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THE

PAST HONORARY GRAND PRESIDENTS

PODIUM

Kappa Kappa Psi

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

Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma PAST GRAND PRESIDENTS

OFFICERS OF TAU BETA SIGMA

OFFICERS OF KAPPA KAPPA PSI

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

National President:

Grand President:

SIBYL INGLE SNYDER

FLOREN THOMPSON, JR. Music Dept., E.N.M.U. Portales, New Mexico

757 Sutter Avenue Palo Alto, California National First Vice-President:

Grand First Vice-President

JOSEPHINE WALKER i862-i3th St. Greeley, Colorado

JACK K. LEE, Music Dept.

University of Arizona Tucson, Arizona

National Second Vice-President: MARY LOU BROOKS

Grand Second Vice-President:

JAY L. SLAUGHTER

Dept. of Bands, Indiana Uni.

La Artesian Apt.

Bloomington, Indiana

Artesia, New Mexico

National Secretary: PATSY DRURY HEJL 1225 Bickler Road

Grand Secretary-Treasurer: WAYxMAN E. WALKER

Band Office, C.S.C.

Greeley, Colorado

•Deceased

Austin, Texas

Grand Organizational Director, National Intercollegiate Band:

National Treasurer:

PAST NATIONAL PRESIDENTS

A. LADINE BENNETT

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

1700 North Camppbell

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

Tucson, Arizona

Tau Beta Sigma

TRUSTEES

Mrs. Manley R. Whitcomb, Tallaha.ssee, Fla. Mrs. Floren Thompson, Jr., Portales, N.M.

John E. Howard, Grand Forks, N.D. Ronald D. Gregory, Blo<Tmington, Ind. J. Lee Burke, Jal, New Mexico Manley R. Whitcomb, Tallahassee, Fla.

Mrs. Donald I. Moore, Waco, Texas

Janet E. West, San Antonio, Texas National President, Sibyl Ingle Snyder

Grand President, Floren Thompson, Jr.

Doris Ragsdale (Beta) Suzanne Wetmore (Gamma) Dorothy A. Nichols (Delta) Frances M. Lumly (Alpha) Norma E. Parrish (Beta) Janet E. West (Iota) Paula Reed (Upsilon) Barbara Trautwein (Chi)

CONTENTS DISTRICT GOVERNORS

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Arizona State University (Tempe) Arizona University (Tucson)

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American Bandmasters Citation, Edwin Franko Goldman

Baylor University (Waco, Texas)

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Bowling Green State University (Bowling Green, Ohio) „ Cincinnati University Cornell University

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District Conventions

District 111, Eastern New Mexico University District Vll, Vandercook School of Music, Chicago, 111.

Eastern New Mexico University (Portales) Eastern New Mexico University

William L. Maxson, Eastern Washington State College John L. Carrico, University of Nevada Forrest D. Stoll, University of Utah William A. Euren, North Dakota State University Bill Nugent, Kansas State College of Emporia

James Jacobsen, Texas Christian University

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Robert E. .McEmber, Purdue University

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Lyle Babcock, University gf .Mississippi

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Reid Poole, University of Florida

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Florida A. & M. University (Tallahassee, Fla.) Goldman, Richard Franko

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Indiana University, The Gregory Family

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Kansas State Teachers College, of Emporia

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Kent Stale University (Kent, Ohio)

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Lamar Tech College, Beaumont, Texas

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Louisiana State University

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Mississippi Vocational College (Itta Bena, Miss.)

New College and University Band Directors

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Oklahoma, University of (Leonard Haug) Oklahoma, University of (Dr. Gene Braught)

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Phillips University, Enid, Oklahoma Pittsburgh University, Alumni Chapter — Purdue University, Bandman Astronaut Trainee — Purdue

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

.Mrs. June B. Sorcnson, .Minneapolis, .Minnesota .Mrs. Bill Nugent, Emporia, Kansas

.Mrs. James Jacobsen, Fort Worth, Texas .Mrs. Ronald 1). Gregory, Bloomington, Indiana .Mrs. Lyle Babcock, Oxford, .Mississippi

.Miss Nancy Fowler, Tallahassee, Florida

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DEAD-LINE FOR PUBLICATION NEWS

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

Stillwater, Oklahoma

NOVEMBER, 1962

November Potlium—October 15th is the tleatl-line

February Podium—January i5ih is the dead-line May Podium—April ist is the dead-line PUBLICATIONS INSTRUCTION

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

'■on Delta Omicron

Charter members, University of Connecticut

New England Receives First Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi Band Fraternity Delta Omicron established at University of Connecticut

By David Khnnedy

New England received its first chaj> ter of IvK^ and we here at the Uni

versity of Connecticut are proud to an nounce that the newly established chap ter is located on the University camp

us. Thirteen years have passed since

the idea of establishing a chapter of KK^ on this campus was first conceiv ed. At last, with the increased interest

of the University band, under the di

Front row. Crosby (trca.), Kennedy (r-pres.), Dic/( (pres.) Dr. Gitkspi (dir.), StiUiowslii (rcc-scc.), Gibson (cor-scc.) ^

rection of President William Dick, this

goal was realized.

Second row. Oltn, Sosriltc, Browning. Ptixni, Geberstpy, GannMz, Gerher, Allan,

ulhncin, DeCorso, Wallace, johnston

On May 20, 1962, three carloads of

Third row. McGregor, Kelley, Sicl(, Sirois, Stmlh, Rtck.er Ftlios, Kasper, Johnson,

brothers and the district governor, Mr.

jasnos, LcFerre, Rttdnicb^

Henry Romersa, from Gamma Xi Chapter at the UniversityI of of Maryland Maryland us to to initiate initiate journeyed to our campus -otherhood of our chapter into the brotherhood

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Mehden Rehearsal Hall.

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75 select ^members who give^ up most '^' at they can go on the Band's annual state. The Concert Band

Annual Spring Concert April, an Annual Mother's Day Conearly in May and when the weather

becomes warmer, a

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on the banks of Mirror Lake.

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in the dining vhich we°"aTe which we are

Ind dr ve and and great amount of energy and drive spirit of its director, Mr. Allan Gilles:h, University pie. He came to us from the

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a buffet dinner was held in the dining room of the John Philip Sousa House,

The size of our charter membership is a good example of the amount of spirit that is to be found1 in the UniUni versity of Connecticut Bands. Much of the credit for the spirit and success of Uconn's band program :c"-i is due to the

few of these are: First band in the

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the band dormitory of rs of the marproud. Over fifty members mar ching band live their college ege days here. mma Xi chapLate in the afternoon, Gamma chap ter returned to Maryland id for classes the next day.

an admirable list of many "firsts." A

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Neil A. Armstrong, a 1955 graduate of Purdue University in Aeronautical Engineering and a former baritone player in the Purdue University Band, has been selected as one of the nine

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new American astronaut trainees by the National Aeronautics and Space Ad ministration (NASA).

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"]ohn Philip Sotisa House," hand dormitory

ade in Hartford on Armed Forces Day. Another musical aggregation on our

Since his arrival on the University of Connecticut campus, the band pro

campus is the Pit Band. This group is composed of select members from

gram has grown tremendously. The past football season found the "Husky Marching Band" with a membership

the Concert Band and the University

Symphony Orchestra. Each year it plays for the musical co-sponsored by the

Departments of Drama and Music.

This year they are putting on the hit show, "Oklahoma."

The smallest of our musical groups

is the Varsity Pep Band. It is composed of 15 members who play for all home basketball games, pep rallies, and other University functions. What this group

of 120 with approximately 14 alternates.

In 1935 the institution, now known at the University of Connecticut, con sisted of one small college located at Storrs, Connecticut. It had a total en rollment of approximately 750 students.

The physical plant was valued at about 13,000,000.00.

lacks in size it more than makes up for in enthusiasm and spirit. It recently sponsored a series of Twist Dances in order to raise money for uniforms— blue and white striped blazers and

Today, the University of Connecticut consists of 15 schools and colleges. Al though the main campus is still situ ated at Storrs, there are now branches at Hartford, Waterbury, Stamford, and Torrington. The combined enroll ment of the main campus and the

straw hats. It is under the direction

branches

of one of our charter members, Ted

enormous growth of the physical plant

Gannutz. Our vice-president, David Kennedy arranges many of the songs that the Pep Band plays.

Mr. Allan Gillespie, Director of Bands at the University of Connecti cut, was appointed to his present po sition in the summer of 1956. Since

his appointment, Mr. Gillespie has brought the "Husky Marching Band," University Concert Band, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, and R.O.T.C. Bands

to an increasingly high quality of per formance. He received his Bachelor of

Arts Degree in music in 1953 from the University of North Dakota. While a student there, he became a member of KK^ and worked with, as an as

sistant to, John E. Howard, past Na tional President of KK'^^. He also di rected the Student Dance Orchestra and was Orchestra conductor for the Student Musical Production.

He received his Master's of Science

now

exceeds 12,000. The

has caused its value to reach nearly

170,000,000.00 This has all been done under the direction of President Dr.

A. N. Jorgenses. He has also been in strumental in the approval of the es tablishment of a new medical and dent al school in Hartford.

The charter members of Delta Omi-

cron Chapter were: William R. Dick, David }. Kennedy, Harry Gibson, Jr., Allen A. Sulkowski, Stephen P. Cros by, Richard G. Allen, Gene R. Brown

ing, Theodore E. DeCorso, Carl E. Filios, Theordore P. Cannutz, Robert L. Gebersky, Merrill R. Gerber, Robert C. Hallock, Jr., Theodore M. Jasnos,

Seth W. Johnson, Donald William Johnston, Robert J. Kasper, Donald E. Kelley, H. Norman Ricker, Jr. Donald L. LeFevre, Bennett A. Mc

Gregor, Donald A. Olin, Jack Owens,

Professor A1 G. Wright, director of bands at Purdue University, said, "It looks like another "first" for the Pur due Band—first bandsman on the

moon." But seriously he went on to

say, "This further points up the fact that there is room and a need for our

students in both high schools and uni versities to maintain their interest and

activity in music as well as in the sciences so as to become well balanced

persons." NASA, in selecting trainees for astronaut training, places particular

emphasis on the "well rounded" stable individual.

A UPI release carried the following three paragraphs: "Armstrong was an accomplished mu sician in high school, playing the bari tone horn for four years and in the Purdue University Band for two years.

"Armstrong said his son took part in intramural sports in high school "but he was more interested in read

ing and in airplanes. Then he had a job all the way through school, work ing as a clerk in a drug store and the

and served as music director for two

Vincent K. Paxcia, Karl C. Powell, Jr., Simon H. Rudnick, Thomas A. Shap iro, Lowell V. Sick, Francis A. Sirois, Dennis J. Sosville, David J. Ullman, Alan J. Wallace, Daniel Zibello, Jr.,

Armstrong is from Wapakoneta, a town of about 7,000 persons and the county seat of Auglaize County in

annual all-campus musical productions.

and Allan Eugene Gillespie, Sponsor.

Northwestern Ohio."

Degree in Music and Education at Wisconsin. Mr. Gillespie was active in the Concert Band and Brass Ensemble

local hardware store."

Eastern New Mexico University Hosts District III Convention Tail Beta Sigma District Ofjicers

Kappa Kappa Psi District Ofjicers

gates. Committee assignments for the

Sharon Lehsacf(, ptes., Alpha Alpha, Jane Phillips, v-pres., Upsilon Kay Miid^c, scc-trea.. Alpha Phi

Boh Privett, sec.-trea.. Alpha Theta Ray Spillman, pres.. Alpha Theta Don Bailey, v-pres., Beta Lambda

business activities of the convention

chapters and individuals attending the

vice-president;

convention.

Theta, secretary-treasurer. The district

During the close of the sessions which were held on Tuesday, May 15, committee reports were made and the

officers for TBL were Sharon Lebsack,

District Intercollegiate Band A Featured Event of Convention The District III Convention held its

meetings at Eastern New Mexico Uni

versity on May 13-14-15 with the Beta Lambda Chapter of and the Upsilon Chapter of TBL as host chap ters for the convention. Registration

for the delegates opened on Sunday morning, May 13, and the first busi ness session was held at 2:00 p. m.

P. D. Henry, President of the District

III of KKM', presented the opening program at which Dr. Donald C. Moyer, President of Eastern New Mex ico University, gave the welcome ad

dress. Following the joint session, each organization assembled in separate rooms for their first business session.

This consisted of roll call of chapters in District III and the seating of dele were appointed and announcements

made covering the entire program.

The business sessions were alternated with the rehearsal of the District Inter

collegiate Band under the direction of Clyde Roller, director of the Amarillo Symphony, who had been selected as the guest conductor of the band.

The first entertainment session of the

convention was held Sunday evening in a nearby park. This event was rather unique in the way of an old-fashioned barbeque served to the delegates and members. This was followed by games, most of which were carried on

in

climbing the steep sand dunes made up of fine sand which had accumulated

in large quantities forming steep slopes.

election of district officers carried out as well as the selection of the conven

Bob

Privett, Alpha

Alpha Alpha Chapter, president; Jane Phillips, Upsilon Chapter, vice-presi dent, and Kay Mudge, Alpha Phi Chapter secretary-treasurer.

tion site for 1964. What promised to be a very spirited campaign swung in favor of the chapters at the Colorado

The District Intercollegiate Band concert was held Monday evening in

State College of Greeley, who had come in such numbers tbat tbey won the interest of all delegates and were given the convention by a unanimous choice.

The concert was outstanding for a district convention and much praise was given guest conductor, Clyde Roll er, for his excellent service in organiz ing and directing the Intercollegiate

The district officers elected for

were Ray Spillman, Alpha Theta, president; Don Bailey, Beta Lambda,

the Field House and was well attended.

band.

Many chapters had delegates at the

Delegates and members from Colorado State College

Contests were entered into on deter

mining the best traveler who could assail the heights of the dunes. As a result, many of the delegates enjoyed a spill and a quick roll to the bottom of the dune only to find their shoes and clothing completely filled with the fine sand. This was amusing to many

of the delegates as they had never ex perienced such a thrill.

The business and rehearsal sessions

continued through Monday and were followed by the convention banquet held at the Student Union Building, Monday evening. This was perhaps one of the highlights of the convention as the halls were beautifully decorated and an excellent program presented.

Gifts and awards were given to visiting

Left to right-. Lende, Bloomfiehl, Wall, Beehc, McKee, Lebsach, Casselman, Meyer, Privett, Downing, Cassio and Spillman

Members from Gamma Rho Chapter

to the Big Red Band and the Colgate Band after the half-time show. This

act created a lot of interest and many wisecracks during which one of the members acquired the nickname of

"Apple Annie" but the boys seemed to

but it furnishes a lot of fun to the

members who participate. Everyone has admitted that it has helped tbe

appreciate this for not a member of

members to know each other better

and appreciate their efforts. Another project planned will be a buffet supper

band rehearsal was held on Halloween

and Repertoire Bands in January. This

night by KIv'4^ and TBS for the fresh

has been a very well accepted event in the past.

The TBS girls are starting a cam paign to get other members of the

and doughnuts were served and games were entered into with a great deal of interest.

after the joint concert of the Concert

The TBS girls will join KK'>P' in

band to play at the basketball games later in the year. The members of TBS

forming another Christmas Caroling

feel they have a good pledge project

party this year as the one held last

this year as the four pledges are going

year was a wonderful success. The

to put out an addition to a band news paper. It will contain articles on the

brass ensemble that accompanied the girls added much to the group and it will be continued this year as well.

Dr. and Mrs. Campbell have been kind to the caroling group, inviting

Martinez and Edward Martinez

them to their home for refreshments

convention but perhaps the largest and the most enthusiastic visiting delegation

after the caroling.

This year's program is being planned

came from Colorado State College at

for the selection of two ensembles that

Greeley headed by Way man E. Walk er, Grand Secretary-Treasurer, and

will play for the patients at Willard Mental Hospital, various old folks' and

Mrs. Walker, a National Officer. Tbere

children's homes and other hospitals

were nine girls and four boys from C.S.C., making a total of fifteen from tbe two chapters.

Added strength given to the wonder

in the area. A feature of this program will be a simple demonstration of the horn he plays by a player, showing

ful success of this convention, beside

the instrument. This act has

the very efficient work of the two host chapters, was the presence and assist ance given by Mrs. Thompson, a na

unique and well accepted by the audi-

tional trustee; Mary Lu Brooks, a na tional officer, and Mr. Thompson, the

opportunity to have fine entertainment

the two bands refused an apple as a gracious gift from the young ladies.

A short party after the symphonic men band members. The usual cider

Front—Jimmie Rodriquez, Celerino Archuleta, David Trnjillo, Richard Trans/all Back,—Bobby Seqnra, Albert Oretga, Patrick

This activity not only gives to the members of hospitals and homes an

and telling everything possible about been

freshmen, the director, the summer ac tivities of old members and other news

pertaining to the band. Copies will be distributed freely to all members of tbe band. This project will be most inter esting as everyone will be anxious to see how they are remembered in the news item.

Many plans are underway for the joint social activities with KK'^'. Both groups are ready, willing, and eager to have these socials and it is believed

it will furnish an opportunity for the members to enter into developing a greater spirit in the band program.

National Headquarters jar Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma, Stillwater, Oklahoma

Grand President of KK^^.

Cornell Activities Helps Create Cooperative Spirit Among the Members

By Patricia G. Dunfield

The football season at Cornell had

hardly gotten under way when it was discovered that the TB2 girls were spearheading a drive to create a greater spirit and a keener interest in the ac

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tivities of the band. Their first ac

tivity was the training of their new pledges, who assisted them in their various programs.

The young ladies made a great con

tribution by helping with the band au

ditions and setting up the band dis play at the Activities Fair. They also acted as band guides for tbe fifty-nine school bands that attended the Cornell

Band Day at the first football game.

At this game, they distributed apples

The home oj Mr. and Mrs. A. Franks Martin, the office is located in the tti'o riuht hand corner rooms, the tvork. rooms are tip stairs.

Delta Pi Charter members, Mississippi Vocational College

Chapters Established at Mississippi Vocational College in May 1962 An outstanding and most eventful

affair of the year at the Mississippi Vocational College of Itta Bena, Missis sippi was the establishment of a chap ter of KK^I' and TBi) on May 5, 1962.

This was made possible through the

efforts of the local band fraternity and sorority who had petitioned for mem

bership in KK^I' and TB:i and the ap proval of the National Councils of both organizations.

Mr. A. Frank Martin, E.xecutive-

Secretary, and Mrs. Martin appeared

on the Mississippi Vocational College campus shortly after noon on May 5th.

They were greeted by members of both

local organizations. By previous ar rangements, an initiation

team had

Front row: Gipson (v-pres.). Cross, Ncvels {chaplain), Gayden, Bishop, Gardner, King, Pearl, Breland, Collins {pallia.}, Rapp, Thigpin {pres.) .Second row: Jones {hns. mgr.), Olirer {sec.), Redjield, Tramiel, Williams {assl.sec.), Tyler, Nolls, Anderson {trea.), Cloyd

Bacl{ row: Partner, Johnson, McGlown, Macl(, Harris, Jones and Bramch

been selected for the ceremony and Mr. and Mrs. Martin immediately started the preparation and training

a site in the Delta area of Mississippi

for the initiations and installation of

came to the 450-acre tract purchased

the chapters.

The initiation ceremony started at 4:00 p. m. and was recessed at 6;oo p. m. for a special luncheon held in

honor of the visiting officials. The luncheon was given by Dr. James Her bert White, president of the college, and Mrs. White. Following the lunch eon, the degrees were completed after which Mr. Martin addressed a joint session of the two organizations and

near the town of Itta Bena. Dr. White

for the location of the college and started plans for the development of a great

vocational college in the Delta area of Mississippi. The purpase of the in-

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stitution was to train teachers for rural

and elementary Negro schools and to

provide vocational training for Negro

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The

groundbreaking

ceremonies

were held February to, 1950. The first buildings were completed in 1951

extended to each the charters for mem

which marked the beginning of the

bership in KK'ik and TBi;.

Mississippi Vocational College came into being by a special act of the Mississippi legislature in April, 1946.

This was followed by the selection of

actual classwork of the college.

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From this beginning, the College

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continued to grow with the additional new buildings which were modernistic

and designed for a special service in

Mississippi Vocational College Marching Band

g Russell Boone, director

a great vocational program. The new program included dormitories for the

students, campus lighting, pavement of campus roads, faculty homes, and class room buildings which included the ad ministration auditorium, science libr ary buildings, and later a modern de

signed Student Union Building for the service of the students.

The Mississippi Vocational College

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opened at first as a Junior College but it continued to grow in enrollment, courses were expanding, and later it

was accepted as a four-year state col lege including the various courses of

education and psyhcology, humanities, natural science and mathematcis, social

science and the division of trades, in

dustries, and applied arts. During the past eleven years, the enrollment of the College has increased until more than

Gamma Eta Chapter Officers, Mississippi Vocational College

Kent University Chapters Have Busy Fall Season

By Virginia Ceroky

This Fall has been an exceptionally busy one for the Kent State University Marching Band, TBS, and KK^. The year's activities began with a week of intensive pre-school drill desigend to acquaint each bandmember with the fundamentals of precision marching.

Each of our shows is built around these

basic maneuvers. By the end of the week, our director, Mr. Edward L. Masters, Assistant Director, Mr. War ren DeFren, and drillmaster.

Herbert Wise of KK^, had welded

the 125 members into a precise and enthusiastic marching band. A get-ac quainted party sponsored by TBS and Frances Boyd, treasurer

Rosie Mitchell, president

The band has grown until it contains some eighty members of the marching band and sixty-five members of the concert band.

More than a year ago, director Boone, with the help and assistance of the Head of the Music Department and the President, started a movement to form a local organization with an ob jective of becoming a member of KK'^^ and TBis, national band fraternities.

An excellent petition was presented for

membership which was approved by

Here the music department will be expanded in an effort to give to the students a workable understanding of fine arts and music. The Mississippi Vocational College Band, under the di rection of Russell Boone, who holds a

B.S. and Master's degree from Lincoln University of Jefferson City, Missouri, has developed into one of the leading marching and concert bands of the colored schools in the southland. His

program has been ably assisted by Mr. Tyrone W. Tyler, as well as the head of the music department. Dr. Abraham, and the College President, Dr. White.

chicken barbacue, at which the band

gave a short concert. During halftime

were Leon Anderson, Charles E. Bis

campus has been the erection of a 1500,000.00 music and arts building.

The band performed its first show of the year at the Shriner Memorial Game for Crippled Children between Xavier and Kent State University on the Kent campus, September 22. The game was preceded by a campus-wide of the football game, the Barberton High School Marching Magics per

terest has been developed in the band and a progressive program outlined for the coming years. The charter mem bers of the petitioning group for KK^

for their educational career.

One of the latest additions to the

ed.

zations.

As a result of this association with

1,200 students have chosen this school

Several KK'>k members led by Charles Reiman formed a combo which pro vided music for dancing, and refresh ments were served. The party was thoroughly enjoyed by all who attend

the National Councils for Ixtth organi

the National program, an increased in

Lois Turner, business manager

KK'^ was held in the Student Activ ities Center at the end of the week.

hop, Jack Breland, Jr., John Thomas Cloyd, Oscar F. Cross, Leroy Gayden, Hayes Gipson, Nathaniel Guerin, Will iam B. Harris, Fred Johnson, Jr., Jimmie Dell Jones, Melvin C. Jones, Allen Oliver, Willie Redfield, III, Bcray

Thigpen, Leonard E. Tramiel and Don Allen Williams. Honorary members were James Herbert White, Russell Boone, F. P. Abraham, and Tyrone W. Tyler.

The charter members for the peti

formed

an excellent drill

show for

which they are famous.

October 13 the Kent State Band played host to over 2,000 high school bandsmen from 21 Ohio high schools during Band Day. The bands formed in mass an eagle and played the march, "National Emblem." The eagle

formation was something new for Band Day, as letters or numbers have been formed in the past. Both the KSU

band and the high school bands re ceived tremendous ovations.

The Kent State University Band will be guests of Bowling Green on Octo ber 20.

Both chapters are currently handling

Patterson, Carrie Ratcliff, Bettye Smith, Mary Ann Smith, Lois Turner, and Flora Jean Wilder.

Honorary members were Mrs.

the sale of band jackets. This moneymaking project is moving very well, and a large percentage of the bands men have purchased the jackets.

TBS and KK^T are looking forward to another year of fine service to the band under the capable leadership of

Russell Boone, Mrs. James H. White, and Russell Boone, Director.

Janet McGarry, President of TBS, and Joel Ribo, President of KK'^k.

tioning group for TB^:! were Frances LeVerne Boyd, Elizabeth Hillard, Mable Leake, Rosie Mitchell, Linda Jane Jean Ann The

Bowling Green U. Band

Takes Air Journey to Mercy Bowl Game Band featured on tour of famous Disneyland

By Sarah Valentine

The B.G.S.U. Alpha Xi chapter of TBi; is eager to launch into another year of work and fun. One of TBS's

big events of last year was their flight out to Los Angeles to perform during the half-time at the Mercy Bowl game.

The football contest between Bowling Green and Fresno State was in honor

of Gal Poly's team members who were

killed in a plane crash at the Toledo airport in 1961 after a football game that afternoon with BGSU.

During the five days the band spent in California, in addition to performing

Bowling Green State Vniversity hand memhers as they hoard the plane for Los Angeles where they performed at the Mercy Bowl game. Roy Weger, director, in front-center

at the Los Angeles coliseum, the band

was also invited to march and perform

loafing. A two day meeting of the of

at Disneyland.

ficers was held in Fostoria at the home

There are also lots of spirit to be found among these TBS women who

Zuber; Vice President, Susan Schoonmaker; Secretary, Sarah Valentine; and Treasurer, Barbara Hager. The sum

of the new TBS president.

Plans and events for the coming year were discussed. Among these events is the ten (10) year anniversary of the Bowling Green TBS chapter which will

ing progress as they continue to march

mer months did not find these officers

be observed in November.

forward during the coming months.

New officers for TBS were elected in

the spring as follows; President, Nancy

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University of Arizona Starts Plans for National Convention Omega Chapter's record pledge class

August 28-31, 1963 Is Chosen Convention Date

i i p < Iffldf

By Carny G. Page, Jr. THE WILD WEST . . . is where

you're going to be from the 28th of August to the 31st, should you decide to attend the 1963 KKth-TBL Conven

tion. It will be held on the campus of the University of Arizona, in Tucson, Arizona, and perhaps this advance ar

ticle will give you time to think about coming.

Omega chapters of the fraternity and

sorority will be your hosts for the con vention, and their presidents, Marian Sagar and Sandra Neese have reported that, strangely enough, the progress re

ports from the various committees are coming in right on schedule.

On the tentative schedule that has

been drawn, there is room for free

time despite what looks like a very stiff National Intercollegiate Band re

hearsal time table. Along with the NICB will be separate and joint IvJv^ and TBL meetings.

Also on the tentative schedule are

the following trips to points of interest

(and fun!) in and around Tucson: Old Tucson—a famous movie loca tion out in the desert tvhere Rio

Bravo tvas filmed The Arizona—Sonora Desert Muse

um—living exhibits of all the des ert natives, including scorpions and tarantulas, snakes and bats Saguaro National Monument—one of the few "Saguaro Forests" left in the tvorld today Ml. Leinmon—where tve have skiing

Front row: IFerner, Kelly, Sherman, Henderson, Fnjiwara, Coition, Citddell, Anthony, Adric, McKay

Back, row: Stuhr, Sorenson, Hoopes, Rnediger, Pjejjcrhaiim, Lainar and Kosh-

mider {Cooper, fniton and Teak not pictured)

We cordially invite you, your instru ment, and your toothbrush to the Wild West towards the end of August.

The fall class of 1962 KKd' pledges has been selected and were given the First Degree on October 7, 1962. This year's Omega pledge class numbers 19, the largest class to ever

and ability will serve in making the

that our pledge group has the out standing leadership and character qualities that would compare with any

selection.

pledge class.

As you know, the University of Arizona Omega Chapters of Klv'4' and TB2 will host the 1963 National Con vention and Intercollegiate Bank from

August 28 to 31. Our pledge classes this year will strengthen the University of Arizona Band and the Omega

Chapters to give you the best conven tion possible in 1963.

Pledge fund raising and charity pro jects are already under consideration by

We feel that these, and other ex

the executive council of the pledge class which includes Scott Henderson, presi dent; Lance Hoopes, vice-president;

your stay in Tucson.

Should you decide that looking at bugs and/or trees is not for you, you

and Bob Sorenson, secretary-treasurer.

can take an afternoon stroll around what we like to think is one of the

Eastern New Mexico Univ.

most beautiful campuses of any col lege in the country. Downtown is a short bus ride away, and there are al ways the Student Union and the tennis courts, should nothing else appeal to you.

Qualities such as attitude, cooperation,

be initiated in Arizona. We actives feel

in the winter, and coo\outs in the cool pines in the summer

cursions, perhaps, will greatly add to

Eastern has the second TBS alumnae

chapter in the United States; it is the first alumnae chapter in New Mexico.

A special award will be presented this year for the first time by Upsilon chapter to the outstanding freshman woman in the ENMU marching band.

Chapter Set Grade Record

By Kathy Riden and Barbara Taylor

TBS's Upsilon chapter at Eastern New Mexico University began the

1962-63 school year by sponsoring a

This year Upsilon chapter has four of its members serving as delegates to Associated Women Students (AWS), the women's governing body on camp us. One of our members, Lana Vance, was elected treasurer of the AWS Co

ordinating Board.

The Eastern New Mexico University

Band has been asked to play at the Southwestern

MENC Convention in

St. Louis on January 13. Upsilon chap ter is working hard to make the trip possible by sponsoring a concession stand at the Choral Clinic to be held

on campus October 13.

Upsilon chapter was recently recog nized as having had the highest grade point average (3.000 on the 4.000 sys tem) among the honorary sororities on campus for the 1962 spring semester.

Upsilon's officers for the 1962-63 school year are: President, Mary Lynn Taylor; Vice-President, Barbara Mc Coy Kilmer; Corresponding Sec., Car ol Cooper; Treasurer, Kaye Stevens; Historian, Malinda Smith.

for freshmen

Jane Phillips, Upsilon's recording

are made, will be housed in on-campus

and transfer students in the band. Up

dormitories. Your questions are direct

silon chapter also honored the fresh

Delegates, unless other specifications

picnic, along with

ed to Frank Householder, Convention

men women in the band at a tea on

Chairman, who may be reached at: Music Building, Band Office, Uni versity of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona.

September 29. A tea is planned for Homecoming on October 20 to wel

secretary, was elected Vice-President of District III, TB1£, at the convention held on Eastern's campus last spring.

Mary Lu Brooks, an Upsilon alum, is presently serving as TB2's National

come back to Eastern all TBS alums.

Second Vice-President.

Eta Chapter Active In Tri-State Music

Festival at Phillips U.

By Donna Hart

What may be considered the one and big project of Eta Chapter at Phil lips University is the work which the members do in the preparation for the Tri-State Music Festival which is held

in May of each year. This period of preparation starts in the early part of the year and the members help in pre paring packets of blanks and informa

tion to be sent out to all prospective participants. Names have to be typed on participant tags and ajudication blanks.

The members of TBil help in run ning the contests and organizations during the festival. The Tri-State

Music Festival was held on May 2-5 of the last school year. The Tri-State Band had Jocelynn Hamre of Eta

Chapter in charge and Lynne Adams, President, was in charge of the Tri-State Symphony. Another TR2i members, Lois Moore, was in charge of the Tri-State Flute Ensemble. Other

members were in charge of solo, ensem ble, and organization contests on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

Wednesday and Thursday nights there were marching contests where over 50 bands competed for ratings and for awards which were presented to the outstanding band in each class.

Phillips University Band members, tired and

worn, came to rehearsal

Thursday night and practiced until after midgnight, after having worked at the contests.

Coinnuinder C/iurles Brendler directs Phillips Unirenity Concert Band at Music Festival

Moskovitz, flutist, played "First Move ment of Concerto in G Major for for Flute" by Mozart; Byron Autrey, cornetist, played "First Movement of Concerta for Trumpet" by Haydn-

April. They made a great contribution to the help needed for the Festival.

During the Tri-State Music Festival.

Abato, saxo

TEE had a chance to earn some money as well as gain the experience of help ing run a music festival. Coffee cups

phonist and clarinetist, played several numbers accompanied by a special

with a picture of a "beat" bandsman and the inscription "Tri-State Jazz

clarinet choir from the Pbillips Band.

Java" were sold at a nice profit.

The Phillips University Band will have a new director this year, Mr. Donald Baird. He will replace our former director, Gerald Hemphill, who

Duthoit; and

Vincent

Commander Charles Brendler conduct

ed the band in Slavonic Rhapsody No. 2 by Friedemann-Lake.

Saturday morning more than too bands participated in the million dollar parade. The Tri-State Band and Sym

accepted a position on the Music Staff

at West Texas State College, Canyon, Texas. We will miss Mr. Hemphill in

phony performed Sa,turday afternoon in a matinee and again in the evening

a great way but we feel sure that Mr.

at the grand concert at which the awards and sweepstakes for the Festival

same fine consideration and co-opera

were awarded.

This was the only chance to rehearse with the famed guest soloist, whom they accompanied at the Phillips Band

ed by the pledging and initiation of six

Tri-State Concert Friday night. Harry

new members during the later part of

Eta Chapter was greatly strengthen

Harry Mos^oaitz directs at flute clinic

Baird will give to the TBil girls the tion extended to us by Mr. Hemphill.

Officers for this year are as follows: President, Donna Hart; Vice-President,

Janic Bolton; Secretary, Janet Glass; Treasurer, Roberta Webber.

Byron Autry directs at cornet clinic

Cincinnati U. Holds

Band Camp for Members

fashioned camp fire sing led by our 'distinguished" drum major, Paul Gig-

gotten off to a very fast and interesting

ley.

The Band Camp Committee provid

By Norman Sanford

around the University of Cincinnati's Marching Bearcat Band. To prove, it we had the most successful band camp in the history of the band. Each and

everyone worked hard, but had fun working. That's the key behind our success in 1962.

Held at Camp Livingston in Cincin

nati during the week end of Septem ber 14, 15, and 16, the band progressed from basic fundamentals to compara tively intricate routines. We sounded good, and we looked good. Thus far,

Up and coming events include the Band Sponsor Banquet, building of the KK->k float, a trip to Detroit, Michigan,

quite a chore. Following the afternoon

and a joint fraternity-sorority Christmas

rehearsal, each individual cleaned his

Party.

part of the cabin, packed his suitcase, and hurried home to rest his aching

Coupling hard work and good fun, food and exercise, the band became a

ministration, is President of KK^' for

stronger unit, not just a group of in

the year 1962-63. Bill was treasurer this past year of the fraternity and also

bones.

dividuals. Each one found at least

we've entertained enthusiastic crowds

at three football games—we not only entertained, we looked "terrific" in our

Cincinnati Band Steps

newly styled uniforms.

What made camp so thoroughly successful.? The toiling efforts of the Band Camp Committee headed by

Out in New Uniforms

Herman Kabakoff. The committee in

band on the field in new uniforms for

work.

After registration on Friday evening, we had our first playing rehearsal fol lowed by a mixer with lots of free soft drinks. Of course, it was late to

bed that night, what with meeting new friends and renewing old ones.

Saturday was a full day with march ing and playing rehearsals. As a climax, each group within the band performed a skit. Among these were TBS, Bearkittens, Feature Twirlers, etc. Lat

er the band adjourned to the practice

TBS is headed this year by Judy Mc-

Clelland. Judy is serving her second year as President of the sorority. Bill Wergowske, a senior in Business Ad

one new friendship, and we all gained the experience and knowledge to make a band, a good band worthy of the applause of hard-won success.

stituted a camp program well-balanced with social activities and good hard

start.

more marching and more playing. By this time, marching in the sun was

ed three Church services—after Church,

Better than ever; That's the thing

With the new unifroms and the re

lease of the L.P. Record the year has

By Rosie Proctor

The first football game found the the frist time in 15 years. The uni forms were designed specially for the U.C. Band and is the type that can be worn in a variety of ways. A change

able overlay and cape is worn for Marching Season while the tux coat alone will be worn for Concert Season.

At the close of last year the

and TBS members had the pleasure of

working with the band on the first commercial L.P. Record ever to be re

leased featuring the U.C. Bearcat Band.

The recording was music of the Cin cinnati Composer, Henry Fillmore, and Songs of the University of Cincin-

field to enjoy a bonfire with an old-

Cincinnati Univei'sity Marching Band, Robert Hornya\, director

served as a member on Band Council.

Under the leadership of the two

presidents, the members of KK^ and TBS at the University of Cincinnati look forward to an exciting and event ful year.

Tulsa U. Chapters Active The KK^k and TBS Chapters of Tul sa University have bounded into new life by getting organized early and re questing a visit from the National Executive Secretary, A. Frank Martin.

At this meeting,, the officers went over with Secretary Martin plans for re building their chapter and setting up their program for the year.

The KK^ boys have already selected an initiation team and started prepara tions for their visit to the Alpha Chap ter at Oklahoma State University,

where they will initiate the pledges of Alpha Chapter in return for the initia tion the Alpha chapter presented last spring for Alpha Pi Chapter. Follow ing the initiation service last spring the Mother's Club had a dinner for

the two groups.

The first thing the TBS girls did was to order TBS sweatshirts because

the rehearsals in early morning and late evening created a need for addi tional warm clothing for the members.

The members of both chapters met and entertained the members of the

chapters from the Oklahoma State University at the football game played at Tulsa on October 16. The visiting OSU Band was also served with re freshments.

One of the finer attractions of the

football show was presented as a joint

effort of the Tulsa University and the c 14 ■■

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Oklahoma State University Bands, Mr. Hiram Henry, of the OSU Band and Mr. Dwight Dailey, of the Tulsa Band, had worked out a plan where both hands could he used in each formation.

Sigma Chapter's officers for this year

Arizona State University Chapters Plan to Host Visiting Marching Bands

are Kathy Jones, president; Patricia Bickhart, vice-president; Patricia Do-

bat, secretary; Mary Ash, treasurer;

Judy Kippola, historian; Ruth McMahon, chaplain; and Laura Bates, senior

By Don Noller

advisor.

It's another busy year for the Ivlv'"!'

The TBS actives have been making a real effort to get acquainted with

and TBi chapters at Arizona State University, Tempe. Activity began with

the new girls of the band. We gave a

the first day of marching rehearsals in September, when approximately twenty

tea so that all the new band girls could have a chance to meet everyone.

KK^ and TBil actives participated in a training team to teach new band

We also established a "big sister" pro

gram so that each new girl has some

members the basic march movements

one she can turn to if any questions

used by the Sun Devil Band. Each

or problems arise.

member of the team worked individ

As a fund-raising project the TBS

ually with three new members. This year was the first time the training team idea has been tried, and because

of its success—not only in shaping up the band faster, but as a morale booster as well—the directors, Mr. Harold Hines and Mr. Ronald Holloway have said that they would like to continue to incorporate it in the future.

Another item on ASU's agenda this year is the very pleasant experience of hosting visiting bands from four schools: San Jose State College, Texas Western College, Utah State University, and the University of Utah. In charge of a committee to plan welcomes for the bands are Charles Steele and Mary Ash.

members have been selling refresh ments to the hot and weary band

project of the year was an all university

members during the break each day in the marching rehearsal.

The Sigma Chapter is anxiously looking forward to many events. We will have a chance to help welcome five guest bands during the football season. We hope to have several joint projects and activities with the Beta Omicron Chapter of KlOk located here

dance held in the Memorial

at Arizona State University.

n,.

Arizona State U. Marching Band in Los Angeles Coliseum

man, Charles Steele, Tom Roth, and Larry Mabbitt.

Beta Omicron's first fund-raising Union

Ballroom, Friday, October 19. Music for the dance was supplied by a band made up of KK•^^ actives. Proceeds were put into the chapters' Sun Devil Band scholarship fund.

The planning of a trip to the Grand Canyon, in conjunction with the forth coming national convention to be held

TBSigma Adopts Project

at our sister institution, the University of Arizona at Tucson, is another im portant project of Beta Omicron Chapt-

The Sigma Chapter of TB2£ at Arizone State University has been striving this year to mix spirit and friendliness with the busy schedule of eight home football games and many additional

ter of KK'>k. Working on the arrange ments for this trip are brothers Fred Capps, Richmond Johnson, Garth Tall-

By Sherry Flanagan

activities.

Arizona State University Marching Band, Harold Hines, director

All in all, we think it will be a prof itable and wonderful year for everyone connected with the Arizona State Uni

versity Sun Devil Band.

KKPsi Alumni Chapter Established at E.N.M.U. The second Alumni chapter of KKT was installed during the District III Convention held at Eastern New Mex

ico University on Sunday afternoon.

May 13. The charter members of the chapter were former members of the Beta Lambda Chapter located at East

ern New Mexico University.

Grand President Eloren Thompson, Jr., their director, was the installing officer for the alumni chapter. With his remarks on their past and future he gave added enthusiasm to this fine group as he presented their charter.

Grand President Floren Thompson was assisted in

the installation cere

mony by A. Frank Martin, ExecutiveSecretary, who presented to the mem

bers their Alumni membership cards.

The chapter will be known as the

Omega Beta Alumni Chapter of KK^^.

The charter members of this chapter were John M. Bealmear, George H. Hill, Paul R. Summersgill, Howard K. Reed, John M. Estes, Richard E. Felts, David

Mathis, James Rook Reed,

Charles Higdon, Norvil Howell, John Stockdale, Fred Stockdale, Joe L. Car roll, Jim Priest, Jess Lara, Bill Maxey,

Lionel Edmunds, Jim Talley, Pat Gormley, Charles Felts, James Dobbs, John McCuan, and Perry Sikes.

The Omega Beta Chapter plans to hold two meetings each year. Plans are

already underway for the first meeting which will be held during homecom ing at Portales on October 20 at which time special plans are made for the en largement of the chapter membership and the adoption of projects which will be most helpful to the Eastern

be a re-union of all Eastern New Mexi

co University Band members as well as members of Upsilon Chapter.

The officers of the Theta Alpha Alumnae Chapter are as follows: Mary Lu Brooks, Artesia, New Mexico, president; Darlene VanWinkle, Tu-

cumcari. New Mexico, vice-president;

Beta Gamma Member Advanced

MATHER AFB, Calif.—First Lieu tenant Wayne H. Coon of Jena, La., has completed the United States Air force advanced navigator-bombardier course here.

Paula Cox Reed, Et. Sumner, New

Lieutenant Coon, a graduate of Lou isiana State University, is the son of

Mexico, secretary, and Rachel Dearholt Trout, Portales, New Mexico,

A member of KKT^ and Lambda Chi

treasurer.

Alpha.

Mr. and Mrs. William J. Coon of Jena.

New Mexico University Band.

The first alumni chapter of KK'^' was established at Pittsburgh Univer sity last spring with twenty-seven mem bers forming the petitioning group.

The officers of the Omega Beta

RICE UNIVERSITY "OWL" BAND

Alumni Chapter are as follows: John M. Bealmear, Portales, New Mexico,

Un^otma

president; John Stockdale, Morton, Texas, vice-president; and George Hill, Hobbs, New Mexico, secretary-treasur-

E.N.M.U. Receives Charter

ForTBSigma Alums Chapter

Marching Style, with dickie front and back.

Holmes McNeeley,

The second alumnae chapter of TBS

Band

Director

was established at Eastern New Mex

ico University during the District III Convention on Sunday afternoon. May

Concert Style, with dickie removed.

13. The installing officer was Mrs. Floren Thompson, who is a National Trustee of the Sorority.

Mrs. Thompson gave the installing address and made the presentation of the charter to the new chapter. She

was assisted by Mrs. Wayman E. Walk er, District III Counselor of Colorado State College.

Much work had been done by the former members of Eastern New Mexi

co University Band in working out a

petition for membership and the adop tion of a local constitution. Most of

these members were present for the installation of the chapter. The charter members of Theta Alpha Alumnae

Chapter were Paula Cox Reed, Mary Lu Brooks, Virginia Summersgill, Mary Faye Snell, Linda Ligon, Mary Ann Vaughan, Colette Payne, Ray Ann Wright, Jim Elye Wade, Rachel Trout, Pat Renfro, Maxine Witcher, Darlene Van Winkle, Frances M. Payne, Mar-

jorie Pool, Geraldine E. Shock and Mrs. Floren Thompson, Jr.

Write today for design suggestions.

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STATEN ISLAND 1, NEW YORK

Plans are now underway for the

first meeting of the Alumnae chapter to be held at Eastern New Mexico

University on October 20 at the home

coming game. At this time there will

ory has assisted the National Office

The Gregory Family At Indiana University

in the establishment of two new chap

ters; one at Ricks College, Rexburg,

What may be considered the KK^ and

TB2 "Family

of

the

Year"

can be given to the Gregory fam ily of Indiana University where Dr. Ronald Gregory is Director of Bands.

Eighty per cent of this family is active ly participating in the "KK^-TBS Program."

Dr. Ronald D. Gregory became a member of KK'4' in 1938 while a stu

dent at Ohio State University. He be came fully accredited with the fratern ity and sorority when chapters were es

tablished at the University of Utah

Idaho and the other at Purdue Uni

Dennis Gregory, the eldest son, is a senior in the School of Music at In

diana University; is a member of the band, playing the French Horn; has served as a chapter officer in Alpha Zeta Chapter; was instrumental in helping organize the District VII Convention and was chosen the presi dent of this district organization. He has attended several National Conven

tions and has been a part of the Na tional Intercollegiate Bands.

was the National President of KK^

Dee Ann Gregory was initiated into Rho Chapter of TB2 at Indiana University last May. She plays flute in the marching band and the concert band. She promises to be as active in the band organization and as helpful in developing the chapter as the other

from 1957 to 1959. He is now the ad

members of her family.

an un-expired term of National Secre tary-Treasurer. He was then advanced

in the following years to the National Second Vice-President's office, the Na tional First Vice-President's office, and

vertising manager of the national mag azine the "Podium" and is an official

trustee of the national organization of

in addition to being sjxsnsor of the Alpha Zeta Chapter at Indiana University.

Mrs. Gregory assisted in the establish ment of the chapter of TBS Sigma and became an honorary member when the chapter was installed at the Uni

versity of Utah in 1949. She was later selected as sponsor of this chapter and served as District III Counselor while

living in Utah. When her husband be came director of the Indiana University Bands, she was soon selected as the

sponsor of the Rho Chapter of TBS at Indiana University and is now a counselor for District VII. Mrs. Greg

Successful School Year

versity, in Indiana.

where he was Director of Bands in

1949. Later, he was appointed to fill

Wyoming University Band Swings Out on a Most

The other member of the family is Phillip Gregory, who is enrolled in the second grade of the Bloomington, Indiana schools, so Alpha Zeta of KK'I'' still has a Gregory to look forward to.

By Donald E. Gerhi-art

The University of Wyoming Band started a most eventful year at the

homecoming football game against the University of Utah on October 6th.

Everyone was thrilled to the announce ment that came over the loudspeaker, "Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen

—May I direct your attention to the south end of the field where the 120-

piece University of Wyoming March ing Band is ready to present the pregame show. The band is under the direction of Charles Seltenrich and

student assistants. Jay Holland and Jer

ry Rehfuss. Our majorettes are: Bonnie Lee Garger, Anita Brown, Billie Jo Hacker, Carolyn Kohrs, Joyce Moses, Barbara Wimpenny, and Head Major ette—Joan Selmer. Drum Major, Jay Holland, will now bring on our Cow boy Band."

This starts another year for the band under the direction of a most compet

ent leader, Mr. Charles Seltenrich, who is the director of the Marching and

Symphonic Bands of the University of

Summing it up in every way, the Gregory family has perhaps contributed as much to the life, the program, and the progress of KK'\k and TBS as any other family in the United States. Each member of the family has been present at almost every National Convention since they became affiliated with the two organizations in 1949 and each in

Wyoming. The Chamber Band is at present directed by Mr. Edgar Lewis.

Mr. Seltenrich is assisted by Jerry Reh fuss and Jay Holland. These students

dividual has made their contribution to the success of these conventions as

is not present.

are seniors in Music Education who

assist with the various phases of the work and do some conducting at games. They have charge of the re hearsals at such time as Mr. Seltenrich

well as the National Intercollegiate

The University of Wyoming Band numbers 116 regularly uniformed

Band.

players, one drum major, and seven

The Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma "Family of the Year"

majorettes making a total of 124 who participate in the marching band. The band marches in the ranks (10 by 11) and

utilizes

the extra six alternates

either in the pre-game or half-time show so that everybody gets to partici pate at each game.

The band will make two trips this season. One to Colorado Springs, where

n

they will visit the Air Force Academy,

and the other to Logan, Utah for the Utah State University game.

The band program and activities are assisted by the chapters of KK^ and TBS. The officers of KK^ are Donald

E. Gerheart, president; Donald Mur

phy, vice-president; Gary Fladmoe, sec retary; and Sam Marks, treasurer.

The officers of TBS are Kathy Bo-

dine, president; Donnell Nicoll, viceMis. Betty Gregory, Dennis Gregory, Dee Ann Gregory and Dr. Gregory

{cont'iuttcd on page 15, col. 3)

Members of Purdue Univ.

Tau Beta Sigma Begins Busy Year Getting the band's uniforms all ready for that first game is an important job, so Beta Sigma again offered its uniform

Sponsor "Jazz, Opus One" As Their Chapter Project

alteration service.

By Roger Priest

Sunday, September 23rd, our annual The house lights went down, and

tea for all band women was held in

Tom Shaver, President of Gamma Pi

the Music Hall. For our get-together this year, we used the TBS rose for decorations, and followed the, "friend ship through music ideal," in the pro

Chapter, Purdue University, walked onstage to welcome the assembled audi ence to "Jazz, Opus One." The night was Saturday, September 29th, in the

jM

Edward C. Elloit Hall of Music at

gram.

Freshmen Leadership Camp

Purdue. On that chilly evening some ten-thousand people witnessed two per

By Ron Blankenship

formances of a musical "first" for the

University.

The men of Gamma Pi were ending months of negotiation and planning for the performance of Purdue University's first major student-sjxmsored show, fea turing the Duke Ellington Orchestra, the Four Freshmen, and the Dizzy Gillespie Quintet.

How does a group of KK^'s hire a bill a "name" entertainment and go about setting up a show that ordinarly takes the time and talent of a profes

sional booking agent.'

"We just started from scratch," says Gary Decker, chairman for this year's show, now jokingly referred to as the only gray-haired member of the chap

ter. "We started sending letters and making calls. The guys in the chapter did a great job. In fact, it was through their willingness to go out on a limb with

some

substantial

contributions

that we financed the show and got the ball rolling."

Gary Decider, chairman oj Jazz, Opus i, and Dizzy Gillespie autographing poster and baritone log hoo!^

a night for getting things done. At a backstage ceremony, the KK^ Travel ing Baritone was brought out for sign ing by Mr. Ellington, Mr. Gillespie,

and the Four Freshmen. (By the way, in the we hours of Sunday, September 30th, a delegation from Gamma Pi left to deliver the same baritone, fresh

with the signatures, to Alpha Omega Chapter, University of Pittsburgh.)

But as for "Opus One," the first show is history now, and the precedent for "Jazz, Opus Two." The evening came to a happy end not only for the audiences from the seven and nine-

We went to all corners of the state

thirty show, but also for the chapter, as the show's profits promised a hand

for promotion of the show. Members

some contribution to the KK'^^ Band

of the chapter logged many hours pass

Scholarship Fund.

ing out posters around the college

number of on-campus "gigs," aided by some Chubby Cbecker-type choreo graphy of some TB2 girls.

Yours truly would also like to thank Purdue's radio station WBAA, for which I work, for their cooperation in

permitting me the many hours of jazz that seemed to find its way into my

shows as the big night neared.

The M.C. for "Opus One," Mr. Dave Harold of local radio station

WASK was such a great help in his untiring promotion of the event that at a "quickie" meeting following the show, Mr. Harold became Brother Harold, as he was given honorary membership in Gamma Pi Chapter.

As a matter of fact, this was quite

seventeen freshmen in the band an in troduction to the fundamentals of band-

manship and to the organization and operation of the band staff. It also gave these freshmen a chance to learn ad

vanced show-marching plus the oppor

tunities of being in the regular march ing band.

It was felt by all involved that the leadership camp was very successful in

teaching the new band members how to become a band leader, while at the

same time, it prepared them for the strenuous marching season. Due to this great success, the chapter plans to make this camp an annual event of the Pur due Band system under the direction of KKT'.

scenes. We also went to other "ex

tremes." The S.F.A. Quintet, a jazz combo of Gamma Pi men, played a

Gamma Pi Chapter this year held a Freshman Leadership Camp for in coming freshmen of the band. The camp, initiated by the brothers in April of 1962, was held on September 6th to the 8th. The program preceded the university orientation program, and therefore gave those freshmen a great advantage in learning the ideals and principles of the university band before their campus obligations began.

The camp gave one hundred and

Girls Help Out, Too!

By Sue Emme

With our brother chapter. Gamma

Pi, working so hard on their jazz show, we just couldn't help catch some of their enthusiasm. So for Beta Sigma,

promoting "Jazz, Opus One" was our major project. Our dancing sisters went skitting every night at the vari ous residence units, we put up posters,

and passed out handbills in the wom en's residence halls. Our favorite phrase became, "Hi, have you gotten your tickets for the Jazz Show yet.'"

When the big night arrived, we be came usherettes, assisting the KJC^'s as ushers in the Music Hall. Finally, it

was a proudly beaming group as we hosted at an informal party in the band lounge after the last show.

Kappa Kappa Psi Taps Eight Gamma Pi tapped eight bandsmen in a early morning ceremony on Octo ber 8th. New faces wearing blue pots are: Jack Davidson, Ronald Ebel, Hen ri Evens, Walter Gleason, Lyle Hill, Richard Moser, Roderick Nail, and Steve Phillips. {Wyoming University, jrom page 14)

president; Benja Taylor, secretary; and Peny Goodson, treasurer.

The concert band is organized fol lowing the football season and is made up of the members of the Marching band following the audition for po sitions in the instrumental arrangement.

The Concert band is very active through the winter months in the in terest of advancing of band music at the University of Wyoming.

American Band Masters

Association Sets Up New Citation Honoring Goldman The American Bandmasters Associa

tion recently set up a new Citation, to be known as the Edwin Franko Gold man Memorial Citation which was to

be awarcd to people outside the As sociation's own membership who had made outstanding contribution to bands

ned for July 18th, but rain that night forced a postponement until the 20th.

A great many bandmasters from the State of New Jersey together with

large groups of their students attended the concert Central Park.

Baylor Chapters Complete A Most Active and Successful School Year

By James Freedman

and band music. The first of these

awards was made on July 20, 1962 at one of the concerts by the Goldman Band in Central Park, New York City.

This first Citation went to Capt. Flarry P. Guggenheim of New York, Presi dent of the Daniel and Florence Gug genheim Foundation which has spon sored the Goldman Band concerts in

New York for many years.

When the school year of 1961-62 opened, the chapters of KK^ and TBi. at Baylor University were literally up set when the reports were given cocern-

ing the National Convention held at the University of Wichita during the summer, which included the wonderful displays, the contests for the Bowling and Founders' Award, the spirit shown by the chapters contending for the convention, and the model initia tion.

It that that the

was then that we began to realize Baylor had gotten into the feeling they were living on tradition and great showings which they had

made at the conventions in the past.

We had felt that Baylor was still in the lead but we saw from these reports

working on the display, when someone

came up with the idea that we had

at the University of North Carolina

vision, and determination that Baylor had had for many years.

The next event was the annual band

banquet held in the latter part of March and National Executive Secre

tary A. Frank Martin was our speaker.

He was accompanied by Mrs. Martin.

A part of the program, by special re quest of all the band members, was the winning skit which was presented at the convention. The skit received

the greatest ovation that could be given by band members. One feature of the banquet was the presentation of "fouryear" awards to fourteen graduating seniors in the band. The climax of the

evening was the presentation of a Bay lor Bear to Mr. and Mrs. Martin to

be placed in their showcase of band mascots at National Headquarters. We had waited until this time to know the size of all these mascots and we were

happy to present a Baylor Bear that would occupy a commanding position in this exihibt.

Mr. Martin's remarks were centered

going. The banquet was followed by

were offered and soon everyone was

The presentation was made by Dr.

turned home with the greatest spirit,

Our first decision was to build and

to the district convention. New ideas

Earl A. Slocum, a Professor of Music

the 1964. convention. Our group re

started in to do something about it. create an exhibit covering the Baylor Band activities, the Music Department, and Baylor University that would be a credit to our school and to present this

founder, famous Goldman Band

Baylor walked away with first place

in skits, second place in exhibits, and

around what a chapter can do when its members can decide where they are

that we had hit a new low and we

Edwin Frank,o Goldman,

cision came on Sunday morning and

such a wonderful display that we might as well ask for the 1964 district con vention.

This required additional plans, the making of posters, signs, creating and learning songs, and a drive to get a great delegation to attend the conven

a dance held at a selected motel south

of the city.

Our members were so enthused about

receiving tbe district convention in 1964 that in a very short time stationery for the 1964 convention had been printed, committees appointed, and plans start ed. This was followed by a visit from the officers of the chapters at Texas University as well as the chairmen of various committees which met with our members and discussed with us

and gave us suggestions and ideas on how to plan and work for the conven tion. This alone has created the finest

and now President of the American Bandmasters Association. The Citation was received on behalf of Capt. Harry

tion.

feeling of fellowship, goodwill, and un

By the time we were ready to go to the convention at the University of

derstanding that has ever existed be tween Baylor and the University of

F. Guggenheim by George J. Fountaine of the Guggenheim Foundation.

Texas in March, thirty-five members and delegates loaded into cars and

Texas.

headed south for the convention. To

ended with a dance in the evening. The biggest event for Iota Chapter was the

Members of the American Bandmast

ers Association who were invited to conduct the Goldman Band on this oc-

make a long story short, the convenvention was almost equal to a Nation

The confab with the visitors was

cassion include; Dr. Slocum, Colonel Harold Bachman, Colonel George 8.

al Convention and the interest was so

presentation of the Outstanding Bandwomen of the year award at the "Wom

high that for a time no one could

Howard, Mr. Paul Yoder, Capt. James

en's Day Banquet at Baylor. The award

determine who could win the exhibit,

C. Harper, Mr. Erik W. Leidzen, Dr. Paul Van Bodegraven, Mr. Herbert N. Johnston and of course the regular

the skits, the skit trophy, and the con

went to Miss Barbara Snooks, senior from Refugio, Texas. Miss Snooks served as vice-president of Iota Chap

conductor Dr. Richard Franko Gold man.

The presentation had first been plan

vention. The true and tried rival of

Baylor for the convention was Texas Tech and for two days and nights a campaign was waged such as no one had

ever seen before. The final de

ter and past secretary of District VI. She played bass clarinet in the Baylor Band and was a member of the 1959 and 1961 Intercollegiate Band.

Stanford U. Bandwomen's Club Becomes Member Of Tau Beta Sigma

By Barbara Moore

The Bandwomen's Club of Stanford

University became the Gamma Theta Chapter of TB2 when it was duly in stalled on the evening of May 30, 1962.

The initiation team from the Beta

Omega Chapter, University of Nevada, under the direction of the counselor for District II performed the initiation ceremony and the establishment of the chapter.

The Organized Bandwomen of Stan ford University were founded at the

begining of the school year. They as sisted as a group at the Stanford High School Band Day by setting up regis tration, information, and first aid

Barbara Moore receiues charter from Dist. Counselor, Mrs. John Carrie

Moore, president of the Gamma Theta

Chapter. This was followed by a lunch eon held in honor of the initiation team.

It was held in the conference rooms

of the Florence Moore Dormitory for girls.

Following the luncheon, a reception was held which was attended by mem bers of the ICKi' Chapter located at

Stanford. During this reception. Dr. John Carrico, Governor of District II,

was given an opportunity to speak to the new members of TBS and the Stan

with KKT^.

The band is directed by Julius Shuchat, who will be the sponsor of Gam ma Theta Chapter. Mr. Shuchat re ceived his degree from the University

of California at Berkeley in 1934 and ford University since 1946. Mr. Shu

has been director of the band at Stan

chat is a wonderful organizer and pos

sesses a personality that has won for him the resf)ect and admiration of the

TBS.

members of both groups.

The Stanford University Marching Band is made up of male students, yet,

A. Moore, Harriett L. Ridlen, Jeannine

it does not prohibit the women from playing in the marching band. The young ladies are members of the Sym phonic Band which presents concerts

centers. They helped KK'^' with a pro ject to improve the acoustics of the bandroom. Recently, they undertook to

The charter members were; Barbara

Fuller, Patricia A. Haworth, Mary J. Pate, Carol M. Agee, Karen Kennedy, Joan Ferguson, Kathleen E. Morgan and Julius E. Shuchat as an honorary.

Charter members of Gamma Theta, Stanford University

re-make a set of old uniforms for the

which will present its annual concert

ful for them to work hand in hand

Much credit is due the Phi Chapter of KK^ for the loyal support and co

out their petition for membership in

Pep Band to wear at track and field events. All the girls will be participat ing in the Stanford Symphonic Band

Even though the girls do not march in the marching band, they find so many things to do to help the band program that it has become most help

ford KK'i^ members.

operation given the young ladies in forming their local club in working

Jiilitis Shiic/iat, director

during the winter months and plays for special occasions.

«

ill

llii

sometime in the Spring.

The initiation team, accompanied by Dr. and Mrs. John L. Carrico of the

University of Nevada, arrived on the campus in the early afternoon on May 30. The young ladies were escorted to where immediate preparations were made for the initiation and installation ceremonies.

The initiation ceremonies started at

5:00 p. m. and at the conclusion of the

ceremony the chapter was installed by Mrs. John Carrico, district Counselor, and the charter presented to Barbara

Front: Harriett Ridlen, Barbara Moore, feannie Fuller Standing:Kathy Morgan, Carol Agee, Karen Kennedy, Pat Haworth, Mary Pate and Joan Ferguson

Members of Alpha Upsilon, Lamar Tech College

Members of Alpha Upsilon Proudly Present Their New Chapter Uniforms

By Dixie Lene'

ti

The Alpha Upsilon chapter of TBil has a good start this year. The things we are most proud of are the chapter

uniforms we made. At a meeting dur ing pre-school rehearsals, we decided on a pattern. To assure uniformity, we appointed a committee to buy the ma terial, buttons and blouses. We each

paid for our own material, blouses, pat tern, etc. and made our own uniforms.

The uniforms are royal blue, con sisting of simple, box-pleated skirts

with monogrammed, sleeveless jackets and white blouses. The sorority wore them for the first time last week end

when we visited the Lumberjack Band at Stephen F. Austin College in Nacogdoches, Texas, and we plan to wear them for all functions of the so

rority other than regular meetings.

The sorority, in conjunction with the Gamma Zeta chapter of KK^, is also

giving receptions for all visiting bands.

We feel that this is a good way to promote interest and spirit among the various college bands.

Front-. Jane Smith (par.), Linda Bellow (riee-pres.), Bct/i Brooks (pres.), Caro lyn Stafig (see.), Linda McDonald (trea.)

Standing: Linda Parent (hist.), Wanda Williams, Betty Tcagne, Allyne Weber, Renee jayroe, Jean Roberts, Dixie Lene' (reporter), Katherine Rnsling and Carol McMahon

New Faces Are Found

Directing at New Places Many changes have been made for the new school year with reference to

the directors of university and college

Dr. Hubert

Henderson, director of

bands, will continue to direct the Con cert Band.

The new

director of the Sul Ross

bands where chapters of KK^ and TBL

State College is Mr. Jim Hamilton

are located. The new director of the

Johnson from the Louisiana State Uni

University of Oklahoma Band is Dr. Gene A. Braught, former director of

versity. He will replace Mr. Corbett Smith, who will enter the University of Arkansas to complete his advanced

The two organizations are also work ing together on projects to better our band in other ways. For example, we sponsored a project to make durable signs for the busses when we travel, and we sponsored a "get-acquainted" party at the beginning of the year to

Red Band and has been advanced as the Assistant to the Head of the Music-

make new members feel more welcome.

Department.

Another big activity for this fall is the induction of pledges. We have seven pledges this season. They are Kathleen Allen, Linda Bailey, Carolyn French, Stephanie Haviland, Ann Mock, Carol Wright, all sophomores,

Acton Ostling will have charge of the Maryland Marching Band, while

DelMar Christi, Leonard his 25th

College Band of Corpus Texas. He will replace Dr. Haug, who has just completed year of service with the Big

Mr. Donald Baird has been selected

as the new director of the Phillips University Band. He will take the place of Gerald Hemphill, who has accepted

degree.

J. H. Latimer, an assistant director

of the Florida A&M University Band, has been granted a leave of absence

for advanced study. The chapter of KK'>k will be sponsored by Dr. William P. Foster, Head of the Department of Music. Mrs. Johnnie V. Lee will spon sor the TBL chapter.

Melbern Nixon, a former director of

a position on the music staff of the

the Southeastern State College of Ok

West Texas State College.

lahoma has been named the director

of the Marching Band and Concert

looking forward to a fine pledge sea

Norbert Carnovale, the former di

rector of Texas Western College Band,

Bands at the Kansas State Teachers

son.

has accepted a position with the Uni

College of Emporia. He will take the

and Venita May, a junior. We are

In addition to other activities, we also have elected officers for the current

year. Leading the chapter is Beth Brooks, president. Vice-president is Linda Bellow; Secretary is Carolyn

Stagg; Treasurer is Linda McDonald; Parliamentarian is Jane Smith; Report er is Dixie Lene'; and Historian is Linda Parent.

versity of Southern Mississippi as in

place vacated by Dr. Bill Nugent, who

structor of trumpet and French horn.

The new director at TWO is Harold

has been advanced to the Head of the Music Department. Mr. Charles Hen-

L. Hillyer, who was a charter member

dricks, director of the Concert Band,

of the University of Wichita Chapter

has been given special assignment on

of KK-^^. He later attended the Colo

the music staff.

rado State College and then attended the University of Michigan.

the Julliard School of Music, has been

Mr. John Anderson, a graduate of

Romersa, director of the

selected as the new director of the Ohio

Maryland University Marching Band

Northern University of Ada, Ohio. He

Henry

Along with our director. Dr. C. A.

last year, has accepted a position as di

will succeed Chalres Hill, who has ac

Wiley, we are all proud of our 147 piece Cardinal marching band which performs weekly at our Lamar Tech

rector of the Vanderbilt University Marching Band and the Peabody Con cert Band, a joint band program set

cepted another position.

The new director of the Colorado

football games.

up by the two schools.

School of Mines for this year will be Byron Darnell.

Florida A&M University Completes Many Helpful

Members of Beta Phi Chapter, Florida A. & M. University

And Useful Projects

By J. H. Latimer The activities of FAMU's Delta Iota

chapter of IvK^ and Beta Phi chapter of TB2 are numerous. Beginning each school term, the members of both

groups join efforts in guiding the fresh man bandsmen into a successful ori

entation program. Each marching band season is highlighted with a get ac

quainted coffee hour for the members of a visiting band.

For the 1961-62 band season, the com bined chapters were hosts of the mem bers of the "Jaguar Band" of Southern University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

During the 26th annual Orange Blos som Classic, held each December in

Miami, Florida, the combined chapters again served as hosts to the members of the Jackson College Band of Jack son, Mississippi. On each occasion, all persons concerned with the events ex

IVillie Mae Cleveland, Zel G. Milton, Joyce Jones, Bealrict Denejield, Delors Arm strong, Gloria Smith, Penelope Jones, Bettye HatvUns, Minne L. Hand

Beta Phi Chapter has initiated a his torical scrapbook which lists and photo graphically documents the events and services rendered by the chapters through the years.

pressed delight with the efforts shown to cultivate friendship.

Another service of the FAMU chap

Delta Iota has begun a picture his tory of the University Bands which will be kept up-to-date in succeeding years.

Delta lota members, Florida A. Si M. University

ters is in connection with the annual Florida State Music Educators Associa tion Clinic. The FSMEA Clinic is held

each January and at the hub of the clinic's

activities

are

members

and

pledge's of the FAMU chapters.

The men of Delta Iota design dis plays, arrange the display area, paint all clinic signs, decorate the headquart ers and in conjunction with the ladies of Beta Phi, serve as clinic guides and assistants for the entire three day meeting-

The ladies of Beta Phi begin a week or more before the clinic cataloging,

checking and processing music, music books and musical merchandise from

well over a hundred publishers and manufacturers across the nation for dis

play at the FSMEA Clinic.

Front-. James Campbell, Jerome Clair, Henry 'MacJi (sec.), Julian White (v-pres.), Mervin Jones

Back, rotv: Johnnie Ivory, Wilmcr Milton, John Daniels, Edtvard Flolt, George Campbell (pres.)

Combined Cojfee Hour jar members of the "faquar Band" of Southern University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

F.A.M.U. Marching Band in juf^e box formation featuring "Today's Roc\ 'N Roll"

Leonard Haug Honored

Honoring Leonard H. Haug's 25 Years as director of OU Marching Bands

For "25 Years Service" To

Oklahoma University Band

By Don Ringrose

Recognition of former Bandmaster

Leonard Haug's silver anniversary of service to the University of Oklahoma Marching Band highlighted the cere

monies at the OU homecoming game with Notre Dame on October 6.

The OU-Notre Dame game marked the 140th half-time show and the 625th formation Haug has directed. His shows have been built on a central

theme emphasizing formation and script. While director of the "Pride of

Oklahoma Marching Band," Mr. Haug was among the first to use animated

formations, with covered wagons, hav ing flags, and moving surreys. At OU he also inaugurated the company front line movement used in pre-game cere monies.

The Big Red Band has made special appearances

under the direetion of

David Ross Boyd, Professor of Math and former OU Band Director; Mrs. Robert

L. Bailey, Norman, Incoming Alumni Band President (1962-1963); R. L. Updi/^e, Musliogee, Outgoing President of Alumni Band (1961-1962) and Leonard H. Haug, 25 years of association with OU Marching Band

Hard Work, Fun and

bers of these Utes was the high-step

Activities Create Interest For Utah Univ. Members

ping, etc., drum-majorette, Mike Mannos, who worked quite well with an other tradition of the "U," Linda

Leonard Haug at five Orange Bowl games, three Sugar Bowl contests, and the 1961 Washington, D.C. Cherry Blossom Festival parade in which OU won the grand prize.

The crowning event of the celebra tion was when Mr. Haug took the ba ton to direct the University of Okla homa Marching Band and the Uni

the first rehearsal hep and full of en

versity of Oklahoma Alumni Band in

thusiasm to continue the traditional

the arrangement of the Fight Song

high-stepping precision of the band at the U. of U. on September 24.

Spattered with the hard-working, ev

which Mr. Haug has used at all foot

ball games. In response to this f>erformance, some 60,000 people stood and gave Mr. Haug the greatest ovation recorded on the Sooner campus.

Mr. Haug will yield the baton to his successor Dr. Gene Braught, for mer director of the DelMar College Band of Corpus Christi, Texas.

By Susan Beckstead

Parties, fun, pledgings, along with hours and hours of rehearsals mark the

first weeks of practice of the University

of Utah Marching Band, and Omicron Old members and newcomers met at

er-rising spirit of the members were

varied and numerous parties such as

the droodling of oodles of noodles by the freshmen, who traditionally try to eat noodles with chopsticks. Pizza-ing and pancaking also proved to be quite something to some members.

its informal rush by eating ice cream

connected with the University of Okla

As a result of this rushing and general

homa band. He has served well as dis-

character of Omicron, eleven new mem bers were pledged. These include:

Omicron Chapter of TBS celebrated after one of the first week's rehearsals.

Danielle Ahlquist, Judie Barrus, Cheryl

served on various convention commit

Bower, Vicky Cushman, Linda Da-

tees in a valuable way.

Ranche, Diana Quard, Nancy Sullivan, Jeniel Swensen, Raelynn Symes, Aud-

During the past few years his interest has been centered in TBS due to the

fact that his daughter, Terry Haug is now president of TBS. She plays flute

drey Berg, and Linda Chamberlain.

These girls are hard at work build

ing the spirit of the band along with

in the University of Oklahoma Bands and the two together were most active

its precision by practicing "five to

in the District

though the girls did an excellent job by themselves, the outstanding mem

VI Convention last

March at the University of Texas.

including homecoming and band day, will prove to be a very tedious, but rewarding schedule for the marching

Chapter of TBS.

Mr. Haug has been one of the great boosters of the KK^ and TBi pro gram through the twenty-five years triet governor and has hosted a district convention during this period and has

(alias La Mar Williams) Chamberlain.

One show a week for three weeks,

eight" up and down Main Street. Al

Members of Utah Band open year with rush party

band, especially in combination with

the many activities scheduled by Omi cron with Beta Theta Chapter of KK^.

If we survive all of this plus a few more activities scattered here and there

football games and rehearsals,

me band will venture into Phoenix and Tempe, Arizona for our annual band trip in November.

Another of our games, against Utah State University, will be televised on

November 17, one game before our final, but not least appearance this year.

Kansas Stale College of

Emporia Selects New Band Director, M. Nixon Melbern W. Nixon, former director

of the Southeastern State College Band of Durant, Oklahoma, has been named the director of the Kansas State Teach

ers College Band of Emporia, Kansas, and will succeed Bill Nugent, who has been elevated to the head of the music

.i.'

department. Mr. Nixon will have charge of the marching and concert bands.

Mr. Nixon became a member of the

Alpha Chapter at Oklahoma State Uni versity in 1940. He received his Bach elor of Science degree from OSU be fore entering World War II. On his return from service, he entered the

University of Michigan for his advanc with Nu Chapter of Ivfv'f' and served as its secretary while there.

Mr. Nixon has had considerable ex

perience as a successful high school

bandwomen's club.

He was a member of the Karl King

These two clubs petitioned KK'4' for membership and the chapters were in stalled this last spring.

professional concert band, the Tommy Dorsey Dance Orchestra, the Des Moines and Corpus Christi Symphony

tion

of a

local

band director in the state of Oklahoma

and California before being selected as the director of the Southeastern State

College Band where he was in the midst of an expansion band program.

The sponsorship of the Delta Xi Chapter at Emporia has been given to Mr. Nixon and he brings a wealth of experience in working in a fraternity program. This chapter was installed last spring with twenty-three charter members.

A report from Delta Xi Chapter shows that the returning members have reorganized and set up a most pro gressive program for the year and they

Dr. Gene A. Braught, director

Melbern If. Nixon, director

ed work. Here he became affiliated

The expanded band program at Em poria State Teachers College promises to be most successful as it has the sin

cere support and backing of Dr. Nu gent, as well as the president of the College. The band has almost doubled in membership with the opening of the new school year.

Orchestras.

Dr. Braught is married and has three children, Mrs. Braught has a BS de gree in Home Economics from Simp son College where she was elected to Who's Who Among Students in Amer ican Colleges and Universities.

Dr. Braught is a member of the

Masonic Lodge and past president of Weslaco, Texas Rotary Club. He was

Dr. Gene Braught the New Director of the University Of Oklahoma Bands

By Don Ringrose

recently initiated into the Delta chap ter of KK4f, located at the University of Oklahoma.

Mr. Donald E. Kramer, honorary member of KK'4', Delta Chapter, is the assistant band director and the trumpet instructor at the University.

Mr. Ballam, formerly of Covington, Louisiana, is also assistant band di

expressed a confidence in their success

The University of Oklahoma Bands

under the sponsorship of Mr. Nixon.

This chapter was organized and es tablished by Dr. Bill Nugent, who has

are under the directorship of Dr. Gene

A. Braught who replaced Mr. Leonard Haug, September 29, 1962, after the

rector.

been an active member of KK'^ and

half-time show of the OU-Notre Dame

and half-time shows is Miss Dorinda

has taken a great interest in the fra

football game at Norman, Oklahoma.

Gill, a freshman from Salem, Illinois.

ternity program through the past years.

As a graduate student at Southern

The half-time show of the OU-Notre

Miss Gill has been the Illinois State

Dame game completed Mr. Hang's twenty-fifth year with the University

Twirling Champion for the past four years and has held the Illinois Junior

of Oklahoma Bands.

and Senior Championship titles. She is

Methodist University, he helped re activate this chapter. Later he became the director of the Howard College

Band of Birmingham, Alabama and assisted in the establishment of the

KK^ and TBS chapters there. After leaving Howard College, he entered North Texas State College at Denton where he received his Doctor's degree.

His first step as director of the Kan sas State Teachers College of Emporia

Dr. Braught just completed four

years at Del Mar College, Corpus Christi, Texas, as director of bands.

He graduated from East High School in Des Moines, Iowa, where he was a member of the National Honor Society

and President of the Student Council.

He was elected to Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges. He is a

was to organize a local band club. His

17 year old veteran of public school

wife, Mrs. Dorothy Nugent, always worked parallel with him in the band

teaching with a BS in music, and MS

program and assisted in the organiza-

in education, and a Doctor of Music (honorary).

An added attraction to the pre-game

also a member of the All-American

Twirling team.

Mr. Roy Lawrence is the Drum major for the "Pride of Oklahoma" for his third consecutive year.

The band has a membership of 120 bandsmen who will perform precision drill shows at half-time and pre-game for all home OU football games. The band appteared on national television for the OU-Notre Dame game and on regional television for the OU-Texas game at Dallas, Texas.

Sul Ross State College

Composer Richard Franko

Names New Director For Lobo Band

Goldman Dedicates New March to KKY and TBS

By Leon Dragoo

This year, the Lobo Band of Sul Ross State College in Alpine, Texas, welcomes a new band director. The

new maestro is Jim Hamilton John

son, formerly of Raleigh, North Caro lina. Mr. Johnson was born in Mac-

Donald, N.C. He grew up in Raleigh, which he considers his home town.

After receiving his secondary education at Raleigh, Mr, Johnson joined the U. S. Air Corp Band, and served in this capacity for four years.

The National Office has just received a complimentary score of the new

"National Intercollegiate Band," which was composed by Richard Franko Goldman, noted composer and direc tor of the famous Goldman Band of

New York City. Mr. Goldman dedi cated this march to the members of

Band' in remembrance of the fine fel

lowship and association with the col

lege and university students.

This March has been published and is available with the Mercury Music

Corporation, Theodore Presser Comp any, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.

Mr. Goldman, in commenting on the

march, expressed' a hope that it might be liked by the members of KK'$' and

degree. Mr. Johnson has been teaching for twelve years. Sul Ross is Mr. Johnson's first full-time college posi tion, although he has done some col lege teaching along with his regular teaching in secondary schools.

TBS as much as he had liked and ap

preciated their fellowship. The march has been placed on sale and several bands in New York and neighboring cities have used and have been highly complimentary on the composition and they have made known their apprecia tion to Mr. Goldman in recognition of

been

brightened by a number of highlights,

his service.

among which has been a position un der Dr. Benjamin F. Swalin as an ar

ranger and composer for the North Carolina Symphony. Mr. Johnson has

to express his deep appreciation for be ing honored with membership in KK^. composed the "National Intercollegiate

ceived a Master of Music Education

has

delight and pleasure at being the guest conductor for this great occasion and

legiate Band.

University and received his Bachelor of Music degree. The year following his graduation, Mr. Johnson attended the University of Texas, where he re

career

man kept in contact with the National Office and he was free to express his

This interest has continued with Dr. Goldman and, as a result, he has

Mr. Johnson entered Louisiana State

Johnson's

Organizational Director of the Inter

collegiate Band.

Following the convention, Mr. Gold

KK^, TBS and the National Intercol

Upon his discharge from the service,

Mr.

the United States under the organiza tion of Dr. F. Lee Bowling, the Grand

The National Office feels sure that Richard Rrankfi Goldman

it speaks the sentiment of all of the members in the National Intercollegi

teur Composers Award, and two first place awards in professional composing

Mr. Goldman was the guest conduc tor of the National Intercollegiate Band, sponsored by KKT^ and TBS, at

contests in North Carolina. He was in

the National Convention held at the

charge of all band activities at the North Carolint State Fair for 1961-62,

University of Wichita in August, 1961.

The National Intercollegiate Band is

which honored all bands in the state.

composed of selected musicians from

ful director and the Fraternity and Sorority accept this dedication with a spirit of gratitude that shall long be

For the same affair, the governor of

various college and university bands of

remembered.

also won the State of Louisiana Ama

ate Band when it says that Mr. Gold man was well received, accepted as a brother, treated as a friend, and recog nized as a great composer and a master

North Carolina State Fair for 1961-62, Johnson to do a band arrangement of

For the Members of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma

the official state song which was made accessible to all military and school

Conductor's Score NatioHal Intcrcollegiate Band March

and The National Intercollegiate Band

bands in the state.

RICHARD FRANKO GOLDMAN

Mr. Johnson has done both concert

and jazz arranging, and he has said that he enjoys both, without prefer ence. The trumpet is his major instru ment, and he is an excellent musician.

However, he prefers comfxjsidon and

he has jokingly said that the "pen" was actually his favorite instrument.

Mr. Johnson succeeds former direc tor, Mr. Corbett Smith, who is now

taking a leave of absence from Sul Ross State College to work on a doctorate degree at the University of Arkansas.

1st time Triangle 2nd time Cv-moal

District VII Convention

Texas Western College

Intercollegiate Band

Selects Harold L. Hillyer

Featured at Band Clinic

As New Band Director

By Gary Kendrick

The Texas Western College Band will be under the leadership of a new director, Mr. Harold L. Hillyer, who assumed this position at the beginning

Last March, the first District VII Convention was held at Indiana Uni

versity. The Beta Nu Chapter, located at the Vandercook College of Music

in Chicago during the month of De

of the school year. He will succeed Norbert Carnovale, who has accepted a position with the Music Department of the University of Southern Missis sippi as instructor of trumpet and

cember. The tentative dates so far will

French horn.

in Chicago, was selected as the host

chapter for the 1962 SPECIAL DIS TRICT CONVENTION to be held

be December 21-22-23. This is the same

Mr. Hillyer was a charter member

week that the Midwest National Band

of the Beta Tau Chapter of KK'>k while a student at the University of Wichita.

Later, he attended Arizona State Col-

Clinic will be held, which has become

one of the nationally known clinics in the band field.

Preliminary arrangements have been

made for the convention headquarters to be held in the Bismark Hotel just

Richard E. Brittain, director, Vandercook^ College Band

across the street from the Sherman

Hotel, which will be the headquarters for the Band Directors Convention.

Present plans are underway to form a National Intercollegiate Reading Band. This band will play Saturday morning on December 22. If this en deavor proves successful, it is hoped that the District Intercollegiate Band will become a performing band as a part of the Midwest National Band Clinic, which is held annually under the direction of the Vandercook Col

lege of Music.

The District Intercollegiate Band will be open to members of KK'>k and TBS in District VII, which includes the states of Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan. The Cuest Conductor for

the Intercollegiate Band will be Clenn C. Bainum, Director Emeritus, North western University. It may be added

that any member of KKtJ' or TBS at tending the Midwest National Band Clinic will be auditioned for member

ship in the Intercollegiate Band.

The purjxise of this move is to create an outlet for the members of the fra

ternity and sorority who are interested in the field of band music and all per sons who plan to become directors will benefit by this activity and their assoc iation with the Midwest Band Clinic as well as the directors convention.

All members interested in participat

ing in the District Intercollegiate Band should contact Gary Kendrick, Presi dent of Beta Nu Chapter, KK^; Van dercook College of Music; 3219 South Michigan Avenue; Chicago 16, Illinois.

Complete details for the district con vention and the Intercollegiate Band, as well as accommodations, will be furnished on request.

Vandercool^ College of Music Concert Band, Richard R. Brattain, Director

Harold L. Hillyer, director

lege and continued his interest in the fraternity work. From Arizona, he went to the University of Michigan where he was affiliated with the Nu

Chapter. He brings a world of experi ence to the Texas Chapter in the way of fraternity activities.

Mr. Hillyer has been selected as the sponsor of the Alpha Chi Chapter at

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Texas Western and Mrs. Hillyer will be sponsor of the Kappa Chapter of TBS.

These two chapters have been very active during the past year under the leadership of Mr. and Mrs. Carnovale and reports to the National Office in dicate that this fine interest will con

tinue. Mr. Hillyer has stated that his

objective is to help build two of the finest chapters to be found in the Fra ternity and Sorority throughout the United States.

First Kappa Kappa Psi Alumni Chapter Located At Pittsburgh University

By James S. Semple, Jr.

History was made in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on April 8, 1962. That was the day that the first alumni chap ter of IGCT was installed. In an im

pressive, candlelight ceremony twentyfive charter members of the Omega Alpha Chapter were installed by Dr. Ronald D. Gregory, Past Grand Presi dent and Mr. Roljert L. Arthur, Di

rector of Bands at the University of Pittsburgh.

This ceremony brought to a close four years of activity at the University of Pittsburgh for the formation of an alumni chapter. In the summer of 1958, approximately 35 alumni of the Alpha Omega Chapter of KKT first formu lated plans for an Alumni Chapter in KKT. They submitted their views to

National Headquarters where they were received with enthusiasm by the Grand National President, Dr. Ronald

D. Gregory. (Therefore, it was highly significant that the installing officer of the first Alumni Chapter be Dr. Greg ory.)

The twenty-five charter members of the Omega Alpha Chapter have chosen as their officers for the following year; William W. Focer, president; William J. Farrell, vice president; Robert H. Workman, secretary; and George J. Vance, treasurer.

Since the first Alumni Chapter of KK'$" was founded at the University

of Pittsburgh, home of the Alpha Ome ga Chapter, it was altogether fitting

Dr. Ronald D. Gregory (installing officer), Richard Cooley (pres. Alpha Omega), William Focer (pres. Omega Alpha), Robert L. Arthur, director, Pittsburgh Uni versity Band

that the reverse of its undergraduate chapter's name be used to designate the Alumni Chapter's. The first Alumni Chapter is designated as the Omega

Alpha Chapter; the next, chapter will

be called tbe Omega Beta Chapter.

Omega Alpha is a very significant

name for the first Alumni Chapter.

It means the end of the beginning. In other words it signifies the end of the beginning of the first part of KKT's life, that part where only undergradu ate men could have an active role in

play an active part in helping the un

dergraduate chapters throughout the country. Already the Omega Alpha Chapter has contributed many helpful suggestions and plans to the Alpha Omega Chapter at the University of Pittsburgh.

The formal installation of the A-

lumni Chapter took place immediately following the regular initiation cere mony for the Alpha Omega Chapter.

Presiding over the initiation of the new undergraduate brothers was Presi

the Fraternity. Omega Alpha also marks the beginning of the new. It

dent Richard Cooley, He and Howard Houserman, vice president; fay Furick,

marks the first step in the further strengthening of our Fraternity. Now those men who have graduated can

secretary; and David Stewart, treasurer

had been elected in late January.

The ceremony was made more im pressive with the unveiling of Alpha Omega and Omega Alpha's new altar, which is shown in the accompanying picture. This altar caused Dr. Gregory to comment that it is the finest of its

kind. The altar was designed by Doug las Phillips, Alpha Omega Brother, and constructed with the help of his family. It has a raised platform for the presiding officer or speaker. As can be seen in the photograph the letters KK^ are lighted in shadow. In the

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W-' Neiv chapter altar designed by Douglas Phillips, Alpha Omega active member

rear of the lecturn a spotlight is pro

vided to illuminate the Badge, Crest, and Key on the wall at the proper time in the ceremony. In this ceremony Al pha Omega welcomed ten new brothers

and two new honorary members.

They are Michael Deardorf, George Espy, Roy Gratz, Weldon Jones, Will iam Koenemund, Herman Krier, Jay Maioli, David Poschick, J. Thomas Raschella, and Frank Santalucia as ac tive brothers.

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The purpose of the special certificate is to recognize those chapters who make a special effort to assist the Na tional Office in meeting the Fraternity and Sorority obligations as a result o£

changes in operational expenses which were authorized at the National Con

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