilon Chapter of TBS also did its share

with

a

continual

APRIL

19th

AT

brownie and candy sale, which didn't make us millionaires, but kept band mem bers' stomachs from growling! In addition, we plastered the busses with "appropriate" signs.

DRURY COLLEGE

Tour music included "Beatrice and

Beta Pi is quite busy in preparation for its Jazz Festival which will be held April 19th on the Drury College Campus. By far the most ambitious project since its

Benedict," "II Guarany," "Fantanitza Overture," "The Maskers" by Clifton Williams, Paul Yoder selections, and

Henry Fillmore marches, including "Lassus' Trombone." We also performed Edgar Warren Williams' "Prologue," writ ten at the age of 17, and William Russell's trumpet solo, "Declamation." The con ductors on tour were Director Fred

dens Senior High School, the students accepted with enthusiasm, a new fight song composed for them by Dr. Yoder.

Stage Band in a concert given that niglrt.

The

by John E. Morehead

results of the

contest

will

be

announced at the concert and trophies will be awarded. The public is invited to the concert and there will be no admis

reactivation on May 18th, 1967, the Jazz

Festival promises to be a liighly successful

sion charge. Mr. Park performed with the Drury Swingers during the Homecoming '67 show last year and his performance was second only to the Homecoming show's star. Miss Jane Ann Jayroe, better known as Miss America. Using Conn's

event for Beta Pi and a stiffly competitive

new Multivider which can split a single

event for the bands entered. Since this is

tone into a duet, trio, or full quartet, Mr. Park completely captured the audience with his playing and produced sounds that few people thought were possible from four players, much less one.

The competition will start early Saturday morning and will continue uninterrupted except for a short lunch

the first such activity for Beta Pi(and for Drury), excitement and anticipation are

McCall, Assistant William Russell, Consul high at the prospects of fine music, good tant Otto Kraushaar(newly elected mem crowds, and keen competition. ber of the Florida Music Hall of Fame), The Missouri Activities Association has and Dr. Paul Yoder. At Palm Beach Gar

Park is a former Drury graduate who plays professionally and is an expert saxo phone player. He will judge the competition between the bands during the day and will perform with the Drury

given its approval for the Jazz Festival and high-school stage bands from a threestate area have been invited. Definite

break until late that afternoon. With the

acceptances have been received from

number of bands already scheduled, split-second timing will be essential in

will also have other duties, such as giving

Company who is acting as co-sponsor of the Jazz Festival. Hoover Music Company

The biggest happening of the tour was fourteen stage bands in Missouri, Kansas, the clinic the band members gave to the and Oklahoma and a total of twenty are order for each band to receive the allot junior and senior high musicians of Polk anticipated. With such a large number of ted twenty minutes and adequate time to County, held at Lakeland Senior High, on bands entered, the members of Beta Pi set up.

Beta Pi wishes to express its most sin Saturday, January 25th. That morning, will be quite busy with duties involved in each section of the "Band of the Hour" developing a well-run program. But they cere thanks to the Hoover Music Was put in charge of those particular

instrumentalists of Polk City. This benefi cial instruction to the students was

directions, ushering, and providing any done much in the past for the Drury special assistance that is needed by the has bands including awarding the "Herbert L.

followed through that afternoon with a various bands. The Beta Pi s also plan to concert given to those students. All who sell hot dogs and cokes to provide the Hoover Prize" to the most valuable Drury participated in the clinic were very

bands with refreshments and to bolster

pleased with the results and hope that the Chapter's bank account. similar "happenings" will arise in the Mr. John Park has agreed to judge and future.

The Gamma Epsilon Chapter is look

perform for the Festival and we are await ing acceptance from another artist. Mr.

Bandsman each year. For the Festival, the

Company is providing all the trophies and is aiding in publicity and in other matters.

For their participation in our festival.

Beta Pi extends them sincere thanks.

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TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY

Tarrant County Convention Center, Ft.

Worth, Texas. Site of the March concert for

/✓

TCU Concert Band.

iW'rnrrtL :^ni

The "Cavalcade of Melody" will put the Texas Christian University Concert Band in the spotlight for one big evening as the band performs a gala concert in the new Tarrant County Convention Center on March 21. Sponsored and promoted by the Ft. Worth Lion's Club, the concert will be performed in the plush 3,000-seat

theater of the convention complex.

Tickets for the concert will be as high as $5.50 in the Royal Purple section, and

-f

by Jerry Cox and Diane Griffin band

members will be invited to the

campus for the weekend of March 14-15 to participate in clinics and to perform with the TCU Concert Band. The guests will be housed in the dormitories with

TCU band members and will be given tours of the TCU campus. A dinner and dance will be held in their honor Satur

probably become a traditional one.

At present, members of the Sorority Chapter are designing formal band dresses for use in concert season. Several patterns have been considered. A pattern has also been chosen for new TBS dresses, to be worn at rituals, district and national con ventions.

Both Chapters are now getting ready for National Convention. We have elected

delegates and expect good representation.

the proceeds will go toward providing more TCU Band scholarships and for

day night.

bringing guest artists to the Ft. Worth campus. Committees for ticket sales and

week of March on tour. Three concerts

new initiates. And it is rumored that

every day at high schools in north Texas and New Mexico will be performed dur ing the four-day tour.

A relatively light schedule in April will

Gamma Sigma will have as many mem bers there, if not more.

It's been a good year for Beta Delta and Gamma Sigma at TCU and our new officers are looking forward to an even better 1969-70. See you in August!

publicity from our

and TBS Chap

ters are working with the Lion's Club to make the concert a success.

An equally important event for the

At least five members of Beta Delta are

The Concert Band will spend the last

band this month is the 2nd Annual Band

give the band a chance to catch its breath

Classic. High-school junior and senior

before performing two home concerts in May and ending the year by playing for

going to attend along with several of our

commencement in June.

A busy band means a busy KKT'Chap ter, and in addition to helping make our regular band activities run smootlily,

Gamma Sigma Chapter will be busy instructing a large pledge class and mak ing the many preparations for the National Convention in Stillwater where

our director. Dr. James A. Jacobsen, will be advanced to the position of Grand

President of Kappa Kappa Psi, to preside over the first Fraternity activities of our second half century!

Beta Delta's money-making project was somewhat unique this year. We con tracted Members of Beta Delta making caramel apples. This fall's money-making project is always a sure success. Pictured Linda Nuckolls

(seated) and Diane Griffin and Carolyn Thompson (standing).

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with

a

local florist

to

sell

Valentine flower arrangements. Despite a late start in advertising, the results of the

The girls of the Band show off new traveling dresses in Houston. The pant-dresses were designed by Tau Beta Sigmas Diane Griffin and Carolyn Thompson. Back row: Liz Fowler, Barbara Stepan, Cindy Wilke, Berta Hernandez, Bev Peard, Allyson Dozier, Adena Guyton, Janet Houck. Middle row: Venita Ran, Cynthia

Clerre, Janice Best, Gretchen Lutz, Myrlene

sale were gratifying. We delivered dozens Staten, Candy Bacus, Diane Griffin. Front row: of flowers amid the pouring rain on Valentine's Day. This project will

Jo Ann Lee, Barbara Rejcek, Gwen Under wood, and Carol Hay.

l,p,.>^ITY OF COLORADO

71 bands attend 27th BAND DAY

members of Alpha Iota. After the cere mony, a spaghetti dinner was given in

by Richard Burton

September 21st, 1968

Erickson, James Force, Glenn Goss, and Ronald Shocky were installed as active

marked the of the bands during the football game.

27th annual Band Day at the University KKT' and TBS were again responsible for

feeding the 4,000 Irigh school students.

of Colorado. This year the University hosted 71 high school bands. Highlights of the day were a parade through down

five members to our Chapter. On

town Boulder and the joint performance

December 15th Dennis Cline, Ronald

The fall pledge class of 1968-69 added

honor of the new members.

The project for this particular pledge class was the compilation of a marching band manual containing much of the basic information

that all C.U. Band

members must know, i.e., marching band steps and facings used by our band,

rehearsal times, etc. Copies of this manual will be distributed to all incoming band members in the future and should be of

great help to them.

Upcoming business includes initiating a spring pledge class and electing new

ii

officers as well as making plans for the Fiftieth Anniversary Convention in August.

Serving food to this young lady and to 4,000 high school students was the responsibility of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma.

LANGSTON UNIVERSITY

ROBERT RUBIN GUEST SPEAKER AT LANGSTON U. March 16, 1969 became "A Day to which is also a newly-added building at Remember" for the colony of TBS "Dear Old Langston." After the tour, he Sorority and the Delta Alpha Chapter of was escorted to the assembly program KK^r Fraternity at Langston University, which was attended by more than 300

active and pledge members of the two local organizations. Official host for the day was Mr. Julian H. Northington, Direc tor of Bands at Langston, and a charter

Langston, Oklahoma.

member of the Delta Alpha Chapter when

For on that day, our Executive Secre

members of the faculty and student body.

tary, Robert H. Rubin of the National

Office, was invited to appear as guest speaker at our annual assembly for the Langston student body.

The day began when Mr. Rubin arrived on campus at 9:00 a.m. where he was

enthusiastically greeted by the thirteen pledges of the KK^F "Clef Club."

The

assembly

program itself was

opened by members of the Sorority colony and the Delta Alpha Chapter, Brenda Wilson, Kenneth Irving and Robert Crisp, who explained the purpose of the assembly and the history and functions of the Fraternity and Sorority

The "Clefs" very eagerly gave Mr. at Langston. Both prior to and immedi Rubin a brief look at our growing campus ately following Mr. Rubin's talk, and a guided tour of our music facility. ■members of the Delta Alpha Chapter

it was installed in May of 1957.

The day proved to be very informative with the experiences shared mutually beneficial, and the campus community made more aware of the band honoraries.

The Langston University honorary frater nal societies for band look forward to

having Mr. Rubin back soon, and wish to take this opportunity to thank him for having participated in this annual event.

entertained the audience with cornet and

alto saxophone solos.

Mr. Rubin's speech dealt mainly with

the purpose and ideals of the two national organizations, unique as they are to the band world, and the respect which

they are gaining in the music and edu

%

cation professions. His presentation was concerned mainly with how all of the

things done on the national level relate to the local chapters, such as Delta Alpha and the soon-to-be installed new chapter

of the Sorority, the Langston Colony.

Clef (Pledge) Club Members: Mike Milburn, Barrison Williams, Dwith Willson, Ernest Potts,

^eben Strong, Thomas Bruner and Joe 'hompson.

The Executive Secretary was hosted to a luncheon after the assembly, where he dined and met with various members of

the University Music faculty and the

Mr. Rubin and Dr. Chelsea Tipton, Chairman Music Department, Langston University.

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NORTHEAST LOUISIANA STATE COLLEGE

'Mo

working toward the Doctor of Education degree in music.

Vance, a graduate of Fort Hays Kansas State College and Wichita State Univer sity, has performed widely and served as a chnician and instructor at summer music

Francis is a graduate of Northeast and is working toward the Master of Music here. He has performed with the Monroe

Symphony and has toured with the quin tet all through the South.

We are extremely proud of our faculty

Harriss is an honor graduate of George Peabody College; he has had considerable experience in ensemble and symphonic

ensembles here at NLSC, and as the local Chapter of KK^, we continue to do our best to improve all areas of band music in north Louisiana. We look forward in the

work with the Nashville Symphony Orchestra and other groups.

TBS to aid us.

camps.

near future to having a sister chapter of

The University of Mississippi Band. Write for new Mississippi catalog sheet in full color.

by J. Perry Bell

The newest chapter in Louisiana has been quite busy since its installation last April. During the fall, Epsilon Theta sponsored a pep band for "away" foot ball games, played for the Powder Puff Game of the United Givers Fund, and sold spirit buttons for home football

The Ostwald Band Wins Euerv Game!

games. Miss Jan Crawford was also

elected as the Chapter Sweetheart during this busy season.

Included in this semester's activities

are a money-making project, a "bon voyage" party for the Jazz Ensemble

which will make a tour of Europe begin ning March 16, and our regular responsi bilities of ushering for concerts of the Symphonic Band, the Concert Band, and the Jazz Ensemble.

The NLSC Music Department itself is quite active, with many faculty organi zations that perform all over the South.

One of the best-known groups on campus is the Louisiana Brass Quintet. This group plays a repertoire encompassing the music of five centuries, from Renaissance

through contemporary composition.

Their selections, both legitimate and jazz, portray a wide range of moods.

The Brass Quintet is comprised of faculty members: John H. Thysen and Gary Bond, trumpets; Jerry W. Vance, horn; Ernest C. Harriss, trombone; and John C. Francis, tuba.

Thysen is a graduate of the Eastman School of Music and is a former member

of the Eastman faculty. He has performed

..

Band uniform body Pure Wool Ostique.

as a soloist and served as a clinician

throughout the United States.

Bond is an honor graduate of North east Louisiana State College. He has studied at George Peabody College and the Cincinnati Conservatory and is now 40

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It's convention time again, but this time, our biennial

the world of Music places it on a par with professional and

national meeting takes on special significance. For this year we have a unique opportunity to honor those who have gone before us along the fraternal path. I imagine that not too many

honorary societies of much older standing and greater

of us will ever have an opportunity to participate in a semi centennial celebration, no matter how many associational

memberships we may garner in the future. So attendance and full participation of our active members at this, "The Big Fifty," should be of prime importance to every Chapter of the Fraternity.

1919 must have been a vintage year for organizations. The American Legion, the 40 and 8'ers, the order of DeMolay, the League of Women Voters, and several major corporations and

membership. They can take pride (as many do) in a nationally-respected commissioning program and a worldfamous Intercollegiate Band, both of which were initiated and organized by KKW men as part of our continuing service to American Music.

But where did it all come from and why was it all started?

There will be ample opportunity to learn the answers to these and many more such questions August I8-22nd. For we plan to have with us at least six and possibly seven of the original charter members of the Alpha Chapter, three of the four Executive Secretaries of the Fraternity, and a host of Past

industrial combines were all founded the year following the close of the "War to End All Wars." They give us tangible

Grand Presidents and other national officers in Stillwater, all

evidence of the high ideals, faith in the future and a feeling of

If at no other time in your fraternal career you attend a national or district meeting, this should be the time! If at no other time will your Chapter or Colony have an opportunity to attend a national convention, this should be the time! In

shared interests and common purpose felt by Americans in an

era hoping for a return to normalcy after having coped with the strain of the first "total war" in history.

helping to celebrate KKWs Golden Anniversary.

envision when the idea of a fraternal society for college bands

today's hectic and harried world, few enough opportunities are granted us to "get back to the basics," or to learn first-hand

men was first presented to them by an Oklahoma farm-boy?

What forms did the fledgling organization take and who was

club came to be the 50,000 member national recognition and

What kind of an organization did our ten charter members

what, who, and how it was done; how a ten-man local honor

responsible for establishing the kind of an organization we as

honor society we know today with active members in over

present-day members have come to accept at face value? What manner of men found in KKW a meaningful activity and a worthwhile addition to their careers in higher education that

forty states.

was to enrich their personal and professional lives? And what has this fraternity contributed to the life of the vital musical organization it has so faithfully served for fifty years?

There should have been many noticeable changes in an

organization whose life-span encompasses as historically action-packed a period as the last half-century. But there should also be a number of equally noticeable constants ideals, opportunities and offerings that have made (and will

The Alpha Chapters have prepared a wonderful opportunity for us in August. Only you and your Chapters can make it a

truly memorable occasion. Come, my Brothers, and participate with us in a fitting tribute to "A Service." Robert H. Rubin

Half-Century of

Editor's Note:

To the members of TBS, a note of explanation for

devoting so much space to the men of KK4'. I promise you, 1996 will be YOUR year! And in case you can't wait that

on the noble ideal of "Service as a worthy endeavor for a

long, 1971 will give the Sorority its Silver Anniversary, and you will then have full coverage.

But you have not been forgotten in 1969! Check the con

college-trained person to engage in," service to the art of Music and the college band as a vehicle of that great Art. They

designed especially for "the ladies." Remember, it's your

continue to make) KKW a unique student organization.

Today's active member can enjoy a fraternal society built

can bask (if they wish) in the reflection of a society whose national stature is constantly growing and whose position in

vention schedule on page 29 for information and activities convention, too!

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