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NOVEMBER, 1963.

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THE

PAST HONORARY GRAND PRESIDENTS

PODIUM

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

of

Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma

PAST GRAND PRESIDENTS

OFFICERS OF KAPPA KAPPA PSI

OFFICERS OF TAU BETA SIGMA

Grand President

National President

Jack K. Lee, Music Department University of Arizona

Josephine Walker

Tucson, Arizona

Greeley, Colorado

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) Floren Thompson, Jr. (Beta Lambda)

2721 Buena Vista Drive

National First Vice-President

Grand First Vice-President

Jay L. Slaughter, Head Music Department, Ricks College Rexburg, Idaho

Mary Lu Brooks

Music Department, High School Kirtland, New Mexico National Second Vice-President

Grand Second Vice-President

Patsy Drury Hejl

Wayman E. Walker Band Office, Colorado State College Greeley, Colorado

200 Brewster Street

Austin, Texas

National Secretary

Grand Secretary-Treasurer

James A. Jacobsen, Music Department -

Ladine Bennett Housholder

Texas Christian University Fort Worth, Texas

Tucson, Arizona

•Deceased

University of Arizona

Grand Organizational Director National Intercollegiate Band F. Lee Bowling, U.S.A.A.F. 3800 Newark Street, N.W. Tempo 8, Washington, D.C.

PAST NATIONAL PRESIDENTS

National Treasurer

Carolyn Russell Music Department, Band Office Florida State University

Tau Beta Sigma Doris Ragsdale (Beta) Suzanne Wetmore (Gamma) Dorothy A. Nichols (Delta) Frances M. Lumly (Alpha) Norma E. Parish (Beta) Janet E. West (Iota) Paula Reed (Upsilon) Barbara Trautwein (Chi) Sibyl Ingle Snyder (Alpha Mu)

Tallahassee, Florida TRUSTEES

Manley R. Whitcomb, Chr., Tallahassee, Fla. J. Lee Burke, Jal, New Mexice Donald 1. Moore, Waco, Texas

Bud Udell, Morgantown, West Virginia Grand President, Jack K. Lee

Mrs. Donald Moore, Chr., Waco, Texas Mrs. Floren Thompson, Jr., Portales, N. Mex. Mrs. DeWayne Miller, Frisco, Colorado Mrs. William L. Maxson, Cheney, Washington National President, Josephine Walker

CONTENTS DISTRICT GOVERNORS

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Arkansas, University of Bowling Green State University Cincinnati, University of (Ohio) Cizek, Roy (Feature Story)

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(Ohio)

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Eastern New Mexico University Eastern Washington State College Highlands University, TBS (New Mexico) Indiana University Indiana University TBS Kent State University (Ohio) Lamar Tech College (Beaumont, Texas) Louisiana State University Mississippi, University of Southern Mississippi Vocational College

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Missouri School of Mines National Convention

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William L. Maxson, Eastern Washington State College John L. Carrico, Unix 'rsity of Nevada William A. Euren, North Dakota State University Melbern W. Nixon, Kansas State Teachers College Richard A. Worthington, University of Arkansas Edward L. Masters, Kent State University Raymond L. Masters, Kent State University Richard W. Bowles, University of Florida Allan E. Gillespie, University of Connecticut Charles L. Colbert, Morris-Harvey College

Awards:

Achievement Attendance

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Founders

Janet West Miller

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Banner

Delegates

Cover

Exhibits

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Intercollegiate Band National Officers:

Kappa Kappa Psi

Tau Beta

DISTRICT COUNSELORS

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Bowling

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IX XI

Sigma

New Mexico State University Oklahoma State University Purdue University (Indiana)

Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs.

William L. Maxson, Eastern Washington State College Jack K. Lee, University of Arizona Bill Nugent, Kansas State Teachers College James A. Jocobscn, Texas Christian University Ronald D. Gregory, Indiana University Raymond G. Young, University of Southern Mississippi

Mrs. Manley R. Whitcomb, Florida State University Mrs. Charles L. Colbert, Morris-Harvey College

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Texas Western College "This Is Your Life Mr. Martin" U.S.A.F. Members

Utah, University of

Vander Cook College of Music (Chicago)

PUBLICATIONS

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INSTRUCTION

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NOVEMBER. 1963

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Omega Chapters Host Most Successful National Convention

Convention Award Winners Alpha Zeta of Kappa Kappa Psi

Bowling Award

University of Arizona August 28-31, 1963

(Band Participation)

National Convention

Conventions may come and con ventions may go but the National

Convention of KK^ and TBX, held at the University of Arizona, Aug ust 28-31, will live always in the

and Rho of Tau Beta Sigma Indiana University

Alpha Omicron of Kappa Kappa

Burke Award

Psi and Beta of Tau Beta Sigma

(Best Exhibit)

Texas Tech College

Kappa Kappa Psi

minds of some four-hundred dele

gates and members in attendance.

Alpha Zeta Chapter

It will be remembered for the won

Founders Award by Scroggs

derful hospitality; the well organi zed manner in providing facilities for business sesions and rehearsals;

(Chapter Achievement)

Indiana University

Travel Award

Delta Omicron Chapter

and for the excellent entertainment.

University of Connecticut

(Distance Traveled)

The members started arriving on

Tau Beta Sigma

Tuesday aftemon in order to set up their exhibits which were soon

covering the walls of a large room—

Achievement Award

on the walls of the Music Build

(Chapter Achievement)

ing and out into the foyer. Early registrations were also in order for

any early delegate arriving.

Registration was completed on Wednesday morning while the au

Janet West Award

(Distance Traveled) The Convention

ditions for the National Intercol

legiate Band were being held. Dr. F. Lee Bowling, Grand Organiza tional Director of the N.I.B., had arrived some ten days in advance and with the assistance of Jack Lee, director of the University of Ari zona Bands, everything was arrang ed to carry on the auditions within the time limit. All visiting directors assisted the guest conductor. Com mander

Charles Brendler

of the

Navy Band. Auditions were com pleted by noon on Wednesday.

The number of auditions made it clear that two bands would be nec

The first business session opened

Wednesday afternoon as a joint meeting with Tom Erwin, as the

tion Ceremony," with Betty Jenk ins, Alpha Omega, F.S.U., as mod erator; Allen B. Mitchell, Alpha, Okla. S.; Gary Decker, Gamma Pi, Purdue; Carol Cooper, Upsilon,

The Welcome address was given by Dr. Sidney W. Little, Dean of Fine Arts at Arizona University. The re sponse to the welcome was given

by Grand President, Floren Thomp son, Jr. and Sibyl Ingle, National President of TBS. All national of

closed.

sions were held at 3:30 p. m. Here each organization had their chapter

semble under the direction of Ed

The first separate business ses

roll call, followed by the seating of the convention delegates. The presi dents made their committee assign ments with a sponsor assigned to each committee. Instructions were

given to the committees assigned then the meetings were adjourned.

For the next two days the busi

urday evening at the Main Audi

ness sessions of the convention were held at alternating periods with the Intercollegiate Band rehearsals. The business of the convention was car

torium.

ried on by committee reports with

ward Murphy, University of Ari zona Music Staff. The three organ

izations gave a joint concert on Sat

sessions consisted of Panel Discus

ing "God Bless America." Invoca tion was given by A. Frank Martin.

mander Brendler as conductor. The

The remaining French Horns were assigned to a French Horn En

Two joint sessions were held, one Thursday and one Friday. TTiese sions. The first panel had "The

same number was assigned to the National Intercollegiate Concert Band, under the direction of Dr. Manley R. Whitcomb, director of the Florida State University Band.

He was ably assisted by Ronald

ty.

the delegates acting on each report

convention chairman, in charge.

Jack Lee led the convention in sing

ficers of each organization were in troduced as well as all visiting band directors. After a number of general announcements the meeting was

Donald I. Moore, Baylor Universi

Gamma Epsilon Chapter University of Miami

as they saw best.

essary so 125 musicians were se lected for the National Intercollegi ate Symphonic Band with Com

D. Gregory, Indiana University and

lota Chapter Baylor University

Value of a Well Presented Initia

E.N.M.U.; and Cynthia Hazel, Chi, Ohio State serving on the panel.

The Second Panel Discussion was

entitled "Alumni Chapter vs Band Alumni Association." Tom Parker, Beta Alpha, Baylor University, served as moderator of this panel.

The members on the panel were: Dr. Harold Hines, director, Beta Omicron at Arizona State Universi

ty; Terry Haug, Delta, University

of Oklahoma; Wells J. Teague, Al pha Omicron, Texas Tech; and Sandra Wagoner, Alpha Iota at the University of Minnesota.

Wes^rn Enferfainmenf

The two Omega Chapters brought to life the real "Old West" while entertaining the members on Thurs

day aftemon and evening. Six large busses provided the transpormajority gation Z The first stop of wastheatdele the

ban Xavier Mission. The mission IS truly a monument to the dedi-

cated Spanish Missionaries of the

Convention adopts banner for Kappa Kappa Pat

Seventeenth Century. This Mission built in 1780 revealed information

and historical evidence of the early

history that so fascinated the stu dent on the tour.

The next stop on the toiur was at the "Desert Museum." For two

hours everyone trailed through the

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museum which is a true reproduc tion of animal life, vegetation and

birds of the great southwest area.

Everything was set up in its natur al environment in a most attractive manner.

The grand finale came when they arrive at "Old Fort Tucson" for the remainder of the evening. The host

chapters had leased Old Fort Tuc son for the delegation for that eve ning. The first event was a wonder ful Spanish Barbecue served on a sheltered patio inside the fort. This was followed by a large square dance that most of the delegation joined in on the fim. Then came the famous western street fights and

Holding national banner, ]ames Geidman, faculty advisor and Bill Barnett

Beta Gamma Designs National KKY Banner

By Lee Hahgrave

The barmer presented by Beta Gamma Chapter was adopted as

brawls which were acted out by pro

the national banner of KK^ at the

fessional actors from

1963 convention. Many months of planning and work went into this blue, white, and gold banner. In January 1963 preliminary corre spondence about the banner was started, and in February the first designs were drawn up. More de signs followed in succeeding months, and in July the chapter voted upon them. The design fin-

the

movie

sets that have made many pictures here at Old Fort Tucson.

The rides, games, stores and press were used to their fullest capacity by the visiting delegation. Many special issues from the press were put out with glaring headlines about members, directors and visitors. The evening closed when the outlaws of the old west came to town and

engaged in a deadly fight with the sheriff and his deputies.

The Convention Banquet More than four hundred

mem

bers, directors and guests attended the convention banquet held in the

Convention Sight Selected

ally chosen was the one drawn up

by Albert LeBlanc, who had first conceived the idea of making the national banner a chapter project.

The completed banner arrived at LSU less than two weeks before

the Arizona convention. It was pre sented to the convention and adopt ed as the national banner of KK'!'

by the Grand Chapter on August 29, 1963. At the convention ban

quet, Beta Gamma presented the first national banner to Brother A.

Frank Martin, who accepted it in the name of the Grand Chapter. It is to be put on permanent dispay at the national museum of KK-^- in

Stillwater, Oklahoma. had theirs in the Liberal Arts

Building and TBS in the Drama

The closing session was held as a joint meeting of and TBS on Saturday afternoon to select the next convention sight. The report of the joint convention committees

For KK'l' was presented as fol lows: Second degree by a joint initiation team from District VII,

Auditoriinn.

was made. Three imiversities from

imder

ballroom of the Student Union. The eminent Dr. Frank Simon served as toastmaster for the occasion. The

those asking to be hosts were re

address of the evening was given

by Grand President Floren Thomp son, Jr. on the progress of the fra

Convention, namely: Indiana Uni versity, Baylor University and Pur

Gregory, president of District VII. Alpha Omicron Chapter from Texas Tech presented the Third Degree.

This chapter had designed and

ternities.

A special feature of the program was presented by Gamma Pi Chap ter from Purdue University. It was

ported by this committee to be qualified to host the 1965 National

made

the

their

direction

of

Deimis

ceremonial robes. A

due University.

special design was worked out for

Each school was given fifteen minutes to present their bid for the convention with speeches and any demonstration they desired. The

the altar which included the vari

"This Is Your Life Mr. A. Frank

bids were presented in order of the

Martin" in honor of his many years of service to the fraternity and so

chapters entrance into the national fraternity. Grand President Thomp

ous characters required in the rit ual. A special lighting system with drops for each station were added to their plans. Each member had memorized his part and presented it in a masterful way.

TBS, under the general direction of Mrs. Walker, was given by three different schools. The Opening and

rority as the National ExecutiveSecretary.

Gifts were presented to Dr. F. Lee Bowling, Commander Brendler,

son then called for a roll call vote.

the Omega Chapters, Mr. and Mrs. Martin, Tom Erwin, Keimeth An derson, Sibyl I. Snyder and the Past Grand President's ring to Mr.

selected as the next convention site.

Alpha Chapter of Colorado State

Model Initiations

College; Second Degree by Sigma Chapter, Arizona State University; and the Third Degree by Iota Chap

Thompson.

The convention requested a stand

ing vote. When the roll call was completed Indiana University was Model Initiation ceremony for

each organization was held at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 31st. K-

Closing and First Degree by Alpha

ter, Baylor University.

National Officers Advance

in Rank in Recognition

Of^ifhful Service Four members of the Grand Council that were elected to new

offices by the 1963 delegates had served the fraternity for the past two or more years and were pro moted in office. They were: Jack K. Lee, Grand President; Jay L. Slaughter, Grand First Vice-President; Wayman E. Walker, Grand Second Vice-President; and Dr. F. Lee Bowling, Grand Organization Director of the National Intercol

legiate Band. James A. Jacobsen, Gamma Sigma, was the newly elect ed officer to serve as the Grand

Secretary-Treasiurer.

Trustee

members

Board elected

of were:

Donald I. Moore, Beta Alpha Chap ter, and Bud Udell, Aliunni of Al pha Zeta Chapter. Manley R. Whitcomb and J. Lee Bmke were the two holdover members of the Board of Trustees. Dr. Whitcomb was elected as the chairman of the Board of Trustees.

Jac}{ K. Lee, Grand President University of Arizona

James A. Jacobsen, Grand Sec.-Trea.,

1961 convention and advanced in

leader of Alpha Zeta Chapter while

office by the 1963 delegation.

Dr. F. Lee Bowling, Organiza

at Indiana University. He will be

tional Director of the National In

versity of West Virginia in 1963.

Manley R. Whitcomb, sponsor of

tercollegiate Band, needs little in troduction to the membership of

Jack K. Lee, Director of bands

KK4> or TB2 as he has devoted his

at the University of Arizona, has

service to the intercollegiate band movement for many many years,

a record for dedicated service to ivK>i'. He became an active member

of Eta Chapter at Ohio State Uni versity in 1942. While working on his Masters Degree at the Univer sity of Michigan he continued his interest in the Fraternity and be came a Life Member while associ

ated with Nu Chapter.

For the past number of years he has been the sponsor of Omega Chapter which is one of the out standing chapters of the Fraternity.

Mr. Lee was elected to the office

of Grand Secretary-Treasurer in 1957 and has served faithfully as a national officer since that date.

Jay L. Slaughter of Gamma Beta Chapter, Plead, Department of Music, Ricks College, became a na tional officer in 1959 and has served

on the council for the past fomr years. He sponsors the chapter at Ricks College which has been very active and always attend each na tional convention.

Wayman E. Walker of Alpha Theta is Director of Bands at Colo

starting when he was an active member of Alpha Iota Chapter

come director of bands at the Uni

Gamma Nu Chapter, has been as sociated with KK4^ for many years,

having been the sponsor of Eta Chapter, Ohio State University, be fore going to Florida, where he as sisted in the establishment of the

The National Intercollegiate Band has continued to grow in both pop

two fine chapters on that campus.

ularity and talent imtil at the 1963 convention there were so many band members present that it was necessary to divide the applicants into three separate groups, the Con cert Band, the Symphonic Band

the Fraternity.

The District Governors, selected

by Grand President Lee, are di

and the French Horn Ensemble.

James A. Jacobsen of Gamma

Sigma Chapter has been recognized for his deep interest in KK4^ and TB2. While director of the Mid western University bands he assist ed in the establishment of the two

He is a Past Grand President of

rectors who have had a keen inter

est in the Fraternity program and have worked as sponsors of their respective chapters. They are: District I—William L. Maxson

Eastern Washington State College District II—John L. Carrico

University of Nevada District IV—William E. Euren

chapters there. When he became di

North Dakota State University

rector of the Texas Christian Uni

District V—Melbem W. Nixon

versity bands he soon had a club that later became very active chap ters of the Fraternity and Sorority, Gamma Sigma of and Beta

Kansas State Teachers College

Delta of TBS. He has served as the Governor of District VI. Donald I. Moore first started as a national officer in 1949 and serv

terest he was elected to the office

ed through all the national offices of the Fraternity. His home chapter won the Bowling Award for three years. He was an active member of Alpha Theta Chapter and is spon sor of Beta Alpha Chapter.

of Grand Secretary-Treasurer at the

Bud Udell was an outstanding

rado State College. He has spon sored one of om: fine chapters for a number of years and has promo ted the Fraternity program in many ways. In recognition of this fine in

Texas Christian University

District VI—

Richard A. Worthington University of Arkansas District VII—Edward L. Masters

Kent State University District VIII—Raymond G. Young University of Southern Mississippi District IX—Richard W. Bowles University of Florida

District X—Allan E. Gillespie University of Connecticut District XI—Charles L. Colbert

Morris Harvey College

Tau Beta Sigma Officers Chosen by Delegates At Na+ional Convenfion The national officers of TBS elec ted at the convention to serve for

the coining two years are: Nation al President, Mrs. Josephine Walk

er, Alpha Alpha Chapter, Colorado State College, Greeley; National First Vice President, Miss Mary

Lu Brooks, Upsilon Chapter, Eastem New Mexico University; Na tional Second Vice President, Mrs.

Patsy Drury Hejl, Beta Gamma Chapter, University of Texas; Na tional Secretary, Miss A. Ladine Bennett, Omega Chapter, Universi

ty of Arizona; and National Treas urer, Miss Carolyn E. Russell, Al pha Omega Chapter, Florida State University. The two members on the Board of Trustees elected to serve for the next four years were:

Mrs. Floren Thompson, Jr. and Mrs. William Maxson. The two holdover members on the Board of Trustees were: Mrs. Donald I. Moore and Janet West Miller.

Mrs. Josephine Walker has spon sored the Alpha Alpha Chapter

Josephine Walter, National President Colorado State College

Carolyn Russell, National Treasurer Florida State University

Miss Mary Lu Brooks was a very active leader in her chapter during her college days and has attended

French Horn in the concert band; cello in the orchestra; and snare

a number of national conventions

with her chapter. She has also been active in the district program of TB2. She was first elected to a na

the Colorado State College. This

tional office at the 1961 conven tion and elevated in office at this convention. Miss Brooks is a Music

chapter has a very fine record in

Instructor and Band Director in the

attendance at both district and na tional conventions. Mrs. Walker is a music instructor and a director

tem.

through many successful years at

of a grade school band in the city schools at Greeley, Colorado.

"It was with deep humility and gratitude that I accepted the office of National President of TB2 at the National Convention in Tucson. I wish to thank the host chapters for making our stay in Tucson- a mem orable one not soon forgotten.

In my term of office I hope to see many more chapters of TBS in stalled with each new chapter at tending their district convention

Kirkland, New Mexico school sys Mrs. Hejl is a graduate of the University of Texas and is now

teaching music in the Austin School system. Her husband is a band di rector at Austin. Mrs. Hejl (as Pat

sy Ann Drury) was most active in Beta Gamma Chapter during her

a

student at

Orchestra.

TAU BETA SIGMA DISTRICT COUNSELORS District I Mrs. William L. Maxson

ventions for several years. She serv ed as the national secretary for the past two years.

University of Arizona

District II Mrs. Jack K. Lee District V

Ladine

Bennett (Mrs. House

holder by the time this magazine is off the press) served as national treasurer the past two years. She

nificance of belonging to a National

a very active member of Omega

Organization.

Chapter for some years. She grad

Many new ideas are exchanged through personal contact with sis

uated from the University of Ari zona in the spring of 1962, major ing in music.

The new face in the line-up of the national officers is Miss Carolyn Russell. Carolyn is a graduate of

of many dynamic members are a

George Washington High School,

few of the values received when a

Alexandria, Virginia. She was a member of the Senior High School band for four years. She played

National Convention."

Miss Russell is

Florida State University; a member of the band where she plays French Horn in the Symphonic Band her freshman year; Oboe the next year and for the past two years she has been playing first oboe in the Con cert Band. She has also played in the University and Opera Chamber

Eastern Washington St. College

was a member of the host chapter for this convention and has been

chapter sets its goal to attend the

ors.

college days. She had been attend ing both district and national con

and for certain the next National Convention. Only in this way can the members of TBS gain the per spective set for them by their pre decessors and receive the full sig

ters from all parts of the United States; closer commimications with the National Council; and anaylsis of our problem, and the meeting

drum in the marching band. She held many positions in the band or ganization and graduated with hon

Mrs. Bill Nugent Kansas State Teachers College District VI Mrs. James A. Jacobsen

Texas Christian University District VII

Mrs. Ronald D. Gregory Indiana University District VIII

Mrs. Raymond G. Young University of Southern Miss.

District IX

Mrs. Manley R. Whitcomb Florida State University District XI Mrs. Charles L. Colbert

Morris Harvey College

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National Intercollegiate Symphonic Band, Commander Charles Brendler, Guest Conductor

Intercollegiate Band Expands Program to Include

guest conductor is selected by the host conductor, who in tiu-n works with Dr. Bowling and the host con

assigned to the National Intercol legiate Concert Band imder the di

Symphonic, Concert Bands

ductor in the selection of the mem

comb, Director from Florida State University. Dr. Whitcomb chose Ronald D. Gregory, Indiana Uni versity and Donald I. Moore, Bay lor University to share with him

bers of the organization.

A very unique factor of the Na tional Convention is the National

Intercollegiate Band which is spon sored jointly by KKil> and TBS. The Intercollegiate Band has become an intangible part of the national con ventions.

The membership of the band is made up of selected musicians from the various colleges and universities of the National Membership in the N.I.B. is not confined to the Fra

ternity and Sorority membership but talented

musicians in

other

schools are invited to participate.

Many have accepted the invitation.

The organizational work of the N.I.B. is under the direction of Dr.

The selected members arrived at

the convention at the University of Arizona on Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning. Dr. Bowl ing had been on the campus some six days previous to the opening of the convention and had everything

rection of Dr. Manley R. Whit-

the honors of conducting the Con cert Band.

Several well qualified French Horn players were selected to form

worked out with the Host Conduc

a French Horn Ensemble under the

tor, Jack Lee. When the guest con ductor, Commander Charles Brend ler, USN, arrived the auditions were started. All visiting directors

directions of Edwin Murphy of the Music Staff, University of Arizona.

This Ensemble presented their

assisted with the auditions so that

everything was completed by Wed nesday noon.

It was found that the munber selected was sufficient to create two

niunbers between the concert of the other two bands.

TB2 and KKik set up a "Conunission Fund" to be paid to some out standing composer for a band com

position. The composer is select^

cation blanks to all directors so that

bands. One himdred and twenty members were assigned to the Na tional Intercollegiate Symphonic Band, under the direction of Com

the student may make application for membership in the band. A

mander Brendler. Another one hun

For the last composition Grand President Thompson commissioned Clifton Williams, Music Depart ment, University of Texas, to write

dred and twenty-five members were

a number for bands. This ninnber

F. Lee Bowling. Dr. Bowling starts the work in the early part of the

convention year by sending appli

by the Grand President of KK^.

National Intercollegiate Concert Band, directed by Manley R. Whitcomb,Ronald D. Gregory and Donald I. Moore

f

Tau Beta Award The TBS "Achievement Award"

was presented for the first time at the 1963 national convention. The

award was based on four general points, namely: (1) Efforts of the chapter in mantaining and increas ing membership; (2) Promptness in paying dues and co-operation in

all National Office requirements;

Intercollegiate French Horn Ensemble, Edwin Murphy, director was premiered at the National In tercollegiate band concert, under the direction of its composer, Clif ton

Williams. The

munber

was

The Janet West Miller Award

for the member coming the greatest distance was presented by Mrs. Snyder, National President, to Miss

"Symphonic Essays, I Prelude, II

each

national

convention.

The

delegates adopted a resolution to make it a permanent award, sup ported by the Sorority.

The first award went to the Iota

Finale."

Chapter from Baylor University,

A joint concert of the Symphonic Band, Concert Band and the French Horn Ensemble was

(3) Projects carried out by the chapter for the good of the chapter; (4) Projects carried out hy the chapter for the good of the band.

The award was fimnished by Mr. and Mrs. A. Frank Martin to get it started, with a suggestion that the Sorority continue the "Award" at

held in the

university auditiorium on Satur day evening. The attendance ex ceeded any indoor concert given by the National Intercollegiate Band since its inception in 1947. The audience was most appreciative.

During one of the rehearsals a

sponsored hy Mrs. Donald I. Moore.

A report from the committee stated

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record of the concert is made. These

records are available by writing to the host conductor. Jack Lee, Uni versity of Arizona. The recordings of the concerts has proven to be most acceptable to all of the chap

Joyce Taylor and Rebecca L. Fowler

Fowler at the convention banquet.

Both members left the convention

that this was a very close contest.

The following chapters entered the contest: Iota Chapter, Baylor Uni versity; Theta Chapter, Cinciimati University; Upsilon Chapter, East ern New Mexico University; Chi Chapter, Ohio State University; Al pha Alpha Chapter, Colorado State College; Alpha Upsilon Chapter, Lamar Tech; Alpha Omega, Florida State University; Beta Gamma Chapter, University of Texas and Beta Kappa Chapter, University of Southern Mississippi.

ters.

very much enthused and with a

Due to the interest and closeness

Janet West Award Winner

hope of encom-aging the men of the Miami University band to have a chapter of KK^'.

of the contest, it was decided that the remaining eight chapters would receive a special certificate.

When Rebecca L. Fowler (dele gate) from the Gamma Epsilon Chapter, University of Miami, regi stered in at the convention last Aug ust, she set the record for greatest

Iota Chapter members, Baylor University

distance traveled to the 1963 con

vention. She was accompanied by Joy Taylor another member of Gamma Epsilon.

Miss Fowler plays clarinet in the famous "Band of the Hour" and was a member of the National In

tercollegiate Band. She is majoring in Elementary Education. Upon graduation she will teach Junior

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High Band or Elementary School Music.

Joy is a twirler in the "Hurri-

canettes" and is majoring in Re ligion. After graduation she plans to be a director of Christian Edu cation for the Methodist Church.

Front row. Marda Burilson, Shirley Latvson, Linda Woosley Back. row. S. Pankey,.'M. Owen, C. purr, D. Flint, J. Flint, C. Ftichs, P. Collier, R. Davis, L. McDowell, /. Frederick "nd B. Flassard

Indiana University Chapters Capture Many Coveted

Alpha Zeta and Rho chapters, winner of Bowling and Founder s Award

Honors at Convention

By Dave Gelb

Thirty-one member of Indiana University's Alpha Zeta and Rho Chapters attended the 1963 KK^TB2 National Convention in Tuc

son, Arizona. Alpha Zeta again dis tinguished itself as one of the out standing chapters in the United States by selection as the recipient of the Founders' Award and the F.

Lee Bowling Award. Additional honors were bestowed upon Alpha Zeta Chapter by the winning of the first runner up in the display di vision.

Organizational plans for the 1963 National Convention for Alpha Zeta and Rho Chapters began immedi ately after the 1961 Wichita Con vention. A committee was organ ized, and it planned and developed ideas for the 1963 convention. This

committee set out the primary ob jective of Alpha Zeta and Rho Chapters, in regard to the 1963

Kneeling—Sheetz, Piel, Montgomery, XJriclt_, D. Gregory, Biersdorjer First row—Goodly, Schaeffer, Bower, Hobson, Hansen, McPherson, P. Hartley, O'Rielly, Troyer, S. Gregory

Second row—R. Hartley, Poorbatigb, Knoll, Cizcli, Eqan, Strccter, Collier, Bentle Brnening, Appleman

In the spring and summer of 1963, the convention and display committees worked diligently to create interest in the 1963 conven tion. Financial aid was obtained

tendance as large as possible, thus allowing more people to imderstand the workings of administration and

from the Indiana University Formdation and its Exeuctive Director, William Armstrong. Mr. Armstrong said, "I am pleased to do this as a general indication of the Univer

goals of Ivlvik on a national scale.

sity Family's feelings toward the

Furthermore, another committee was devised to design and construct a display representing Indiana University Band Department, Al pha Zeta Chapter, District VII, and Indiana University.

diana University Band Department to the general welfare of the In diana University campus." A brochiure entitled is," was print ed to express the philosophy of K-

convention would be to make at

work and contributions of the In

Alpha Zeta, Indiana University Exhibit

and to give an insight to the working and activities of Alpha Zeta Chapter.

The display committee remained active during the summer of 1963 and constructed a 36 feet by 9 feet display involving two telephones, four tape recorders, a rear view pro jector, and 575 colored lights. Over 13 major companies contributed to this display, raising the value of the display to $8,000 dollars.

On August 22, 5:30 A. M., the Indiana delegation left Bloomington enroute to Tucson. Over night stops were made in Stillwater, Ok

lahoma; Albuquerque, New Mexi co; and Flagstaff, Arizona. On the

third day of the trip the men and women were able to view Arizona's

Crand Canyon. Although tires, fuel pumps, and tail pipes hampered the

journey somewhat, the group was able to arrive in Tucson the day before the convention.

At the convention. Alpha Zeta and Rho members actively partici pated in the National Intercollegi ate Band, Business and Committee meetings, and the ritual teams.

Even though the awards and ac tivities made a successful conven

tion for Alpha Zeta and Rho Chap ters, two larger and more import ant events constituted the greatest success. First, was the successful

bid for the 1965 KK>i>-tbs National Convention on the Indiana Univer sity campus. A convention commit

tee has already been organized and the dates set in August, 1965. The Lejt to right—Roy Cizek., Steve Gregory, Dennis Gregory, Bob Appleman, Dr. Ronald D. Gregory, Jon Hedtnan

second and most important event that achieved the goals of the 1961

Alpha Zeta Convention Committee

Force Base, Texas, especially dur

was the opportunity for the men

ing parades and ceremonies.

The two officer trainees (OT's) in the photograph are past mem

and women of Alpha Zeta and Rho

Chapters to meet and exchange ideas with the delegates, National Officers of the Fraternity and So

bers of the fraternity, OT Major' (now 2d Lt) George Birch, right, of Omega Chapter, and OT Henry Spencer of Beta Omicron chapter.

rority, and the members of all chapters throughout the nation.

Birch was commander of the OTS

In the words of Ken Sheetz, soph

omore,"For the first time I realized the National goals of Klv^ and TBS." Belinda Bower, president of

Rho Chapter, had this to say about the National Convention, "Rela

tionship among the men and women was the greatest. It's like one big family working for one cause." Or as some anonymous person happen ed to say in the Indiana University Band Department the other day, "Success is measured by more than the number of trophies acquired or

Sec. Martin and Roy Cizc}{

addition he plays the piano, clarinet and string bass. He explianed that with the use of a tape recorder he records his part from the person seated beside him, then goes to his

conventions won."

room and practices until he is able to play the number.

Talent Developed With A Will to Win Helps Kappa Kappa Psi Brothers

Grand Canyon on the way to the convention that he got more than anyone from the tour. He got the

By a. Frank Martin

While observing the Indiana Uni versity exhibit at the convention, a member of the chapter asked how I liked the exhibit. The reply was, "It's wonderful." Then this member

stated, "Would you believe that the plan for the lighting, the fixtures and all the connections were work

ed out by a blind member of the Indiana band and he is also a mem ber of KKT'?"

In reply to a desire to meet this young man, I was soon interview ing Roy Cizek. Roy started in by telling me that the exhibit was made made up of an intricate net work of wire, push buttons, switches and relays assembled on the giant billboard type construction, meas uring eight feet high by 36 feet wide. This exhibit depicting the ac

tivities of the Marching Hundred in sound and pictures was designed and engineered by Roy Cizek and Steve Gregory, the chapter's two student electronic engineers. Re lays, switches and some 575 lights utilized in the operation of the ex hibit were hand made by the 55 men in the Alpha Zeta chapter from old motor oil cans.

After a complete description of the mechanism of the terrific ex hibit, Roy was asked about his in terest in music. He is a member of

the Indiana band; plays trurnpet.

His major is music and physics. In

Drum and Bugle Corps from Aug ust 6th until September 24th when he surrendered the position to Spencer, along with the student rank of OT Major. Spencer is sched uled to command the corps until his graduation November 4th, at which time he is to receive his com mission.

Both Spencer and

Birch are

He stated that on his tour of the

complete picture of the beauty and magnitude of the canyon from their remarks and statements but above

that he heard the birds singing and the sounds of the wind that only his trained ears recorded.

While at the convention he went here and there without the aid of

a cane, a seeing eye dog or even his fellow members. He even went down to the business district of

Tucson to obtain some parts he needed, found the hardware store,

purchased the parts and went back to the campus and assembled the exhibit. A member of the chapter

remarked, "Mr.'Martin, Roy does not let his handicap bother him.

The boys of Alpha Zeta are certain

ly proud to have him in the chapter and they can always count on his help when needed."

Roy's philosophy of life is," "God gave to each of us some small talent. If that person will take that talent and work with it, God

will help him. I had to depend up on some one, and the more I work at what I do, the more God helps

Officers Trainee Major George Birch, right, of Omega Chapter hands the baton and com mand of the Drum and Bugle Corps, USAF Officers Training School at LacInland Air force Base, Texas, to Ot Spencer of' Beta Omicron Chapter.

from Arizona, Birch being a gradu ate of the University of Arizona, and Spencer of Arizona State Uni versity. Birch, a drummer at the U of A, served in OTS as a drum mer and later as the corps com mander. Spencer, who held the solo clarinet position at ASU, was shift ed to tenor drum before he took

seems to have found the value of the men of KK^ in its Officer Train

the lead position, relieving Birch.

Both are scheduled to enter pilot training after graduation. Birch is scheduled for training at Webb AFB, Texas, November 18th. Spen cer's assignment is not known at at this writing.

Neither is a music major. Spen cer holds a degree in mathmetics, while Birch has a degree in physics.

At one time Spencer was vice-presi

ing School (GTS) at Lackland Air

dent of the Beta Omicron Chapter.

and works with me."

Lackland Training Center Becomes the Gateway To the U.S. Air Force The United States Air Force

New Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma Established

At Highlands University The Gamma Iota Chapter of TBS was established

at

New

Mexico

Highlands University on Sunday afternoon, April 25, 1963. Mr. and Mrs. A. Frank Martin from the National Office were met at Las

I^

Vegas my Miss Mary Lu Brooks, the National Vice President of the

Sorority. Plans for the initiation

were set up and arranged.

The National Officers were en

tertained at a limcheon served by the local group in the new Music Building. This event served as a get-acquainted party with the pre sentation of members of the KK'4'

Chapter who were also guests at the luncheon. Director Melvin served as the toastmaster.

Hill

Following the luncheon, an initia

National V-pres., Mary Lti Brookes presents charter to Joan Tejada and Mrs. Melvin Hill, sponsor

rone; Mr. Hill, director, and Mrs. Hill, sponsor of the new chapter.

tion team was selected and with

the assistance of Miss Brooks, Mrs.

Following the initiation the char

Martin and Mr. Martin the initia

ter was presented by Miss Brooks,

tion ceremony was soon underway.

National Second Vice-President, to the president of Gamma Iota Chap ter, Miss Jo Ann Tejada.

The service was held in the beau

tifully

decorated

band

rehearsal

room. The ivKT-" members had es

pecially decorated the room for

The charter members of Gamma

The initiation was well presented by the newly selected initiation team with special background music used throughout the ceremony. In

Iota Chapter were: Mary Tsinnajinnie; Jo Arm Tejada, president; Pricilla Ceballes, secretary-treasur er; Beatrice Vigil, vice-president; Rita Montoya, Patricia Nieto, Cleo Dye, Sandra E. Jamellier, Caroljm

addition to the charter

Baker and Marie Montano.

the occasion.

members

four honorary members were in ducted into TBS. They were: Dr. Champ B. Tyrone, Head of the

Music Department, and Mrs. Ty-

Highlands University New Mexico Highlands Universi ty is located at Las Vegas, in the

Gamma lota members. Highlands University

Melvin Hill, director

beautiful rolling hills of the north ern section of the state. It is a fully accredited four year university and is in the process of a modem build ing program that will provide added class room buildings and dormitor ies, A new Music Building has just been completed which gives to the Music Department an excellent ar rangement of offices, practice rooms, rehearsal halls, and storage space for intsrmnents and uniforms for the band.

The band shares well in the as

signment of space which will assist in building a fine band program.

The band is directed by Mr. Melvin Hill who has been working several years to develop the band program into a well roimded out musical or ganization.

The band program is so arranged to serve the university in a most helpful manner. It serve the northem part of the state in the band

field, such as musical contests, clin ics and visitations.

The chapter of KK^ was estab

lished at Highlands University on June 1, 1956 and has been most ac tive. They have attended all district and most national conventions since their induction and have made a very fine contribution to the nation al program. With the establishment

of a chapter of TBS, Director Hill silling—Mary Tsinnajinnie; Jo Ann Tejada, presideni; Priscilla Cehalles, SecrelaryIreasurer; Bealrice Vigil, vice-presidenl

Slanding—Rla Monloya, Palricia Nielo, Cleo Dye, Sandra Jamelliei-, Marie Monlano

is encomaged by expecting a growth in the band and his fine program.

Texas Western Chapters

Pulaski, Edgar Henderson, Arturo Lagarda, David Gonzalez, Pat Montgomery, and Richard Lam-

Start New Year With Much Enthusiasm

brecht.

Another item of note is the re

By Bill Flores and Jackie Border

cent music scholarship sponsored by the Kappa Chapter of TBS to be presented to the outstanding

From "DEEP IN THE HEART

member at the end of the school

OF TEXAS" the Alpha Chi Chap ter of and Kappa Chapter of TB2 have been enjoying a most ac tive beginning for the 1963-64

year. Miss Angela Saldana was the recipient of this scholarship for 1962-63. KKT' will again sponsor

school year.

and honor the Band Sweetheart.

A new look has come to the Tex

The chapters of IvK4^ and TB2 of Texas Western College met once a month during the summer to pre pare themselves for a very active year. Three noted musicians of the El Paso area were initiated into the

Alpha Chi Chapter as Honorary members of KK^. Those so honored

were: Dr. E. A. Thormodsgaard, Head, Department of Music of Tex as Western College; Mr. Richard Henderson, Associate Professor of Music of Texas Western College; and Mr. Ross Capshaw, Supervis or of Instrumental Music of the El Paso Schools.

At the beginning of the school year, the chapters of and TB2 had a social for all the band mem bers at the home of Mr. and Mrs.

Harold L. Hillyer, sponsors of and TB2. The Kappa Chapter held their social from 3 p. m. imtil 5:00 p. m. and Alpha Chi Chapter from 5:00 p. m. until 8:00 p. m. Each president acquainted the new band members with the purposes of their respective organizations.

The first major project of the chapters was sponsoring a High School Band Night at Texas West-

em College on September Si. This was the first game of the year and the first show in the new Sun Bowl.

Fourteen high shools, with over fif teen hundred school musicians from

West Texas, participated in the first High School Band Night. The days activities included a combined re-

Harold L. Hillyer, director

hearsal in the afternoon, and a bar becue before game time.

The massed bands presented a pre-game and half-time show. The half-time show commemorated the

50th Aimiversary of Texas Western College (1913-1963). Conductors were Mr. Harold L. Hillyer, Di rector of Texas Western College Marching Cavalcade, and Mr. Ross Capshaw, Supervisor of Instru mental Music of El Paso.

The Kappa Chapter had their pinning ceremony on September 29 in the new Hawthorne House on the

campus and pledged the following: Miss Cheryl Martin, Judy Butler, Saralyn Cameron, Sandra Rogers, Jeanie McLeod, Beverly Moeller, Melinda Lykins, Dorothy Duncan, Nancy Johnston, Los Carbajal, Cynthia Deering, Hannah Hutcheson, Dixie Ann Pierce, Luz Mendez, Estella Cortez, Olga Trambley, and Cynthia Neale.

The Alpha Chi Chapter held the

first degree on September 25 and pledged the following: Mr. Gordon Henry, Gregory Stewart, Raymond Allen, Gerome Leftwich, Nicholas

Texas Western Marching Band, Howard L. Hillyer, director

as Western College Marching Cav alcade with the addition of a special western uniform for all girls in the marching band. Mr. Larry Alderette has been appointed Assistant Director of the Marching Caval cade. Mr. Alderette has choregraphed his own television show, toured with the Hollywood Bowl Touring Company, participated in movies, and has danced as guest artist with the El

Paso

Civic

Ballet. This

year's Marching Cavalcade is the largest in the history of Texas Western College with a total of 185 members. Also noteworthy is the fact that this year's band is the school's largest. Under the direction of Mr. Harold L. Hillyer, we look forward to a very successful year.

All of the half-time shows for the football season will be built around

the 50th Anniversary of Texas Western College (1913-1963).

This year's officers of Kappa Chapter of TBS are: President, Bet ty Jackson; Vice-President, Kath leen Soldan; Secretary, Barbara Archer; Treasurer, Barbara Schaf-

The officers of the Alpha Chi Chapter of are: President, Joe Nelson; Vice-President, Tomas Ma nias; Secretary, Juan Ramirez; Treasurer, Richard Armendariz.

Both chapters are very busy pre paring props for the many football presentations and socials for visit

ing bands.

Texas Western College band night

Beta Gamma chapter officers, L.S.U.

Beta Gamma Chapter Has Many Honored Active Members

./.'I ^

By Albert LeBlanc

Beta Gamma Selects New Officers

LSU's Beta Gamma chapter has installed new officers for the com t

ing year. Serving as president will be James N. Phares, Sr. Phares is

'/

a senior in music education and

plays bass trombone. George An drew Loker, II, was elected vice president and pledge trainer. He is

a junior applied music major and plays trombone. James N. Caldwell is secretary. Caldwell was recently elected president of the LSU School of Music, and is a junior applied music major. His major instrument is trumpet. Charles H. Munoz will serve as treasurer. He is a junior history major, and plays clarinet.

LUS Chapter Members Get Four members of Beta Gamma

Chapter have recently won importtant positions of leadership at Lou isiana State University. James Caldwell, now serving as chapter secretary, has been elected presi dent of the LSU School of Music.

He is majoring in applied music, and has been featured coronet solo

ist with the Symphonic Band on

George Latter, James Phares, Charles Mimzo, James Caldwell

Hargrave has a perfect scholastic average, and is one of several Na

The chapter was active during the summer and spent many hours

tional Merit Scholarship Finalists

designing and having made a KK^

and LSU Centennial Scholars in

the Beta Gamma Chapter. He has been designated Phi Kappa Phi Senior for 1964, an honor which includes a $100.00 cash award.

Robert Reeves, who plays first clarinet in the Symphonic Band, was named chairman of the LSU

Union Celebrity Showcase Com mittee. He has been chairman of

two other major committees in his work with the LSU Union.

its statewide tour.

Euphonium player Lee Hargrave

Euphonium player Tom Sullivan

was wirmer of the Alumni Scholar

will be editor-in-chief of the 1964

L.S.U. displays convention exhibit

ship for 1963. The recipient of this award spends a summer in Wash ington working in the office of a member of the Louisiana Congres sional Delegation, and is granted a $1,500.00 cash award to defray ex

university yearbook. The Gumbo.

banner. The delegation presented

penses.

John Caldwell

Sullivan has worked on the Gumbo

this banner to the 1963 convention

staff since he entered LSU, and this

which was adopted as the official

year he served as associate editor.

Beta Gamma Chapter is indeed

banner for the fraternity.

The barmer was then presented

proud to number these men among

to Mr. Martin at the banquet to be

its members.

kept in the National Office.

Robert Reeves

Tom Sullivan

Lee Hargrave

Chapter Exhibits

Chapter exhibits at 1963 convention

More than a dozen chapters had entries in the Chapter exhibits at the 1963 convention. These exhibits

gave the members a complete pic ture of the chapter's activities dur ing the past two years.

Texas Tech College winner

Several exhibits featured

their

band programs in a colorful array.

The members and delegates re ceived many ideas and suggestions which will be a part of their pro gram for the next few years.

The Burke Award was presented to the Texas Tech College Chap ters, by J. Lee Burke, at the con vention banquet.

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Purdue Chapter Starts New Year Program With Plenty of "Go-Power" Memories of Radio City

By Joel T. Barnes

Tasting a real chunk of Show Business this summer were 32 mem bers of the Purdue Band who were

appearing in a spectacular "Salute to the Marines" on stage at Radio City Music Hall. The band, under the direction of A1 G. Wright, was paid "expenses." They were the first college band to appear at the Music Hall. Playing four shows per day, seven days per week, for eight weeks, they had three costume changes per show.

Among the band members were seven KK'k members. While in New

York, the chapter members received word that their Korean Orphan, which they are supporting for the coming year, had been selected. Be ing proud fathers, they promptly presented the Rockettes and Ballet Corps with cigars.

Other chapter activities included a chapter meeting with the Gamma Pi Sweetheart at New York's Play

boy Club, and presenting roses to the Rockettes on Opening Day. Many of the bandsmen came home thoroughly indoctrinated that "there's 'biz'.

no

business

like

show

Freshman Leadership Camp

By Bob Yackish

On September 5, 1963, 150 screaming, gun-ho freshmen invad ed the Purdue Band quarters. The occasion was the

second armual

Freshman Leadership Camp for the

Gamma Pi men—Jim Tesmer, Joel Barnes, Ron Ebel, Roy Johnson and td Ressara visit New Year's Play boy club with! chapter sweetheart Lois Horsley

As a result of the three day

camp, it was foimd that when class es began many freshmen were marching better than the rusty upperclassmen. This leadership camp

is responsible for the fast start that the marching band is havmg this year—both marching and playing.

Everyone concerned is looking for ward to another successful march ing season.

Kappa Kappa Psi Taps Eight Gamma Pi tapped eight bands men in an early morning ceremony on September 30. New faces wear ing blue pots are: Howard Adams, Ronald Bmkhart, James Chastain, James Garrigus, Robert Hull, Ken neth Kellams, Steven Koons, Thomas Miller.

Purdue Chapter Sponsors "Jazz Opus Two"

giving the freshmen an advantage in learning the ideals and principles

The house lights dimmed, and Ron Needham, President of Gam ma Pi Chapter, Purdue University, walked onstage to welcome the as sembled audience to "Jazz, Opus Two." The night was Saturday, September 30th, in the Edward C.

of the Purdue Band program before

Elliot Hall of Music at Purdue.

classes began.

This evening meant the ending of months of negotation and plan ning for the performance of Gamma Pi's second Jazz Opus which fea tured the Stan Kenton Orchestra, Miss Lurlean Himter, and The

incoming freshmen of the band.

This year, for the first time, saw several of the majorette corps in at tendance. This preceded the imiversity orientation program, thus

Sponsored and conducted by Kthe men of Gamma Pi had

their hands full teaching the fresh men the rudiments of marching and the traditions of the band. During

the course of the camp the fresh men were auditioned and assigned

parts. They also learned the fimdamentals of advanced show marching

plus many campus pep songs that the band sings and plays. Speeches by the Vice-President of the uni versity and the football coach ex

plained to the freshmen the role of

Jazz Show Help

the college band—both culturally and as a pep organization.

By Lana Barminski

When the curtains rose for the

"Jazz, Opus 2" the girls of TB2 had a feeling of satisfaction. For the second time we had helped our brother chapter. Gamma Pi, organ ize a successful jazz show.

With the boys working so hard, we just couldn't help catching some of their enthusiasm. Each day we felt a greater desire to help promote the show a little more. At first we

started by encovuaging everyone to buy a ticket. Then posters were placed all over campus to advertise further. Two days before the Jazz Show, we went skitting to the resi dence halls.

Finally the big night came and we shared the excitement of seeing ovu efforts rewarded. As we joined in with the boys to usher, we knew that it was going to be a successful show, and it was.

After the last show we held a

reception in the band lounge. Punch and cookies were served and the

informal gathering proved to be very enjoyable.

Bandswomen Tea

By Adele Wright

We tried a new type of program this year for our Tea for the Wom

en of the Band, and it proved to be very successful. The first half

hour was spent in the Band Lounge, where we got to know the new girls

Franz Jackson "Jazz All-stars." In promotion of the show we went to all corners of the state. Members

and have refreshments. Our theme was the red rose and was beauti

spent long horus passing out oiu posters around the college scenes.

The evening came to a happy end

napkins.

not only for the audiences from

the seven and nine-thirty show, but also for the chapter.

fully carried out with red and pink mints, and matching rose cups and After rerfreshments, we took the girls down to the Symphonic Shell where we had arranged for the stu dent officers of the band to speak

Early Day pictures of A. Frank Martin, Executive-Secretary

to them on their offices and duties.

The presidents of Gamma Pi and Beta Sigma chapters also spoke.

After this a movie of one of the

half-time shows from the previous

year was shown, as well as a portion of the Purdue Newsreel concerning the trip the Band took to South America.

We had many compliments from the girls on this program and hope to continue the idea in the future.

Altering We continue our altering service this year. We offer to sew on stripes, band patches, epulets, take

up or let out sleeves and hems on the band imiforms. A small price is charged but it is considerably less than having the sewing done elsewhere, and saves the bandsmen the time involved in trying to do the sewing themselves. We did quite a few uniforms and had a lot of

fun getting to sew them.

"This Is Your Life Mr.

Martin or Our Mr. Kappa Kappa Psi"

By Gamma Pi Chapter

Events at the convention banquet were moving along at a most pleas ing manner with the amiable Dr. Frank Simon as

master of cere-

Ready for Grade School

Plays baritone sax in cadet band

The members of Gamma Pi Chap

Max A. Mitchell, at Oklahoma State University and a Past Grand

ter from Purdue University were in command. The narrator, assisted

President of

by the cameraman, a recording op

on "Boh." Other scenes on Mr.

erator and the help of several mem bers had the program well imder way. The first picture to appear on

Martin's navy and college life were shown. This was followed by a word

the screen was one of A. Frarik

during his grade school days, this was followed by several pictures of his early day romances; the first school taught, etc. Some of these were explained by a tape recording made by Brother Martin's brother Ben.

It was learned that the Purdue

boys had visited the National Of fice last February and had secured

H

from Mrs. Martin the names of Mr. Martin's room mate when he was

a freshman in college; the name of his Fraternity buddy and a friend who had served with him in the

1 b

M Roy Johnson engineers program

monies. The guests had been in troduced, Grand President Thomp son had presented a most interest

ing address on the program of the Fraternities, and a number of awards had been presented, when,

—all at once the lights were dim med — the music stopped — the screen was lowered and on it flash

ed the words, "This Is Yom Life, A. Frank Martin, Mister KK-i^."

band during World War I. The Purdue boys had written these friends and had secured pictures and a running report of those early

days. The piciure and narration in cluded when he was president of the freshman class; how he met Mrs. Martin, etc.

Pictiues of Mr. Martin with the

A&M College band on its first state torn in 1918 were shown. The pic ture of Bohumil (Boh) Makovsky, director in those days, and the first

honorary

member of KK^ were

shown. A member of Alpha Chapter at the national convention, Allen Mitchell (who is the son of the head of the Music Department, Dr.

gave a eulogy

from Bill Varney, Director of the Arizona University Student Union.

Mr. Varney is an alumni of Okla homa State University and at one time lived in the home of the Mar tins. He told of Mr. Martin's work as Director of Student Entertainers

at OSU for many years and why the students called him "Pappy," their pappy while away from home.

At the close of the narration, Roy Johnson, Gamma Pi Chapter called Mr. Martin to the front and pre sented to him the 20"x24" scrapbook which contained the pictures they had used. The scrapbook also contained letters of congratulations from many of the chapters over the nation and a group picture of their members. The scrapbook had a beautiful cover with the KK^' crest

engraved in color thereon.

A later report showed that Sid Taylor designed and reproduced the KK^ crest on the cover; Ron Needham did the art and photo work by"enlarging all pictures used. Mrs.

Martin stated that Roy Johnson carried on the correspondence in getting material. Altogether these members, with the assistance of others, spent more than fifty hours on their respective assignment. It will remain a priceless Memoir to Mr. Martin.

tor's home with refreshment^ An other event is the annual Battle of the Bucket" which is a football

game between the under and upper

classmen of the band.

KK"^ is preparing a very large

Spring project which will involve the entire campus, and we hope will be very successful.

A few of our members at tended the National Convention in

Tucson, Arizona this summer. Be sides going to Tucson, they went through the Grand Canyon, mto Mexico, and came back up along the coast. Everyone had a lot of

fun, and we are looking forward to the convention in 1965. We are

Bowling Green State University Marching Band, Roy Weger, director

Six-hundred high school

quaint freshmen and new upper-

Musicians Featured at

Movies of the marching band taken during previous years were shown, much chatter was exchanged and re

Bowling Green State Univ.

By Janice Yunker

freshments were served.

again with plans for an eventful,

Inspired by Attendance

thusiastic women are the 1963-64 officers: Linda Forester, president; Sue Shoonmaker, vice president; Janet Peiblow, recording secretary; Sue Stein, corresponding secretary;

At National Convention

Ninety members of the BGSU marching band under the direction of Mr. Roy Weger, have been re hearsing daily since mid-Septem ber. On September 21 the BGSU Band was host to seven outstanding northwestern Ohio high school

bands comprising six hundred mu sicians. The highlight of the halftime show was six hundred high school musicians combming with the BGSU Band in the execution of a double counter march to the strains of "March Gloria."

With the beginning of marching band practice the TBS women im mediately found out who the new freshmen women marchers were and

employed their new ideas—the Green Guard program. Each of the upperclassmen TBS women was as

signed a freshman girl to contact and with whom to become acquaint ed in order to make the freshmen feel less "green."

Wednesday evening, October 9, was the date of the big band party

sponsored by TBS and KK4r. An objective of this party, in addition to having a good time was to ac

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By Terry Turner

Delta Lambda Chapter of KK4>, situated at Eastern Washington

State College in Cheney, Wash ington, is proving each year to be a more successful chapter. We feel we help a lot in boosting the mo rale of the band members, and mak

ing the band more active.

Some of our year's activities in clude presenting half-time enter tainment and precision drills at the home football games, an annual hayride, which is always very suc cessful as it always ends at direc

M" ajor Leon G. Sanders, EWSC observes two of his admirers. Sanders stands seven feet in uniform

trying to obtain a bus for this trip so more people can go.

Our chapter of KK4^ is fairly

young, but we are having a lot of fun and feel we have been very

successfull in the past few years.

Delta Gamma Chapter members enroute to national convention

The+a Chapter Members Have Eventful Trip to The National Convention

By Judy McCllelan

in order to make it to Tucson on

progresing on a banquet to be held

time. We spent a couple hoius in Amarillo, Texas, where one of the cars needed a new fuel pump and

on November 4 in honor of Dr.

the other needed a new tire.

We did see White Sands Nation very much. I wonder if "Cincinnati"

whom you will remember from the convention in August. The cochairmen for the banquet are Ken neth Sams for KKT'^ and Judy Hahn

is still written on that big white

and Brenda Brock from TBS.

al Monmnent, which we enjoyed Bright and early Saturday morn ing, August 24, 1963, our big trip began! Five members of Tbeta chapter of TBS plus two other girls in the University of Cincinnati Band, who would be playing in the

intercollegiate band, left Cincin nati, Ohio, and began a two-week Western trip. We decided to make oui- trip to the convention in Tuc

sand dune?

U.C.

and

well-known

composer

In conjunction with the banquet will be an all-Sousa concert directed

Chapters of University Of Cincinnati Start Pia ns for Dist. Convention

By Judy McCuellan

son a full two-week vacation.

The chapters of TBS and at the University of Cincinnati have many plans underway for the Dis trict VII Convention to be held at

by Dr. Simon and featuring the University of Cincinnati Conserva tory of Music Symphonic Band.

We are all looking forward to re newing our acquaintance with Dr. Simon.

Rho Chapter Aids in Entertaining Visiting Bands

U.C. the week end of March 6, 7, and 8, 1964. The Chairman of

By Marcella Schahfer

the convention is Norman Sanford and his committee chairmen are as

Rho chapter of TBS at Indiana University has begun another busy year. Eight of our members who at

follow: Registration and Correspon dence—Nancy Huppertz; Planning —Glen Bolinger; Publicity—Judy McClellan; and Printing, Arlene Brill.

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Frank Simon, past band director at

tended

National

Convention last

August are still talking about the fun we had in Tucson. We feel that

National Convention was a very valuable experience for us. Now we are busy planning for National Con vention in 1965.

We had our armual Fall Party

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for all new Cincinnati's exhibit at convention

The girls who made the trip were Arlene.Brill, Nadine Brosee, Nan cy Huppertz, Lam-ella Lederer, Judy McClellan, Adeline Schmidt, and Kay Wendell.

her hushand. Dr. Ronald D. Greg ory. All the TBS sisters are glad

We drove in two cars, camping out all the way to Arizona and back, putting 5,000 miles on the

to see them return.

Comet and the Corvair. We cooked

our own meals and slept seven

Cincinnati U. Administration Bldg.

(somehow) in one tent.

We certainly became experienced at setting up the tent in the dark, cooking and eating in the dark, and trying not to awaken the other campers, since we always seemed to be behind schedule

and

arrived

late at night at our proposed camp site. That one morning when we arrived and started setting up omr tent at 5:30 a. m., other campers were getting up already.

bandwomen the first

week of school. All present had a very enjoyable time. Cookies and punch were graciously served by Rita Burd and Belinda Bower, our president.

Our sponsor, Mrs. Ronald D. Gregory, has just returned from an extensive trip through Europe with

Some of the activities planned for those attending the convention are social mixers, panel discussions, model initiation and a banquet.

Other events are in more prelimin ary stages of planning.

We have a great deal of interest and cooperation shown in the con vention by the University and the city of Cincinnati. All of the en

The football season sees us busy entertaining many of the chapters we met in Tucson. We are all ex

cited about meeting the friends we made this summer.

We are glad to be in school again and back to the hectic pace of campus life. This year is full of ac tivities for our chapter; we have plenty of enthusiasm from the won derful experience we had at Na tional Convention.

thusiasm of the members of our

Our trip to the convention took

chapters and the members of other

DISTRICT VII CONVENTION

us through Indiana, Illinois, Mis souri, Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, New Mexico, Arizona, and Mexico.

We drove fovu days straight with out much stopping or sight-seeing.

District VII chapters lead us to be lieve this will be a very wonderful

CINCINNATI UNIVERSITY

convention.

As plans are underway for the District Convention, plans are also

March 6-7-8, 1964

Gamma Eta chapter members, New Mexico State University

New Mexico State Univ.

Chapters Have a Well Balanced Band Program

By Darrell Biggs

Don Theron and Director Ray

Tross had hardly retnrned from the National Convention held at the

University of Arizona in August imtil the call went out for the first

hand practice to get things going for the new school year. From the very beginning it seems that the enthusiasm received at the conven tion has been transferred into the chapter of KK^.

This year promises to be a ban ner year for the New Mexico State University band. With a new music building and excellent quarters for the band, which has enjoyed an increased enrollment, a successful year is viewed by all.

To review the program of last year is enough to encourage the members of

and TBS on to

greater things. Last spring

ad

ded eight new men to their roster which will give the chapter added strength and assistance. They were: Jan Duggan, Clyde Coburn, Tom Cox, James Freeman, Rix Tillman, Charles Crow, Darrell Rimyan, and Gary Swinson.

TBS also had a successful pro

gram last year and they closed the school year by adding five new members, namely: Kayo Olyer, Jo Ann Stulting, Juanita Dickerson, Kay Parris, and Billie O'Bryan.

First roiv—Letvis, White, Thoen, Bachman, Biggs, Tross Second rotv—Zikfl, Cox, Crow, Swinson, Duggan

Bac/t row—Freeman, Meggers, Coburn, Tillman and Liebert

A special project under the di rection of historian Darrell Biggs is

neighboring states. In addition to the regular band numbers, chosen

the construction of a band

soloist are presented in order to

TBS scrap book. This scrap book

give the concert a perfect balance

will contain all the news releases that are available from 1952 to the

ence.

present concerning the activities of both chapters and the band. The book will be placed on a stand in the lobby of the new Fine Arts

which is well received by the audi Gamma Eta chapter ofjicers

Centers on the NMSU campus.

Members of TB2 are now making a cover for the scrapbook. This cov er will be made of cloth with the emblems of NMSU, KK-^^, and TBS on it.

A feature event of the year's pro gram is the band tour which is made during the winter months.

These new members will furnish

Each tour covers aroimd 1000 miles

the help needed for an excellent program this year.

and concerts are given in the lead ing towns of the states as well as

Beta Beta Chapter members. New Mexico State University

Ray Tross, sponsor; Darrell Biggs, historian; Mike White, president; Don Thoen, Vicepresident; Charles Bachman, treasurer; Gene Lewis, sponsor.

After the tour, time is given to the spring concerts, which have be come very popular on the campus.

The band under the direction of

Ray Tross and his assistant, Gene Lewis, has developed into one of the outstanding concert bands of the Southwest.

The members of both chapters teke pride in assisting with the New Mexico Southwest District Music Festival for high school students as well as the New Mexico All-State Music Festival.

The TBS officers are: Nancy KelFirst row—Nancy Kelly, Billie O'Bryan, Roberta Gray, Ann Roether, Lucy Pacheco

Second row—Jean Rtioho, Kay Parish, Juanita Dickerson, Stidting, Kayo Olyer, Patsy Carrillo

ley, president; Jean Ellen Ruoho, vice president; Kayo Olyer, secre-

mry; Billie O'Bryan, treasurer; and Ray Tross, sponsor.

The School is one of the nation's

largest engineering and apphed sci ence schools and the Department of Military Science conducts the largest Army Corps of Engineer ROTC Unit in any college or uni versity in the nation.

KKY Attendance Award Goes to Delta Omicron A new record of attendance at

a National Convention may have been established by delegate Will iam R. Dick of

Delta Omicron

Chapter, Connecticut University, when the bus rolled in to Tucson

Fcon/ row—Meriable, Roberts, Otsuki,'McCrary, Noland, Broo/(s and Block.

Middle row—Hardin, Clemnients, Lanman, Cavazos, Clark, McAlsome, Janes, Snmeier, Woo, Mitchell, O'Dell, Bentley

Back row—Farris, Jimmy Winkle, Osburn, Jerry Winkle, Sharrock, Smith, McKinney, Dunn

Alpha Chapter

By Allen Mitchell

Ever since returning from the re cent National Convention at the

University of Arizona, the members of Alpha Chapter at Oklahoma State University have been very

busy. To begin with, the and TBS chapters jointly sponsored the printing of a marching band direc tory.

This directory contains the names of all the band members as well as

Delta Gamma Chapter Outstanding Freshman

last August. Brother Dick, with his brother Stephen, also a member of Delta Omicron, had traveled 72 hours, covering over 2,800 miles from Storrs, Connecticut to Tucson, Arizona. They were the first repre sentation from the New England states to a national convention.

Award

By Public Information Office Below, Missouri School of Mines

and Metallurgy Band Director, Da vid L. Oakley is shown presenting the KRTr Award to cadet private

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Richard Paul at the annual awards

ceremony held by the School's De partment of Military Science on May 13th.

majors, years in school, and ad dresses. The directory has been found to be of great help in hav ing the band members become bet ter acquainted with each other.

Also at this time Alpha Chapter

William and Stephen Dick

Delegate Wilham Dick was the president and charter member of

of KK^ has eleven first semester

pledges. The pledges have made themselves known on campus with the traditional pledge concerts giv

Delta Omicron Chapter established in May, 1962. He stated that he

en at noontime once or twice a

convention: First, to gain the view point of the Fraternity as a Nation

had two objectives in attending the

week. The pledges are expected to be initiated the first part of No vember, shortly after the band trip

al organization; Second, to get in formation so his chapter could help

to Kansas.

Alpha members at Old Fort Tucson

David Oakley presents award to Richard Paul

The award, provided by the School's Delta Gamma Chapter of KK^, is presented to the outstand

ing freshman member of the band.

The bands at the School are under

the joint sponsorship of the School

expand the program in the New England area.

Brother Dick was a member of

the National Intercollegiate Band and served as chairman of the Ex pansion Committee where he made

a fine contribution to the program.

The award for the greatest dist

and the Department of Military

ance traveled was presented Broth er Dick by National Executive-Sec

Science.

retary A. Frank Martin at the con

Paul is a fresman honor student

vention banquet. Mr. Dick laugh

from Gallatin, Missouri and plays flute in concert units, percussion in marching units, and piano in

ingly remarked when he received the award, "My brother should re

the dance bands and combo.

feet east of me in the dormitory."

ceive this as he hves some twelve

Razorback Band Loses

Noted Band Building

f

u

of the Greers Ferry Dam, a Federal

By Al Daniel Photo by Bill Spray

project in Heber Springs, Arkansas, and played for President John F.

The Marching Razorback Band of the University of Arkansas have made a great comeback after being completely wiped out by fire last March 26, 1963. The band build ing, together with instruments, uni forms, and music, was a total loss

Kennedy who was present.

KK^ and TBS have been instru mental in getting the band back on its feet, and, despite the trials and tribulations of the spring and sum

mer, nine KK4" members and three TBS members were able to attend

from the blaze that started in a

paint shop below the band quarters at 4:00 a. m. on that morning.

On the morning following that fateful fire, all of the faithful Razorback Band Members were digging in the mass of rubble trying to find their mangled instruments. The de struction of the building and equip ment drew the Spring Concert Sea son to a short halt, so plans began immediately to prepare for the 1963-1964 marching season.

For Dr. Richard Worthington, Director of the Razorback Band, it was just like starting his long and successful 20 year career all over again. He immediately began tak ing the necessary steps to replace the University equipment which was covered by insurance. Most of the personal instruments lost were covered by home-owner policies.

the National Convention at the

University of Arizona this past

August. And so the Marching Raz orbacks at the University of Ar kansas are back again and going strong.

"Wonder where my horn is?"

Thus, when September rolled athe Marching Razorbacks were ready to go with all new equipment.

They started out the season with a

By Gary Kendrick

show entitled "There's Been Some

Beta Nu Chapter was fortunate in having five members attend the

Changes Made," showing off the

63 National Convention in Tucson.

new instruments in the band.

Those of us who attended really

Although money has been appro priated for a new band building, construction has not yet begun. So the band is "temporarily" in the

had a wonderful time! We extend

The total loss incurred in the fire

was about $100,000. After testing

along with the air conditioning and heating units. The quarters have

various brands of instruments and

Beta Nu Plans Monthly Banquet for Members

round and band rehearsals begaui,

basement of the Fine Arts Center—

equipment extensively last Spring, everything, including new imiforms, was ready for the fall marching

In addition to the regular foot ball shows, the Marching Razorbacks have attended the Dedication

earned an affectionate name—"The

our thanks to the Omega Chapters for making this convention such a success.

Our chapter really has been busy this semester. Following a dinner at David's Restaurant, our first of ficial meeting was held. The mem

Hole"—Turn right in the janitors

bers

closet and follow the sinirs down—

gave a report on what was accom plished at the National Conven

you can't miss it.

Watering down the rtiins

who

attended

the

national

tion. The student body was invited to see a showing of the color slides

that were taken during our trip out west."

This semester our chapter has planned monthly banquets for

fraternity members. The banquets are held in the residence dining

hall. Beta Nu has sponsored two tours open to the student body. In September there was a tour of the

Ludwig Drum Company.

In October there was a tour of

the repair department of Lyons Band Instrument Company of Chi cago. On October 6, we had an in formal wiener roast on one of the

beaches of Lake hdichigan. project this semester is

an Alumni Luncheon Get-Together for

and TB2 members. This

l^cheon will be held on December

20' during the Mid-West National Band Clinic.

Vice President, Lyndon Johnson and Congerssman, Jack Brooks honored

After a spring volleyball tourna ment and a beach party, the chap ters began working on money-rais

ing projects. Car washes held by the chapters through the summer pro

vided the largest portion of the funds for the trip to Arizona and the National Convention which was

attended by delegates Jane Smith and Tom Tribble

and

members

Venita May, Anita Nugent, Carol Wright, Lanny Graham, Kenneth Wall, and Jimmy Whiddon.

This fall is again proving to be a busy time. The two chapters are jointly sponsoring a concert by the United States Air Force Band which will be performed on camp us November 3. Besides this pro ject they are also sponsoring a num

Director Charles Wiley presents honorary membership in Lamar Tech College Band to Vice President Lyndon Johnson and Congressman Jach Broods

Lamar Tech College Band Hits a New High in

men boys in the band this fall, there is a strong likelihood that Lamar Tech will boast the largest chapters

Enrollment This Year

of KK'^" and TBS in the U. S. by the spring of 1964.

For you brothers who would be interested in seeing and hearing the

By Robert Armstrong

The 1963-64 season got under way with a tremendous boom as Vice-President Lyndon Johnson and United States Congressman Jack Brooks were initiated as mem

bers in full standing of the Lamar Tech Band.

It has not yet been established in what section these two new mu

sicians will play. There has been some conjecture that they will be placed in the percussion section

fabulous

Lamar

Tech

Cardinal

Band in action, we have made 16 mm. film copies from the video tape of our halftime performances. Each Lamar Tech football game and halftime is televised locally. We would

be happy to mail these films to you

ing hand. The Most Colorful Band in the Southwest, include a 300-

mile trip on five chartered busses

desire to beat the dnuns for Lamar

to San Antonio, and a trip to Huntsville. Next spring, the Lamar

Needless to say, Lamar Tech Drum Major, Harold Hollis, Gam ma Zeta Chapter of KK4^, pictured above standing between Democrats, Johnson and Brooks, is a Barry Goldwater man.

The Lamar Tech Cardinal Band

Tech Symphonic Band will travel

again to San Antonio where it will perform for the Ameriran Band masters Association National Con vention. We are looking forward to

being guest conduced by some of the nation's leading band directors.

hit a new high in enrollment this fall with 95 retruning upper class men and 81 incoming freshmen with a grand total of 176. The new

fall pledge class of KK-k consists of 7 upper classmen: Jimmy Bradley, Jack Murff, James Guidry, David Bennett, Daryl Bertrand, Ernst Siros, and

Robert

Webb. Of

year's 36 active members of Gam

ma Zeta Chapter at Lamar Tech, 33 have returned this fall.'

With the large mnnber of fresh

L»rai

a few days free of charge.

Activities for this year's march

since they both expressed a strong Tech.

ber of receptions for visiting bands.

The annual "get-acquainted party" for new band members, which was given by the sorority and fraternity, was a success again this year.

TBS at Lamar Tech

Keeps Rolling Along

By Dixie Lee Lene'

Since their concert tour through the Rio Grande Valley and to Mon terrey Mexico last spring with the

Tech Band, the Alpta Up-

silon and Gamma

TB2 and ICKT®, respectively, have been keeping quite busy.

Lamar College convention exhibit

TBS members are currently mak

ing plans for a fall pledge class which should be fairly eventful for the four girls who will be wearing the white and gold badges. These

girls include Doris Arrington, Liz Hancock, Ginger Ryder and Mary Ann Walker. The chapter has also welcomed several new members who

were initiated last spring including Avia Aguillard, Mary Ann Aldridge, Sharon Criswell, Betty Fer

guson, Evelyn Folgeman, Emma Gonzales, Rosie Hilgemeier, Judy Massey, Anita Nugent, Linda Procell and Judy Tingley.

Both the sorority and the fra ternity are looking forward to thentrips with the 178-piece Lamar Band and also to the receptions they will be holding for visiting bands this fall.

Beta Psi chapter officers, Kent State University

Chapters at Kent Univ.

Adopts a Plan of Working Together

By Jan Guest, Kathy Miles AND Ned Wenger

Last spring quarter the members of the Alpha Gamma chapter of TBS and the Beta Psi chapter of participated in the Kent State University annual song fest which

is part of the Campus Day festivi ties of the university. The members

of KK-'T placed first in their division and girls of TBS placed second in the Independent Women's division.

Members of the Kent State Uni versity Band arrived on campus a week early for marching band prac First row—Joe Simone, Dennis Monos Back, row—Bob Heiser, Ken DiPippo, Brent Gardner

tice. The practice sessions were led

by Herbert Wise, drill master. To climax this first week of practice the members of TBS and KK^ held

riving there with plenty of time to practice the show before limch.

a mixer for the band members.

The members of TBS and

trip was a worthwhile experience as well as an enjoyable one.

In previous years the fall quart er has been devoted to marching band only. This year credit is also given for concert band during the fall quarter. The Kent State Uni versity Symphony Band will play for the inauguration of our new president of the imiversity, Robert White, on October 25, 196T

Alpha Gamma officers

have decided to try something new this year. Instead of each group

sponsoring individual band activi ties and services, the two groups are

m

working together, half and half on everything. Both organizations are selling band jackets and name tags to the members of the band as mon

ey making projects.

During the week end of October 4, the Kent State University Mar ching Band began its 1963 season with a two-day trip to Ohio Uni versity at Athens. The 120 music ians left early Friday afternoon in three chartered buses, decorated with large signs painted for the oc

casion by the members of TB5; and KK4^. The KSU band members ar

band were pleased with their ef fort of the 1963 season. The whole

Beta Nu's convention exhibit

ill Ml fan Guest, sec.; Shirley Hawk,, v-pres.; Mi chelle Gratis, pres.; Rachel Ladrach, trea.; Pat Lorah, parliamentarian

Many band members had enough time to see the Ohio University campus before our "skull session,"

rived at their hotel in Columbus in time for dinner.

The band left Columbus early

a

Saturday morning for Athens, ar-

at Athens and the members of the

mental rehearsal

of

the show

right before game time. The halftime show was very well received

Kent State University Concert Band,Edwards L. Masters, director

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Mississippi Voc. College Chapters Mark up Most Successful First Year

By Chronicle Committee It was a busy year for the chap

ters of KKSt' and TBS, but through its efforts it has gained much re

spect on the Devil's Campus.

Although it seems as though the

year passed like the fleeting feet of time, our program was like that of a thimder bolt loud, but clear and concise.

During the past year the chap ters (Delta Pi and Gamma Eta) were host to a number of college

bands, to mention a few; Alcorn College, Jackson State and Arkan

GAMMA ETA NEW MEMBERS—Annette 'Moore,

Corine Hanshaw, Ctinthis Deterville,

Lenior Ctowder, Betty /. Stinglcy

sas State .

Perhaps the most important pro

ject presented by the chapters was its Annual Fashion and Talent pro

gram, entitled "A Date With Cele

Tennessee, was a great help in the imtiring promotion of the event.

With his witty sense of humor and pleasing personality the program was completely successful.

tion by delegate Jimmie Jones, and Gamma Eta chapter of TBS by Mabel Leak, both delegates were members of the National Intercol

The chapters ended months of

The Chapters served also as of

planning for the performance of

ficial host to the District Band Fes

Mississippi Vocational College sec

rade, featuring the state stars as the

tival. During this time the bands were judged for concert perform ance, sight reading, and marching

legiate Bands. These members brought back to the campus a glow ing report of the convention pro gram as well as helpful ideas and suggestion which will do much to advance the program of both organ

Teentimers of Memphis, Termessee,

techniques.

izations.

brities."

ond Fashion and Talents on Pa

and Chester Gydenand and his band from West Helena, Arkansas.

Promotion of the Show was done

by various radio stations in the area, along with posters around the campus and in the near cities.

The M.C. of our "A Date With Celebrities," Mr. A. C. Williams of radio station WDIA, Memphis,

The chapters year

was then

drawn to a close with the concert

band taking its Annual Spring Tour, traveling through Arkansas, Louisiana, and Missouri and the

Marching Band going to the Indi anapolis '500' Speedway Race.

The Delta Pi Chapter was rep

resented at the National Conven-

Upsilon Receives an Inspira+ion at Convention

By Judy McAlister

Upsilon chapter members return ed to their home campus at Eastern New Mexico University greatly en couraged and excited by the Na tional Convention. Their enthusi

Delta Pi members, Mississippi Vocational College

asm has spread through the band members, both new and returning members. Their

enthusiasm

was

strengthened at a recent band re hearsal when the TBS's and KKT^'s

provided cokes for tired but spirited band members. The thirty-one new freshmen were shown the true spirit of band fellowship.

Upsilon was a co-host with at the armual band picnic held at the Oasis State Park. The sand

dunes served as ball fields, rolling grounds, and not least of all, as picnic tables.

Following the Homecoming game on.Noveinber 9, TBS alums will be guests of Upsilon chapter at an Alumni Tea.

Front row-Tramiel. Johnson, Gayden, Bishop. BreUnd. Cross. Gnertn. Redf.eld.

/. ]ones and Gipson . , Back, row—Rarris, McGlown, Anderson M. Jones an

Two of Upsilon's members have been elected presidents of sororities for the following year. They are Jane Phillips, Sigma Alpha Iota, and Judy McAlister, Alpha Delta Pi.

Omicron Chapter officers, Utah University

Utah U. Marching Band Steps Up Year Program

By Linda Chamberlin

'Eight to five,' is a familiar cry around the University of Utah band practice field these days, as the marching season swings into full stride once again. We also hear 'Get those knees up,' and 'Shape it up,' especially in a song written express ly for the Ute Marching Band by Mr. Ronald Daum.

The Omicron chapter began the new year with 10 active members, giving everyone a goodly amount of responsibility. There are 7 pled ges who pledged on October 6. They are Claudia Brogonji, Jeane Lead er, Alice Meredith, Carolyn Taylor, Sharry Freeman, Mary Ann Eng

Front row—Anna Rose Laveder, v-p.; Anita Eberly, pres.; Cheryl Botvers, hist.;

land, and Myma McKeller.

Sue Berl{stead, treas.

We have reinstated the big and little sister program this year so as to help the new bandswomen be come better and faster acquainted with TB2, the bands program, and university life in general. The pro gram has been well accepted this quarter and so will remain with us.

The week of September 23-27

Chap, recorder, Linda Chamberlain, publicity and Anita Krizman, see.

was Welcome Week at the Univer

Bacl{ row—]eniel Swenson, Ritual €.; Nancy Sullivan, social; C.; Diana Qvard,

worth, assistant director, and Rich ard (Fletch) Fletcher, the band's spotter. Each night after practice a get together was held for all bands men, sponsored by TBS and

These parties were held to help band spirit and morale as well as to get the new bandsmen acquaint

marching schedule, we hosted the Brigham Young University band, and understood we are to host the

University of Wyoming Cowboy band, and the University of Califor nia at Berkeley band. Work on the TB2 and KKT^ float for the Home

sity of Utah. The hand, as usual began its practices that week iu the evenings. The week was spent in sharpening up basic marching skills, particularly the to-the-rear which was used extensively in a drill per

ed with the veteran bandsmen and

coming parade is another hi-lite of the quarter.

with each other. Foremost among these events was the 'Noodling

is Jerry Cook, a transfer student

Party,' a

from Carbon College. Our major

formed in our first half-time show.

bandsmen have.

dith. The University of Utah band

It was a very rewarding week with much accomplished, thanks to the capable coaching of our direc tor, Dr. Forrest Stoll, Loel T. Hep-

A very tight schedule has been planned for the chapter members as well as for pledges this quarter. In addition to our regular half-time

is glad to have Jerry as our major

Ute

band

traditional.

Have you ever eaten slipery noodles with chop sticks? Nearly all Ute

Our new drum major this year ette is Tammy Willmore and the assistant majorette is Alice Mere

and welcome Tammy back after an absence of 2 years. We also wel come Alice as a new member of the

Ute bands program.

Omicron Chapter pledges, Utah University

Convention personalities

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I Claudia Brogonji, Alice Meredith, Carolyn Taylor, Jeane Leader, Myrna McKeller, Mary Ann England and Sharry Freeman

Beta Lambda

"Pride" Marches On Aircraft Carrier

By Paula Ciuder

It's another big year of high step

ping and 8 to 5 for members of the University of Southern Missis

sippi Marching Band. The 120strong "Pride of Mississippi," di rected by William J. Moody and Associate Director, Raymond G. Young, began the '63 season by treating fans to some of the high

lights of the Sugar Bowl and Senior Bowl performances of last year.

Attired in their colorful, "Scotch Guard" uniform, the Pride present ed its Great Music Show—a true marching concert which included excerpts from: "Pictures at an Ex hibition," "The New World Sym

phony," and "Toccata and Fugue in D Minor,"—all arranged by Robebrt D. Hays. In contrast to this rare presentation of some of the world's greatest music, the "Pride of Mississippi" then presented a "Dixieland" show—After executing a precision drill to "Tiger Rag," the band's presentation of "Lassus Trombone" and "Bugle Call Rag" was climaxed by a jazz combo fea turing Charles Zanichelli, clarinet ist. These two shows are scheduled

to be preformed on the deck of an aircraft carrier in Pensacola, Flor ida, next week—and are to be film ed and sent overseas.

In the midst of all this activity,

groups sponsored a band "mixer"

and are busily printing issues of

The Pride," the band newspaper.

Beta Kappa also gave a coke party for the band girls and faculty wives.

This should prove to be a prosper

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Chi, and the "Pride of Mississippi."

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