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KAPPA KAPPA PS! — TAU BETA SIGMA

National Honorary

National Honorary

Band Fraternity

Band Sorority

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NATIONAL OFFICERS

Tau Beta Sigma GRAND PRESIDENT , , Joy L. Slaughter, Head, Music Department, Ricks College,

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Rexburg, Idaho

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GRAND FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT

Woymon E. Walker, Band Office, Colorado State College,

be identified.

Greeley, Colorado

Mail oil materials to: THE PODIUM, c/o Robert H. Rubin, 302 Crutchfield Hall, Oklahoma State University, Stillwatcr, Oklahoma 74075.

GRAND SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT

James A. Jocobsen, Music Dept., Texos Christian Unlv., Fort Worth, Texas

GRAND SECRETARY-TREASURER

SPECIAL ARTICLES

Richard A. Worthlngton, Band Office, Univ. of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas

District Convention Roundup

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Big Booms

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Double Installation

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District IX Hears Address by Dr. Foster Plans for 1967 Intercollegiate Band

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District IX Convention

ORGANIZATIONAL DIRECTOR OF THE NATIONAL INTER COLLEGIATE BAND

F. Lee Bowling, Col. USAF, 3800 Nework Street, N.W., Tempo 8, Washington 25, D.C. TRUSTEES: Donald I. Moore, Cholrmon, Waco, Texas • Budd

Udell, Morgontown, West Virginia • Floren Thompson, Jr., Portales, New Mexico • Monley R. Whitcomb, Tallahassee, Florida • Life Trustee, A. Frank Martin, Stiliwoter, Okla.

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Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma Presidents Visit Office . 12 Phi Mu Alpha Initiates Robert H. Rubin 13 Tau Beta Sigma Wins Again, Beta Beta Reactivated .. 15

DISTRICT GOVERNORS

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Edmund Sedivy, Montana State College, Bozemon, Mont.

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

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Cloyce Stokes, Adams State College, Alamoso, Colo.

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William Euren, North Dakota State Univ., Forgo, N. D. Mel Nixon, Kansas State Teachers College, Emporic, Kan,

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Edward Masters, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio Raymond Young, Univ. of S. Miss., Hottlesburg, Miss.

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Robert Foster, University of Florida, Gainesville, Fla.

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Allen Gillespie, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Conn.

TAU BETA SIGMA FEATURES

NATIONAL OFFICERS

Baton Twirling . . . Pretty Girls Leadership, Trumpets, and Baton Lead Arizona

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"A Festive Prelude" Wins CBDNA Award

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Pro-Game Show Highlights Fall Season

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Speed Up In Band Training Gained Through Fraternity Efforts . .. IB Keeping Pace

NATIONAL PRESIDENT

Mary Lu Brooks, Box 814, Kirtland, New Mexico NATIONAL FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT

Patsy Drury Hejl, 200 Brewster St., Austin, Tex. NATIONAL SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT

Ladine Bennett Housholder, 305 E. Longley Ave., Randolph AFB, Tex.

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NATIONAL SECRETARY

Carolyn Russell, P. O. Box 164, Adel, Go. NATIONAL TREASURER

Dolores Roscello, 2742 Riverside Avenue, Apt. 12, Jackson ville, Florida

PAST NATIONAL OFFICERS

Thompson, Jr., Chairman, Portales, New

Mexico • Mrs, William Maxson, Cheney, Washington • Mrs. James Jacobsen, Fort Worth, Texas • Mrs. Jock Lee, Tuc son, Arizona • Life Trustee, Mrs. Groee F. Martin, Stilh

KAPPA KAPPA PSI HONORARY GRAND PRESIDENTS: Williom A. Seroggs (Alpha) 1947 • William D. Rcvclli (Nu) 1949 • A. Frank Martin (Alpho) 1965

woter, Oklahoma

KAPPA KAPPA PSI PAST GRAND PRESIDENTS: A. Frank Martin (Alpha) • ^Scott

P. Squyres (Delta) • J. Lee Burke (Eta) • *Bohumil Makovsky (Alpha) • *Oscar L. Lchrcr (Delta) • *J. B. Vandaworker (Alpha Beta) • John E. Howard (Mu)

• William R. Wchrend (Delta) • *Francls R. Todd (Upsilon) • F. Lee Bowling (Alpha lota) • Max A. Mitchell (Alpha) • W. Theodore Jones (Alpho Zeto) • Hugh E. McMlllcn (Alpha lota) • Charles A. Wiley (Gamma Zeto) • Donald I. Moore (Beta Alpha) • Ronald D. Gregory (Alpha Zeta) • Monley R. Whitcomb (Gamma Nu) • Floren Thompson, Jr. (Beta Lambda) • Jock K. Lee (Omega) * Deceased

DISTRICT COUNSELORS I II III V

TAU BETA SIGMA PAST NATIONAL PRESIDENTS:Doris Ragsdole (Beta) • Suzanne

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Wetmore (Gomma) • Dorothy A. Nichols (Delta) • Francis M. Lumly (Alpha)

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• Normo E. Porrish (Beta) • Jonet E. West (lota) • Poulo Reed (Upsilon) •

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Barbara Trautwein (Chi) • Sibyl Ingle Snyder (Alpho Mu) • Josephine Walker

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Mrs. Edmund P. Sedivy, Montana Stote University Mrs. Jock K. Lee, University of Arizona

Mrs. Cloyce Stokes, Adorns Stote College Mrs. Peter Clurczak, Konsos State Teochers College

Mrs, Charlotte Hillyer, University of Texas at El Paso Mrs. Raymond Young, University of Southern Mississippi Mrs. Allen Gillespie, University of Connecticut

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The spring semester witnessed a re surgence of fraternal activity such as i that seldom experienced in the 47-year

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the other were gathering together in fellowship and friendship to exchange ideas, meet national officers, partici pate in workshops and to prepare themselves and their chapters for more meaningful experiences in KK^ and

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Two districts, I and IX, held the

first meetings in over 30 years in their respective regions, and Districts HI. VI, and VII reported increased at tendance and participation, with more interest in Chapter and District affairs than ever before.

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Significant steps were taken by the members of District IX to solidify the

^ fraternal experience in their area of I the coimtry when District Officers were set up for the first time in 38 years.

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Dist. Ill Intercollegiate Band Dr. J. Frank Elsass, Conductor

a B from District VII were of first-rate cal ibre.

Those of you who missed these re

District III conventioneers

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chance to add to their college musical experiences clinic sessions with Dr.

Frank Elsass of the University of Tex

of schools represented, variety of re ports presented and the care in which preparations were made to host the

meetings. Top honors must go to both Texas Christian University and Kent

as, who conducted them in the final Convention Concert at New Mexico

State University for professional jobs

Highlands University.

As usual, the "powerhouse districts"

in "hostmanship." The Convention Ball at TCU will go down in District

of fraternal activity, Districts VI and

history, and the workshop sessions and committee recommendations coming

VII, vied with each other in number

gional meetings missed a vital experi ence that can make your own mem

bership just that much more meaning ful. The new ideas for activities and

projects, the practical experience in politics and the formulation of recom

mendations for the operation of your organizations cannot be conveyed by the printed word. They have to be experienced to be appreciated.

There is still time for you to get in on this exciting type of activity. The National Biennial Convention is set

for August 27th to September 1, 1967 at Fort Worth, and you can still make

plans to attend. Plan on it, and don't miss out on what the accompanying photos are making an effort to picture.

Delegates: Tau Beta Sigma District VII Convention

ill Delegates: Kappa Kappa Psi District VII Convention

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\ he field, "B^ertha" is servdd by a groupmf bandsmm known as Dnun

Wranglere, this year led by Rich^d |eWees and Allen Boggs, both active hers of\the Alph^Tau Chaptel:.

1964 Nshe has had fiberglass head^ with pwwood covers for travel-^

ing, vwich havft led several rival bands

hands bf the ConcertXand Marching

Bands. \kk^ Past Grand President Dr. Max Witchell is credited with sav

ing the drum from "a fam worse than death" when he forstalled "Pete's"

transfer to a local highschJbol band. Al though not used on thd field, the drum was iut in all street marching formations and was pulled laround the

o claih) that lihe cannot be played. owev^, this \500-pounci behemoth track during! the band's pi^game en

can be hprd all over the stadium when tlte Longhoms score, and is used ex

tensively in bandlformations. She has

trances.

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The first r( eord of "Pistol Pete" be

even appeared as an integral part of the organization at the 196; i Inaugural Parade m Washington an< is always

ing used duri ig a half-time ;how came in 1951, when Alpha Chapter sponsor Hiram Henry used it, with a paperhead, to anroimce the Baid Queen,

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was presented to the stadiui i audience.

fffitured/during rjational tel jvision cov '

Purdue University's "All-American"

Marcmng Ban^ boast tlm second old est g^nt in thre field of/Big Booms."^ "MONGER," as It is affection-j atgfly know^ by Purduvians, stanc than tsn feet high moimted on

who then burst out of the drum and

Since then, VPete" has only been used

during Homecoming parades, but there are plans for his extensive use in all forthcoming band shows mis year.

The ba^ drum with me "Biggest Boom in Dixie" belongs to the Uni

tield carmge, and measures eight f^et

versity of Florida Catar Band, and

tweeyus two heads. Since first wing . . 'tis Autumn, and thgxi'^ce of plaodd in service with the ilrardue

Col. H^old Bachman, one of the most

in diairoter and n^rly four feet/be- comes to it through theygood offices of

the Big Boom is heard- once again 'cross the land."

Marching season is here agaim^dlh

noted ^and directors ot our day. Col. nds in 1921y1t has been carded far Bachman had previoi^ly directed "Big y

and wide as/an ambassador/of good

will for th^ntire UniversiW, appear

ing at cQTiventions, parades/rallies, and all its color, pageantry apd-^und. alurmj^unctions.

It irafst be trans-

With the help of tha-^fothers of five of our most active chapters. The PO DIUM has gathered some vital stati; tics on what must certainly he me ost attention-getting instrtiment in

aiiyTnarching band. Herewith then, a report on the ear-shattering, backbreaking, breathtaking, gloriously thundering sound of . .. the Big Drum!

Bertpa" at the Uniw of Chicago and fully acquaints with its musicg crowd-pleasing qualities. Whe

ie came to the yUniv. of Florida /as specially built truckprovided by th^ out to provid^ for the Gator B^d a Chevrolet Division of General Moto^ comparable i^trument, but one that

pg^tM by railroad flatoSr or towed by /director of bands, he immediately/set since it is too large to go through the

would not give him the problems that

door of an orninary railroad ba^age

he had eOTerienced with "Bertha's"

car.

great siz^nd weight. signatures on the "Monster's"

ColyBachman wrote to Mr. Ludwig

heads are those of mayors of

of th;d\YFL Company in Chicago, giv-

and governors 9f^tates that the ina/his dimensions and^^pecifications, The University of Texas' "Big^BSf^ cities roviding that the drum be waterdrum has passed through in its travels.

lays claim to being-'^tlie largest playable bass drum in the world," and as far as we can determine, she is also

the oldest. "Bertha" was built in 1920

by the C. G. Conn Company for the Univ. of Chicago and was first.

fieldJn_Octotiei:.-Gf-4922!^ Pass ing into other hands when Chicago dropped both its football and march ing band programs, she was scheduled to appear under the direction of Arturo Toscanini in a New York production

Former Presid^nf Harry S. Truman's ''proof, mounted on a sturdy carriage signature, akjfig with those of Purdi Astronauts Cuss Crissom and Neil

rortg, add additional coloyto the Big Drum."

During half-time and

and easily transportable. In 1953 the seventy-two inclr diameter head was fitted to a body twenty-three inches

thick and the^'Biggest Boom in Dixi^

other public performancga; "Monster"

was ready/to make its debut. It nav/

is handled by four ban^men selected

travels e<;erywhere with the Univ^ity

particularly for tljeft- strength and agil

Band/^d is pushed or pulled byxhree

ity. They are^sponsible for its care

barrasmen, specially detailed for its

and ipairffenance and assure the rare and handling. It is noted for its jiwrm's being in the right place at thj big, clear resonance, an^in a state right time during the fast-paced shews presented by the Purdue Bands.

diameter was just too big to make the elevators at Radio City Music Hall,

is housed in the r^earsal hall of the

ment quoted in the QKicago papers, Mr. Ludwig pronounced it as "the world's largest dram that will boomproperly." As STJOT, it serves the Gator

so she had to return to Chicago un

Oklahoma St§le^ University Band, where it is cared for by the Alpha

cally ancUsiiowmanship wise.

of the "1812 Overture."

But 4tr^as

TCTiiid that hcr-et^Tt^grrd^quarter foot

heard. "Bertha" made her comeback

during the filming of "Stars and Stripes Forever," the film bio^ and attracted

the attention of University of Texas

alumnus. Honorary Brother Col. D. Harold Byrd, who purchased her for the Longhom Band.

The third oldest of the^fuge drums

Band as a coJeJnul addition both musi

"Pistol

at the University of Ar-

ete" was built in 1933 by the Leedy Company of Elkhart and its six-foot, one-inch girth was thought to be biggest in use at the time. First pur

kanS^ is the current claimant to the

tgfs of

and TBS.

chased for use by the O^jU Military

Bands, it eventuallw-.p^ed into the

title "World's Largest Bass Drum^ however. "Red" was built by theRos-

en Music Company of Little/Rock, Arkansas, and was presentga to the Razorback Marching Band in the fall

of 1965 by Marty Rosen, founder and owner of the company.

"Big Red's" fiberglass shell and heads weigh a total of 600 poimds, and the drum heads are 10 feet in diameter.

Each head has a surface of 11,204 square inches providing for the big drum a total inner volume of almost

407,000 cubic inches. "Big Red" is used extensively by the Marching Razorbacks in street marching and field formations as a backdrop to the fine sound and marching style associ ated with the Arkansas Bands.

EDITOR'S NOTE: We are indebted

to the following listed Brothers for their assistance in preparing this arti cle. For any comment, refutation of claims

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other

brickbat-swinging,

please contact: Ray Banks (Alpha Tau); Warren Sager (Alpha); Louis Jaeger (Alpha Eta); Mike McCarney (Gamma Pi); and Richard Alan Young (Lambda).

DOUBLE INSTALLATION I20th CHAPTER-88th CHAPTER To KK Psi and Tau Beta Sigma On May 22, 1966, installation teams

were present on the Ferris State Col lege Campus, Big Rapids, Michigan,

Band and thus create an organization which would mold and influence the cultural climate of the institution; to

for the installation of the 120th Chap

bring together members of the faculty

ter of Kappa Kappa Psi and the 88th Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma. Leading

and student body of the institution on a basis of mutual interest and under

the installation teams was Mr. Thomas

standing; to promote the existence of

performing arts music activities, spe Michigan University. He was assisted cifically bands, to cultivate a whole

by TB2 members. Miss Carol Hill, some respect for their activities and

Tyra, Director of Bands, Eastern

president of Alpha Xi Chapter at

achievements, and to inspire others to

Bowling Green State University, and strive along similar lines." It became the ultimate goal of this organization Miss Fay Klinger, president of Lamb da Chapter at the University of Michi to become affiliated with the national gan. KK^ was represented by Mr. organizations of KK^ and TBS.

Dr. Dacho Dachoff, Director of Bands, Fer ris State College, and Advisor to Gamma Pi —Tau Beta Sigma and Delta Omega—Kappa Kappa Psi.

Richard Perkins, president of Nu Chapter at the University of Michigan, and Mr. John Munn, president of Del ta Upsilon Chapter at Eastern Michi gan University. The formal initiation was followed by a banquet at which Mr. Tyra spoke on "The Opportimity to Serve."

Our two newest chapters evolved from the "Ferris Bands Honor Soci

ety" which was organized on the FSC

(left to right) Mr. Thomas Tyra, Director of Bands, Eastern Michigan University, In stalling Officer: Laura Long, President of Gamma Pi Chapter, Tau Beta Sigma: Dennis Kalsow, President of Delta Omega Chapter,

Kappa Kappa Psi; and Dacho Dachoff, Di rector of Bands, Ferris State College.

campus in Jime of 1963. The Society was formed "to recognize and honor outstanding men and women who have made distinctive contributions to the

cultural life of the institution through active participation in the Ferris bands; to bring together the most rep resentative men and

women of the

Ferris State College is a truly unique institution of higher education. It serves the people of Michigan with many programs different from those in other colleges. As the only state-sup ported college in Michigan whose mu sic program is exclusively geared to meeting the needs of the non-music specialist, Ferris emphasizes the im portance of music in everyday living.

Students taking music come from all academic divisions — the School of

Commerce, the School of General Edu cation, the School of Pharmacy, the School of Technical and Applied Arts, and the Department of Education.

The first function of our group since becoming affiliated with the Fraternity and Sorority was achieved during our status as a colony. Six of our mem bers and our Director, Dr. Dacho Dac

hoff, had the opportunity to attend the District VII Convention held at

Kent State University on April 22nd, 23rd, and 24th. This group learned much about the functioning of KK^ and TBS and brought back valuable information which is now being uti lized by our chapters.

Several members of our chapter were

instrumental in the planning and car rying out of the Eighth Annual Festi val of the Arts held at Ferris State

College from February 27th through March 9th. The highlight of this Fes tival was our Annual Winter Band

Concert which featured Carl "Doc"

Severinsen as our guest soloist.

On April 27th and 28th, our Con cert Band went on a two-day tour to several high schools in the southern

part of Michigan. During this tour, the members of TBS and KK4^ sold themselves as "slaves" to the other

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members of the band. This event turned out to be a lot of fun for all concerned and earned $50 for our

treasury. Other highlights of our Spring Term activities included a concert by the Concert Band at the college's Annual Parents Day and the Concert Band's presentation of "The Sounds of the Sixties" at om- Annual

Pop Concert.

The climax of the 1965-66 academic

year was our participation in the Ninth Annual Honors Band Clinic which was

held during the weekend of commence ment activities, June 17-19th. This is

a select band made up of incoming freshmen and Ferris Concert Band

members to perform for the commence ment ceremonies. The guest conduc tor for this band and clinic was Dr.

Arthur L. Williams, Director of Bands, Oberlin College Conservatory of Mu sic, who is also a member of KK^. The members of Delta Omega and Gamma Pi acted as hosts for the new students

and also took an active part in the planning and carrying out of the activ ities for the entire weekend.

This year marks the 60th anniver sary of bands at Ferris State College, even though the college offers no de gree programs in music. As a kickoff to this anniversary year, the 110-piece FSC Bulldog Marching Band present ed a pre-game and half-time show at the Detroit Lions vs. Los Angeles Rams NFL Football Game at Tiger Stadium in Detroit on Simday, Octo ber 9th, 1966. The performance was presented before a sell-out crowd of over 50,000 spectators and had na-

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(left to right) Mr. Thomas Tyra, Director of Bands, Eastern Michigan University; Fay Klinger, President of Lambda Chapter— Tau Beta Sigma; Laura Long, President of Gam ma Pi Chapter—Tau Beta Sigma; Carol Hill, President of Alpha Xi Chapter—Tau Beta Sigma; Dennis Kalsow, President of Delta Omega Chapter—Kappa Kappa Psi; John Munn, President of Delta Upsilon Chapter— Kappa Kappa Psi; Richard Perkins, Presi dent of Nu Chapter—Kappa Kappa Psi; and Dr. Dacho Dachoff, Director of Bands, Fer ris State College.

Members of Delta Omega Chapter—Kap pa Kappa Psi and Gamma Pi Chapter—Tau Beta Sigma at the installation of their Chap ters on May 22, 1966.

DISTRICT IX HEARS

ADDRESS BY DR. FOSTER

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Your Editor has included these portions of Dr. Wm. P. Foster's inspiring address to

the District IX Convention as a Director's insight into the band world and the Fraternity s and Sorority's place as the student leaders in this world. Dr. Foster is Director of Bands and Head of the Department at Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, Florida. A member of the American Bandmaster's Association and the College Band Director's National Associ ation, he is also a member of numerous honorary and professional societies and is a fre quent clinician, conductor and consultant with the nation's finest bands. He is Sponsor of the Delta Iota Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi at FAMU.

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tions of the band are compatible, and when placed in proper perspective and relationship, each will favorably serve the other. The marching and concert band is a wonderful and unique insti tution for which the following objec tives are herewith presented.

The first and foremost objective for members of the band should be geared to the development of sound musician ship. Training in sound musicianship is something that is accomplished

through everyday experience and practice. I would like to think of musicianship as encompassing com petency in good quality of tone; play ing in tune; execution of notes; tech nique coupled with correct articula tion; adherence to expression, phras ing and interpretation; knowledge of musical symbols, markings, signs and terms; sensitivity and imderstanding of style and form; listening while play

ing and thus recognizing and respond ing appropriately to melody, countermelody, filler, bass, harmonic or orna mental parts. To all of this should be added the ability to contribute to the

ocratic living, team-work and coordina tion wherein all members work to

gether for the greatest benefits of all.

The greatest benefits are derived from the type of purposeful discipline in which the band members themselves

may participate. It goes without elab

on the operation of the band program.

This type participation in a band pro gram will give students pride in mem bership and a lasting interest which can be obtained in no other way, as they must feel like an important part of the band's operation. In my opin ion, this development of individual self-expression contributes to the stu

dents having a feeling of worth, im portance, and accomplishment.

The second objective for the mem bers of the band is the development of

These obligations may be to fellow stu dents or they may take the form of extra practice-rehearsals or work in

wealth of contemporary original works which are being added to the literature of the band each year. An examina tion of the recognized composers who

such areas as the Music Library, Re hearsal Facilities and Equipment. The spirit of service must imderscore obli

gations to our schools, such as support of athletic, dramatic, community and public relations programs through per

are composing works for bands clearly

formance at parades, football games,

indicates that we are on the threshold of a wealth of fine literature, written

and other sports, concerts and miscel laneous ceremonies and functions on and off campus. This service is ren

specifically for our medium.

The third objective for the band is training in citizenship. Like many other group activities, membership in a band provides an experience in dem

Learning to enjoy doing things for others is certainly one of our noblest

objectives. In the band movement to day, we find a great and wonderful challenge and opportunity. The goals which we hope to reach in the future will depend largely upon the sincere pursuit of our current objectives.

Therefore, let us give to the band movement the loyalty, devotion and foimdation which it requires if it is to attain its optimum potential. . . . . . . I would like to think of the

band as being foimded upon the rock of KK-^f and TBS. In conclusion, let us remember that

A fom-th and final objective of the band might well be the development of a spirit of service in its members.

blend and balance of the ensemble.

tions for the band as well as the great

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tive for a favorable learning situation

to prevail. With the proper guidance and orientation, band members develop competence and mature judgments in formulating and enforcing standards of personal bearing, conduct and behav ior, regulations, policies and decisions

The privileges of band membership carry with them certain obligations.

a lasting appreciation for fine music.

This may be gained from the study of existing standard works and transcrijj-

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oration that good discipline is impera

dered in the interests of music cul ture, and entertainment and for the en

hancement of institutional spirit, mor ale, and character.

and TBS repre

sent speaking words of Praise;

In cheering their fellow band mem ber's work.

In doing just the best you can with every chapter task and every chapter plan.

In silence when your speech would hurt, and politeness when your fellow band members are curt.

In sympathy with others' woes and in loyalty when duty calls.

In courage when performance falls below par.

In patience when the rehearsal hours are long.

In laughter and in song, as well as in the time of prayer.

We find KK^k and TBS a way of life

for the college-band-oriented student and scholar."

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BATON TWIRLING ... ... PRETTY GIRLS...

A TERRIFIC COMBINATION

Some at the pretty girls who are anxiously wait

ing for their turn in the beauty phase of the com petition.

FOR FUND RAISING

BY JOHN MUNN

On May 21, in cooperation with the World Twirling Associ ation, Delta Upsilon Chapter sponsored the Michigan State Twirl ing Championships. With the help of our sister colony, Nu Tau Beta, and the wonderful facilities provided for us at Bowen Field House on campus, the competition proved to be a very exciting and successful day for everyone involved.

Many preparations were necessary in order to carry out this project. The facilities at the field house had to be secured— such as a public address system, record player, concession stand,

Scenes like this one at the concession stand were

repeated throughout the day.

tables for the judges, locker rooms for the participants, and custo dians. Committees were set up to: solicit money from the mer chants in Ypsilanti to buy trophies; sell food such as hot dogs,

popcorn, cokes, and coffee at the concession stand; publicize the contest in every means possible; and finally a committee to clean up after the competition.

The contestants, numbering approximately 150, ranged from

7 to 17 years old and competed in their respective age divisions.

Each division was divided into beginning, intermediate and ad vanced twirling according to the performer's ability. The divisions consisted of military and fancy strutting, corps twirling, and a combined beauty, poise and talent contest.

The latter competition proved to be the most interesting for

vice-president, Arnold Kummerow, and myself as we were asked to help judge this phase of the competition. After checking to

ners while Arnold Kummerow and Victor Faber of

see that our Brothers were busy handling tickets and concessions,

NTA look on.

John Munn presents a trophy to one of the win

and after a quick review of our own qualifications for the job, we

quickly decided to undertake this challenging task.

An excited winner shows off her trophy to her ad miring twirling competitors.

After all of the events had been completed, trophies were

given to the winners and runnerups of the different divisions with each participant receiving at least one trophy. Everyone agreed that although this was an extremely busy day for our chapter, the judges, and the parents, the enthusiam generated by the par

ticipants made the day very rewarding and gratifying.

Delta Upsilon was extremely proud to have this opportunity

to sponsor a competition for the twirlers in the area. We hope to continue with this project in the future.

Scarlett Abersald, President of FSU's Tau Beta Sigma chapter, extends a Seminole hand shake to Rita Carbuhn, President of the U. of F. chapter.

Secretary; Dolores Roscello, National Treasurer; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fos ter, district governor; Dr. William P. Foster, guest speaker; Dr. Richard A. Worthington, Grand Secretary-Trea surer; and Robert H. Rubin, National

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Executive Secretary.

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The district is now well underway,

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and future plans include the stressing of a united district feeling; a district

file that will contain information about the activities of other districts and

For the first time in thirty-eight years. District IX, including Florida, Georgia, North and South Carolina, had a District Convention. Letters to

the various chapters were mailed in January; and all agreed that the con vention was a must; and it was de cided to hold this convention at Flori

da State University. Alpha Omega and Camma Nu Chapters, both of FSU,

officially welcomed the delegates.

A1 Krombach of Camma Nu offici

their officers; our newsletter circulated within the district; and continued ef forts to strengthen our new-found imity by re-activating and installing new

ated at the KK4^ business sessions, and Betsy Crossenbacher of Alpha Omega presided at the meetings of TB2 due to the unexpected hospitalization of

as a chapter, and both the University

Irene Chatham. The next site for the District IX Convention was set at the

versity have had chapters that need

chapters. The University of South Florida is interested in being installed of Jacksonville and Florida A&M Uni

accepted the honor and in three short

weeks planned a one-day convention, set up committees on duties and mail ed all necessary information.

Dave Humphrey, of Camma Nu Chapter, organized KKit^'s part in the plans and set up all available materi al. Mr. Rubin appointed Dolores Roscello. National Treasurer, as interim District Coxinselor of TBS, and Irene Chatham as acting District President.

Late Thursday night we received a call from Mr. Rubin saying he would arrive the next day by private plane at 3:00. The next day, rainy as it was, the members of Alpha Omega and Camma Nu were waiting patient ly for the arrival of our Great White

Father who showed up at 4:00. (We had forgotten to allow for the differ ence in time!) Much to our pleasant sm-prise, Dr. Richard A. (Flash Cor don) Worthington, Grand Coun

University of Florida in Gainesville.

The newly elected District IX officers are:

Tau Beta Sigma Pres.—Irene Chatham V.P.—Ann Dewey

Sec.-Treas.—Carolyn Miller

Kappa Kappa Psi Pres.—Chuck Beutel

V.P.—Danny Bowles Sec.-Treas.—Steve Sparkman After each committee had reported and all business was completed, Mr.

Rubin presented a closing address. The day's work of organizing and fellow ship was brought to an end with the Convention Banquet, the climax of which was a speech given by Dr. Wil

cil Member, was the pilot. Later that night both chapters met with Mr. Ru bin and the convention was under way. liam P. Foster of Florida A&M Uni Bright and early the next morning, versity. Later Mr. Rubin presented a the rain notwithstanding, the Florida trophy to Alpha Omega and Camma State University Union's doors opened Nu for the work done on the conven for the meetings. After registration tion. The men of Camma Nu Chapter serenaded the banquet participants, and short socializing, the campaign ing was imderway. Mr. R. T. Braun- bringing work and pleasure to an end. agel, director of the FSU Marching The morale of the district was boost Chiefs, gave the welcoming word, and ed by the arrival of many distingmshMr. Robert Foster, District Governor, ed guests—Carolyn Russell, National

help in re-activation.

Another interest of the district is to

bring the National Convention to the South. Along with this is the hope of renting buses which are centrally lo cated so that all delegates from each of the District Chapters can go to Na tional Convention together. The Dis trict's new officers have already begun

laying the foundations for these plans, and all indications show that indeed,

"The South has risen again!"

The Florida, Florida State game brings rivals together as Chuck Beutel and Irene Chatham, District Presidents, talk with Gator bandmember, Carolyn Miller, District sect'ytreas. of Tau Beta Sigma.

Mary Lu Brooks, National President of Tau Beta Sigma and Br. Jay Slaughter, Grand President of Kappa Kappa Psi check on the fraternities' marker in front of the office building with Executive Secretary, Robert H. Rubin.

KAPPA KAPPA PSI TAU BETA SIGMA PRESIDENTS VISIT

NATIONAL OFFICE

The National Offices of the Fraternity and Sorority were visited this summer by Miss Mary Lu Brooks, National President of Tau Beta Sigma, and Dr. Jay Slaughter, Grand President of Kappa Kappa Psi. As part of their duties as the executive officers of their respective organizations, the two Presi dents inspected the facilities at National, visited with Oklahoma State Uni versity officials and met the faculty, staff and commercial contacts necessary in lunning a national organization.

During the two-day visitation. Miss Brooks and Dr. Slaughter conferred with the Executive Secretary on a wide range of topics. These included ex pansion plans and the attraction of other fine bands to our program, the main tenance of the "new image" now being projected for the two organizations, closer ties and increased cooperation with other musical honorary and profes sional societies, the fiscal structure of KK^ and many others.

While meeting with the OSU Vice-President for Expansion, Mr. Rubin and his guests were pleased to learn that space for a three-room suite has been

programed for the National Office in the new OSU Humanities Building, to be completed by 1969. The plans for the new office call for a combination muse um-seminar-conference room, which will house the historical collection of both

organizations and a permanent display of items relating to the founding of each.

The room will be scheduled through the National Office for faculty and will be available for Cotmcil and Trustee meetings, faculty meetings, faculty-student conferences, small-group discussion, etc., and is to be furnished by and TBS.

The Fraternity and Sorority budget, approved in 1965 and by far the largest in our history, was reviewed and pronounced sound. The introduction of a

new line of fraternal items was approved, and we soon hope to have licenseplate tags, short-sleeved sweatshirts, and crested mugs available to the mem bership through the National Office.

Other administrative details were also discussed, and the meetings ended with a banquet in the visitors honor hosted by IMr. and IVIrs. A. Frank Martin and Mr. and Mrs. Rubin. Before leaving, each executive officer commented favorably on the National Office operation and assured the Executive Secretary

that they would be happy to answer questions from any of the Active members concerning our services now that they have had a chance to see them first hand.

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I 1^' Left to right: Harry R. Wilson, Nafl President Phi Mu Alpha; Robert H. Rubin, Exec. Secretary Kappa Kappa Psi-Tau Beta Sigma.

Left to right: James Van Slyke, Phi Mu Alpha Province VII Governor; Robert H. Rubin; Harry R. Wilson; Will James, noted choral composer also honored with Professional Life Membership.

PHI MU ALPHA INITIATES ROBERT H. RUBIN Sunday, October 9th, members of the Region B Convention of Phi Mu Alpha National Music Professional Fraternity officiated at the initiation of

the Executive Secretary, Mr. Robert H. Rubin, as Professional Life Honor ary member of the Sinfonian Frater

nity. Mr. Rubin was granted Sinfonian's highest membership honors by the National Coimcil of Phi Mu Alpha in recognition of the service to Ameri can music that KK-^^ and TBS have

been responsible for during his tenure as their representative.

Present at the ceremonies, which were conducted as part of the two-day regional meeting, were Harry R. Wil son, National President of Phi Mu

Alpha, Price Doyle, National Execu tive Secretary of the Fraternity and many KK^F members who hold dual

membership in the two organizations.

Mr. Rubin also had an opportunity to meet with members of the Delta

Eta and Gamma Alpha Chapters of the Kansas State College Band at Pittsburg, whose Sinfonia Chapter hosted this first in a series of triennial

meetings.

During the conference. Dr. Doyle and Mr. Rubin met to discuss relations

and future cooperation between the two honoraries, and continued on a personal basis the fine relations be

These meetings, frank discussions and candid commentary marked another step in the long history of

tween the two national officers. Re

cordial relations between the two mu

ciprocal and dual membership prob lems were aired and district and prov ince as well as local chapter relation

sic honoraries, and markedly illus trated KK^k's intention to live up to the spirit of " . . . cooperation with

ships were discussed.

other musical organizations . . . "

KKPSI MEN AT SINFONIA MEET: (front to back, left to right) Exec-Sec Rubin, Millard Laing (Alpha Omega), Hoover Fisher (Alpha), Archie Jones (Alpha Tau), Max Mitchell (Alpha), Richard Messenger (Delta Eta), Ted Snider (Delta Eta), Francis Zigmund (Delta Eta), Douglas McCarty (Delta Eta), Garry O. Bentley (Alpha), John Sample (Beta), and Larry Armstrong (Delta Xi).

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA

LEADERSHIP, TRUMPETS AND

BATON LEAD ARIZONA

BY PARKER FOLEV

Director Jack Lee is flanked by Richard Peters, assistant band director, on his right and on the left by Dick Smith, World Champion Twirier.

It is fall. The University of Arizona rubs the sleep of the summer's slumber from her eyes and readies herself

ing pledges class to aid with the fall program within a

for the return of her twenty-thousand.

classes had started!!). This has not only helped with band spirit and lightened the work load, but this "early pledging" will enable the fall class to complete training and be initiated as part of the Homecoming festivities.

But off to the

East, on a panic-stricken practice field, a thunderous com motion marks the charge of a body that has long since greeted the fall dawn and has already spent half-a-day's toil. Stand rebuked, oh blistering Arizona sunl Shriek

week after drill had started (in our case even before

The second innovation to the pledging program is a

in horror, short lived sod! Stand erect on soon inflamed limbs, oh flabby freshmen! The BEST IN THE WEST

letter sent from

is on the march.

non-affiliated bandsmen.

It was an early start for "Little Caesar" (Director Jack Lee) and the Arizona Wildcat Marching Band.

There are many new faces and ideas augmenting the pro gram this fall, and Omega Chapter of KK^ and TBS are in the very thick of it working hard to prove that 1966 will be the best year in the history of the U. of A. band.

On Caesar's right stands Mr. Richard Peters, the new Assistant Band Director.

Mr. Peters was the former

director of the Yuma High School band where he built an envious reputation. Considered one of the fine trumpet artists in the country, he has also taken over the trumpet

instructing duties.

On Caesar's left stands Dick Smith, the new drum major and the current World's Champion Baton Twirler.

Dick hails from Pennsylvania where he has held the state's twirling championship for the past eight years as well as the world title for the past two. We all heartily welcome these two to the Arizona fold.

Omega Chapter led the fresh start this fall with the initiation of a completely revamped pledging program.

Lists of prospective pledges were composed over the sum mer, and voting to extend bids was done at the very first active meeting. This enabled the chapter to have a work

to new freshmen and other

The letter explains what the

organizations do and mean, what the process and re quirements of membership are, and events to promote the bandsmen's active interest in the order and the band as

a whole. We have found that this personal sort of in troduction has greatly enhanced the outside interest in KKY and TBS.

On October 8, 1966, the band, dressed in its new

flashy blue and white uniforms, journeyed to the Uni versity of New Mexico. Complete with cheerleaders and pom-pom girls, six Greyhound buses crept quietly into

Albuquerque like a half-dozen Trojan horses; then with the football team leading the way with a 36-15 victory, our legions stormed the city with crack marching, hard hitting football and appalling enthusiasm.

Even though the emphasis this fall has been on new

ideas, the chapter has not neglected its grand old tradi tions. A bigger and better IvK>i/ sponsored University of Arizona "Band Day" is planned for November 19. Over ive thousand Arizona high school bandsmen will be our

guests for a day of practice, contest, and a spectacular evening half-time show. And the chapter is, as in past yearn, always there when the band needs a little muscle, brain, or extra effort.

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On Sunday, October 2, eleven members of the Kappa Chapter of TBS at the University of Texas at El Paso—Texas Western College and their sponsor reactivated an enthusiastic group of nine girls of the Beta Beta Chapter of TBS on the campus of New Mexico State University.

Working closely with the Executive Secretary and the National Council and aided by their sponsor and District VI Counselor, Mrs. Charlotte Hillyer, the Kappa Chapter undertook the task of initiating the girls first through pledgeship, then active membership and finally to the installation of their new officers. When the congratulations and picture taking was over, the members of Beta Beta treated the Kappa Chapter to a fine Mexican dinner at a local restaurant.

Representing the Kappa Chapter of TBS were: Mrs. Charlotte Hillyer, sponsor and District VI Counselor; Terri Slavec, president; Joyce Goldin, vicepresident; Linda Miller, parlimentarian; and active members Becky Newman, Ruth DeVries, Martha Hernandez, Sandy Rogers, Betty Tanzy, Alice Vargus, Antoinette Mora, and Lois Carbajal.

Initiated as chapter members of the Beta Beta Chapter of TBS were: Mrs.

J. D. Folsom, sponsor; Heather Anderson, president; Susan Bailey, vice-presi dent; Rehecca Atkinson, secretary; Margret Cordova, treasurer; and Donna Ross, Linda Zickefoose, Margie Grisham, Karen Raents, Mary Schettler, and Kathy Walcher.

We wish these new sisters all the success of which we have found them

to be capable and hope that their future years will bring them continued op portunities to serve the NMSU Bands and to enjoy the bonds of Service in oin- Sisterhood.

WINS AGAIN

BETA BETA REACTIVATED

Left to right: Dr. Ray Trass, Dr. John Glowacki, Senator Clinton P. Anderson of New Mexico, American composer Sam Adler, happy and excited that "Festive Prelude"

u

was awarded First Prize at the Southwest Divisional CBDNA Convention.

NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY

"A FESTIVE PRELUDE" WINS CBDNA HONORS

by Ron Johnson One of the most difficult tasks that

can confront a new chapter president is the re-building and re-organizing of a chapter while at the same time set ting up worthwhile programs for the chapter. This situation presented itself and was well met by Brother David Buhman, president of Gamma Eta Chapter at New Mexico State Univer sity

To compound some of these tasks, the Chapter was given the assignment of working with the girls of our Uni versity Band in re-organizing and re activating their TBi; Chapter, which has been on the inactive list for three

years. Heather Anderson, chapter pres ident, deserves commendation for her many hours' work on this.

guest artists; Mitchell Lurie, NBC art ist clarinetist, will solo with the con cert band on December 10-11, and Carl "Doc" Severinsen, trumpet artist with NBC's "Tonight Show" orches tra, will solo with the band and clinic on April 15-16. Following Camma Eta's sponsor Dr. Ray Tross' sugges tion, we plan to honor each of these fine men with a reception following their performances.

During Homecoming festivities our 100-piece Marching Band made its ini tial appearance in our new uniforms, designed especially for us by Fruhauf Uniform Company. Needless to say, we were more than happy to bid "adios" to our old attire, which is rumored to have been in use since the

Our chapter opened the season with a "pizza-coke party" for the entire band as a get-acquainted social; the

Civil War. Great credit and apprecia tion is due to Dr. Roger B. Corbett, University President, and Dr. John Glowacki, our department head, for their financial and moral support on

event was held at the end of one week

our behalf.

of intensive marching drills prior to

our first game. Tentative plans call for a Halloween party at the end of October for Tau Beta Sigma and

Kappa

Kappa

Psi

members and

pledges.

This year we will be honored with the appearance of two well-known

Our annual Band Day festivities

were held on October 15 this year, and featured 600 bandsmen from New Mexico and West Texas. One of the three judges for the event was Mr.

Jack Lee from the University of Ariz ona, who is a former Grand President of Kl\^'. Members of our chapter were

aiding Dr. Tross, marching band festi val chairman, with the niunerous du ties of the affair.

We are proud to say that our com missioned band composition, titled "A Festive Prelude" and written by Sam uel Adler of the Eastman School of

Music, was awarded First Prize and nominated for submission to the Na

tional Convention of College Band Di rectors Association, which will be held at the University of Michigan in Feb ruary, 1967. The Outstanding Bands

man Award, which is sponsored each year by our chapter, was won last June at our band banquet by Lee Defelice, a music major from Massachusetts.

During the Spring semester of last year, the chapter from Texas Western College at El Paso came to initiate our pledge class. We owe them a debt of

gratitude for helping us to get back on our feet, and also congratulations

for having such an active chapter. But watch out, we plan to initiate twenty five new members this year and Gam ma Eta chapter is going on the map!

Our newly-elected officers include

David Buhman, president; Russell Watson, vice-president; Ron Johnson, historian; and Charles Poisall, secre tary-treasurer.

DOW WSW ARKANSAS STATE COLLEGE

Pro-Game Show

Highlights FALL SEASON

BY ALAN LENTZ

The Arkansas State College Marching Indian Band prepares to go on the field at Busch Stadium in St. Louis for their half-time presentation at a Cardinal football

The Arkansas State College Band's

ny, was guest clinician. Mr. Frock

annual halftime presentation at a St.

demonstrated playing and teaching

Louis Cardinal pro-football game was

techniques of all commonly used per cussion instruments. He emphasized teaching a drummer to play musically The Fraternity assisted Don Minx, and the importance of providing mu

the first of many activities for Delta Rho Chapter, KK^.

Director of Bands, and John Alexand

er, assistant band director, in handling publicity releases for the event, which was televised in color throughout the middle Eastern part of the country.

In addition, KK^ members handled loading and rmloading of all equipment on the band's trip from Jonesboro, Arkansas, to St. Louis.

A stage band festival for high school bands highlighted Delta Rho's 1965-66 calendar of activities. Five-hundred

students from ten high schools came to the Arkansas State campus to com pete. KK^ awarded 1st, 2nd, and 3rd

place and honorable mention trophies to winning dance bands. The entire event was conceived, organized, publi cized, and presented by Delta Rho

Chapter. The chapter's sixteen by twelve foot flag provided the backdrop for the stage. The project was deemed so successful by the ASC music fac ulty and participating directors that it will be made a statewide event.

Students enrolled in the music divi sion of the ASC School of Fine Arts

were invited to a lecture clinic spon

sored and financed by Delta Rho Chap ter. George Frock, percussion teacher at Memphis State University and per cussionist with the Memphis Sympho

sically interesting solos with contrast ing styles, tempos, and dynamics for contest and teaching purposes.

Brothers of Delta Rho Chapter as sisted in every possible way when per forming organizations represented the college on concert tours. The annual spring tour of the Arkansas State Col lege Concert Band found KKik mem

bers handling publicity, loading equip ment, and performing with the band for high school audiences. The brothers executed the same duties during the four-day, three-state tour of "The Tribe"—a seventeen member stage band sponsored by the college and di rected by John Alexander, assistant band director and chapter sponsor.

Delta Rho Chapter also sponsored The Tribe's annual on-campus con-

John Alexander, sponsor of Delta Rho chapter, thanks George Frock for accepting Delta Rho's invitation to present a lecture clinic for the Arkansas State College Music Division. Mr. Frock is percussionist with the Memphis Symphony and of the Memphis State University music faculty.

cert. The fraternity brothers handled publicity for the event, mailing letters to high school band directors through out the area inviting their students to attend. Delta Rho Chapter also sent press releases to area newspapers and radio and television stations. Ushers

and stage managers for the event were all members. Tbe name appeared

in all press releases and on the printed programs.

A banquet for all members of the Arkansas State College concert and varsity bands was the concluding acti vity for Delta Rho Chapter. The "Girl of Note", the chapter sweetheart, was announced at the banquet. Delta Rho President Dan Ross presented the 1966

Girl of Note, Miss Sharon Gill, who is past Treasurer of Gamma Xi Chap ter, Tau Beta Sigma.

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"When young folks get together, here's the

TEXAS TECH

song that they all sing ..

and at Texas

Tech the 283 members of the Red Raider

Speed Up In Band Training Gained Thru Fraternity Efforts

by Jerald Talent

hundred persons attended the dance, not all of whom were members of the

Some one hundred members of KK-^

and TB2 arrived on the Texas Tech

campus a week before the rest of the band this year. We learned new mu sic, new march routines, new steps, etc.

Consequently we were able to teach these to entering freshmen and new bandsmen in one day. The next day the rest of the band arrived. On this

day we sold 180 freshman "beanies".

This same day each member of KK^ and TBS took four members of the band and reviewed and drilled them in

the fundamentals of marching and the newer music, steps, and shows that we had learned. The band was ahead of

its normal schedule by one week. We were able to begin on a show in two days.

There are 400 people enrolled in the Tech Band programs. As entertain ment for these bandsmen and their

dates,

organized a pool party and

a dance where a few of our members were thrown into the water to cele

brate their getting married or pinned.

Fortunately, the pool was heated, and there were no injuries. In the spirit of fun, a freshmen vs upperclassmen vol leyball game was organized. The up perclassmen had no competition and won easily! We also arranged a water melon party at a nearby park.

bands. Five combo's competed for the first prize of $150 and second prize of $50. Two local deejay's emceed the program for us. Advertisement was by every available means except homing pigeon.

The "Coin' Band

From

Raider

Land" has made one trip to Fort Worth, Texas, to Texas Christian Uni versity, and is planning another to to Houston and Rice University. Kicq'

is responsible for loading and unload ing all seven buses, paraphenalia and other most enjoyable activities. The Alpha Omicron Chapter made twelve signs for the buses. They are red, black and white. The bus company stores them for us and puts them on the buses when we are ready for them.

The notoriously famous "Blue

Marching, Band were singing out instrumentally as they went through the ever-

popular diminishing diamond drill at the first halftime show of the season which occured on the second day of classes this year.

of you who do not know of the dear old gal, she is an old Chevrolet school bus revamped for use by the Chapter.

She is now quite old and has made several trips, including one to Florida in 1959 and several trips to conven tions. She is still going strong.

To finish off our report, we would like to make a request of our brothers.

Seven years ago in 1959 Alpha Omi cron started a trophy called the "Trav

eling Baritone". It was an old Conn Baritone. The trophy was so designed as to promote visitation between chap ters. Alpha Omicron presented the award at the National Convention in

1959. Since then it has traveled quite a bit and at the last news, it was in Arkansas at Lambda Chapter, and they had given it to someone else. At present no one knows the location of the "Baritone". So! If anyone knows

Goose" of Alpha Omicron Chapter is being renovated! She has a new paint job, new flooring, new motor, and new

the

(to us) seats. She is at the moment

for its exchange and would like to see it started traveling again!

waiting for a new rear end. For those

whereabouts of the "Traveling

Baritone", please let those of Alpha Omicron know. We have a list of rules

Raymond Curtis, our able Publicity Chairman, planned and executed our Annual Battle of the Bands. This is

our only money-raising project. Three From left to right, bottom row: Curtis Baird; Dennis Teasdale; Mike Struve: Tom my Sorrelle; Kenneth Smith; J. Robert Pendleton; Raymond Curtiss: Doug Foster; Keith Thomas; Kirk Hays, president; James Beckham; Kidon Reynolds; Jerry Talent; and Bill Williams.

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KENT STATE UNIVERSITY

KANSAS STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE

32 BANDS JOIN IN KENT STATE BAND DAY

Picnic Starts Year

by Larry Armstrong and Tom Sirridge Delta Xi at Emporia, Kansas, began

by Rachelle DeHoff

an active year by co-hosting, with our sister chapter of TBS, a picnic for the

With the season well underway, the TB2 and

chapters at Kent State

K.S.T.C. Bandsmen. This was a big

University are working hard to make the coming year a big success. On Sat urday, September 17, the two chapters joined forces and helped guide and di rect 32 visiting high school bands par ticipating in the annual Kent State Band Day performance.

success with baseball, football, volley

We next hosted the Ohio University marching band on October 1. The Kent chapters served cider and doughnuts following the halftime activities.

Monday, October 3, saw the pledg ing of eleven girls into the Alpha Gamma chapter. These girls were care fully screened and selected throughout the summer months by the entire chapter. They are now well on their way to prosperity through the selling

Delta Xi having a successful "Slave Day". We did many odd jobs such as mowing lawns, raking leaves, washing windows, pitching hay, and building

ball, and an over-abundent supply of hotdogs and pepsi-cola. A friendly gathering of this type stimulates en thusiasm for the band and is well worthwhile.

Saturday, the 8th of October, saw

fences. The whole chapter kept busy the entire day and gave our treasury a substantial boost.

We are happy to announce that Del Lydene HovancCy TBS President

welcomes from both Dayton and Ox ford, Ohio, where the band performed for the Kent-Miami football game.

While in Dayton, the band stayed at the Statler-Hilton Hotel. During oirr evening meal, we were surprised with a skit from the TBS pledges. KK^ also came through with a hilarious take off on Batman.

Our plans for the future include a winter formal to be held somewhere

ta Xi initiated Mr. Charles F. Schaefer

II as an honorary life member. Mr. Schaefer is a distinguished faculty member at K.S.T.C. and a graduate of the University of Michigan.

Delta Xi wishes to congratulate Mr. Robert H. Rubin, our National Execu tive Secretary, on his initiation as an honorary life member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia on October 9th. Brother Larry

Armstrong represented the KSTC Sin-, fonia Chapter and had a chance to welcome Mr. Rubin into dual member ship personally.

on campus. A joint banquet following activation ceremonies of the two chap ters is in the offing.

All of these activities and future

Sue Kannel, TBS Secretary

of our fine officers for the coming

da Stete University, Tallahassee, Flori da, tapped and pledged 18 girls on Sep

year. They are for TBS Lydene Hovance, president; Rachelle DeHoff, vicepresident; Sue Kannel, treasurer; Nan cy Custead, secretary; and Joy Thomp son, parliamentarian. KK^ is led by Roger Altoff, president; Bob DeMass, vice-president; Ray Truby, secretary; Dick Rayer, treasurer; and Tim Park

Under the leadership of their presi dent, Mary Newell, and treasurer, Syl via Sangston, we are sure to have the best pledge class ever.

Kent State University is very proud to have three of the District VII offi cers in our ranks. They are Lydene

Beta Psi would also like to announce

TBS Secretary; and Ken Sharp, KK'4' Secretary-Treasurer. With these peo

brought the Kent State Band warm

by Denise Mills

Alpha Omega Chapter of TBS, Flori

inson, parliamentarian.

The weekend of October 7 and 8

Alpha Omega Pledges 18

plans have been the result of the work

of apples and polishing of white bucks.

the addition of eight new pledges to their membership. These pledges have done most of the work in making our campus ready for all visiting bands.

FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY

tember 21. The girls are pictur^ above. The following Tuesday night,

the pledges met with their pledge train er, Bev White, and officers were elect ed. They are as follows: executive chairman, Cathy Davis; projects chair man, Shirley Hutchinson; finance chairman, Vicki Vega; and music chair man, Jean Foster.

The pledge class has already begun its committee work and money mak

ing projects are underway. The pledges

Hovance, TBS president; Sue Kannel, sold "Marching Chiefs" directories at ple as our leaders, the Alpha Gamma and Beta Psi chapters of TBS and KK'^' here at Kent State University are out

to make the band program better for all concerned.

rehearsals and also sold cookies and

apples on our recent band trip to Miami for the Florida State-Univer

sity of Miami football game.

Alpha Omega is glad to have a large pledge class, and the Active Sisters are looking forward to a trimester of hard work from our pledges.

... is not only an idea-exchange, but a means of shedding s®""® known, often over-looked, yet satisfying displays of service by of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma across the nation.

□

Beta Alpha of KK>k and Iota of TBl at Baylor Uni

on

ance, in addition to their regular duties as members of

versity have been able to finance their chapter operations in a unique manner for sometime. Members have ob tained the franchise to operate the concession stands in Waco Hall, where practically all of the entertainment shows coming to the Baylor campus are put on. Profits from the concession stand, which this year served audi ences coming to see the New Christy Minstrals and the "Pigskin Revue," pay for Baylor delegates' expenses to

the Houston University Bands.

National and District Conventions.

□ Beta Psi of TBi: at South Dakota State University in

□

The Alpha Chapters of

and TBi: at Oklahoma

State University pitched in last semester to make the new band quarters more hospitable and conducive to the "new sound" sported by the OSU Band this year. They held

a joint chapter workday, cleaned out the bandhall, painted the walls of the room an easy-on-the-eye shade of blue.

This not only covered the overpowering brick that had been there before, but helped the Cowboy Bandsmen take

□ Alpha Beta of

at Butler University has pub

lished a band manual for the marching season. The manual was ready as early as last March and contained

information on such items as officers of the band,^ the proper wearing of the uniform, disciplinary regulations, responsibilities while in public appearance, etc.

cooperation with their KK^ counterparts constructed and manned a display at the South Dakota Bandmasters' Clinic held last spring on their campus. The display told the story of the Jackrabbit Band and the different events it had taken part in. TB:i members also served coffee to the visiting bandmasters, funds from which are going to wards a scholarship to be given to a freshman band member.

a little more pride in their quarters.

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□

has another of those one-of-a-kind methods for raising

Delta Omicron of KK^ and Gamma Kappa of TBS

at the University of Connecticut jointly sponsor an arti cle each week in the UCONN daily campus paper ex

plaining what this week's half-time show will be like.

Included in the article are recaps of last week's perform ances, interesting sidelights or comments on various band personalities, and an invitation to watch for any special stunts or specially arranged music in the forth-coming show.

□ Beta Chapter of TBS at Texas Tech has hit on an unique way to keep the buses on band trips from looking like traveling garbage dumps by the end of the excursion.

They took a workday session out of their busy calendar

Beta Delta of KK^ at Sam Houston State College

money that might interest other Chapters. They have been granted the franchise for parking cars each October at the Huntsville State Prison Rodeo.

This has become

one of their main sources of finances and grows increas

ingly more lucrative as interest in the top-flight Prison Rodeo attracts more attention in the sporting world.

□ Gamma Zeta of Kl\>^ and Alpha Upsilon of TBl at Lamar Tech have been running a concession stand during their concert contests with increasing success. By supply ing the highschool contest participants with soft drinks, candy and other eatables, the chapters last semester grossed over $580, of which better than $300 was clear

last semester and made decorated "litter bags" for each of the Tech Band buses. Should be quite an improve

profit.

ment in appearance, and a great help for those who work

asked by a local high school band director to hold a clinic

at the bus depots.

for his students. The Brothers spent one Saturday work

□ Omicron of KK^ at West Virginia University worked

ing with each section for several hours. After conferences in which the director asked for constructive criticisms and

last year with the departments of Art, Drama, and Music to prepare a program to take to area high schools and television stations explaining the new Creative Arts Cen

ter being built on the University campus. The program was to be ready for presentation before the end of the

spring term and is another example of "things to do" when the opportunity presents itself.

□ Tau Chapter of TB:^ at the University of Houston

□

Gamma Na of KK>k at Florida State University was

pointers to help polish the band's performance, the Chap ter reports that the group went on to take a first class rating in district competition.

□

Delta Rho of \\\\\\r at Arkansas State College last

semester sponsored a most successful clinic for the ASC

Band on the playing and teaching of percussion instrumen^. They called in a noted expert in the field from

has for the last year or so required its members to appear

another university, who provided music education and

lin musical performances as part of its participation on campus as a musical honorary. In the last year, at least nine Sorority members have appeared in public perform

and a lot of professional insight into teaching a demand

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otr^r interested band students with many timely tips ing set of instruments.

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS

TB2 joined KK-^^

Hard Work and Fun Highnght Chapter Activities At Texas U

by Carolyn Owens

functions. At the same time, members and pledges of TBS and ivTC-^- were

Beta Gamma Chapter of TB2S, work ing in cooperation with Alpha Tau of KK^, has been busy helping to keep the Longhom Band of the University of Texas running smoothly this fall.

Activity began on September 7, when new band freshmen arrived. TB2 sold

orange and white beanies to the new comers, who must wear this badge of "honor" to all band rehearsals and

working constantly to fit 255 band members into uniforms. TBS pledges bandied alterations, and uniforms were ready right on time for the season's first game with USC. On the lighter side, TBS and KK-4' presented the annual night of skits and songs on September 9. TBS pledges presented a parody skit concerning the year's activities to come at UT, and

BOWLING GREEN UNIVERSITY

MARK KELLY IS NEW DIRECTOR AT BOWLING GREEN UNIVERSITY

sources. Often he collaborates with his

Bowling Green University's 120piece Falcon Marching Band stepped out this October with a new look orig inated by Mark Kelly, new director of bands at the University. Mr. Kelly comes to Ohio after serving one year at the University of Iowa. He received

his Bachelor's and Master's degree from the University of Iowa.

Director Kelly's concept of a march ing band is a mobile concert band

after classes started.

At a get-acquainted picnic for the freshmen and old band members on

September 11, TBS provided help with refreshments and opposed in a volleyball game which they lost (but not too badly).

Continuing projects of Beta Gamma this fall include providing a ready needle and thread for any band mem bers who lose uniform buttons; selling fried pies to band members before the band leaves on Saturday for out-oftown games; and sponsoring jointly with KK"!' a tutoring program and a On October 15 TBS members ac

two assistants, Louis Marini and David

by Verna Young

record by having their aimual project, a directory of band members, ready to sell by September 26, only one week

quiz file.

Band members received a personal letter from Mr. Kelly during this sum mer. The letter outlined his plans and gave the reporting date and pre-class rehearsal schedule. Students reported six days before classes began for drills in small groups under squad leaders.

The band held morning and afternoon marching drills and evening playing rehearsals. When classes began, the band started regular two hour, four day a week periods. On game days, re hearsals are held in the morning and just before the game.

Mr. Kelly develops his shows aroimd ideas he gathers from many

Mark Kelly

to sing traditional

Longhorn Band Songs.

Fall pledges of Beta Gamma set a

Glasmire. Mr. Kelly usually keys his themes to university events, national or local specialities, or current topics.

When the music is decided on, most of it is specially arranged for the BG band by Mr. Marini. The shows them selves are a combination of precision drills and picture formations, reflecting Mr. Kelly's feeling that both motion and music should be emphasized.

Mr. Kelly said one of his reasons for accepting the university position

cepted the challenge of the freshmen girls in the band and engaged in a powder puff football game. Coaches for TBS included the band president.

Tommy Dowan, and president, Kent Rider.

Besides their participation in the separate activities of the chapter, two TBS girls are members of the Longhom Band Council. Kathy Lohr, a Junior

and First Councilor, staged the annual Band Day, when high school bands from across the state traveled to Aus

tin to march in a parade down Con gress Avenue and to later perform in a pre-game show at the Texas-Indiana game. Nancy McCehee, a sophomore and pledge of TBS, is Fourth Councilor and is responsible for taking roll at all band rehearsals, pep rallies and per formances. These girls also take part in routine council functions and in set

ting band policies and they afford TBS an important voice in band affairs.

Five of the six "Texas Stars," the Longhom Band twirling corps, are TBS members. They are Sallie Brett Latham, Emma Lea King, Mary Ann Nelson, Jo Ann Shaw, and Sharon An derson, a pledge. Jo Ann also serves the band as freshman adviser for this year.

the

Fall pledges of Beta Gamma chap

young people who would soon be lead ing bands of their own. He's not only building an impressive musical unit, but demonstrating the value of estab lishing spirit and rapport in the or ganization. Part of his success is due to the long hours of careful planning

ter are Gloria Amescua, Sharon An

was the

chance to

work

with

whose main job is entertaining the football crowd. He stresses both pre for each rehearsal. Besides directing cision of movement and intense, clean the university bands, Mr. Kelly also sound. He feels that "music and body teaches a class in instrumental organ should be operated as meticulously as ization in the university's School of the instruments in a symphonic band." Music.

derson, Hazel Burnette, Cynthia Helge, Ruth Jenkins, Gaynelle Johnson, Nan

cy McCehee, Brenda Moorhead, Shar on Reed, Frances Ryland, and Sally Yarborough.

Officers for 1966-67 are Kathy

Thompson, president; Emma Lea King, vice-president and pledge trainer; Anne Fugate, secretary; Michelle Moltz, treasurer; Carolyn Owens, historian; and Evelyn Muelder, parliamentarian.

BAYLOR UNIVERSITY

us if there is anything they need to know.

lo+a Chapter Boasts Two Campus Queens

We are very honored to have two campus sweethearts in our chapter.

This will be a busy and prosperous year for the Iota Chapter at Baylor University. Three pledges, Nancy

was elected sweetheart of Beta Al pha Chapter. Miss Judy Kelly, a sen

Fitzpatrick, Janice Hill, and Brooksie Ivy, have been selected and they are enthusiastic about becoming mem

as sweetheart of Esquire, a men's so cial club. Both of these will represent the fraternity and club in the Home coming Parade, October 22.

bers.

The first night the band had rehear sal, all the TBS members dressed alike.

This raised an immediate curiosity among the freshmen and gave us an opportunity to introduce them to TBS and tell them what kind of sorority it is and what its main purposes are.

Many freshmen have shown an in terest in the sorority and are looking forward to next semester so they can "rush" TBS.

Miss Slyvia Moore, a Waco senior,

ior from Temple, Texas, was elected

view" in which most of the clubs com

pete with skits and songs. TBS and KK-^ are in charge of all the conces sion stands during these performances.

Friday is really the big day. There is a singspiration at which the freshman band plays. There is also a bon-fire and pep rally; and, of course, the en

sister" in the band. We gave each of them a little bear with a gold ribbon

tire band attends.'There are two Caba

around his neck. On a card we wished

members, ex-bandsmen, and especially for ex-TBS and KK^ members. Almost immediately after the breakfast is the Homecoming Parade.

Most of the band members have re covered from the exhausting but hap

py trip to Arkansas. We left early Friday morning, Oct. 7, and traveled

to McKinney, Texas. There we ate lunch and had a short marching re hearsal. From there we drove to McHomecoming is an important time Alester, Oklahoma. We marched at at Baylor, and TBS has a responsible half-tirne during their high school part. It all begins Thursday night with game. We spent the night in McAlester the first performance of "Pigskin Re and left early the next morning for

Each member of TBS has a "little

each of them luck in college and gave them our addresses and telephone numbers so they can get in touch with

sponsoring a breakfast for all band-

rets Friday night for the "exes" and

Fayetteville. We practiced the show, ate lunch, practiced the pre-game show with the Arkansas hand, and left for the stadium. The weather was terrible

but the game was wonderful. The Bears had a 7-0 victory over the Razorbacks.

Iota chapter has started the year

their families. TBS and KKT" are in in a big way and we know this will be charge of keeping everyone supplied a great year for TB2. Hope to see all with chips and dips and selling cokes. of you at the National Convention in

Saturday morning TBS and KK^ are

Fort Worth this summer.

GEORGIA TECH

TROUBLES PLAGUE CHAPTER MEMBERS ON TRIP

by Raymond Cabe

done to the plane's control surfaces.

We were due in Tallahassee in three

The Brothers of Iota Chapter of

KK^ planning to attend the District Convention in Florida were confront

ed by a major transportation problem on arrival at Atlanta Municipal Air

port at 6:00 a.m. on May 21, 1966. We had hoped to be at the Ninth District Convention in Tallahassee, Florida,

by 9:00 a.m.; however, our chapter president's private plane had met with an accident during the night. An air line baggage car came loose from its tractor and had chosen our plane as its victim. Considerable damage was

Jerry Williams, in KKY presents plaque to Georgia Tech for winning display.

hours; but, at that moment, our chances of making it seemed pretty remote. But with the help of Mr. Roy

Ferguson, Sr., we were able to charter another plane. We changed airports and departed for Florida. As a result, we were only an hour late to the con vention.

Later we were glad we had made the extra effort to attend

because Iota

many years, we were proud to receive the first display award given. The Chapter was presented with a beauti ful permanent trophy and an engraved district plaque which we hope to hold once again after the 1968 District Convention.

We are now organizing our fall pledge class, and for their pledge proj ect they will build a trophy case for Iota Chapter and the Georgia Tech Band. Ben L. Sisk is lota's sponsor

Chapter placed first in the display competition. Since this was the first Ninth District Convention in many.

and director of the Georgia Tech Yel-

(left to right) Ken Stephens, Jim Carter, Roy Ferguson, Jr., and Raymond Cabe, IOTA delegates with winning trophy.

(left to right) President Roy Ferguson, Jr. and brother Raymond Cabe receiving awards at Ninth District Convention banquet.

lowjacket Bands.

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60^ UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA

Band Honors Football Team With Paddle

by Maryann Peterson With the first month of the new

school year behind us, the Omega Chapter of TBi at the University of Arizona in Tucson boasts a busy round of activities. During the first few weeks of the season an effort was made to en

courage introduction and good fellow ship between old and new bandsmen.

As part of this effort, name tags in the school colors of red and blue were

made for each prospective member.

Following an evening music rehearsal on September 10, ivK^ and TBS held a joint get acquainted party for the band. Records, refreshments, smiles and a little bit of rain were the order

of the evening in addition to separate meetings of the organizations in which the men and women of the band were introduced to the members of the so

cramming for the final pledge test. On September 18, the Omega chapter wel comed four new members into the sis

terhood: Kay Anderson, Lonnie Boardman, Marilyn Laughead and Peggy Rogers. Six days later, September 24th, four more girls were pledged; and Syl via Holly, Elizabeth Perry, Maryann Peterman and Irma Ronquillo were ready to begin a semester of trials, tests, and projects. As part of their

traditional pledge duties, each pledge was given white shoe polish and the admonition that there should be "no

dirty bucks on any band member in uniform."

These bottles of polish were faith fully carried as far as the University of New Mexico for our game on Oc tober 8th. For this same trip, TB:£

purchased 40 dozen doughnuts and

rority and fraternity and familiarized 350 cartons of milk and orange drink with the principles, projects and serv and served the band members break ices involved. In the first week of band, fast on the buses which departed at TBS also manned barrels of cold water for the breaks in our three-hour march

ing rehearsals.

6 a.m. This was also distribution day for the second edition of "The Leaky

formal initiation of another class of

Bugle" which is the band newspaper published by TBS. The issue an nounced new pledges of both KK^ and TBS, provided music games to pass the

pledges, who could be found busily

time and many featiue articles.

As it got later in the month, active members began preparations for the

It might also be noted that the week following a bad beating in our first game, sponsored a ten-foot pad dle as a gift to the Arizona Wildcat football team to let them know we were behind them. With the school

motto, "Bear Down," and the sig natures of all bandsmen inscribed, it was presented to the team after a re hearsal to strains of our fight song.

In things to come, TBS plans to make red and blue pennants printed with 'Band Day 1966" to be sold to participating high school bandsmen on November 19th. KK^ helps in this project by printing the pennants, while TBS is in charge of getting ready the materials, cutting and sewing the pen nants, and selling them. Plans are cur rently being made for receptions to be held for out-of-state guest bands following our football games with the University of Utah, Brigham Young and Arizona State. Homecoming day will find the KK4> and TBS pledges working hard to finish the Alumni Band float in time for the parade.

And if these things don't keep us busy enough, we can always pick on the pledges!

Education degree from Oklahoma City University. At Purdue, Mr. Kirk will serve as a ^vood^vind instructor and Mr. Brian Kirk came to Purdue in will assist with the Varsity and Regi 1966 following two years of teaching in the public schools of Missouri. Mr. mental Bands and with the marching

formed at New York's Radio City Hall

PURDUE UNIVERSITY

for ten weeks.

Three

New

Added to

Staffers

Band

Staff

by Jeff Steele The coming of the new school year has seen the addition of three new members to the staff of the Purdue

University Bands. These men will hold the positions of Assistant Director of University Bands, Assistant Director of Marching Bands and Graduate Teaching Assistant for Woodwinds.

Only one, Roy Johnson, Assistant Di rector of Marching Bands, has prev iously been at Purdue, but two are Fraternity members. Professor Roger

Kirk received the Bachelor of Music

band.

UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI

JUG,FIFE AND BOTTLE BAND STEAL SHOW

Heath and Mister Brian Kirk are en

joying their first season with the Pur due University Bands.

Professor Roger Heath came to Pur due in 1966 following thirteen years as a high school band director in Mon tana and Iowa. As director of the Great

Falls, Montana, High School Bands, he developed the band into an organiza tion of national prominence which re ceived consistent "superior" ratings in

Back: (left to right) Arlene Brill, Marilyn Maddox, Reeni O'Connor (hidden), Mary Brown, Pat Slattery, Paula Gray. Front: (left to right) Margret Sawitzho-Lipski, Kathy Wilbert, Laura Rabe, Marlene McCoy, Jackie Kinard. Piano: Nancy Huppertz.

state music festival.

He received the Bachelor of Music

Education degree with honors in 1952 from the University of Colorado and the Master of Music Education degree in 1953 from the same institution. He

served two consecutive terms as presi dent of the Montana Bandmaster's As

sociation and has distinguished him self in many professional organiza tions, having been elected to various offices.

While at the University of Colorado, Professor Heath was president of the Alpha Iota Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi, participating in the national and district conventions in the four years between 1949 and 1952. He also per formed twice with the National Inter

collegiate Band.

At Purdue, Professor Heath will conduct the Concert Band, the Variety

or Stage Band, and the Theatre Or

by Reeni O'Connor Theta Chapter of TBi;, at the Uni versity of Cincinnati, has been quite active this past summer and early fall.

Wedding bells have rung for Ruth Schmidt Andree, Kathy Phillips Wil bert, Paula Schubert Gray and alumna Judy McClellan Sams. Showers were given by sister members. Also this summer, several members added their musical contributions to the U. C.

Summer Symphonic Band which gave two Twilight concerts on campus.

On September 15th through 19th, we spent a chilly weekend at the annual U. C. Bandcamp. The highlight of Bandcamp is Saturday, skit night.

TBS, with several practices in the summer, gave four really unusual skits! In our first skit we sang a hilar ious song about TBS girls, which was written for skit night by president

Marlene McCoy. Our finale consisted of a jug, fife, and bottle band which played such favorites as "Poetical Pea nuts" and Li'l Liza Jane." Also at

Bandcamp, a get-acquainted party was given for all band women.

Marching season is upon us and our director. Dr. R. Robert Homyak, is

proudly marching 144 bandsmen (and women!)—the largest band ever at U. C.! Practices are in session for the

Homecoming game on October 22 and the televised Tulsa-U. C. game on Oc tober 29th. One of our money-making

projects was the selling of gloves and suspenders to new band members.

Presently we are looking forward to our near-future rush parties. Theta Chapter happily continues to grow and prosper at the University of Cincin nati.

chestra.

Back Row (on flutes) Nancy Huppertz, Mary Brown, (left to right) Jackie Kinard, Kathy Wilbert, Laura Rabe, Reeni O'Connor, Paula Gray, Pat Slattery, Marilyn Maddox,

Mr. Roy Johnson, has been a member of the Gamma Pi Chapter for eight years, serving as president and vice president and currently as spon sor. He is the oldest actively partici pating member of the chapter, and has been the source of countless inspira tions to the Chapter. During the sum

Marlene McCoy, Margret Sawitzko-Lipski, Arlene Brill.

mer of 1966 he served as assistant con

ductor of the Purdue unit which per

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SOUTHERN STATE COLLEGE

Southern State Chapters Have Busy First Year

by Sharon Smith The Gamma Omicron Chapter of TBS and Delta Chi Chapter of installed at Southern State College in Magnolia, Arkansas, last February, opened the fall semester with a ham burger supper for 72 members of this year's college band on Sept. 4 at the

Dolph Camp Fine Arts Building.

On Sept. 13 TBS members Mary Alice ■ Colquitt, Carole Koenig, Vicki Nix, Sherry Parker, Linda Reynolds, Reta Revis and Sharon Smith held an

informal rush party at the home of Mary Alice for upperclass bandwomen, at which president Sharon Smith

explained the purpose of and qualifi cations for TBS membership.

Pledges chosen for the fall semester

and initiated at a ceremony in the of fice of sponsor Dalene Baer of the

Southern State College music depart ment on Sept. 21 were Sherry Martindale and Robin Murph, who served at a tea given by the Chapter for all freshman women band members at the College Center Sept. 24.

The Chapter has several moneymaking projects planned, including a candy sale in nearby tovms in October,

1. The members of Gamma Omicron and Delta Chi who served at the hamburger

supper were James Robbins, Sharon Smith, Sunthorn Arunanondchai, Richard Stratton, Linda Reynolds, James Erickson, Carol Koenig, Paddy Davis, Jim Works, Reta Revis, Jack Slayton, Freddie Savage, Don Myers. 2. Pledge Sherry Martindale serves punch to members Mary

and has scheduled many more activi ties for the year.

Alice Colquitte, Sharon Smith, Reta Revis, Carol Koenig, Miss Dalene Baer, sponsor, Paddy Davis, and pledge Robin Murph at the Bandwomens Tea. 3. Gamma Omicron pledges Robin Murph and Sherry Martindale help to clean up after the Bandswomens Tea. 4. Guests who enjoyed the good food at the hamburger supper included Sherry Parker, Shirley Smith, Miss Dalene Baer, Gamma Omicron sponsor, and Mrs. Richard Oliver.

UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO

UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT

CU Holds Band Day

Fordham Univ. Director, Honorary Member

by Kay Cummins

by Roger Cahoon

The University of Colorado Band Day was October 1 this year. Almost one himdred high school bands from all over Nebraska, Kansas, Wyoming, and Colorado attended. The long pa rade of the morning was the big event of the day. The bands were judged on appearance, marching, and play ing. Some of the bands also partici pated in maneuvering events earlier in the morning. After the parade, the high school bands were served lunch

by Gamma Chapter members and the University of Colorado Band mem bers. All the participating bands

Chapter initiated Mr. George Seuffert

marched into the stadium for the after

noon game between Colorado and Kansas State. The CU band did

another fine half-time show, and the massed bands played "Fight CU Down the Field," and "Glory Colorado." It was considered by all a very success ful Band Day.

On May 1, 1966, Delta Omicron as a Grand Chapter Honorary Mem ber. Mr. Seuffert is Director of Bands

at Fordham University; and has been active in many fine concert bands, in

cluding his own professional band which plays in New York City during the summer months. A reception was

held following the ceremony at the home of the chapter advisor, Mr. Allan Gillespie, Director of Bands at the University of Connecticut. Many in

teresting anecdotes were exchanged at the reception, and the brothers of Delta Omicron Chapter thoroughly en

joyed themselves with Mr. Seuffert.

October 1, 1966, Delta Omicron

Chapter initiated Mr. Donald Mattran and Mr. Herbert Schultz as Grand

Vermont. The chapter had invited both the gentlemen and their wives to be guests at the football game between the University of Connecticut and Ver mont that Saturday followed by the initiation ceremonies. This was to be

the annual Band Day at U Conn., and about 2,000 high school bandsmen were ready to join the famous U Conn.

Husky Marching Band for a spectacu lar half-time ceremony. Unfortunately, a torrential downpour which lasted the entire afternoon curtailed any plans

for Band Day, and Mr. Mattran and Mr. Schultz were not able to see the

game. However, the ceremonies went off on schedule, and Mr. Mattran and Mr. Schultz were duly initiated.

The brothers of Delta Omicron con sider it an honor to initiate these fine musicians into the Brotherhood.

The officers of Delta Omicron for

lege of Music and Mr. Schultz is Di

the school year 1966-67 are; Roger Ca hoon, president; George Rowe, vicepresident; Richard Roberts, secretary;

rector of Bands at the University of

and Harold Abeles. treasurer.

Chapter Honorary Members. Mr. Mat tran is Band Director at the Hartt Col

MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY

OHIO UNIVERSITY

Thrailkill New Assistant Band Director Ohio University is offering a new and exciting challenge for its band members this year.

An Honor To Service

by Gene Todd "It is an honor to be selected to serve."

Such is the motto of KK-if and such do we live by. While honor is brought

Mr. Charles Minelli has a new as

sistant this year, Mr.. Gene Thrail kill, who has complete charge of the Bobcat Marching Band. Mr. Thrailkill is a graduate of the University of Michigan and received his Masters Degree from Ohio University. He has introduced many new ideas, which in clude pre-game concerts at Grover Center and plans for a recording of the highlights of the year's show tunes. Especially encouraging to the

upon Brothers of

by their very

membership, we of Gamma Alpha feel that the privilege of serving should not end there, but that it should act as a guiding spirit upon our lives after we leave the atmosphere of the college

band. To serve something higher, in a sense, is our philosophy, and thus we feel that we have partially accom

plished this by the following of an an cient piper—loyalty and dedication to

band is the enthusiastic support com

ing from the student body due to the increased performances of the popular

our coimtry.

tunes for the half-time entertainment.

The Viet Nam war may, in the eyes of some, be senseless, without pur

Saturday, October 1st, the March ing Bobcats traveled to Kent State for

pose, and inane to a ludicrous degree; but to these brothers now stationed in

Migration Day. At half-time the band

They joined the Bobcat Marching Band in forming the OHIO on the field at half-time and playing the tra

Viet Nam and Southeast Asia, we of Gamma Alpha can say but this; Al though you now hear a different drum mer, follow him, and respond with your all—you're Brothers, and we of Midwestern University are proud of

ditional marches.

you.

Mr. Gene ThrailkilU Director of Marching Band

Early in the season, a get-acquaint ed mixer was held for the members

of the Ohio University Marching Band by the members of KK^ and TBS. The

Vicki Kerbs

District VII Vice-President

presented a "Tribute to Richard Rodgers", and after the show our hosts

treated us to doughnuts and cider.

Upon leaving Kent, the Bobcats

journeyed to Ashland College, where the band was featured at the ]3and-oRama Activities in the half-time show.

Fifteen high school bands presented their shows at the pre-game.

Ohio University had its own Band Day the following Saturday. The mem

evening began when the band played for the pep rally before the first home football game of the season. Several members of KK^ and TBS worked up a hilarious skit to the story of Cin derella, using the times from South Pacific, for all the parts were sung.

Members of the skit were ugly step sister Unguentine, ugly step-sister Drusilla, cruel Step-mother, Cinder ella, Prince Charming, and Fairy GodMother. The costumes were really way out!! The audience was in stitches most of the time, and the cast en joyed putting it on. Refreshments and dancing followed, and everyone had a good time.

The Sisters of the Alpha Delta Chapter kept in touch this summer through a news letter which was started by their president. She sent the letter to two members, who in turn sent it to two more after they had added their own letter of their sum mer activities. This was circulated

through the whole roster and returned to the Chapter just before school started again. These letters will be placed in our scrapbook, and we hope

bers of KKl' and TBS were there early to greet the members and directors

this will be kept up through the

of the fifteen bands in attendance.

years.

Lt. Terry L. Cost Lt. Larry Johnson A/2c Gary R. McDaniel Lt. Henry A. Raeke Lance Cpl. Eddy L. Skipwith Lt. Maxwell Timnell At the District VII Convention in

Kent, Ohio, Alpha Delta Chapter sponsored Vicki Kerbs, sophomore, for district vice-president. We are proud to say she was elected, and we know that she will work hard along with the other very capable officers

elected. Vicki is president of the Alpha Delta Chapter at Ohio University, and she also holds the job of band librar ian. Music Education is her major, and Vicki plays flute in the marching and concert bands, and is also a mem ber of Sigma Alpha Iota.

Members of Tau Beta Sigma and Kappa Kappa Psi present "Cinderella" at band mix er. Left to Right: Carol Day, Dan Presgrave,

Bill Fay, Vicki Kerbs, Bob Kuebler, Fred Sisson.

The University of Michigan Marching Band features its Trombone section in the Jerry Bilik arrangement of "76 Trombones".

^^1£S &

Bands — Concert, Symphony, Jazz, and Marching—are featured in a pro gram always noted for fine musician ship, variety, and humor.

?pr^TY:^

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

13,000 Bandsmen Participating in Band Day

by John Ashby The University of Michigan (Ann Arbor) is the home of a kaleidoscope of events occurring this year in the band world. The first of these was the

18th Annual Band Day on October 1, 1966. Over 13,000 bandsmen from 188 high schools all over Michigan came to Ann Arbor to participate in a colos sal half-time show. The colorful spec tacle of the massed bands parading jointly onto the field was equaled only by the thrilling musical performances which followed. Dr. William D. Rev-

elli, Director of Bands at the Univer sity, and Dr. George Cavender, Assis tant Director, conducted the mass bands in Don Gillis' "Ceremony of Allegiance", "The Hymn of All Na tions" by Jean Sibelius, "America the Beautiful", and the musical finale— Richard Rodgers' "The Sound of Mu-

February 7-12 is perhaps the most important date on the calendar of the Michigan Bands. It is the 1967 Na tional Convention of the College Band

of "Old Man River"; and premiers of

Directors National Association. In ad

three arrangements by student arrang er, John Higgins — "The Spanish Flea", "Muscrat Ramble", and "Amer

dition to hosting the representative

ica the Beautiful". Under the direc tion of Dr. Leonard D. Falcone and

with music arranged and formations conceived by assistant director Wil liam Moffit, the spirited Spartan Band of Michigan State followed with ef fective and imaginative shows.

On October 15 the University of Michigan Bands will present "Bandorama", an annual opportunity for the band program to display its wares on the concert stage. Four University

bands from various CBDNA districts

as well as the many band directors themselves, the Michigan Symphonic Band will premiere a new symphony

by Mr. Malcolm Arnold, commission ed especially for this occasion. Also, Honorary Fraternity member, Vaclav Nelhybel will conduct the Symphony Band in his dynamic "Trittico", an other work composed for this fine en semble.

Certainly 1966-67 figures to be an extremely active year at the Univer-

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But Ann Arbor is not the only scene for Michigan's important doings. East Lansing saw this year's annual Foot ball classic between Michigan and Michigan State with high-spirited com petition and friendly rivalry between these two schools and their respective bands. It also marked the Michigan Marching Band's first out-of-town ap pearance this year. Preparation for the game began as early as September 2, enabling the finishing touches of well-

planned pre-game and half-time shows to be applied in full measure. After a

short morning drill, 200 marching men of Michigan traveled to the East

Lansing campus, and were hosted par excellence by the M.S.U. Band. A quick "pep-fest" and it was off to the stadium, where the Michigan Band re

ceived an opportunity to bring its hard work to fruition. Two superb perform ances were highlighted by a brand new

field arrangement by Mr. Jerry Bilik

The Research Committee of the College Band Directors National Association met re

cently to report its study of saxophone tone qualities near eompletion. The scientific study conducted over the last couple of years in co-operation with acoustical engineers at C. G. Conn, Ltd., is to be published when completed.

Pictured meeting in the study group at Conn in Elhhart are several Fraternity men including: Dr. David Whitwell, Honorary Member from the University of Montana; Joseph Contino, University of Massachusetts; Dr. Richard Worthington, Sponsor of the Lambda Chapter at the University of Arkansas and Grand Secretary-Treasurer of Kappa Kappa Psi; Justin Gray, California State University; Charles Spohn, Sponsor of the Eta Chapter at Ohio State University; Edward Masters, Sponsor of Beta Psi Chapter at Kent State University and District VII Governor; Ralph Pottle, South East Louisiana State College; Dr. Earle L.

Kent, Director of Research, C. G. Conn, Ltd. and recipient of the first Kappa Kappa Psi "Distinguished Service to Music" Medal; Donald McGinnis, Chairman-CBDNA and Director of Symphonic Band, Ohio State University; and Bob Cannon, Conn Research Technician.

District VI Governor and Counselor Named The National Office is pleased to

formally announce the appointment by the Fraternity and Sorority of Mr. and Mrs. Harold L. Hillyer as Dis trict Governor and District Coimselor

respectively of District VI. Mr. Hill yer is Director of Bands at the Uni versity of Texas at El Paso and, to gether with Mrs. Hillyer, will take over the administrative guidance of the four-state area which includes Tex

as, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana.

The Hillyers will have charge of what

is the largest of our twelve geographi cal areas and certainly one of the most active.

Mr. Hillyer has been a member of the Fraternity since 1947, and is cur rently Sponsor of the U'l LP Chapter.

He received his training at the Univer sity of Michigan, Wichita State Uni versity, and the University of Southern California, and is a member of CBDNA, MENC,Phi Beta Mu and numer ous other professional and honorary societies. This is his fourth year as Director of Bands on the El Paso cam Harold L. Hillyer District VI Governor

pus. Mrs. Hillyer is Sponsor of the Kappa Chapter of TBi).

Mrs. Harold Hillyer District VI Counselor

BAYLOR UNIVERSITY

TV Appearance Marks Fall Semester

by Tom Bain Although registration at Baylor Uni versity did not begin until September 13, Beta Alpha Chapter and the Gol den Wave Band began their season's work on September 5 in preparation for Baylor's nationally televised game with Syracuse on the 10th. The five, twenty-four hour days were packed with arduous marching rehearsals un der a hot Texas sim and lip grinding instrumental rehearsals, a fast and pre

in preparation for the Baylor Home coming, October 21, 22, 23. This year at Homecoming we established a pre cedent here at Baylor, a Homecoming Band Breakfast for all members of the

Golden Wave, past and present. Held on Saturday, October 22, it was a time of food, fim, fellowship, and reimion for the long roll of the Baylor Band. Also Beta Alpha was among other campus clubs serving at a caba ret, providing entertainment and food

for all ex-students returning for the

mature return to labor after a sum

mer of leisure. A week later, when things had comparatively quieted down, Beta Alpha held a reception welcoming the new men of the band; then came the smoker for prospective pledges.

The day of the Syracuse game was also proclaimed as "Band Day" at Bay lor, and 35 high school bands, amount ing to almost 3000 players, presented a pre-game show under the leadership of Donald I. Moore, the director of the Golden Wave.

A month later, in October, the Gol den Wave made a trip to Fayetteville, Arkansas, to perform for the BaylorArkansas game. We wish to thank our

Mr. and Mrs. A. Frank Martin were hon

ored guests at our band banquet last May.

festivities.

A note regarding last semester; Beta Alpha Chapter and the entire Golden

Brothers of the Lambda Chapter at Arkansas for hosting us so graciously while we were there. Before the Ar

kansas game. Beta Alpha received per mission from the Waco Greyhound Bus Company to paint the buses that were to be used on the trip. So the four buses were decked out in the

traditional Baylor green. The people through Texas and Oklahoma knew where we were from; however, a rain storm at Fayetteville thoroughly dese crated the art work.

Beta Alpha continued working, now

Wave Band are extremely grateful to Mr. and Mrs. A. Frank Martin for

attending our band banquet last May. After entertainment by a fine folk-sing er and after a not-so-fine skit by the

spring pledges, Mr. Martin presented us with a brief history of KK4r and spoke to us on the subject of having a deeper appreciation of music. As a token of our appreciation for the Mar tins, we presented them with a pair of engraved silver bookends. Thru the

media of THE PODIUM, we thank you once again, Mr. and Mrs. Martin.

TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY PURDUE UNIVERSITY

CHAOS CHIEF INGREDIENT IN CONVENTION Valerie Brown Chosen hv Tom Bacus Bacus & & Janet Janet Fisher FLihpr

by Tom Do CHAOS and National Conven

1 i and, d,uring . the work during rehearsals band show itself.

Soio Twlrier For Band

by Norma Jean Robert Miss Valerie Brown, a sophomore at Purdue University, was recently

tions go together? The Beta Delta and Gamma Sigma Chapters of TB2 and

Beta Delta and Gamma Sigma Chapters are very excited about the

KK^ at Texas Christian University

1967 Convention to be held on the

chosen as the solo twirler of the Pur

vote a resounding "YES". To the TCU Horned Frog Band, the word CHAOS

TCU campus from August 27 to Sep

due All American Band. Valerie per forms beautifully at each football game

represents Cooperation, Honor, Atti

tember 1. Convention Committees have been set up imder the direction of the

tude, Organization, and Spirit. Each

Convention Chairman, Mike McEuen

letter stands for a particular quality,

and Pat Wooldridge, and the Conven tion Coordinators, Mr. and Mrs. James A. Jacobsen. District VI promises to attend in force. We hope that everyone else will be equally enthusiastic, as

the sum of which adds up to an out

standing band. The 1966 Homed Frog Band has a total membership of 140, an increase of 20 over the previous year. The members of the TCU Band come from 29 states and 3 foreign countries. With this increased enroll

ment, the Band staff has been aug mented by the addition of three new assistants: Mr. Marlin Jenkins, Brass Instructor and

Associate

Conductor

this promises to be one of the best conventions ever. Make your plans to attend NOW! See you in '67.

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lone, Lab Band Instructor.

This has been an extremely busy fall for Beta Delta and Gamma Sigma Chapters due to Basic Training, Coke sales, the promotion of Band spirit, and other projects. The chapters also purchased a TCU Band banner which is displayed at all performances. TBS sponsored a breakfast for the band prior to the final rehearsal before the Texas Tech game. Following the re hearsal, they held a cupcake sale which

formed in Ross-Ade Stadium for Pur

due's home games with Southern Methodist University and the State University of Iowa. She has also trav eled with the band to the University of Notre Dame and to the University

of Michigan. She will finish this sea son with shows at five more Big Ten Games. In addition to being solo twirl er, Miss Brown also plays oboe in the Concert Band.

Valerie is an active member of TBS

leadership and dedication of its KK-^^ and TBS chapters. From the promotion

and is very enthusiastic about her work for the Beta Sigma Chapter. Valerie is kept busy attending chapter meet ings and working on committees while studying Speech and Hearing Therapy

and direction of ticket sales for the

in the School of Humanities.

Michigan Band-sponsored programs (such as the Victor Borge-Leonid Hambro performance on October 6th) to the distributing of apples to the visiting bands at football games, the Nu Chapter of TCK4' and Lambda Chapter of TBS this year are on the move all the way!

She was a 1965 graduate of Mishawaka High School in Mishawaka, In diana. Before coming to Purdue, Miss Brown received several twirling awards in the Chicagoland Music Festival, first place in competition in the 1962 State Contest and fourth place in the

of Bands; Mr. Austin Lovell, Adminis trative Assistant; and Mr. Don Ma-

wearing the traditional gold sequin uni form. So far this season she has per

sity of Michigan in band circles. This, of course, means the added effort in

Nation the same year.

"sold" TBS actives to Band members

for the Texas A&M trip as slaves. This project netted the chapter in excess of

$160. During the fraternity-sponsored party for the TCU and Texas Bands following the game, "Prof" Jacobsen was crowned "Miss Cupcake of 1966", since he brought the most money of any of the actives.

The brothers of recently held a National Officer's Luncheon, in

which they took their sponsor and Sec ond Vice-President of KK^', James Jacobsen, out to dinner. To help boost

Band spirit in a friendly, competitive manner, KK^ is sponsoring a "Spot light Section of the Week", which

honors a particular section of the Band

each week for their spirit and hard

(left to right) Don Malone, Lab Instructor in band: Austin Lovell, Administrative Assist ant: Merlin Jenkins, Instructor of Brass

and Associate Conductor of Bands; and James A. Jacobson, Director of Bands.

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LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY

Pre-School Workshop Provides Firm Base

by Nora Norris and Vernon Toranto, Jr.

"They give of themselves" is a phrase which may be used to describe and TBi; at Louisiana State Uni

versity. Beta Gamma of KK^P and Al pha Lambda of TBS are associated with one of the finest and most spirit ed bands in the nation, The Golden

Band from Tigerland, directed by Mr. William F. Swor.

The Louisiana State University Band being conducted in a concert in the Houston

Astrodome by Mr. William F. Swor, director.

tion for visiting dignitaries. A major

and TBS have many activities in the

While most students were revelling in the lazy days of summer, chapter members were busy with a rigorous

constitutional revision and the sale of

future planned such as parties for

workshop to clear up lingering busi

ly underway.

unique Christmas cards with a pic- visiting bands, the annual banquet, ture of the marching band are current- and initiation of new members. KJCP

ness and build a firm foundation for

the ensuing year. New Tiger Band members traditionally report to the campus a few days before classes be gin to master the LSU marching tech niques and distinctive sound. Beta Gamma members aided these rehear sals which were held in extreme heat,

heavy downpours, and the dark of night. A band sweatshirt sale, major constitutional revisions, and hosting re ceptions for various groups are also projects of KK^P.

The year has only started and ICK-p

during Band Night, a day set aside by the University to honor and entertain high school bands from all over the state. Cooperation between the two honorary societies was also utilized on the band trip to Rice University and the Houston Astrodome. A signpainting party was held which pro duced much fellowship and original art (?) and a few signs. Beta Sigma formed a brigade to pack instruments

and luggage. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks were sold before and enroute to

Houston where the band performed at the LSU-Rice football game on Satur day, and the Astros-Giants baseball game on Sunday in the fabled Astro dome.

Alpha Lambda held a very enter taining party for the female contingent of the band and assisted with a recep-

for service, perfection, and fraternity.

UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA

Pledge Training — Preparations for Oklahoma Texas Game Occupy Delta Chapter In Oct.

by Stan Shelton Delta Chapter is currently training 20 bandsmen in order that they may properly join the ranks of KK'^'. We observed the new bandsmen for the

A TBS knows the way to a bands man's heart is through his stomach, so Alpha Lambda members collected rev enue for their treasury and satisfy empty tummies with food and snack sales. Pre-season rehearsals provided many such for the girls to fill! The two honorary groups worked jointly in pro viding free coffee for band directors and in operating a concession stand

and TBS both recently pledged excel lent classes which are striving together

first three weeks of rehearsal, then made our selection and issued invita

tions on Saturday, September 17. Ad ministration of the First Degree was Tuesday, September 27, with 16 re ceiving the oath. Having gratefully taken advantage of two days of grace, the pledges met for the first time Sep tember 29 at which time Chuck Ran

dolph, a junior transfer from Texas A&I, was elected Pledge Class Presi dent and Charlie Smith, a freshman

from Norman, was elected Pledge Class Secretary. At this meeting each pledge was issued both a chapter and a national pledge manual. In addition, they were given an extended period of grace, until Monday, October 3.

By Monday each pledge had, sus

McCanne, Gerik and Shelton, painted a munber of signs for the buses to Dal las and prepared water cans for the trip. Assignments for Wednesday in cluded names, home towns, and instru ments of their pledge brothers; identi fication of KK4> activities; etc. Thurs day was the final day for preparations

for the long-awaited migration to Dal las. The evening included a test over the week's material, a uniform inspec tion, loading of the instrument truck, and more sign painting.

The pledges reported early Friday, and the buses were duly plastered with appropriate, spirit-raising signs con cerning the band and the game with Texas. The pledges loaded all five buses and rendered much service to

the actives and to Dr. Braught and his staff. They were responsible for know ing "Don't Send My Boy to Texas" and "Oklahoma", and they had ample opportimity to prove their knowledge.

pended from his neck, a 10"x8" plaque,

Friday evening, after cleaning up in

announcing in blue and white his sta tus to all. Each pledge also had in his possession a pocket-sized notebook for "comments" from the actives. They were also responsible, at that time, for knowing "Pledging Delta", "O. U.

the luxurious Westbrook Hotel of Fort

Chant", "Boomer Sooner", and, of course,"The Yell" which is done at the middle of the 50 after each marching practice. Tuesday, October 4, they met and, under the "guidance" of Brothers

Worth, the band attended opening night of "Fiddler on the Roof" on the

state fair grounds. It was really a ter

rific performance, and all thoroughly enjoyed it. When we arrived back at

the hotel, we received word that our

brothers at Gamma Sigma had tried to get in touch with us and that they

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university of MIAMI

UNIVERSITY OF

Fred McCall Elected President of ABA

UTAH BAND HONORS SYMPHONY

UTAH

by Audrey Berg "Eight to five" was the familiar call as band members returned to the cam pus the week before classwork. Old members greeted the new members en-

thusiastically and immediately began

teaching them the basic marching fimdementals used.

During that first week, parties were

given each night of which TBS and KK4^ were hosts for two. The two

Sisters got together and baked some 800 cookies for the "Rehearsal", and believe it or not we only burned one batch! At this first meeting, we pre sented Mr. McCall with a gold tieclasp with the American Bandmasters

Association insignia on it in recogni tion of the honor he has brought to the University and our chapter.

This year we have initiated many new activities in om- band service pro gram. One project which has been quite successful is our "Ice Cold Ap ple Sale." It gets hot out on the field during drill and the apples really have been appreciated by Miami University Band members.

We had our first TBS Tea October 9.

All the bandwomen were invited to the home of Mr. and Mrs. McCall.

Fred McCall, President of American Band Association and Director of Bands at Miami University.

by Beth Abel

The Gamma Epsilon Chapter at the University of Miami is very proud of the recent election of its chapter spon sor, Fred McCall, Director of Bands, to the Presidency of the American Bandmasters Association. Last March Mr. McCall went to the 32nd Annual Convention at Northwestern Univer

sity as the outgoing Vice-President, and returned to Coral Gables as the organization's new President. The uni

versity "Band of the Hour" was at the airport to welcome Mr. McCall with

the proper fanfare and congratulations.

Now we can boast of having three presidents of the American Bandmas

ter Association in our chapter. Dr. Paul Yoder and Mr. Otto Kraushaar are past-presidents of the American

Bandmasters Association and Honor ary members of TBS.

Every September the Band turns out for the "Famous First Rehearsal." The members look forward to this meeting

The purpose of the Tea was to intro duce the ideals to the prospective members. Our Honorary members were present along with several members of the music faculty. The next day we tapped 7 new pledges. They are: Lynn Blanton, Phyllis Calvert, Donna Deutsch, Barbara Goldberg, Phyllis Grandi, Laura Harland, and Jeanne Jarmer.

The following week the actives and the pledges took on a hefty project of cleaning and organizing the "tunnel," which is our band storage room. We found many interesting and unusual articles and are now thinking of hav ing a "White Elephant Sale!"

Last May District IX had its first Bi-

groups combined for a treasure hunt held on campus. Clues were hidden on all the buildings which not only added fim and excitement, but acquainted the new students with the buildings on campus. Final clues returned all

groups to the Music Hall where all joined in for refreshments and a hootenany. The following night prospective TBS members grouped at the Tampico restaurant for scones. The purpose of our organization was discussed and visiting was enjoyed by all.

On October 2, the Ute Marching Band gathered at the Salt Lake Mu nicipal Airport to greet the Utah Sym phony returning from a tour in Europe.

TBS sponsor, Loel T. Hepworth, who is also director of the Marching Band, was among the group of returning Sym phony members. Immediately upon his departure from the plane, he was handed the baton and led the Band

through a spirited time. The spirit Mr. Hepworth created for the Band that night was described by a local news paper when it reported that "the Uto Band was there to greet Mr. Hepworth specifically, and the Utah Symphony incidentally".

During Mr. Hepworth's absence. Dr. Forrest D. Stoll, former sponsor, di rector, and present Department Head, with the assistance of Bob Hazen, ac

cepted the responsibility of success

fully teaching the basic marching fundamentals. TBS and KK4f are very

proud of these two men and enjoy working with them.

Convention in Tallahassee,

The Band is presently working hard to prepare three halftime shows in the

Fla. We are proud that Ann Dewey, our chapter Treasurer, was elected to

ing will be October 15. October 20-23

the office of Vice-President. At the Convention we received the award for

Arizona, not only to perform, but to

Annual

coming the longest distance!!!

Next semester will really keep us

all active, for the University of Miami will be hosting the 33rd Annual Con vention of the American Bandmasters

all summer. We traditionally start the Association from March 1 to March rehearsal with the school pep song, 4. We all hope to be able to help Mr. 'Uie Spirit of Miami U." and end it

McCall and the visiting bandmasters

with "Dixie." September 12th, all the

in their upcoming Convention.

next three weeks. Our first home show

will see the Band traveling to Tucson, cheer our team on to victory. October 29 will see Homecoming on the campus

with a parade in the morning. 'Dvo more home games are scheduled for November 12 with Brigham Young University and November 19 with Utah State University in which the Ute Band will do a combined show with the U.S.U Band.

Pledge Training (Contiuned from Page 30) clean-living boys of Delta were already in bed by the time they arrived. We're sorry we missed them though.

Charles Wolgamott. Delta Omega also has three honorary members: Dr. Gra ham T. Overgard, Mr. Clifford Buttle-

Plans Underway

man and Dr. Dachoff.

earned them the chance to add another

Initiated as the seven Charter Mem

bers of Gamma Pi Chapter of TBS

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meaningful musical experience to their college band years.

Application blanks for membership

day morning; however, the pledges

were: Laura Long, president; Pamela Decker, vice-president; Sharon Kill-

were awakened at 5:00 so that they could make it to their 6:00 inspection

gore, secretary; Ardith Hickok, treas urer; Bonnie Butler, Sue Carr and

in the lobby. A few sturdy members made it up to inspect them and lead

Carol Schwenn. Gamma Phi has one

after the first of January. Watch for

Honorary member. Dr. Dachoff.

them, and plan early to attend.

The band was called at 6:00 Satur

in the 1967 National Tntercollegiate Band to be held in Fort Worth, Texas,

in August, will be available to you soon

them double-time the three blocks to the cafeteria. After the run back to

the hotel, the pledges put up more

signs on the buses and checked out of the hotel. The actives greatly appre ciated the bell-boy services rendered by

the pledges. Upon arriving at the state fair grounds, the band formed up and entered the Cotton Bowl for a short

practice. We were then dismissed for lunch. Immediately after lunch, the pledges carried the water cans into the stadium in preparation for the big game. Since each pledge was to be held

Uniform

New!Flip-Front* Marching Overiay

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personally responsible for the outcome of the game, there was a lot of yelling and screaming in the band section, and evidently it worked. Even the halftime was a great success, as our own Miss America directed The Pride of

Oklahoma in, what else, "Oklahoma".

As a result of the glorious outcome of the OKLAHOMA-TEXAS game,

18-9, the pledges were released from all responsibilities until we reached Norman.

We are embarking upon a more ser

ious period of instructive pledging with initiation set for early December.

Double Ins+allation

Uniform!

(Continued from 1) tional coverage over CBS Television.

This appearance was the third for the Ferris Bands at Lions Games.

With the addition of new members

to our chapter in the very near future, we are assured that the ideals and tra

ditions of KK^k and TB2 will be con

tinued and that the Delta Omega and Gamma Pi Chapters will become real assets to KK^'and TBS. The 22 Charter

Members of the

Delta Omega Chapter of KK^ were: Dennis Kalsow, president; Dennis Weaver, vice-president; Bruce Field, secretary; Roger Kennedy, treasurer; Pete Albin, David Brown, Gary Cota, Ronald Decker, Melvin Deephouse, David Gale, Thomas Hawley, Jack

Horner, John King, Mark Lang, Terry Lint, James Livingston, David Lykins, Thomas Quirm, Donald Sedore, Ray mond Stacey, Lawrence Simday, and

One uniform gives you two marching styles, and there's a concert coat under neath! Choose from countless combinations

that help you stretch

your uniform budget.

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ACTIVE CHAPTER

DIRECTORY Kappa Kappa Psi

Tau Beta Sigma

Kappa Kappa Psi

ALPHA ETA CHAPTER—May 25, 1931

Chapters may be reached by writing in care of Band Office, Music Department of their respective schools.

ALPHA THETA CHAPTER—June 6, 1931

Univ. of Florida

Gainesville, Fla.

President Daniel A. Bowles

Sponsor Robert E. Foster

Colorado State Col

Greeley, Colo.

President Richard Prud'homme

Sponsor Woymon E. Walker

ALPHA IOTA CHAPTER—June 7. 1931

ALPHA CHAPTER—November 27. 1919 Oklahoma State Univ.

President Bob Fitzgerald

Univ. of Colorado

Stillwater, Oklo.

Sponsor Hiram H. Henry

BETA CHAPTER—December 17. 1920 — Bozeman, Montana Sponsor Edmund P. Sedivy

DELTA CHAPTER—May 21. 1921 l>(orman. Okie.

Sponsor Legh W. Burns

ETA CHAPTER—April 26. 1923 Ohio State Univ President Thomas A. Myers

Columbus, Ohio Sponsor Dr. Chas. L. Spohn

THETA CHAPTER—May 12. 1923 Oregon State Univ.

President Rich Vrem

Corvallis, Ore. Sponsor Ted Mescng

IOTA CHAPTER—April 21. 1924 Atlanta, Go.

President Roy Ferguson

Sponsor Ben L. Sisk

KAPPA CHAPTER—May 31. 1924

Sponsor Dr. Ralph Strouf

ALPHA MU CHAPTER—May 5, 1935 Forgo, N. D.

President Joe Novak

Sponsor William A. Euren

ALPHA NU CHAPTER—May 12. 1935 Univ. of Wyoming President Thomas O. Bibbey

Loromic, Wyo. Sponsor Chas. P. Seltenrich

ALPHA XI CHAPTER—December 14, 1935 Stetson University President Roy Pickering

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Dclond, Flo. Sponsor Richard Feosel

ALPHA OMICRON CHAPTER—March 12, 1938

Ft. Collins, Colo.

Sponsor Otto Werner

LAMBDA CHAPTER—June 5. 1924 Fayetteville, Ark. Sponsor Dr. Richard Worthington

NU CHAPTER—June 12. 1925 -

Ann Arbor, Mich.

Sponsor Dr. Wm. D. Revelli

XI CHAPTER—November 21. 1925 Colorado School of Mines

Golden, Colo.

- Lubbock, Tex.

President Kirk Hoys

Sponsor Dean Killion

ALPHA PI CHAPTER—March I I. 1938 Univ. of TuLso

Colorado State Univ

Univ. of Michigan President Richard H. Perkins

Denver, Colo.

President George Sullivan

Texas Tech

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Univ. of Arkansas President Richard A. Young

ALPHA LAMBDA CHAPTER—June 8. 1934

N. Dakota State Univ.

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Georgio Tech

Sponsor Dr. Hugh E. McMMlen

Univ. of Denver

Montano State Univ President Charles Howard Univ. at Oklahoma President Robert C. Merritt

Boulder, Colo.

President Ronald Moewes

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Tulso, Oklo.

President Dennis M. Gilstrap

Sponsor Dwight M, Dailey

ALPHA SIGMA CHAPTER—May I I. 1941 Univ. of Tompo President Nick Pompilio

Tompo, Flo. Sponsor Richard Rodeon

ALPHA TAU CHAPTER—May 18. 1940 Univ. of Texas President Kent M. Rider

Austin, Tex. Sponsor John F. Edmunds

ALPHI PHI CHAPTER—April 16. 1942 Rutgers University President Eugene H. Goeliner

New Brunswick, N. J. Sponsor RIchord Gerstenberger

Sponsor Byron N. Darnell

ALPHI CHI CHAPTER—April 5, 1947

OMICRON CHAPTER—June 17. 1926 W. Virginia Univ.

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Morgantown, W. Vo.

President James Falvo Northern

W. Texas State Univ.

Sponsor Rtchard Lasko

UPSILON CHAPTER—June I I. 1928 Univ. of Cincinnati President Mike Waring

Cincinnati. Ohio Sponsor Dr. R. Robert HornyoK

PHI CHAPTER—March 20. 1929 Stanford University

Stonford, Colif.

Sponsor Dr. Arthur P. Barnes

U. of Col., Los Angeles

Los Angeles, Colif.

President Robert Crone

Sponsor F. Kelly Jomes --

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President Robert Newman

Sponsor Jack

Urjiv. of Nevada

Nevodo

President Donald E. Crawford

Sponsor John Herce Indianapolis, Ind. Sponsor Michael Leckrone

Pittsburgh, Pa. Sponsor Robert L. Arthur

BETA ALPHA CHAPTER—February 14. 1948 Baylor University

Waco, Tex.

President J. E. Masters

Sponsor Donald 1. Moore

Louisiono State Univ.

President Randy Gurie

Baton Rouge, La.

Sponsor James N. Geideman

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Sam ffouston State Col.

Huntsville, Tex.

President John Armshoff

Sponsor Daniel Bochelder

Univ. of Utoh President Richard M. Moffot

Salt Lake City, Utah Sponsor Loei Hepworth

Bowling Green State U President Phillip Binkley

Bowling Green, Ohio Sponsor David Glosmire

BETA LAMBDA CHAPTER—May 8. 1949

alpha DELTA CHAPTER—May 17. 1931 VipIm Sponsor Charles Minelli

Eastern New Mexico Univ.

President Raymond Jenkins

Portoles, N.M.

Sponsor Floren Thompson

BETA NU CHAPTER—December 19, 1949

ALPHAZETACHAPTER—May 27, 1931 President Robert E. Rayfield

.

BETA KAPPA CHAPTER—April 24, 1949

alpha beta CHAPTER—May 31. 1929 President Jock Simon

Univ. of Pittsburgh President John M. Thompson

BETA THETA CHAPTER—April 30, 1949

ALPHAALPHACHAPTER—May 14. 1929

Butler University

ALPHA OMEGA CHAPTER—February 14. 1948

beta delta chapter—May 15. 1948

OMEGA CHAPTER—April 4. 1929 Univ of Arizona

Sponsor Gory T. Gorner

BETA GAMMA CHAPTER—May 16, 1948

PSI CHAPTER—May 4. 1929

Indiana University

Canyon, Tex.

President Cecil C. Darby

Univ. -

President Richard Styer

Ohio University President Earl W. Fay

El Pose, Tex. Sponsor Horold L. Hillyer

ALPHI PSI CHAPTER—October 25. 1947

SISMACHAPTER-May 23. 1927 Ohio

Univ. of Tex., El Poso President Raymond Allen

Sponsor Budd Udell

- Bloomington, ind.

Sponsor Dr. R. D. Gregory

VonderCook College President Dennis L. Resor

— Chicago, III. Sponsor Victor Zcjec

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DELTA KAPPA CHAPTER—May 14. 1961

BETA XI CHAPTER—December 4, 1949 Sul Ross State Col

Alpine, Tex.

President Louis W. Thornton

Sponsor Lloyd Cook

Arizona State Univ

Sponsor William Hill

CHAPTER-J.n...ry 7. I«2

BETA SIGMA CHAPTER—January 21, 1950 Houston, Tex. Sponsor James T. Matthews

Wichita State Univ

Wichito, Kans.

President Crcig Harm?

Sponsor Welter Myers Kent, Ohio Sponsor Edward L. Masters

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President John Hail

Rexburg, Idaho Sponsor Dr. J. L. S^laughter Goodwell, Oklo.

President Roy Curtis

Sponsor Bob Sexton — Beaumont, Tex. Sponsor Dr. Chos. A. Wiley

University Park, N. M. Sponsor Dr. Roy Tross

Northern Arizona Univ

Flogstoff, Ariz.

President Barry M. Black

Sponsor Donald Wolf

Florida State Univ.

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Tallahassee, Flo.

Sponsor Dr. Monley R. Whitcomb

Univ. of Maryland

College Pork, Md.

President Ralph Shafer

Sponsor John Wokefield

Purdue University President J. Howard Adams

W. Lafayette, Ind. Sponsor Roy Johnson

GAMMA RHO CHAPTER—June I. 1956 N. Mexico Highlands Univ President Alfonso Trujillo

Las Vegos, N. M. Sponsor Melvin Hill

GAMMA SIGMA CHAPTER—February 9. 1957 Texos Christian Univ.

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Delaware, Ohio Sponsor Willis Olson

Adams State College

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President Lew Davis

Sponsor Cloyce Stokes

Eastern Michigan Univ.

Yp^lanti, Mich.

President Jock Munn

Sponsor Thomas Tyro

Xavier University

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President John J. Trotto

- Cincinnati, phio

Sponsor Constontine F. Soriano

Southern State Col President Richard Stratton

Magnolia, Ark. Sponsor Richard Oliver

Prairie View A&M Col. President Frank N. Bell

Prairie View, Tex. Sponsor David E. Cobbs

Ferris State College

Big Rapids, Mich.

President Dennis Kalsow

Sponsor Dr. Dacho Dachoff

Tou Beta Sigma Oklahoma State Univ.

President Froncie Baker

Stillwater, Oklo.

Sponsor Mr. Hiram H. Henry

Texas Tech

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President Susan Watson

Sponsor Mrs. Dean Killion

Lubbock, Tex.

GAMMA CHAPTER—October 27. 1946

GAMMA PHI CHAPTER—May I. 1957 Nocogdoches, Tex. Sponsor Kenneth L. Green

GAMMA CHI CHAPTER—May 17. 1957 Hattiesburg, Miss.

Sponsor Raymond G. Young

DELTA ALPHA CHAPTER—May 19, 1957 Longston, Oklo.

Sponsor Julian Northington

Baldwin Walace Col.

Bereo, Ohio

Sponsor Dr. Kenneth Snopp Rollo, Mo. Sponsor Henry Fellin

DELTA DELTA CHAPTER—March 14. 1958 Arkonsos Tech

Russellville, Ark.

Sponsor Gene Witherspoon

DELTA ZETA CHAPTER—March 16. 1959 Cornell University

X* Sponsor Morice W. Stith

DELTA ETA CHAPTER—April 12. 1959 Kansas State Col., Pittsburg

Boulder, Colo.

Sponsor Mrs. Alden McKinley

DELTA CHAPTER—APRIL 28. 1946 Univ. of Oklahoma President Marilyn Gay

Norman, Oklo.

Sponsor Dr. Eugene A. Brought

EPSILON CHAPTER—July 7. 1946 Butler Univ President Sara Stoner

Indianapolis, Ind. Sponsor Dr. Charles Henzie

ZETA CHAPTER—May 24. 1947 Defend« Fla.

President Yvonne Harrison

Sponsor Mrs! R. M. Feosel

THETA CHAPTER—May 31. 1947 Univ. of Cincinnati President Morlene McCoy

DELTA GAMMA CHAPTER—March 9. 1958 Univ. of Missouri, Rollo President Willord T. Sudduth

Univ. of Colorado —

President Mrs. Carol Kirchoff

Stetson Univ.

DELTA BETA CHAPTER—November 17. 1957

Pittsburg, Kan.

President Robert Gelso

Tallahossee, Flo. Sponsor Lenord C. Bowie

Cincinnati, Ohio Sponsor Mrs. Diane Moron

IOTA CHAPTER—February 14, 1948 Baylor Univ.

President Judy Kelly

Waco, Texas Sponsor Mrs. Donald I. Moore

KAPPA CHAPTER—May 9. 1948 Univ. of Texas, El Peso President Tern Slavec

eI Peso, Texas Sponsor Mrs. Harold Hillyer

LAMBDA CHAPTER—May 18. 1948 President Pom Soboli

Ann Arbor, Mich.

Sponsor Mrs. William D. Revelli

XI CHAPTER—May 7. 1949 W. Texas State Univ.

President Mrs. Jerilyn Laramore

DELTA IOTA CHAPTER—May 26, I960

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BETA CHAPTER—May 4. 1946

GAMMA UPSILON CHAPTER—May 19. 1957

Florida A&M Univ President James C. Lewis

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Sponsor Wm. F. Postlethwaite

ALPHA CHAPTER—March 26. 1946

Fort Worth, Tex.

Sponsor James A. Jacobson

President Gregory Pearson

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DELTA OMEGA CHAPTER—May 22. 1966

GAMMA PI CHAPTER—March 18. 1956

President Herbert Lundoy

Col

DELTA PSI CHAPTER—April 17. 1966

GAMMA XI CHAPTER—May 14. 1955

President Denny Antram

Aplinflfron

President Robert M.* NewtonV"jr'. "

DELTA CHI CHAPTER—February 12. 1966

GAMMA NU CHAPTER—May 14. 1955

Longston University President Morris Curry

Sponsor'Dr"""V.'cowles'

DELTA PHI CHAPTER—October 9. 1965

GAMMA KAPPA CHAPTER—May 9. 1954

President Michael J. McEuen

pleM "onny R^s

DELTA UPSILON CHAPTER—May 16. 1965

GAMMA ETA CHAPTER—May 16. 1954 New Mexico State Univ.

President H. David Buhman

Spo-nsJMeir'Bre

DELTA TAU CHAPTER—May 16. 1964

GAMMA ZETA CHAPTER—March 18. 1954

Univ. of So. Mississippi President Hole Byrd

Runes''

DELTA SIGMA CHAPTER—March 15. 1964

Ponhondie A&M Col

Lomor Tech President Glenn Shelden

c™Vr»r aii^^

Sponsor Allan E. Gillespie

DELTA RHO CHAPTER—March 7. 1964

GAMMA GAMMA CHAPTER—May 23. 1952

Stephen F. Austin State Col. President Ricky Towler

Univ. of Connecticut

Sponsor Dr. Joe L. Hoddon

Ricks College President Wayne S. Egbert

SPon-- Me,guV'Nix'o"n

President Roger T. Cohoon

Wichita Falls, Tex.

GAMMA BETA CHAPTER—May 3. 1952

Ohio Wesleyan Univ.

^rTsfSInrx^Virrfd^JI DELTAPICHAPTER—Mays. 1962

GAMMA ALPHA CHAPTER—May 5, 195!

Midwestern University

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DELTA OMICRON CHAPTER—May 19. 1962

BETA PS! CHAPTER—February 25. 1950 Kent State Univ. .— President Rodger W. Althoff

"SI"•ss ssr DELTA XI CHAPTER—April 6. 1962

BETATAU CHAPTER—January 19. 1950

President Alfred A. Krombach

Sponsor-Warren G. ^Jrtfield

Tempe, Ariz.

President George Gullett Unlv. of Houston President Charles Ferguson

pVe^^denV'Anln'jonLs-

DELTA LAMBDA CHAPTER—August 25, 1961

BETAOMICRON CHAPTER—November 13. 1949

Canyon Texas

Sporisor Mrs Gary'Garner

OMICRON CHAPTER—April 30 1949 -so-diet

'Spo-n

RHO CHAPTER—November 19, 1949 Indiano Unlv.

Bloominaf«ti

President Karen R. Hcnsen

inH

Sponsor Mrs: RonaW D cfegSry

SIGMA CHAPTER—November 13. 1949 Arizona Stote Unlv Temoe Ariz President Mrs. Kathie Blunt Sponsor Mrs. William Hill TAU CHAPTER—March 25, 1950 Only, of Houston

Houston Texos

President Mary Ellen Hiironen

Sponsor Mrs. jomes T Matthews

UPSILON CHAPTER—April 28, 1950 Eastern New Mexico Unlv

President Marilyn Fleming Ohio state Only. ..

President Susan Hoffhines

Foyetteville Ark.

OMEGA CHAPTER—May 14. 1950 Unly. of Arlzono

Tucson, Ariz.

Sponsor Mrs. Jack K. Lee

ALPHA ALPHA CHAPTER—May 12. 1950 Colorado State Col.

Greeley, Colo.

President Keren Herbst

Sponsor Mrs. Jo Walker

ALPHA BETA CHAPTER—February 4, 1951 Unly. of Tulso President Mortho Brock

Tulso, Oklo.

Sponsor Mrs. D. M Doiley

ALPHA GAMMA CHAPTER—February 25, 1951 Kent State Unlv.

Kent, Ohio

President Lydene Hovcnce

Sponsor Mr. Edward L. Masters

ALPHA DELTA CHAPTER—July 28. 1951 Ohio Univ

Athens, Ohio

President Vicki M. Kerbs

Sponsor Mrs. Charles Minelli

ALPHA EPSILON CHAPTER—May 5, 195!

Midwestern Univ.

President Jeon Ann Niles

Wichita Foils,, Texas Sponsor Mr. Tom Brady

ALPHA THETA CHAPTER—June 4, 1951 Farao, North Dakota Sponsor Mr. Williom Euren

ALPHA IOTA CHAPTER—February 2. 1952 Univ. of Minnesoto President Miriom M. Hogen

ALPHA KAPPA CHAPTER—May 3, 1952 Ricks College

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Rexburg, Idaho Sponsor Mrs. Joy Slaughter

ALPHA LAMBDA CHAPTER—May 10, 1952 Louisiana S. Univ

Sponsor Mrs. James Geideman

ALPHA MU CHAPTER—May 4, 1952 Wichita, Kansas Sponsor Miss Jane Ator

ALPHA NU CHAPTER—May 23, 1952 Goodwell, Oklo.

Sponsor Mr. Robert Sexton

Bowling Green State U. — President Ellen Kirkpotrick

Bowiing Green, Ohio Sponsor Mr. Mark Kelly

ALPHA OMICRON CHAPTER—November 21. 1952 -

Huntsville, Texas

President Kathryn Kana

Sponsor Mrs. Rozella Mills

Wayne State Col.

Wayne, t^eb.

President Morion Loseke

Sponsor Dr. R. H. Kelton

ALPHA TAU CHAPTER—February 28. 1954 Loramie, Wyoming Sponsor Mrs. C. P. Settenrich

ALPHA UPSILON CHAPTER—March 18, 1954 Beaumont, Texas Sponsor Dr. Charles A. Wiley

ALPHA PHI CHAPTER—April 3, 1954 Colorado State Univ.

President Sheila Flanagan

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Sponsor Mrs. Otto Werner

Delaware, Ohio Sponsor Mr. Charles Thompson

BETA KAPPA CHAPTER—May 17. 1957 Univ. of S. Mississippi President Karen Williams

Hottiesburg, Miss Sponsor Mrs. Raymond Mannoni

BETA MU CHAPTER—November 17, 1957 Boldwin-Woilacu Col

Bereo, Ohio

President Marcia Freas

Sponsor Dr. Kenneth Snapp

BETA NU CHAPTER—March 14, 1958 Arkansas Tech President Ellen Holleman

Russellville, Ark. Sponsor Mrs. Gene Witherspoon

BETA XI CHAPTER—April 12, 1958 Univ. of Florida President Rita Carbuhn

Gainesville, Florida Sponsor Mrs. Robert Foster

BETA SIGMA CHAPTER—April 12, 1959 Purdue University President Cynthia Cummings

West Lafayette, Ind. Sponsor Mrs. Alan H. Drake

BETA UPSILON CHAPTER—April 23, I960 Montana State Univ.

Bozeman, Montana

President Janet Creek

Sponsor Mrs. Edmund P. Sedivy

BETA CHI CHAPTER—March 19, 1961 Cornell University President Deanne Gebell

Ithaca, New York Sponsor Mrs. William Campbell

South Dakota Stote U. President Marion Fiedler

Brookings, S. Dakota Sponsor Mr. Colson

Univ. of Nevada

President Linda L. Shoemaker

Reno, Nevada

Sponsor Mrs. John L. Corrico

GAMMA ALPHA CHAPTER—May 31, 1961 Kansas State College

Pittsburg, Kansas

President Sharon Hammer

E. Washington State College President Sally Lonning

Cheney, Washington Sponsor Mrs. Kathrine Moxson

Morris Harvey Col. President Suzanne Thomas

Charleston, W. Va. Sponsor Mrs. T. Meodors

Univ. of Miami President Beth Abel

Coral Gables, Florida Sponsor Mr. Fred McColl

Kansas State Teachers C.

President Joyce Techtmeyer

Emporia, Kansas

Sponsor Mrs. Melborn Nixon

GAMMA ETA CHAPTER—May 5, 1962 Mississippi Valley State Col. President Ester A. Thornton

itta Beno, Mississippi Sponsor Mrs. Russell Boone

New Mexico Highlands Univ.

Las Vegos, New Mexico

President Viola Mortinez

Sponsor Mrs. Melvin Hill

GAMMA KAPPA CHAPTER—May 17, 1964 Univ. of Connecticut

President June G. Smith

Starrs, Connecticut

Sponsor Mrs. Potricio Gillespie

GAMMA LAMBDA CHAPTER—May 17, 1964 Adams State College President Ethel Knopp

Alomosa, Colorado Sponsor Mrs. Irvo Stokes

Ohio Northern Univ.

President Christine Sheorer

Ado, Ohio

Sponsor Mr. Werner Sonntog

GAMMA NU CHAPTER—March 28, 1965

Northern Arizona Univ.

President Helen G. Theros

Flagstaff, Arizona Sponsor Mrs. Donald Wolt

ALPHA PSI CHAPTER—May 16, 1954 Doane College President Mrs. Marilyn Wiruth

Arlington State Col. .

President Arlo Jo Poyne

Arlington, Texas Sponsor Mrs. Thelmo Hickey

GAMMA XI CHAPTER—May 17, 1965 Crete, Nebraska Sponsor Mr. John Mills

alpha omega chapter—May 14, 1955 Tallahassee, Florida Sponsor Miss Nancy Fowler

Arkansas State Col. President Ruth Loberg

State College, Ark. Sponsor Mr. Donold R. Minx

GAMMA OMICRON CHAPTER—February 12, 1966 Southern State Col. President Shoron Lynn Smith

Magnolia, Ark. Sponsor Miss Dolene Boer

GAMMA PI CHAPTER—May 22, 1966

beta BETA CHAPTER—April 21, 1956 New Mexico State Univ President Heather Anderson

Ohio Wesleyon Univ.

President Catherine Piper

College Park, Md. Sponsor Mrs. John Wakefield

GAMMA MU CHAPTER—May 17, 1964 - Fort Collins, Colo.

ALPHI CHI CHAPTER—May 9, 1954

Florida State Univ.

President Scarlet Abersold

Univ. of Maryland President Linda Davis

GAMMA IOTA CHAPTER—April 21, 1963

ALPHA PI CHAPTER—March 21. 1953

Lomor State Col. President Dianne Farris

Sponsor Mr. Kenneth Green

GAMMA ZETA CHAPTER—April 6, 1962

ALPHA XI CHAPTER—November 7, 1952

Univ. of Wyoming President Mary Gonzales

Nocogdoches, Texas

President Mrs. Deloris Beard

GAMMA EPSILON CHAPTER—February 17, 1962

Panhandle A&M Col

Sam Houston State Col.

Stephen F. Austin S. Col

GAMMA DELTA CHAPTER-^anuary 7, 1962

Wichita State Univ President Sondra Bell

President Kaye Thomason

BETA ZETA CHAPTER—May I, 1957

GAMMA BETA CHAPTER—August 25. 1961 Baton Rouge, La.

President Cynthia Race

Fort Worth, Texas

Sponsor Mrs. James A. Jacobsen

BETA OMEGA CHAPTER—May 9, 1961

Minneapolis, Minn.

Sponsor Dr. Fronk Bencriscutto

President Roberto Willord

President Pot Wooldridge

BETA PSI CHAPTER—May 14, 1961

North Dakota S. Univ.

President Lorette Gulleson

Texas Christian Univ.

BETA IOTA CHAPTER—May 19, 1957

Sponsor Dr. Richard Worthington

President Sue Lynn Hardin

BETA DELTA CHAPTER—February 9, 1957

Columbus, Ohio

PSI CHAPTER—November I I. 1950 Unly. of Arkonsos

Austin, Tex«

Sponsor Mrs. John F. Edmunds

BETA ETA CHAPTER—April 14. 1957

Sponsor Mr. Jack O Evans

President Kathleen Stell

Univ. of Texas

President Kothy Thompson

Portales N M

Sponsor Mr. Floren Th'ompsori

CHI CHAPTER—April 29,1950

BETA GAMMA CHAPTER—March 8, 1957

Las Cruces, New Sponsor Mrs. J. D. Folsom

Ferris State Col. President Laura Long

Big Rapids, Mich.

Sponsor Dr. Docho Dcchoff

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PHOTO CONTEST The Editor of The PODIUM announces a cash-prize com

petition for all Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma shutterbugs. He is looking for imaginative and thought-provoking

2.) Only those pictures used on the cover of The PO DIUM magazine will receive a cash award of $30. Alternate selections will be run each month as "Honorable Mention"

photographs to use as covers for future issues of our frater nal magazine. A $30.00 cash prize is up for grabs, and the

awards, but no cash offerings are available to these entries.

winning selections will appear on future magazine covers as examples of fraternal, band and band-related activities.

3.) Each photo should be accompanied by a written description of the scene, its origin, and the name of the photographer.

All entries must be submitted to the National Office

no later than January 15th, 1967, in order to qualify for consideration. This will give you time to range from march

4.) Snapshots as well as finished 8x10 black and white

prints may be submitted, with the stipulation that all snaps

ing to concert activities. Themes to be considered are those dealing with the various aspects of band activities, service, educational, or social with special emphasis on the individual s

be replaced by an 8x10 print within ID days of notification that tfrey have passed an initial screening.

part in the larger group effort. Preference in judging will go to those photos showing unusual treatment of usual scenes and those displaying the greatest technical com petence on the part of the photographer regarding subject

Send as many shots as you wish. Keep in mind, however, that all entries become the property of the National Office,

matter and composition.

5.) The decision of the judges is final, and cash award winners will be notified prior to publication of their entries.

and none will be returned.

Competition rules are as follows:

I .) All photos submitted become the property of the National Office of Kappa Kappa Psi-Tau Beta Sigma, with all rights to publication and use extended to the National Office. None will be returned.

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Here is an opportunity to show band and band-life as

it really is. Contribute your talents to presenting the college band as only you know it. Plan to enter now. January 15th is the deadline, and it s later than you think!

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STUDENT

LEADERSHIP

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This issue's cover photo of a band's Drum Major in a ^ somewhat pensive attitude paves the way for a little discussion of the Fraternity and Sorority's responsibilities in an area that sometimes is so much taken for granted that it is often overlooked in today's college bands—stu dent leadership. Just as that drum major embodies with in him an ideal of student leadership in the band, appear ing for the group as its physical representative, leading it through its paces in a spirited and enthusiastic manner, becoming in the mind's eye of those who watch the very spirit of the university band and all its potentialities— so should we of the Fraternity and Sorority become the ideal bandsman in our own separate organizations.

KK'k and TBi: members should serve as the examples

of good "bandsmanship" in their sections or ranks, but not just by being the hustlers of that group. They should also serve by demonstrating and teaching others the prop er attitudes and responsibilities of their respective bands, by serving as the mentors and patient instructors of those who are having trouble adjusting to the more sophisticated styles of today's college Bands.

It should not be enough that you play every note, cut every comer square and pick up your feet in the prescribed manner. If you, as a Chapter member are to live up to the National organizations' reputation for being composed of the best bandsmen, the most interested and concerned, the most willing to help, then you, too, are

bound to assist those around you. You, yourself, acting only as an individual and not necessarily as an organiza tion, can take the time to make the band experience more enjoyable and worthwhile for those marching or sitting on either side of you. As a member of these fraternal

organizations, you are charged to adopt this kind of a positive attitude—a leadership attitude—in your every action.

Much of this idealism concerning leading and

teaching others comes from our Ritual, in case you have

forgotten, and you might want to check out a copy and read it for yourself sometime at your leisure.

Leadership then becomes for Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma members, a matter of principle, exer cised in every way and at every opportunity during the

band period. For some, it will be a quiet kind of leader

About the Cover

The cover photo for this month's issue was wntributed by tne Brothers of Eta Chapter at the Ohio State University, as part of an earlier published article. It pictures Ohio State's 1965 "Man Up hront , Brother Michael W. Breece, and is a good

example of the kind of photography the Editor is mterested in for future covers.

ship, concentrating on the illustration by example of what can and should be done to make your band a better one.

For others, it may be more spirited, more active and more concentrated on the needs of the moment. But for all Fraternity and Sorority members it should be a constant

thing, a personal effort at involvement, perhaps embodied in the person of the drum major. Lead your band as he leads, helping to provide the color, spirit, enthusiasm and dedication that goes into making a great band, not just a

good one. —Robert H. Rubik

The Selmer Clarinet # IS the least costly of these popular teen-age products Teen-agers have to be advised to prefer a fine

buy one, and a surprising number will welcome

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your advice to do so. These days they can afford so many luxurious products, they may even think one Selmer clarinet is inexpensive. For discretion

the more superior. That is why the University of Illinois bought enough to outfit a large clarinet

the Series 9 and the Series 9*. They cost the same, but have contrasting acoustic designs and playing

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But a surprising number of band members can

character. Any player ready to choose a Selmer

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