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THE

PAST HONORARY GRAND PRESIDENTS

PODIUM

Kappa Kappa Psi

of

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

Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma OFFICERS OF KAPPA KAPPA PSI

PAST GRAND PRESIDENTS

OFFICERS OF TAU BETA SIGMA

Grand President:

A. Frank Martin (Alpha) •Scott P. Squyres (Delta)

National President:

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

SIBYL INGLE SNYDER

J. Lee Burke (Eta)

1249 North Oliver Wichita, Kansas

Grand First Vice-President

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

National First Vice-President: MRS. WAYMAN E. WALGER

JACK K. LEE, Music Dept.

University of Arizona Tucson, Arizona

2432 Sunset Lane

Greeley, Colorado

Grand Second Vice-President:

National Second Vice-President:

JAY L. SLAUGHTER

MARY LOU BROOKS

Dept. of Bands, Indiana Uni. Bloomington, Indiana

Eastern New Mexico University Portales, New Mexico

Grand Secretary-Treasurer:

National Secretary: PATSY ANNE DRURY, Band Office 300 East 23rd Street

WAYMAN E. WALKER

Band Office, C.S.C. Greeley, Colorado

•Deceased

Austin, Texas

Grand Organizational Director, National Intercollegiate Band:

National Treasurer: A. LADINE BENNETT

PAST NATIONAL PRESIDENTS

Band Office—Music Building University of Arizona

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

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

Tau Beta Sigma

Tucson, Arizona TRUSTEES

John E. Howard, Grand Forks, N.D. Ronald D. Gregory, Bloomington, Ind. J. Lee Burke, Jal, New Mexico Manley R. Whitcomb, Tallahassee, Fla. Grand President, Floren Thompson, Jr.

Mrs. Manley R. Whitcomb, Tallahassee, Fla. Mrs. Floren Thompson, Jr., Portales, N.M. Mrs. Donald I. Moore, Waco, Texas Janet E. West, San Antonio, Texas National President, Sibyl Ingle Snyder

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

CONTENTS Page

Arizona Stale College (Flagstaff) Arizona State University (Tempe) Arizona, University of (Tucson) Arizona, University of (KKY) Arizona (Victor ^pinosa) Baylor University Cincinnati, University of Colorado State College (Greeley) Cornell University (Bernard Gillmore) Doane

College

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Eastern New Mexico University Eastern Washington College Florida State University Houston, University of Humboldt State College, (Arcau, Cal.) Kansas State College of Pittsburg Kent Sute University Maryland, University of Michigan, University of Midwestern University

DISTRICT GOVERNORS

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John L. Carrico, University of Nevada Forrest D. Stoll, University of Uuh

IV V VI

William A. Eurcn, North Dakou Sute University Bill Nugent, Kansas State College of Emporia James )acobsen, Texas Christian University Robert E. McEmber, Purdue University Lyie Babcock, University of .Mississippi Reid Poolc, University of Florida Henry J. Romersa, University of Maryland

VII VIII IX X & XI

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DISTRICT COUNSELORS I

National: Convention

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VIII

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IX X & XI

Bowling Award Exhibits

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Founders* Award, by Wm. A. Scroggs Intercollegiate Band National Officers (KKY) .National Officers (TBS) New Mexico State University _ Nevada, University of , North Dakota, University of Purdue University South Dakota State College Tampa University

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Texas Tech

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VanderCook College of Music

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

Stillwater, Oklahoma

NOVEMBER, 1961

William L. Maxson, Eastern Washington Sute College

Mrs. William L. Maxson, Cheney, Washington Mrs. John L. Carrico, Reno, Nevada Mrs. Forrest D. Stoll, Salt Lake City, Uuh Mrs. June B. Sorenson, Minneapolis, Minnesota .Mrs. Bill Nugent, Emporia, Kansas Mrs. James Jacobsen, Fort Worth, Texas Mrs. Ronald D. Gregory, Bloomington, Indiana

Mrs. Lyle Babcock, Oxford, Mississippi Miss Nancy Fowler, Tallahassee, Florida Mrs. Henry J. Romersa, College Park, Maryland

DEAD-LINE FOR PUBLICATION NEWS November Podium—October 15th is the dead-line February Podium—January 15th is the dead-line May Podium—April ist is the dead-line PUBLICATIONS INSTRUCTION

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

National Convention Held At University of Wichita Largest convention in history of the fraternities The National Convention of Kappa

Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma held at the University of Wichita, August 23-26 has been acclaimed by the some

300 delegates and members as not only the largest convention but perhaps the most outstanding meeting ever held.

Many new features entered into the general program that were well re ceived.

Delegates and members were ushered into the foyer of the Fine Arts Build ing and entertained in such a royal manner that the registration was over before any one realized that a great program was underway. The members of the University of Wichita chapter greeted the delegates in western attire with that famous "Western Hospital>>

ity.

Before the members of the National

Intercollegiate Band could get accus tomed to the excellent facilities of the

Music Department, they were ushered into the audition rooms and given a

place in the National Intercollegiate Band. All of this happened on Friday morning and before noon the band held its first rehearsal on the mam-

mouth stage of the auditorium, under the direction of Richard Franko Gold

man, director of the famous Goldman Band of New York City.

The first business meeting of the convention was convened in the audi

torium at 1:30 Wednesday under the

Tau Beta Sigma delegates and members comb. Grand President of Kappa Kap

pa Psi and Barbara Treatwein of Tau Beta Sigma. National officers of both organizations, as well as visiting band directors, were presented and given a rousing cheer.

Those on the panel were: Stanley Ricks, Alpha Zeta; Mary Lou Brooks, Upsilon; Marian Sagar, Omega, and Bev erly Montoya, Gamma.

The second panel was held Saturday

The business sessions of the two

morning and the subject was, "Plan ning Objective for the Chapter Activi

groups assembled at 3:30, when the

ties" with Barbara Trautwein as mod

delegates were seated, various commit-

erator. Those participating were: Tom

tes for the convention named and as

my Lyn, Gamma Nu; Sandra Wheetley. Iota, and Bill Robinson of Alpha

signment of rooms for committee meet ings made.

The next two days found the dele gates busy on assignments and work ing for the session, where rep>orts were given. The business sessions were al ternated with rehearsal of the National

Intercollegiate Band.

Omicron. This was followed by a most

interesting report from Fred Heath of Nu Chapter, concerning the European Tour of the University of Michigan Band

which

covered five different

countries.

The closing part of this session

direction of Berle Willis of Beta Tau

Panel Discussions

found the selection of the 1963 con

Chapter, Convention Chairman. Here a hearty welcome was extended to the

Two joint sessions featured very in teresting discussions. The first one on Thursday afternoon was, "The Evalu ation of the duties of chapter officers" with James Kerr acting as moderator.

vention site a lively occasion. With the presentation of bids, came a new ap proach that resembled the National

delegates by James Kerr, Director of the University of Wichita Band with a response from Dr. Manley R. WhitKappa Kappa Psi officers and delegates

Convention of the Democrats and Re

publicans. They narrowed down to the chapters from Purdue engaged in dead ly combat with the ones from Ari

zona University. Arizona was making its third bid for the convention during

past six years and headed by the fam

ous "Lee's Legion Band," who rallied their support to a rousing victory and the delegates voted to go to the Uni versity of Arizona in August 1963.

All Out for Entertainment

On Thursday afternoon the delegates were given some three choices of en tertainment. A tour of the Cessna Air

plane plant; games, swimming, and horseback riding on a ranch; or a Cookout at the Wagon Wheel Ranch.

Many took all three. The tour through the Cessna Plant claimed some too, who later attended the cookout. Some

one hundred took a part in the games

and horseback riding, while every one

ed officers were installed. This was fol

a photograph of Mr. Martin from

joined in the "Old Fashioned Barbe

lowed by the model initiations.

The Model Initiation for Kappa Kappa Psi was presented by a team from Omega Chapter of the Univer sity of Arizona and was given to

which an oil painting was made by D. Seay, an aunt of one of the mem

cue" at the Wagon Wheel Ranch. This was followed by a dance on the ten nis courts with the music furnished by the Lee's Legion, Dixieland Band of the University of Azirona.

National Convention Banquet The National Convention Banquet which was held in the ballroom of the

student Union Building was a featured event of the convention. Some 350 members were treated to entertainment,

informative addresses, and presenta tion of awards. Toastmaster Berle Wil

lis, of the Wichita Chapter, kept the program moving along and the speaker of the evening. Dr. Leslie Thomason, Director, Air Age Educational Train ing of the Cessna Aircraft Corpora tion, literally took the audience through the area of Air Space with highly il lustrated examples of how we are to act, progress and respond to this new area. His remark

were

clothed

in

wholesome jokes that kept the audi ence rolling in laughter.

Awards were made to Dr. Manley Whitcomb

who

received

the

bers of the Beta Delta chapter.

The portrait was framed and at the bottom of the frame was an engraved

Richard Franko Goldman and several

plate with the following inscription,

visting band directors from Kansas and

"Presented to Brother A. Frank Martin

other states, also to the four members of the local club from Eastern Wash

in Appreciation of his dedicated life, unswerving loyalty, distinguished lead-

ington State College of Cheney, Wash ington, the newly installed chapter.

Portrait of secretary

a surprise gift

The Model Initiation for Tau Beta

Sigma was given for the four mem bers of the new chapter of Tau Beta Sigma at Eastern Washington State College of Cheney, Washington, who had traveled some 1,870 miles to be initiated.

The first degree was given by Beta Delta Chapter of Texas Christian Uni versity, the second degree by the Beta Theta Chapter at Oklahoma College

for women and the third degree by the Delta Chapter of the University of Oklahoma. Much work and effort had

been given to this initiation by the three chapters and it was a high mark in the program of Tau Beta Sigma.

Past

Grand President's Ring, presented by Dr. Donald Gregory of the Indiana University, a former student. A gift from Tau Beta Sigma was given to Barbara Trautwein by Dr. Whitcomb, her former band director. A special award was given to Richard Franko

Goldman by Dr. F. Lee Bowling for his great interest in the National Inter collegiate Band. An Oil portrait was awarded to A. Frank Martin by the

chapter from Sam Houston University for his devoted interest to Kappa Kap pa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma, and a set of recording records of the National Intercollegiate Band was presented to Dr. F. Lee Bowling by the Kappa Kap pa Psi Fraternity.

Omega Chapter won the Bowling Award which was presented by Dr. Bowling. Purdue won the Display Trophy presented by the Wichita Chapter. Omega won the Founders Achievement Award, given by William A Scroggs, and presented by J. Lee Burke and Purdue won the "Traveling Baritone" trophy. Sam Houston State College was presented a trophy for the

National Executive-Sec. Receives Gift From

Beta Delta Chapter The surprise event of the Convention Banquet was a gift of a portrait by the members of the Sam Houston State

Teachers College Chapter, Beta Delta,

presented to Executive Secretary A. Frank Martin by Jerry Sedatole, presi dent of the chapter. The members had persuaded Mrs. Martin to send them

Jerry Sedatole, Gerald Lot/ell^ Executive-Secretary Martin

ership, and service to Kappa Kappa Psi by Beta Delta Chapter, Sam Hous ton State Teachers College, Huntsville, Texas, August 25, 1961."

Mr. Martin was deeply moved by this unexepected presentation and as

he attempted to express his apprecia tion, the 350 members present stood in his honor and cheered for an extended

period.

Fast Grand Presidents at National Convention

best attendance at the Dedication of the

Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sig ma Shrine held at the District VI con Model Initiations

The business of the two organiza tions was complete at four o'clock Sat urday afternoon when the newly elect-

Front: A. Fran\ 'Martin, /. Lee Burt^e, F. Lee Bowling, Max A. Mitchell Back,-. Hugh E. McMillen, Donald /. Moore, Ronald D. Gregory, Manley R. Whitcomb

National Officers Elected at National Convention All Kappa Kappa PsI Officers Are Advanced in Rank of Service The newly elected national officers of Kappa Kappa Psi are men who have

been recognized as having taken an active part in the Fraternity program for many years. They are: Floren Thompson, Jr., director. Eastern New

Mexico University, Grand President; Jack K. Lee, director. University of Arizona, Grand First Vice-President; Jay L. Slaughter, director. Ricks Col

lege, Grand Second Vice-President; Wayman E. Walker, director, Colorado State College, Grand Secretary-Treasur er; F. Lee Bowling, Grand Organiza tions Director of the National Inter

collegiate Band. New trustees elected were: J. Lee Burke, Jal, New Mexico and Manley R. Whitcomb, Past Grand President, Florida State University.

For the past eight years Floren

Thompson has sponsored a very fine chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau

Beta Sigma. Their interests have been shown at several past National Conven tions, having won the "Founder's Award" in 1959 for their attendance and participation in the fraternity's program. Mr. Thomjjson was selected in 1955 the Grand Secretary-Treasur er and has been promoted to a higher office at each succeeding convention

Floren Thompson, Jr., Grand President Eastern New Mexico University

ty, traveled to Rexburg, Idaho, picked up his Kappa Kappa Psi delegates and traveled day and night to Tallahassee, Florida, for the convention. It was

here he was chosen Grand SecretaryTreasurer of the fraternity. For the next year he will be completing his work for a Doctor's degree at the In diana University.

Wayman E. Walker is perhaps one of the best known and loved band di rectors of the west. His devotion to his

for his continued interest in the nation

work, his love for the program and

al program for bands.

his dedicated purpose in helping his

Jack Lee has had a deep cultivated interest in the Kappa Kappa Psi pro

gram and his work with Omega chaj> ter at the University of Arizona has been quite outstanding. Mr. Lee was an active member of Eta chapter at Ohio State as an undergraduate and this interest continued while working on his Master degree at the University of Michigan, where he became a life member. His interest in his chapter can best be pointed out from the re sults of the National Convention. Here

his groups won the Founders' Achieve ment Award, the Bowling Award, and the 1963 Convention for Arizona Uni versity. The Lee's Legion Band was the spark plug of many activities.

Jay L. Slaughter truly lives Kappa Kappa Psi. For the past several years

Colorado State College

The new District Governor of Dis

trict X and XI is Henry J. Romersa, director of the University of Maryland Marching Band. Mr. Romersa will be

remembered as the director of the "Big Red Marching Band" at Cornell Uni versity for the past few years. He was instrumental in getting a chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi established at Cornel

and served as the sp>onsor of the chap ter for the past three years.

chapter in Kappa Kappa Psi has won for him the admiration of all who

know him. He has served two years as District Governor of his District and

his willingness to serve won for him

the office of Grand Secretary-Treasurer without opposition.

Dr. F. Lee Bowling has become a fixture as the Grand Organizational

Director of the National Intercollegiate Band. This is his brain child and he has given his time, devotion and best efforts in developing the idea to a

height never before expected. He has carried this dream since a student at

the University of Colorado in the early thirties. His first Intercollegiate Band was possible in 1947. The 1961 con vention produced perhaps the greatest of them all.

he has given time and effort to the

The trustees. Dr. J. Lee Burke and

development of a great program at Ricks College, Rexburg, Idaho. He is known as the long distance man of the fraternity. In 1959 he closed his

Dr. Manley R. Whitcomb, are both

work as a student at Indiana Universi-

Wayman E. Walter, Grand Sec.-Trea.

Past Grand Presidents of Kappa Kappa Psi and their devoted interest in the program has won for them the admira

tion of the entire membership.

Henry ]. Romersa, District X and XI

Mr. Romersa will serve as director

of the University of Maryland March ing Band while Mr. Hugh Hernderson will continue his service with the

University Concert Band. This will be

an expansion of the band program.

Districts X and XI are composed of New England States and the States

Dakota State University, District IV; Bill Nugent, Kansas State College of

of Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia. Mr. Ro-

Emporia, District V.

mersa is very much interested in the

expansion of the Kappa Kappa Psi program in the New England states and will center his efforts in this sec-

James Jacobsen, Texas Christian University, District VI; Robert McEmber, Purdue University, District VII; Lyle Babcock, University of Mississip pi, District VIII; Reid Poole, Universi ty of Florida, District IX, and Henry Romersa, University of Maryland, Dis

Many will remember Mrs. Stoll for the interest manifested in the National

Convention held at Salt Lake City in August, 1957. She has a great interest in her chapter and adds much to their activities.

trict X and XI.

Tau Beta Sigma District Counselors The new District Counselor of Dis

trict V is Mrs. Dorothy Nugent of the Kansas State College of Education, Emp>oria, Kansas. Mrs. Nugent served

as National Treasurer for the past two years, but since there was not a chapi ter at Kansas State College of Emporia, she asked to help with the establish ment of a new chapter there.

Mrs. Forrest Stoll, District 111

District Counselors

The District Counselors selected by

Dr. John L. Carrico, District II

President Snyder to serve with her for

the next two years, are: District I, Mrs. William Maxson, Eastern Washington

With the selection of District Gov

ernors for Kappa Kappa Psi for the next two years by Grand President, Floren Thompson, came the announce

State College; District II, Mrs. John Carrico, University of Nevada; District

III, Mrs. Forrest Stoll, University of

ment that John Carrico, Director of

Utah; District IV, Mrs. June B. Soren-

the University of Nevada Band, has

son. Alumnae Chapter University of

been named the Governor of District

II. Mr. Carrico has been very active in Kappa Kappa Psi for the past i2 years. As director, he helped establish a chapter at Sul Ross State College of Alpine, Texas in 1949.

Later he helped reactivate and spon sor a chapter at Texas Western College of El Paso, where he was director and in i960 he reactivated the chapter at

the University of Nevada. Through his help and interest he has assisted in the organization of a local band club at Humboldt College, Arcata,

California, which has petitioned Kappa Kappa Psi for membership. The peti

tion has been accepted and Mr. Carri co, as District Governor, will install the

new chapter in January.

District Governors

The following is a list of the men selected to serve as District Governors

by Grand President Floren Thompson, Jr. for the next two years, they are: William L. Maxson, Eastern Washing ton State College, District I; John Car rico, University of Nevada, District II; Forrest Stoll, University of Utah, District III; William Euren, North

Mrs. Dorothy Nugent, District V

Mrs. Nugent was helpful in getting a chapter of Tau Beta Sigma located at Howard College, Birmingham, Ala bama, while her husband was band

Minnesota; District V, Mrs. Bill Nu gent, Kansas State College of Emporia; District VI, Mrs. James Jacobsen, Texas Christian University; District VII, Mrs. Ronald Gregory, Indiana Univer sity; District VIII, Mrs. Lyle Babcock, University of Mississippi; District IX, Nancy Fowler, Florda State University; and District X and XI, Mrs. Henry Romersa, University of Maryland.

New Chapter to Be Established at Humboldt

director. She now is sponsoring a local band club at Emporia of some twenty members who are working on a pietition for membership in Tau Beta

State College

Sigma.

fornia, for charters in Kappa Kappa District 111 Counselor

Mrs. Forrest Stoll has been named the District Counselor of District III

by National President Sibyl Snyder, for the next two years. She is sponsor of the Omicron Chapter at the Uni versity of Utah and has been instru mental in establishing a very fine pro gram of activities.

Petitions from

the band clubs at

Humboldt State College, Arcata, Cali Psi and Tau Beta Sigma have been approved by the national councils.

Plans are under way for the install

ation of these two chapters. Dr. John L. Carrico, district Governor of Kaf>pa Kappa Psi, and Mrs. Carrico, dis

trict counselor of Tau Beta Sigma, of the University of Nevada will be the installing officers. The installation will

likely be sometime in January.

National Officers of Tau Beta Sigma

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Omega Chapter Helps With High Schools During Band Day

By Ladine Bennett

Omega chapter of Tau Beta Sigma opened its fall season of 1961 by pro viding a "watering" service for all thirsty band members during Fresh man Week rehearsals. Ice and paper cups were brought by TBS and the girls shared in the responsibility of passing out the water to the University of Arizona Wildcat Marching Band.

At the close of the second week of

school, an informal get-acquainted party for all of the girls in the band was held at the home of Nancy Angel,

m "i; Sibyl Snyder, National President University of Wichita

Mrs. Wayman E. Walker, Nat'l First V-F. Colorado State College

The newly elected National Officers of Tau Beta Sigma Sorority to serve for the next two years are: President, Sibyl Ingle Snyder, Alpha Mu chapter,

chapter in action has given her a place of leadership in the sorority. She teaches in the Greeley Schools.

Mary Lou Brooks is a very promin ent leader in the chapter at Eiastern New Mexico University. Her tireless efforts, her willingness to work, and her devotion to duty won her the recognition of convetnion delegates.

Wichita, Kansas; National First Vice President, Mrs. Wayman Walker, Al pha Alpha Chapter, Greeley, Colorado; National Second Vice President, Mary Lou Brooks, Upsilon Chapter, Eastern New Mexico University; National Sec retary, Patsy Anne Drury, Beta Gam ma, University of Texas; National Treasurer, Ladine Bennett, Omega Chapter, University of Arizona. The two National Trustees selected were:

Mrs. Donald Moore of Baylor Uni versity, and Janet West of San An tonio, Texas.

Sibyl Ingle Snyder has an excellent record as a leader in Tau Beta Sigma.

She was a past president of Alpha Mu chapter at the University of Wichita when it was decided to take a delega tion to Florida State University in 1959 and try to get the 1961 convention.

Their displays, friendly maneuvers,and a deep interest in the bid won the con vention. Sibyl was then elected Nation

al Secretary. She was a great factor in helping make the Wichita Convention a success in every way and as a result she was elevated to the position of National President. She is a teacher in the Wichita Schools.

Mrs, Wayman Walker will be re membered for her interest and efforts at District and National Conventions

in the program of the Sorority. She sponsors the chapter at Colorado State College and has helped develop a very

She is a student at Eastern New Mexico

University.

It was a pleasing personality and the

"Old Texas Hospitality" that gave to Patsy Anne Drury the office of Na

tional Secretary. Her interest in every phase of the convention program and her driving force in boosting the ac tivities of Beta Gamma chapter gave her the recognition for national lead ership. She is a student at the Uni

versity of Texas and is now helping arrange for the District VI convention at TU in March.

The Whirlwind campaign put on by the chapters of the University of Ari zona for the 1963 Convention placed Ladine Bennett, the president of Ome ga Chapter, in a position to let it be known that her chapter was one of

the best and ready to help in any way possible for the program of Tau Beta

Sigma. It was this willingness to help that won her the National Treasurer's office.

Mrs. Donald Moore is the sponsor of the Baylor chapter that has been known through the year as one of the top chapters of the southwest. Janet

outstanding chapter through the years.

West is a band director in the San An tonio schools and is a Past National

Her whirlwind efforts to help the

President of Tau Beta Sigma.

an active TBS member. A "Remem

ber the Name" game was played to introduce everyone and Nancy showed

slides from her recent trip to Europe.

Refreshments were served in the patio.

On October 21, High School Band

Day, which letters dered pany.

TBS members sold pennants, were 4" x 9" and featured blue on a red background, were or from a collegiate supply com A sixty-five dollar profit was

netted from the sale. Part of this money

will go into the joint fund with Kap pa Kappa Psi for the 1963 Convention preparations and part will be used to

purchase materials needed for chapter activities, such as publishing of the

band newspaper and obtaining new ritual supplies.

Tentative plans have been made for

the sale of coffee and cookies during one whole day to students in the Music College. In the past, this has been a

successful project for music groups.

Although only six in number, the fall pledge class of the University of Arizona's Tau Beta Sigma chapter is proving to be one of the group's finest.

Several areas of the country are repre sented by this year's pledges. Pat Clovis, a sophomore majoring in music education, is from Tucson. Charlene

Collins, a sophomore majoring in science, is from Charleston, South Carolina, while Marcella Corona, a junior majoring in business education, is from Yuma, Arizona. Susie Ran dolph, a junior in home economics,

comes from Phoenix. Sue Waggoner, a junior studying business, is now

residing in Tucson, but was originally from West Virginia. Last but not least IS Lana Gallup, a sophomore in speech, whose home is in Blythe, Cali fornia.

Thirty minutes after the first note was sounded, many directors were heard to say, "This is the best Univer

NATIONAL INTERCOLLEGIATE BAND F. LEE BOWLING

JAMES KERR Host Conductor

Organizational Director

sity and College Band that I have ever heard." One director said, "I would

give my right arm to have a band like

PROGRAM

this one. Listen to it, this is great."

Four days the band rehearsed alter nating with the business sessions of the

RICHARD FRANKO GOLDMAN Guest Conductor

The Goldman Band

New York City Jubilation Overture

Robert Ward

Fantasia In G Major

Johann Sebastian Bach

Transcribed by Richard Franko Goldman and Robert L. Leist

March From "Egmont"

Ludwig van Beethoven Arr. Roger Smith

King Duncan's March From "Macbeth"

Giuseppe Verdi Arr. Roger Smith

Irish Tune From County Derry

Percy Aldridge Grainger

convention. Slowly but surely Director Goldman, molded the new band into a unit that responded to his every move ment and suggestion. He was truly a master doing a masterful job. A breath

ing personality was given to each member and the response was wonder ful.

Then came the concert on Saturday

night with the 175 members arranged on a mammouth outside stage, a part of the Fine Arts Building, facing an open air amphitheatre. Out in the

great open space with the hills covered

INTERMISSION Three Grand Military Marches

Johann Hepomuk Hummel

Overture In C Charles Simon Gatel Edited by Richard Franko Goldman and Roger Smith

Mademoiselle Angot — Ballet Suite

Charles Lecocq

Spirit of Peace March

Edwin Franko Goldman

The Foundation March

Na+'l In+ercoiiegiate Band Has Record Attendance At National Convention

Richard Franko Goldman

first National Intercollegiate Band was held in 1947. For more than a year Dr. Bowling has been busy organizing

and selecting musicians for the band which was assembled from Universi

The National Intercollegiate Band is sponsored by Kappa Kappa Psi and Tan Beta Sigma and the Organizational

ties

and

Colleges throughout the

United States. Some 175 selected mem

bers reported to Dr. Bowling at the

with grass, assembled some 3,000 people who were held in awed silence to every note of this band.

Throughout the entire concert the audience gave cheer after cheer to each number presented. Director Goldman gave a descriptive outline of each number that helped so much. Then when the last note was

sounded, this great audience stood in appreciation and cheered and cheered.

Some one was heard to say that this was the greatest demonstration of ap preciation ever witnessed at the Uni versity of Wichita.

As Host Conductor James Kerr, of

the University of Wichita Band, help ed the members get their belongings together, it was easy to see what an impression this concert had made on the members. With misty eyes, a bold farewell, these boys and girls were soon on their way home. Yes, the con

work is under the direction of Dr. F.

National Convention held at the Uni

Lee Bowling. Dr. Bowling had the idea of an Intercollegiate Band while a student at the University of Colo rado during the 30's. His first efforts were fruitful when a successful Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate Band was or ganized and met several times.

versity of Wichita, August 23-26.

morning under the direction of visit ing band directors and members were the direction of Edwin Franko Gold

happy thoughts that they had played

This training and experience was

man famous director of the Goldman

in the National Intercollegiate Band

Band of New York City.

under Richard Franko Goldman.

transferred to a National Area and the

Auditions were held on Wednesday

assigned to various places. The band was assembled at ten o'clock

under

cert was over, but it would live in

their hearts and mind always. Down through the years to come will come

National Intercollegiate Band, University of Wichita, Richard Franco Goldman, director

Gamma Alpha Officers receive charter

Local Band Club

Becomes Gamma Alpha Of Tau Beta Sigma From the day a chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi was established at Kansas

State College of Pittsburg, April 12, '959) the young ladies of the band had

longed to have a chapter of Tau Beta Sigma. With the increased enrollment

of girls in the band at the opening of the i960 school session, action was con sidered.

Contact was made with the Nation

al Office, a club organized and work was started on a petition for mem

bership. For the entire school year the club worked with Kappa Kappa Psi and took an active part in all activities.

When word was received that the pe tition had been approved by the Na tional Council, a date for installation was set for May 31, 1961, the last day of the school at Pittsburg.

It was a real problem to get an initiation team together at this late date as most schools were closed. Since

the past president and the treasurer of Alpha Chapter lived in Stillwater, they accompanied the executive-secre tary and his wife to help establish the new chapter.

A six o'clock dinner was held for the visitors from Oklahoma State Uni

versity where fellowship and hospital ity were supreme. This was followed

by the initiation for the new members, held in the rehearsal room of the music building. The initiation team included

Mr. and Mrs. A. Frank "ank Martin; Deana

Executive-Secretary Martin, DiAnn Delaney, pres.; Jan Sandlin, V-pres.; Roberta Kendall, sec,; Mary Frances Molk,", trea.

Shingleton, president. Alpha Chapter; and Donna Bilyeu, treasurer. Alpha

Jacqueline Irene Paramore, Loraine

Carol Reed, Jan Lynne Scanlin, Rus-

Chapter. Two charter members of the Pittsburg group were given the oath and then assigned parts to complete the initiation team. This team gave a very impressive ceremony.

After the initiation, Mr. Martin in

stalled the chapter officers and gave them their charge, which was followed by the official installation of Gamma Alpha Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma.

This is the second chapter to be estab lished in Kansas, the other being at the University of Wichita.

The charter members of Gamma Al

pha were; DiAnn Delaney, Judith Ma rie Clough, Karon Hagemann, Roberta

Carolyn Kendall, Mary Frances Molka,

Charter members of Gamma Alpha chapter

Donna Bilyeu, Deanne Shingleton From Alpha Chapta'

sell Pugh (Director) and Mrs. Russell Pugh (Sponsor).

The officers of the new chapter are: President, DiAnn Delaney; Vice Presi dent, Jan Scanlin; Secretary, Roberta Kendall; and Treasurer, Mary Frances Molka.

The special effort to install the chapi ter on the last day of school was to

give the new members an opportunity to attend

the

National

Convention

held at the University of Wichita, Kansas. Several of the members join ed with members of Kappa Kappa Psi, under the direction of their Di

rector Russell Pugh, attended the con

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vention and took an active interest in

business meetings while some played in the National Intercollegiate Band.

Much interest is now being shown in the program of Tau Beta Sigma and Kappa Kappa Psi as it is known that the friendly rivals, of Kansas State College of Emporia, are fast de

Front: Judy Clough Loraine Reed, acqueline Paramore

Baek.: DiAnn Delaney, Mary Franies Molka, Karon Hagemann, Jan Scanlin, Roberta Kendall

veloping their clubs into position to petition Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau

Beta Sigma for membership.

Chapter of KKY and TBSigma Installed At South Dakota State College

Delta Kappa receives charter, from District Governor Euren

Chapters of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma were installed at the South Dakota State College of Brookings, South Dakota, on the afternoon of May 14, 1961. The initiation team for the ceremonies were furnished by

the chapters at North Dakota State

University, Fargo, North Dakota and the installing officer was Mr. William A. Euren, District Governor and di rector of the North Dakota State Uni

versity band.

Members of the initiation team ar

rived at South Dakota State College

on Sunday morning and were ushered -

Jay Chiles, Lloyd Kirschenmann, Larry Braford, Stanley Sehletiter, William Eiiren.

to well-selected rooms in the Student

Union building where the initiation ceremonies were conducted simultane

ously. After this the two groups as sembled and the two chapters installed

in a joint installation. After the chap ter officers were inducted, charters were presented to the president of each chapter by William A. Eurens.

Following the installation the visit ing members as well as the newly initiated members were entertained at

the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth

Carpenter, the sponsors of the two new chapters.

presenting the initiation. Mr. Euren was high in praise of the wonderful reception given his 19 members who

which has been upheld through the

had traveled to South Dakota State

service to the student body, the college

for the services.

and the state of South Dakota. It num

South Dakota State Band

A brief history of the South Dakota State College band dates back to the beginning in 1902 when the band was organized under the leadership of J. P. Mann. It had a membership of some

25 musicians. The band continued to take an active part in campus life until 1911, when Carl Christensen became director. Under his leadership the band

past 50 years.

The band has rendered a distinct

bers one hundred during the marching season and seventy five during the concert season. It p>erforms at all foot ball games, presents numerous concerts

during the school year and makes ex tensive tours in South Dakota and the

surrounding states.

The Local Club

The local band clubs of the South

teams from North Dakota State Uni

high school music programs for the past 25 years. His enthusiasm and

Dakota State College Band were or ganized under the direction of Ken neth Carpenter, director, for the pur pose of seeking membership in Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma. The members from the beginning subscrib ed to the purpose and ideals of the

versity did a most outstanding job in

leadership developed a band tradition

National Fraternities.

Reports received from Mr. Carp>enter covering the installation of the two chapters were very complimentary. He stated that the ceremonies were very impressive and that the initiation

set new standards for schools through the state. The annual band clinic which

he initiated in 1936 has stimulated

Charter members, Delta Kappa Chapter

For the entire time of its life the members were active in the interest of

the band and the preparation of their petitions for membership in Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma.

The charter members of Kappa Kap pa Psi were: Wendell Andrews, Rob ert Bebermeyer, Larry Bradford, Jay Chiles, David Curtis, Thomas Gaspan, George Gulson, David Hahn, Craig Jensen, Lloyd Kirschenmann, Joel Krame, Stanley Schleuter and Kenneth

Carpenter (Director).

The chapter will be known as Delta Kappa and the chapter officers are Stanley Schleuter, president; Larry

Bradford, vice president; Lloyd Kir schenmann, secretary; and Jay Chiles, treasurer.

Brant: Stanley Sehletiter, David Curtis, Robert Behermeyer, Lairy Braford, David Hii/w Hii/in

Bac}{: fay Chiles, Wendell Andrews, George Gtilson, Joel Kranune, Lloyd Kirsch enmann, Thomas Gaspan

The girls band club will become the Beta Psi chapter of Tau Beta Sigma.

The charter

members

were: Gloria

Beaver, Rebecca J. Bennett, Judith

charter members of Beta Psi Chapter

Cinclnnati Chapter Gives Aid To

University Band Camp

By Nadine Brosee and

Judy McClellan

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Theta Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma at the University of Cincinnati got off to an excellent start this year by devot ing its first meeting to a very enthusi

astic and interesting convention report by our delegate, Charlene Metz. She showed some beautiful slides and we

discussed many ideas she brought back to us.

Front'. ^Marvel Way,]udy Dempster, Gloria Beaver

Bacf{'. Rebecca Bennett, Beverly Eljrin/^, Gayle Trautman, Norma Poppenga

On Friday, September 15, the Uni versity of Cincinnati Bearcat Band ar rived at Camp Swonkey for their four

th annual band camp, headed by cochairmen Bill Marshall and Julie Bev-

Dempster, Beverly Elfrink, Norma Poppenga, Annett Shauf, Gayle Traut-

er. We were blessed with wonderful weather for our weekend. It was cool

main. Marvel Way, and Kenneth Car penter (Sponsor).

enough to march comfortably and we didn't have a bit of rain!

The chapter officers are: President,

A brief orientation was held at the

Judy Dempster; Vice President, Gayle

beginning of the first rehearsal on Friday evening. Officers of the band

Trautman; Secretary, Rebecca Bennett; and Treasurer, Beverly Elfrink.

were introduced along with presidents

of the two honoraries, who each gave a short talk on their respective organi

At the close of the school year, Di rector Kenneth Carpenter, who organi

zation. After rehearsal a skit time was

zed the chapters, accepted another po

planned in which many of the groups

sition. Mr. Warren Hatfield was se

lected to take his place and direct the South Dakota State College Band and sp>onsor the chapters.

of the band produced skits. All were

quite good, but we of Tau Beta Sigma District Governor Etiren presents charter to

feel that the melodrama entitled "And

Bennett, Etjrinh,, Trautu/ein and Dempster

the Lamp Went Out," which we pre sented, stole the show. We portrayed what happ>ened when an evil villian tried to lure a prospective UC Bandswoman to another university's band.

Our hero came through, much to the

Initiation teams from North Dakota State University

joy of our heroine's mother—herself be ing a UC Band alumnus. Thus our

melodrama ended happily with the hero and heroine tripping off to UC Band Camp. The cast consisted of the

members of Tau Beta Sigma, with all characters representing a personality from the band. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the whole skit. After the skit

time there was a song led by the as sistant drum major, Paul Gigley.

Then Tau Beta Sigma and Kappa Kappa Psi furnished cocoa and cakes

as a snack. The warming hot choco late was a welcome relief, for the eve nings were very, very chilly! Saturday

brought many hours of marching and playing in preparation for the Dayton

football game that night. The buses Front'. Clausen, Sandvil{, Monson, Metin

Second'. Woyati, Munch, Rupert, Stone, Light, Baillie, Faleide

Back'. Eaten, N. Ettren. Nordltng, Schttltz, Fredeen, Fossttm, Nelson, Werre, Har-

were loaded with all the band members

early that evening and we went in to

the game. After the game it was back to band camp—brr and shiver.

non. The next formation was that of

a train, complete with smoke, whistle and moving wheels. The train rolled down the field to the tune of "When

Johnny Comes Again."

Marching

Home

In remembrance of Brady's famous Civil War pictures, the band formed a camera. The last formation was the

American Eagle, symp>olic of peace and the USA. In this formation, the band

played "God Bless America."

As well as having the best band that day, Maryland also had the best team.

It was Maryland's first home game and Maryland beat Syracuse 22-21.

show as well as many new and exciting

This show was only the first of many wonderful shows planned for the coming season. Many who saw the

half-time shows.

show said it was the best the band

Theta Chapter members at band camp

On Sunday morning, church services were held for all faiths. After church, more rehearsals and more fun. Band

Camp was closed early Sunday after noon with a huge song circle out on

the practice field. A troop of tired, but now veteran, bandsmen headed back to Cincinnati for the opening of school Monday.

Since then we have been keep busy

with convocations, pep rallys, parades, and the constant preparation for that "next" game.

Maryland University Band Performs Under New Director

By Kathleen Calder

The University of Maryland March

In addition to the halftime perform ance, the band does a pre-game show, which every year includes a dance.

This year the dance will be to the tune of South Rampart St. Parade. A few tricky steps plus a few kicks and turns should make this year's dance more thrilling than ever before.

The first half-time show this year was a salute to the Civil War. The

band entered from four points on the field, marching in diagonals toward the center; then forming two block bands, they marched toward each other playing "Dixie" and "Marching Along" simultaneously.

While the announcer explained some

highlights of the war, the band moved to its first formation which was a can

has performed. I'm sure the band felt that all their hard work paid off. Each band member did a terrific job and was rewarded by the applause of the audience.

Mr. Romersa has been very active in the Kappa Kappa Psi program since he became director of the Marching Band at Cornell. As a result of this in

terest and his desire to see the program extended to the New England States, he was selected as District Governor of District X and XI.

Mrs. Romersa has been appointed District Counsel of Tau Beta Sigma

for the same District. It is hoped with their help and interest it will be pos sible

to hold

a

EHstrict Convention

next winter, perhaps at the University of Maryland.

ing Band members wish to extend a warm welcome to the new director,

Mr. Henry Romersa. Mr. Romersa, for

Maryland University Marching Band, Henry }. Romersa, director

mer director of Cornell University's

"Big Red Band," is now the director of the Maryland "Terp Band." Mr. Ro mersa taught at Cornell for six years

until his appointment to Maryland this past August. He is a member of the national honorary for music scholar ship, Pi Kappa Lambda and also. Kap pa Kappa Psi, national honorary band fraternity. In addition to this Mr. Ro mersa helped establish the chapter of Tau Beta Sigma at Cornell and was faculty sponsor of this chapter.

Mr. Romersa has done a fine job of getting the Maryland Band back in shape after the long summer vacation.

This year the band had 90 "old" mem bers to return and 90 new freshmen to audition. After many days of hard work and practice, the auditions be gan. Now at 108, the marching band started rehearsing its famous pre-game

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Michigan Concert Band Makes Extensive Tour Of Eastern Countries

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Mediterranean area and Cairo, Egypt, included on continental tour

By Bob Simms

The Symphony Band of the Uni versity of Michigan, under the auspices of the U. S. Department of State, has

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recently completed a most successful tour of the U.S.S.R., the Middle East, and two Communist Satellite nations.

The tour encompassed approximately 15 weeks, (February 20-June 2), and more than 25,000 miles; including con certs in ten cities of the Soviet Union; and in Egypt, Trans-Jordan, Lebanon, Cyprus, Turkey, Greece, Rumania and Poland.

The start of the tour was delayed for a day by inclement weather and an airline strike; but finally, on the morning of February 19, the Band's

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Welcoming Party at Russian Train Station—Dr. William D. Revelli {center, hold ing flowers)-, to his left, Mrs. Revelli: behind Mrs. Revelli, (wearing fur hat) George P. Cavender

first leg of the long journey. From

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DC-6 was able to leave Detroit on the

ated the city skyline. The first concert was presented in the mammoth Moscow Sports Palace, and the friendliness

New York the band flew to London

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which was to characterize all of our

by jet, and then went directly to two smaller Soviet jets for the trip to Moscow. Climbing into these sleek planes was like climbing into another

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concerts for the Soviet people soon be-

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came evident. Rythymic applause from Soviet audiences ordinarily forced the band to play between one half and

—and largely unknown world.

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three-quarters of an hour of encores,

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after regular programs lasting almost

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two hours; The Russian equivalent of

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"Bravo!" sounds like "boo" in English,

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and this caused some consternation in

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the band until the members discovered

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swarmed up to the foot of the stage after concerts, and several of the musicians usually stayed behind to talk

and bustling, as are U. S. airports, and

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vvith them through interpreters,

it seemed to be situated in the middle

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In all, eight weeks were spent in the Soviet Union, two of them in Mos cow. During the remaining six weeks, the band played several concerts in

After a very fast and uneventful flight across the European Continent, the band landed in the Soviet Union's

largest city, and was greeted by a uni formed passport-checker, 20-degree tem peratures, a little snow, and a huge

translation. The audiences often

neon sign on the modest terminal

building reading, "MOCKBA" (Mos cow). The airport was not brightly-lit of a vast wilderness of birch forests

and snow. The city was about an hour's

bus ride from the airport, and was found to be a rather gray city of fairly

The band travels to Petra, Jordan

low buildings, with the exception ption six recently-built skyscrapers, (one (one

Concert in a Roman Amphitheatre, Amman, Jordan

of of of of

each of the cities of Leningrad, Minsk, Conceit at the Leningrad Conservatory

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Kiev, Odessa, Kharkov, Sukhumi, Tblisi, Yerevan, and Baku. It would be impossible to recount all the events of this part of the tour, but p>erhaps I can generalize in telling what usaully happened in each of the cities. In the U.S.S.R., the band traveled almost ex

clusively by train; and at each city, it was met at the station by students bear

ing flowers for Dr. and Mrs. Revelli, our conductor and his wife. Also at

the station were several buses, which were to take the band to the local

tourist hotel. After becoming settled in the hotel, the group was generally giv en a sightseeing tour of the city; and later, visits to the city conservatory of music, and to the university. These visits were carefully planned, and gave us excellent opportunities to "talk shop" with students, and to observe the Soviet educational process at close

Concert at the Moscow Sports Palace

tivities planned for the group were far less extensive, and sightseeing on one's own was the rule. After Russia's sterile

range. Many friendships were initiated during these visits, as can be proved by seeing the filled address books of

socialism, Egypt's stormy capitalism was a relief, and it was here that bar rels of money started going for sou-

most of the band men and women.

Printed sheet music for brass instru

ments is quite scarce in the U.S.S.R.,

The bazaars of the Arab cities were

but nevertheless, the brass professors

completely fascinating, with their mer chants using every conceivable method of separating a tourist from his money.

and students literally showered us with such music, though it must have been very difficult for them to obtairt. We were very grateful for the kindness

While in Cario, the band visited the Pyramids and the Sphinx, all the while defending itself from the hordes of

which they showed us.

souvenir salesmen which swarm over

Even with the many planned ac tivities, the band members still found

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a great deal of time to do individual sightseeing—acquiring lasting memo

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the area.

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In Trans-Jordan, the band played a concert in an ancient Roman amphi theater in the heart of Amman, the

ries.

From Baku, the band was flown back to Moscow to play one final concert before leaving the Soviet Union. Many of us found that we had become quite

capital. Concerts were also given in Jerusalem and Bethlehem. It was a St. Basil's Cathedral

Cairo, Egypt was the first stop out

attached to the old city: it seems to

embody all that is Russian. Memories

side the U.S.S.R. for the band. Several

of the vast bulk of the Kremlin, with

outdoor concerts were presented there

the great old bell in its clock-tower dismally striking the hour on a cold, clear winter night, never fail to cause a great desire to return to it.

in front of the U. S. Exhibit Building

of a large international agricultural ex hibition which was in progress at that time. Outside the Soviet Union, ac-

great pleasure to see the ancient Bibli cal lands, which still look much as

they must have 2000 years ago. The musicians also took a two-day trip,

by car and horseback, to the ancient city of Pctra, where, thousands, of years ago, an early civilization carved

Band members tal\ to Russians, Leningrad Museum

Scenes after concert, Kar\ov

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Clinic is cordially invited to attend.

Reservation can be made by sending 11.00 to Beta Nu Chapter, Kappa Kappa Psi fraternity, VanderCook Col

lege of Music, 319 S. Michigan, Chi cago, Illinois.

Omega Presidenf Receives Honor on Graduation Hector Espinosa, past president of

the Omega Chapter of the University of Arizona, graduated last spring with many honors and completed a record long to be remembered by his brother members. Hector liked to play in the band and to this he gave his very best. His pleasing personality and will

ingness to work won for him early recognition as a chapter leader.

As chapter president he had a re markable ability to select the right per Giza, Egypt {on camels) George Cavender, assistant diivctor; Dr. William Revelli, director; {standing) Mrs. Revelli

huge ornamented buildings out of sheer rock cliffs in an isolated valley.

The next stop on the tour was Bei rut, Lebanon, where the band played concerts

at the

beautiful

American

University; also finding time to sail, swim, and water-ski on the Mediter ranean Sea.

After two concerts on the island of

Cyprus, one of which was, once again, in an old Roman amphitheater, the group moved on to Istanbul, Turkey; and then to Athens, Greece. Needless

The band members realize, with hu mility, that they themselves could never have made this wonderful tour pos sible. Full credit must go to Dr. Revelli, whose high ideals and bound less energy have over the years paved the way for such an honor as this. To him, we all give our deepest thanks.

son for the job and then encouraged them to get it done. As a result his chapter won the "Founder's Achieve ment Award" at the National Conven-

VanderCook Chapter Plans Breakfast The Beta Nu Chapter at the Vander

to say, the band enjoyed its stay in these two picturesque cities immensely.

Its concerts continued to be very well

Cook College of Music, Chicago, is

received, as well.

Then, after a concert in Thessaloniki, in Northern Greece, the band once again went behind the Iron Curtain,

for the Mid-West National Band Clin ic to be held at VanderCook this De

back in the groove for the new school

year and already plans are under way cember. This is where every member of the chapter has an opportunity to

touring extensively by bus in Rumania and Poland. The Carpathian Mountains in Rumania are especially beautiful, we

work in a great way for the advance

discovered. Poland seemed to have a

Clinic is the Kappa Kappa Psi and

hiector Espinosa, Tombstone Director

large number of grimy industrial cities,

Tau Beta Sigma breakfast to be held during the Clinic. Last year was the

tion for being the outstanding chapter

first try at this event and the results

ing Award" for participation in the Intercollegiate Band and the 1963 Na

but the people were very friendly. A trip was taken to the infamouus Ausch witz prison camp, used by the Germ

ment of band music.

One of the new features of this

were so fruitful, that greater plans are

ans during World War II, and care

under consideration. At this first break

fully preserved afterward by the Polish

fast the records show that many out

Government.

standing directors and leaders of the fraternity were present, such as Dr.

Finally, the tour was coming to its end. The band flew from Warsaw to

Frankfurt, Germany; and the next day, flew direct to New York City. One last concert was presented in Carnegie Hall, making a total of 88 concerts performed since leaving Ann Arbor.

After a recording session the next morning, the band made its final

flight, back to Ann Arbor; carrying memories which, I think is no exag geration to say, will last a lifetime.

Manley R. Whitcomb, Donald Moore, Dr. Ronald Gregory, all Past Grand

president of Kappa Kappa Psi, and Jay Slaughter Grand Vice President.

Honorary members attending were Don Gillis and Paul Yoder.

The breakfast will begin at 12 minutes before 8 a. m. on December

22. The donation will be $1.00 and

every member of Kappa Kappa Psi

and Tau Beta Sigma attending the

and with the help of TBS, the "Bowl tional Convention.

At the Annual Banquet at the close

of the school term last spring he was given the Award for being the Out standing Bandman of the year. This was followed by the announcement that Hector Espinosa has been selected director of the band at Tombstone High School and would direct the band

in the "Town That was Too Tough

to Die,'(in Tombstone Territory.) In stead of the colorful tunes of bygone

days his band will be playing the tunes of today before joeople who appreciate good music.

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of Kappa Kappa Psi. All five were members of the National Intercollegiate Band.

New uniforms set the "Pride of the

Rockies" in motion for another busy year. Our band, divided into a men's unit and a women's unit, appears at all home football games. The men's uniforms are black with white trim.

Black shakos are topped by a white

plume. The uniforms can easily be con verted into concert dress. This is the second season for the women's uni forms that consist of black blazers and

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white pleated skirts.

The season started with a get ac quainted picnic held at the home of Mr. Walker and his wife. This annual

affair has been one of the highlights

of the fall season to help the new members get better acquainted with the old members.

For the second year the band ap peared on National television during

Donnie Dill, Betty Lende, Ray Spillman, Leila Lewis

Colorado Sta+e Col. Steps Out With New Uniforms

By Auldon Davis and Judith Beebe

Alpha Alpha chapter of Tau Beta Sigma and Alpha Theta chapter of

Kappa Kappa Psi at Colorado State College are proud of their director, Mr.

Wayman Walker, who was elected Grand Secretary-Treasurer of Kappa Kappa Psi and his wife, Mrs. Wayman Walker, who was elected First Na-

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to chapter activities were received at

Starts New Season With Director Haddon

Memorial Auditorium for the benefit of the town and Midwestern Univer

suggestions the chapter is launching a

By Roger Scanland AND ShERIE GoODRICH

Time surely changes things, and a change has come about with the Mid

sity students. This annual show is sponsored by the Lions Club for the purpose of helping various organiza tions in Wichita Falls.

Gamma Alpha of Kappa Kappa Psi was represented at the National Con

western University Band of Wichita

vention by the chapter secretary Roger

Falls, Texas. Perhaps the most noted change is the reorganization of the

Scanland, who was chosen to serve on

band under our new Director Mr. Joe

the Ritual and Regalia Committee.

Many new ideas and suggestions as

the convention and

with these new

real active program.

Officers of Kappa Kappa Psi are:

President, Roger E. Arnold; Vice President, Harry Adams; Secretary,

Roger Scanland and Treasurer, Larry Johnson. Chapter officers of Tau Beta Sigma are: President, Karon Nowlin Arnold; Vice President, Sherie Goodrich; Secretary, Sandra McKinley and Treasurer Adona Mapier.

Haddon. Mr. Haddon took over the

band at the beginning of the new school year. He will be remembered

by the bands of the Southwest for his work as assistant director of the Texas

"THE DIPLOMAT" hy ^AtwaM

Tech College Band.

Mr. Haddon will direct the band while Col. Harold W. Brown will

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sponsor Kappa Kappa Psi and Mrs. Joe Haddon will sponsor Tau Beta

Sigma. The band is gradually taking on a new look and everyone seems to

enjoy rebuilding the organization.

Two projects were set up at the close of the spring term and with the help of TBSigma they were completed. One was the band's annual award given to the outstanding bandsman, known as the Boren Award. By joint action of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta

Same boy. Same school. Same "Uniform by Ostwald" in the same band. He's wearing THE DIPLOMAT—Ostwaid's clever two-in-one uniform

that gives the band an exciting new look in sixty

seconds or less . . . with

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Sigma, the Boren Award was retired and funds were set aside for an annual

award to replace it. It will be known as the Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma award for the outstanding bands man award and the outstanding bands-

Write today for design suggestions.

woman award of each school year.

The second project was a plan to recruit and build up the band to its original strength. To do this Kappa

Kappa Psi remained active through the summer months, held regular meet

ings and set up and carried out plans to make the Midwestern University band known to all of the neighboring

high schools. Each member was given an assignment and he spent the sum mer contacting prosp>ective band mem bers.

These members were visited, material about the band was sent to them and

with the help of the Tau Beta Sigma girls a real campaign for recruiting was carried out. To cap off the pro

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gram our new director came to the

campus early and we were all working

together. The first step was a get ac quainted party given by Mr. and Mrs. Haddon, and we were then ready to step out toward a successful year.

The one project remembered by all the members was the Annual Caval

cade of Melody.

On November 28, the annual Caval

Ostwald Plaza, Staten Island 1, New York

Charter members of Gamma Beta Chapter

Eastern Washington State College Joins Ranks Of KKPsi and TBSigma Most chapters installed into Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma have

the ceremony presented on their own campus among familiar surroundings, but the two local organizations of East ern Washington State College of Chen ey, Washington had a great experience

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in that the members traveled through the beautiful mountains and over the

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rolling plains some 1,870 miles to at tend the National Convention at the

University of Wichita where they were initiated and installed August 25, 1961.

The movement started in the Eiast-

ern State College band when Mr. Wil liam Maxson became the director some two years ago.

A very unique plan was set up in forming a local band club at Eiastern Washington State in that the club was a joint organization. Some six out standing boys, who were leaders of the band, were chosen with six girls to form the original group, the Podi um Club. For more than a year this club worked together as a unit. Pro jects were set up for the band and plans made to start work on a petition for membership in KKPsi and TBSigma.

After the group had increased in numbers and hacl the experience of

working as an organization, the club was divided and the boys formed a

group and elected club officers. The girls did likewise and soon petitions were ready to present to the National Councils.

When the petitions had been accept ed, the clubs decided to attend the Na-

Front: Darlene Russell, rice-pres.: Carol Dobbins, pres.: Virginia Baker sec.-lrea.

Back' Mary EUrn Vienbergen, Darlene Fields, Mane George, Carol Allen, Kathy Layman, Ceri Goostrey. Edna Kimble, Nancy Parkhtll. Mrs. Maxson. sponsor.

tional Convention and to be installed

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sponsored A: ter sponsored by

by Jack Jack Lee, Lee, director. director. Af initiation, each chapter was ofl the initiation, each chapter was offici

The members initiated into Kappa Kappa Psi went through the initiation service presented by the initiation team from the University of Arizona,

Charter members of Delta Lambda Chapter

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Mrs. Mrs. William William L. L. Maxson, Maxson, Sponsor Sponsor

ally installed installed by by the the national national preside presidents.

The charter members of Kappa K Kap pa Jerry Burroughs, Burroughs, Mel pa Psi Psi were; were: Jerry Melvin Hotchkiss, Hotchkiss, Charles Charles LaBuntv LaBunty, Edw Edward Barnhart, William Boberg, E)avie Bur

ger, Gerald Goodman, Kent Green,

Gary Johnson, Roderick Moore, Alan

Powell, Carty Strait, Gary Thomas, Michael Warner and William Maxson

(Sponsor).

The officers for the new chapter.

Delta Lambda are: President, Jerry Burroughs; Vice President, Melvin Hotchkiss; Secretary Charles LaBounty; and Treasurer, Ed Barnhart.

The charter members of the girls

chapter. Gamma Beta, were: Carol

Dohbins, Darlene Russell, Virginia Baker, Carol Allen, Darlene Fields,

Mane George, Geri Goostrey, Edna Kimbla, Yvone Knuth, Katherine Lyman, Nancy Parkhill, Mary Weinbergen, anci Mrs. William Maxson (Spon sor.)

Front: Melrin Hotchkiss, v-pres.; Jerry Btirrotighs, pres.; Charles LaBoiinty, sec.-

The officers of Gamma Beta are;

Back: Richard Boberg, Carty Srait, Gerald Goodman, Gary Johnson, Rod Mitchell Alan Potvell, David Burger, Ed Barnhart, Gary Thomas, Gary Tainio

President, Carol Dobbins; Vice Presi dent. Darlene Russell, and the Secre tary-Treasurer, Virginia Baker.

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Eastern Washington State College Eastern Washington State College is located in the city of Cheney in the beautiful eastern section of the state.

The school was established in 1882.

The school was first known as State

Eastern New Mexico U.

their own free time towards develop

Band Develops Spirit For Football Trips

ing a better relationship between the

By John G. McGee

Normal of Washington, for the pur pose of education for teachers. The first

The wind is blowing, the sand is

graduation class was in 1892. The Col

uying and drifting, and the Eastern

lege continued to grow and develop through the years, experiencing many

New Mexico University Greyhound

difficulties. Buildings were added to the campus which included dormitor

ies library, music building, and labora tories.

The greatest growth came after World War II, when a Student Union Building was erected and the Music

Building expanded. The legislature of

Marching Band is off down the field once again. All this activity represents marching season at Eastern New Mexi co University.

We have adopted the motto, "The Greyhound Band is the spirit of

As was mentioned previous, our

process of completion.

During freshman week members of Beta Lambda Chapter worked hard helping new band members learn how

to march ENMU style. From the many efforts that were put forth and are

still being put forth, ENMU's Grey

The Band

The first band was organized in 1927 and continued for the next ten

years as a band for pep rallies and

limited campus activities, the reorganzation granted credit. In 1939 concerts were given and quickly the band be came a leading organization on the

campus. During the war and the year

that followed the band was recognized for the outstanding marching and halftime show at athletic events.

Directors who were active in this

program and had a leading part in the

development of a new program were George Lotzenhiser, who later became

Head of the Music Department and Wendel Exline who is Brass Instruc tor. Both of the men are members of

Kappa Kappa Psi and with the com ing of William Maxson, expierienced in

fraternity work, the newly organized club received helpful suggestions and ideas.

The band is on the way to further development and advancement and

with the help of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma a new program is in the making.

be promoted as well as the name of the university band.

motto, "The Greyhound Band is the

paragraphs are the projects that we have already completed and are in the

Washington State College.

From this relationship has come the possibility of two football trips. Broth ers of the chapter have spent many hours making arrangements for these trips. We believe that through these trips the name of our university will

hopes for great things to come. We are only giving this "the old college try, but we are devoting our utmost attention and time to this project.

Our fall term is well under way and

idle. Contained within the following

1961 established the school as Eastern

team.

ENMU. From this motto we have

we can proudly say we have not been

William L, Maxson, Director

band and other groups and depart ments on our campus. We are very proud of the close friendships that we have with our Greyhound Football

hound Marching Band remains in the minds of many as "The Show Band

of the Southwest." There are always contests between brothers of the chap ter as to who can work the hardest

during rehearsals and performances.

A picnic given by Upsilon Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma for all band members featured food, ballgames, and several minutes of relaxation for all concern ed.

Beta Lambda Chapter is being led by a capable and outstanding executive committee.

P. D. Henry is serving as president; Donald L. Lott fills the post of vicepresident; John G. McGee is secretary; Jerry Trout serves as treasurer; and

Dick Echols is parliamentarian. Grand President Floren Thompson, Jr. is our sponsor, which is a tremendous honor for us.

We are pledging three outstanding band members this semester. They are Ben Cameron, Douglas Fuqua, and John Stewart. With the help that we can offer these three, along with the help of Grand President Thompson, we are sure that they will become an

spirit of ENMU," is certainly being shown to the students on campus this fall. A group of upperclassmen, with

several coming from the band, kidnap ped the freshman Victory Bell and in turn presented it back to them at a

football game in order to create School Spirit" among the Freshman class.

The big event to happen thus far this fall was when members of the chapter purchased at extreme cost for

the university band a full-blood grey Greyhound. In turn the Greyhound Band presented the Greyhound at the 1961 Homecoming half-time to the uni versity to be used as an official mascot.

Several of the brothers traveled many miles in search of a Greyhound that would serve in this capacity.

The presentation was kept a secret

until the half time when the university band formed two company fronts on

the forty yard lines and the Grey hound was brought through them to

the center of the field and presented to the president of the university. Dr. Donald C. Moyer, and the president of the student body, Jon Cranford.

Also at the Homecoming we held our 3rd Annual Kappa Kappa Psi

luncheon. Several alumni were present and plans were laid for the starting of an alumni chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi. The brothers of Beta Lambda

Chapter feel this is just another way of helping "to promote the existence and

welfare of the university band."

We are progressing rapidly toward completion of plans for the District III

Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma.

We are very proud to have P. D. Hen

ry, our president, also serving as Dis trict President, as chairman of the con

vention. Mr. A. Clyde Roller will be

asset to the university band.

guest conductor of the District III In

The brothers of Beta Lambda Chap ter have spent many extra hours of

tercollegiate Band. He is presently conducting the Amarillo Symphony.

Uni. of North Dakota Band Struts Out in

Newly Designed Uniforms

LJIDSI—

By Ed Sand

The new uniforms of North Dakota

Marching Band under the direction of Mr. Robert VanVoorhis has added

much to the formation and the spirit and movement of the organization.

Perseverance, hard work, high morale and praise goes to Mr. VanVoorhies, the new brass instructor and associate

director, who has charge of the march ing band. He comes to the University from Albion, Nebraska.

The new uniforms worn by the marching band are dark black with black silk strpies down the sides of the trousers and on the cuffs of the jackets.

A white ascot is worn at the neck,

University of North Dakota Concert Band. Michael Polovitz, director with semester tests. Then it is time for the annual tour which takes the band

white silk handkerchief in the brest

to almost every section of the state.

pocket, white gloves and spats, plus a

On their return from the tour the

white sash with the letters U.N.D. in

concert band starts practice for the an

black worn over the jacket. The hat is of military style with a white pom pom. The coat is specially-designed to

nual

look much like a tuxedo with three-

quarter length tails. When concert band begins, the uniforms are easily transformed into formal attire by omit ting the spats, sash, hat, gloves and ascot. A white shirt with slim black bow tie is worn. The women in con

cert band wear black skirts, sweaters and shoes.

The marching band has adopted a

policy of giving a coffee hour for visit ing bands who come to the University campus during the football season. As a result, good fellowship, understand

ing and cooperation has Seen developed between the bands.

Immediately after the football sea

son, the concert band steps into the spotlight. After much practice they

present to the student body and public their annual fall concert which is held

in the Student Union building. Follow

President's

Convocation

and

Founder's Day. At the last performance a new composition written by William Schuman,"G eorgeWashington Bridge," was presented.

During the spring semester the band made a second tour playing concerts in Grafton, N.D.; Kennedy, Argyle and Hallock, Minnesota; also p>erforming concerts in Winnepeg, Manitoba, at Aberdeen Junior High School and at Winnepeg Vocational and Technol

ogical School. Included in the reper

ert VanVoorhis, associate directors, are

ably assisted by the members of the Mu Chapter, Kappa Kappa Psi. They do all of the loading of instruments,

music library work and sponsorship of home concerts. The Mu Chapter also

sponsors an annual "Band Blare," which is an all-campus dance in the Student Union ballroom. This year the theme was "Jungle Drums" and the music was furnished by a 15-piece or chestra composed of members of the fraternity.

The offficers of Mu Chapter are Don Berntson, president; Monty Budahl, vice president; Neel Souther, sec retary; and Thomas O'Connell, treas urer. In April, pledging and activa

composition written hy Mr. VanVoor

tion of new members took place.

Mu chapter was well represented at

his, "Mono-Rythmic

the National Convention held at the

toire, the brass choir pterformed a new Variations for

Brass Choir."

The band program consists of the Concert Band, composed of music majors and students through tryouts

each fall; the Varsity Band, which is a training medium for the students

not in concert band; and the marching band, which is all-male.

University of Wichita, August 23-26.

Ed Sands, the Mu delegate, served on the credentials committee while Ly-

man Olson served as a proxy delegate for Kappa chapter of Colorado State University. Others participated in the

National

Intercollegiate Band. The

members of Mu chapter are sporting new Navy blue blazer with a special-

Mr. Micheal Polovitz and Mr. Rob ing this concert members are occupied made crest of the National Fraternity.

University of North Dakota Marching Band, Robert VanVoorhis director

versity of Arizona with more than twenty as members of the Intercollegi ate Band.

This trophy becomes the permanent possession of the chapter winning it

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at each convention. Dr. Bowling has

adopted a certain style of a trophy and a new one is furnished for presenta tion at the Convention Banquet. The

trophy for the 1959 convention was won by the chapters from the Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, New

Mexico directed and sponsored by Floren Thompson, Jr.

Dr. Bowling is in the service of the United States Air Force in the Division of Preventive Medicine. At

present he is stationed at Washington, Omega Chapter members and facf( Lee, sponsor, pose around Founder's Achieve ment Award

Founder's Award The second

presentation

of the

Founders' Achievement Award; furn

ished by William A. Scroggs, one of the original founders of Kappa Kappa Psi, was made at the National Con

vention Banquet. In the absence of Mr.

Scroggs, the presentation was made by J. Lee Burke, a life long friend of Mr. Scroggs, and a Past Grand President of the Kappa Kappa Psi. The award was presented to the

D. C. He has been active in the or

ganization and direction of National Intercollegiate Band since its inception

The Bowling Award

in 1947.

The Omega Chapters of the Uni versity of New Mexico, lead by their Director, Jack Lee, was awarded the Bowling Trophy at the Convention banquet, by Dr. P. Lee Bowling, Or

New Director at Cornell

ganizational Director of the National Intercollegiate Band. This beautiful ar tistic Trophy is given by Dr. Bowling

to the chapter making the greatest con tribution to the National Intercollegiate Band.

Omega chapter from the University of Arizona. The previous award was won

by the Alpha Zeta chapter of the In diana University.

This award is based on the chapter's record and achievements during the two years from convention to conven tion. The National office selects ten of

the chapter who are eligible to qualify and notifies the members, they decide if

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they wish to compete for the award.

This year five chapters were in the final round. They were: Purdue Uni versity, Mississippi Southern College, Indiana University, University of Ari

Bernard Gilmore, Director at Cornell

Mr. Bernard Gilmore has recently been named the director of the "Big

zona and Eastern New Mexico Uni

Red Marching Band" of Cornell Uni versity. He will take the place of Hen ry J. Romersa who has accepted the place of director of the University of Maryland Marching Band.

versity. These chapters appeared before a committee of five directors from

schools not participating and present ed their claim with material and rec ords of consideration.

The five points considered were: i, efforts in maintaining and increasing membership through the two year perod; 2, Promptness in the payment

of chapter and membership dues and cooperation with the National Office; 3, Projects carried out by the chapter for the good of the members; 4, Pro

Bowling Award, lejt and Founder's Ac/nercment Award on display in Student Union Building

The trophy is awarded on a point

system based on the members from the school attending the convention, the distance traveled, the number partici

Mr. Gilmore is a graduate of UCLA having received the M.A. Degree in Composition last June. He is a French Horn player and served as a member of the Horn Club while at Los An

geles. He played one year for the Boston Pops Orchestra while on tour and played professionally around Los

jects carried out by the chapter for the

pating in the National Intercollegiate

Angeles.

best interest of the band; 5, Participa

Band and the attendance of the di rector and sponsors. There were some

as well as a member of the UCLA

tion at the National Convention and the distance traveled.

twenty six in attendance from the Uni

He was graduate assistant at UCLA band for five years.

New Mexico State Uni.

Developes Outstanding Instrumental Groups

By Michael White

The 1960-61 season may well go down in history of NMSU music dept. as the most successful and most active

eras for our band dept. Our marching band under the direction of Mr. Gene

Lewis had the honor of appearing for the second consecutive year in the Sunbowl Classic with our winning foot ball team. Needless, to say it was a most pleasant Saturday afternoon— our team beat North Texas. Our half-

time show titled "Broadway Melodies" arranged by Mr. Lewis with choreo graphy by Mrs. Lewis was televised.

The Symphonic Band tour was in March totalling 1,000 miles covering New Mexico and Texas; twelve high school concerts in all plus a television show by our University ty L-ollegians Collegians in Albuquerque, N.M.

Ray Tross, director of hands: Boh Willis Jazz Saxophonist leader; Jon Heatey, trom .. .in El r-i Paso. i-* t-*i vision Plans are taking shape to send the group to the Notre

bone soloist;■ Gene Letuis,■ brass instructor

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Dame University National Jazz Festival. The group was headed by Kap-

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Kappa Psi member Bob Willis.

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This yearoftheour group is under the supervision Kappa Kappa Psi

piece ensembles performs only the finand truest

The Symphonic Band, our Symphonic Wind Ensemble, under the

direction of Ray Tross was fortunate spring

Southwest

programming many

premiere

outstanding

composer;

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j ivith M El E-; Paso D Symphony; c ; D ; i„ n- conductor' , NIM.S.U. Jazz Collegians llegians appeared with hi Sytnphony; Boh Wilhs, Willis, condiictov and present director, Dicl( 'ick Shanley Highlight of the yearr was the guest 3ur own "Uniartist appearance of our own "Uni th the El Paso versity Collegians" with

Symphony under the direction Jirection of Mr. Orlandi Barera. They were were given given the the

^rt wart )^zz jazz ardsts artists as as Mel Mel Torme Torme and and

"The The Four Freshmen" Freshmen appeared in concert with them them on on our our campus. campus. concert with

kerville of California and others. Our

Wind-j,Ensemble . . and Concert- Bandc rapidly acquiring a reputation of championing American manuscript

works. This year, our director Ray

Tross has within his possession already nine manuscript works. Our most exciting news is our construction

of the new $675,000 Fine Arts BuildThis year they have already appeared ing which will house the Music Dept. nccrto for in aa half half hour hour University University series series on on teletele- and the Drama Dept. The ultra modern in "Concerto for Jazz Jazz Symphonic Wind Ensemble—A select group of 40 musicians, Ray Tross, director

rm the the difficult difficult honor to jointly perform Rolf Liebermann

DurBand and Symphony Orchestra." Dur ing mg the Spring of the year, such stal stal-

of Ohio; Roger Nixon fornia; Earl Moss of Iowa; David Bas-

theatre will be a welcome sight to both departments.

Chapter Exhibits At National Convention Receives Much Praise

colored slides of the school, the band and their activities. These exhibits commanded the attention of all the

members and the delegates attending the convention.

Prize award won by chapters from Purdue University One of the featured interest of the

National Convention of Kappa Kap pa and Tau Beta Sigma at the Uni versity of Wichita last August was the

exhibits presented by the chapters.

Wichita had provided tables and all

the material needed and assigned space to each chapter participating in the contest. These were located in the

beautiful lighted foyer in the Fine Arts Building.

Each exhibit bad scrap books cover ing the program and activities of their chapter, pictures of the band at foot

ball shows, chapter news bulletins, beautiful scenes of the campus, pro N.M.S.U. Marching Band goes strong in Sun Bowl Game, Gene Lewis, Director

Gary Thurman our last year Kap pa Kappa Psi president has been giving us glowing reports of his interesting trip to the National Intercollegiate

grams and awards as well as many

things worked out in various projects.

Many exhibits had colored movies of

their marching band, an illustrated

To stand in the midst of the exhibits, listen to the various movies, view the

excellent arrangement of the display, was to get a great overall picture of the bands, the chapters, their activities and the schools they represented.

Many were heard to say that this was the greatest exhibition of the program fostered by Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma that had ever been given at any convention.

The University of Wichita chapters had offered a prize for the winning ex hibit and had gone allout to encourage entries. Quite a number of chapters were represented and most of them were in charge of persons who could sell you on their program of their chapter. The award went to the chap ters at Purdue University for the best display.

Six selected exhibits chosen from group

Band which was held at Wichita Uni

versity this past summer. Our partici pation in the Tuscon 63 Convention will be greatly increased because of the

Purdue '

Eastern New Mexico

short distance.

A project which proved to be a heal thy financial one for our chapter this past year was the sponsoring of a Fine

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Arts Film Series. A local theatre was

most cooperative with our project. A similar one is being planned for this year. The final half time show for

this year is being planned and written

by our Kappa Kappa Psi chapter. It

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is titled a salute to the campus Men's Social fraternities.

Mr. Lewis, our t

marching band director is scoring all of the fraternity songs.

Our present pledege class is an eager and large one it includes: Tom Baird,

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Officers of Gamma Eta Chapter are:

President, Richard Shanley; Vice-Presi dent, Darel Hardy; Secretary-Treasurer, Bob Gross, Historian, Michael White.

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Mike Cantrell, Randy Colclasure, Raul Holguin, Phil Shanon, Carlos Meggers, Rod Hay, Brent Hodder, Phil Veloz, John Munson, Tom Liebert, Leonard Stovall, Jim West. Tentative plans are taking shape to re-activate our Tau Beta Sigma chapter. Presently we have

for the first time 25 women in our band. A joint meeting is being planned

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Tau Beta Sigma Chapter Established at The

University of Nevada

have played prominent roles in the growth of the University band from a membership of 18 in 1959 to the current band of 70 members. TTie large

Beta Omega, the 72nd chapter of Tau Beta Sigma, was installed at the University of Nevada in Reno, May

band girls to pledge this fall.

Beta Sigma have been busy since re turning from the National Convention

District II counselor. The Nevada char

last August.

We began our year by sponsoring a

Redondo Beach, California; Marjorie

welcome party for the "Slimes" and a Get-Acquainted party for the entire band.

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ter sponsor at Texas Western College and Sul Ross State College in Texas.

One of the first big events for the new Nevada chapter this Fall will be installing a chapter at Humboldt State College, Arcata, California. The Hum boldt band, under the direction of Dr.

students each week as "Best March

ers." We also publish a local paper The Bugwb-er each month, which has timely tips for band members and the latest news from "Moore's Mob."

Our latest drive is that of selling

David Smith, has been approved for both TBS and KKY chapters.

Aiding in the planning of the Ne vada band's appearance at Disneyland

band sweat shirts, and these are worn by the band members at rehearsals and on trips.

Recently Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma elected Miss Shirley Lawson of Lovington, New Mexico as our Homecoming nominee. She will ride

November 11 and at the half-time of

the Los Angeles Rams-San Francisco 49er game, November 12 will occupy Beta Omega chapter's schedule.

atop the KKY-TBS float on November 4th.

will attend and

participate in the CBDNA's Intercol legiate Band in San Francisco, Decem

With football season, we plan to keep things going full force in "Moore's

ber 8, 9, and 10.

Nevada

ald I. Moore. We also sponsor a "Best

Marcher" contest with the winner gettin a trophy and scholarship at the end of the marching season. The win ner will be selected from a group of

the new band program which is head ed by Dr. John Carrico, formerly chap

KKY at

One of our main objectives this year has been to create and maintain spirit in the band (not the kind you drink either). This year with a host of wav ing Rebel Flags we have become "Moore's Mob"^— after director Don

Marjorie Martin, Chapter President

The upsurge of activity is a result of

Both TBS and

From "Deep in the Heart of Texas"

the Beta Alpha Chapter of Kappa Kap pa Psi, and the Iota Chapter of Tau

ter girls include Ann Savage, president,

Several members

By Charles E. Conner

Omega to select twenty outstanding

Eight charter members were brought into the sorority by Mrs. John Carrico,

The establishment of Beta Omega chapter followed closely the reactivation of Alpha Alpha chapter of Kappa Kap pa at Nevada, after a 25-year lapse.

On the Move For a More Active Program

increase in enrollment has enabled Beta

9, 1961.

Martin, vice-president, Reno; Linda Kihara, secretary, Winnemucca; Judith Wilton, Winnemucca; Sharon McGhee, chaplain, Reno; Doris Howard and Kathi Blake, Tuolumne, California; and Andrea Imel, Reno.

Baylor Chapters Are

Mrs. ]ohn L. Carrico, Sponsor

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University of Nevada Concert Band, Dr. fohn L. Carrico, director

Tampa Chapter Points With Pride to a Successful Season

By George Nousianen

The Alpha Sigma Chapter at Tam pa University looks back with pride to the finest year in 1960-61 that it has

had since it was established in 1941.

This was made possible under the able

direction of Director Hunter N. Wiley and a group of spirited members who

had raised the level of the chapter standing to heights never reached on

the campus of Tampa University.

The University of Tampa Concert Band conducted by Mr. Wiley, recent ly presented its Spring Concert. Fea tured in his concert was the outstand

ing tuba soloist. Harvey Phillips of New York, and the first performance of a new composition for band, "A-

dagio for Wind" by Professor Stephen P. Park.

Mr. Phillips is regarded as the most versatile tuba soloist today and is known for his wide range of experi ence from circus bands to symphonies.

Mr. Phillips has been associated with such organizations and bands as, New York City Ballet Orchestra, New York City Opera Company, the Bell Tele phone Symphony (NBC), Symphony of the air. Band of America, the Cold-

man Band, the original Sauter-Finnegan Band, and recording orchestras, bands, and dance bands.

Conductor, Hunter N. Wiley; Guest Tuba soloist, Harvey Phillips: Conn representative, William Shelton

We were honored by a "rare" tuba clinic presented by Mr. Phillips. This is believed to have been the first such

clinic of this sort ever to be given in the state of Florida. We are deeply indebted to the Conn Corporation and their representative. Bill Sheldon, for helping make this clinic a big success.

The fiberglass sousaphone was a big hit with all members attending especi ally the University tuba players, Paul Steuart, Lonnie Keene, and George Nousiainen.

Stephen Park, associate professor of music theory and composition at the University of Tampa, is well known throughout the Southeast and his com positions for piano, voice, opera, and

orchestra are being played increasingly throughout the country. Three times in recent years his piano pieces have made the "top ten" of new publications (1952, 1955, and 1959).

In addition to the Spring Concert and the Tuba clinic, the members of

KKY have been kept very busy plan ning for their dance, "April Showers," and yearly fishing trip. The fishing trip is an annual occasion. We charter

Alpha Sigma Members, Tampa University

a deep-sea fishing boat from Clearwater, Florida which takes us out

about thirty-five miles into the Gulf

of Mexico. In the past two years Alpha Sigma has walked off with the boat's

"f)Ot" for the largest fish caught.

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The chapter is back in action for

the new school year and the program which has been adopted promises to be a bright and successful as it was last year. The spirit of the members is high and under the leadership of the new officer much is expected. The of ficers of Alpha Sigma are; President, George Chivses; Vice President, Joe Dervaes; Secretary, George Nousiain en; Treasurer, James P. Sasser and

Chaplain, Nelson Roccaforte.

The spring pledge class which will

^ ji ik Sealed: Jerry Magtio, Gilbert Demaza, Harvey Phillips (center): Joe Dervaes, Nelson Roccatorte

Standing: franl( Warsich, Hunter Wiley, Leroy Detvey, Lonnie Keen, otv Loctsseio, Jerry Sltpra, Franl{ Sweat, Paul Stewart, George Nousiainen, Woodrow Strickland

be initiated soon, they are: Peter Schell, Steben Weber, Woodrow Strickland and Leroy Dewey.

As you can plainly see, musical things are happening at the University of Tampa.

"Big Drum Push" Highlights Convention Trip By Purdue Chapter Members

By Bob Schmidt and Sue Emme For

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Gamma

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Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi and 3 members of Beta Sigma of Tau Beta

Sigma, a famous advertising slogan, "The fun is in the going," was realized when they undertook to bring the giant Purdue University "Big Bass Drum" to the 1961 KKY-TBS nation

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The ideas was this—that the world's

two largest drums were owned by Pur due University and the University of Texas. The 2 drums are no strangers to one another; they last appeared side by side in 1937 in Stagg Field in

Chicago at the Purdue-Chicago foot ball game. As this was the last year that the U. of C. participated in in tercollegiate athletics, the Chicago drum was sold to the U. of Texas, where it was modified. The two drums have never met since.

As no photographic record of the 2 drums side by side is known to exist, the members of the Purdue chapters decided that the time had come to

renew the old acquaintance. Thus, a challenge was dispatched to the U. of T. stating the following; 1. That the two chapters present their schools' at the Wichita conven tion site.

2. That the drums be pushed hand through seven major cities route, the seventh being Wichita both groups.

The challenge was accepted, and

by enfor the

push was on!

A log was kept of the Purdue "push." Following are some excerpts; "Friday, Aug. 18—We left the campus at 8;oo a. m., pushing the drum through West Lafayette and Lafayette, Indiana. After loading the drum on

A. Frank. Martin, Executive-Secretary, adds his name to the impressive list of auto graphs on the head of the giant Purdue University bass drum. L. to r.i David Elain, Martin, Hotvard Bates, president of Gamma Pi Chapter

Sunday, Aug. 20—We first sighted Kansas City in the wee, wee hours of

that after we had left campus they

the morning. At City Hall, Mayor H. Roe Bartle added his signature to the drumhead, made all the members of the chapters honorary members of K.C., and gave us the key to the city.

After a short drive to Topeka, we all got some badly needed rest.

Monday, Aug. 21—What a day to

as delegation telling us that they would not be able to bring their drum after

remember! The press seemed to have gotten the word, and were out in full

force. Radio reporters in mobile units

the Unversity of Wichita campus. We arrived on campus at 2115 p. m., a little weather-beaten and weary, with a truckload of wonderful memories of

usual stop at the city hall where the

Final "Push" statistics showed that

mayor put his "John Henry" on our

the group had traveled about 1,000

drum, then went over to the state

miles, 50 of which were spent actually pushing the drum. The question natur

capitol building, where Gov. John An derson, Jr. also greeted us. He, too, signed the drumhead and beat the

is the largest. The Longhorns make

famed drum for the radio audience.

their

After we got all the way through Topeka we backtracked to Independ

the growing list of signatures. Then

town the rains came; turning streets

off to Wichita!

into rivers and underpasses into lakes.

Our police escort finally decided that with the slippery streets, our caravan

a bit, but we made it to Wichita about

again. We stopped off at city hall, where the city comptroller added his autograph to that of the mayor of In dianapolis on the drumhead, then

fK>int in stopping, so we started on through Wichita. We collected another autograph and key, then went on to

our terrific trip."

Indianapolis, where we started push ing again. About half way through

in St. Louis, Mo., and started pushing

would not permit the trip.

Having come this far, there was no

lined our route of march. We made the

our band truck, we headed south for

Saturday, August 19.—We arrived

all. It seemed that their administration

and press and television photographers

ence, Mo., to keep an appoinment with former President Truman, who came

constituted a traffic hazard, so we loaded up and drove in.

had received a telegram from the Tex

out in the rain to add his name to

Torrential downpour slowed us up 6;oo. We stored the drum in the police garage (a practice we had used all

along the way to prevent vandalism) and then we were treated to a party

by Mr. Nevin Fitzpatrick, a correspon dent for U.P.I, we had met in Topeka,

held in, of all places, the old county jail! What a party!

pushed the rest of the way through

Tuesday, Aug. 22—Bad news today.

Two more members of our delegation

town. "Kansas City, here we come!"

arrived from Lafayette with the news

ally arose as to which of the two drums claims

and

we

Boilermakers

make ours, but the question is still a moot one. It may be another 24 years

before the opportunity again presents itself for the question to be settled once and for all, but the "drum push" proved one thing—that a drum can be more than something with which to make noise. To the Purdue bandsmen

who made the trip, the drum had be come a symbol of all the wonderful

people who coopierated with the ven ture, and

made it a memorable ex

perience. Thus, the titan of the grid iron has become the ambassador of goodwill.

Gamma Pi tapped fall pledges Lar ry Graves, Ron Blankenbaker, Bill

Fisher, Mel Hartman, Mort Hartman, and Cort Clayton in an early morn ing ceremony.

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Beta Sigma members, University of Houston

University of Houston Symphonic Band

By Rebecca May and Neal Weaver

From its founding in 1934, the Uni versity of Houston has grown to an

enrollment of approximately 13,000.

Sharing in this tremendous growth has been the University of Houston Music Department. Fortunately, the music students have the opportunity of study ing with many of the country's finest musicians—the members of the Hous

ton Symphony Orchestra. The combi nation of

these

musicians and

the

University's own full time music fac

ulty has resulted in the production of many excellent professional musicians and teachers.

The University of Houston Sym phonic Band has been one of the in strumental outlets for these students

to express their talents. The band un

Scaled-. ]amcs ]czek,, Neal Wearer, Douglas Westphal, Davtd Waters, Wayne Klinesporn

Standing: Jay Jnnentan, James Greene, Fred Gallamore, Gcojrey Gallotvay, Flenoyd Turner, John O'Lcary, Jay Andrns, Tom Sebreiner, Michael Daugherty

der the direction of James T. Matthews

Kloster's arrangement of Paul Jean—

takes pride in the number of new composition that they perform annual ly. Last Spring's concert featured two

featuring Jerry Hull as soloist.

In the spring of every year the band

such works. A new piece for symphon ic band entitled Toujlu al Khatea by senior composition major Roland Jor dan was premiered and former band flutist David Reek's composition Sum mer Festival was heard.

Jean's clarinet solo A Clair de la Lune

makes a tour. These tours extend into

parts of Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisi-

tures the works which highlighted their

na, and Texas. Last February the

1960-61 season. We are now in the process of recording 60 works that have recently been added to the Texas State Junior and Senior High School Band Contest List. These recording will be

band made an extensive concert tour

of West Texas with stops in various towns including Odessa and Amarillo. been scheduled.

Each year the band participates in

which either are for the band or which

the annual Spring Branch High School

have been orchestral transcriptions by

Band Festival. For a guest conductor

various music majors at the University.

On the same Spring concert, flutist

we have been privileged over the years

Donald Flam's band transcription of the three dances from Stravinsky's Fire bird Suite was presented. Also played was former solo

clarinetist William

to direct a conductor's clinic held at

the University.

The current record by the band fea

A trip to Louisiana later this year has

In addition to these new works, the band also plays many standard works

delight with Houston's musical life, he made a second trip here last year

made available to school band directors

in Texas for purposes of reference and study.

This year marks Mr. Matthews' seventh at the University. Before com

in securing the services of well-known

ing to Houston, he was director of

band clinician Frederick Fennell. Many outstanding bands from the Houston

the Lawton, Oklahoma High School Band. During his second year there, he

area are attracted to this festival by the presence of Mr. Fennell. Showing his

organized the Annual Band Day. "This

Band Day, September 30/A, 1961, Houston University

season, on September 30, to commemo

rate the Civil War Centennial, Com mander Charles Brendler guest con ducted 82 Houston area bands as they formed the words UNITED WE STAND across the field of the stadium.

Tau Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma was estabilshed on the campus in 1950.

Since then many outstanding members

have been initiated. Our pledge class this spring consisted of five who were

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duly initiated in May. The officers for the 1961-62 year are as follows: Janet Kerr, president; Linda Weaver, vicepresident; Rebecca May, secretary; Marilyn Coers, treasurer; and Lounette Shelton, social chairman. Early this

fall, we ushered at a concert by the U. S. Army Field Band.

Plans are being made for activities

during the year and we expect a large pledge class in the spring.

Beta Sigma Cha pter of Kappa Kap pa Psi was also chartered in 1950 at the University. Within recent months

the fraternity has grown in size and

spirit, adding much to the band. This year's group, headed by president, Wayne Klingsporn; vice-president, Dav id Waters; secretary, Douglas West-

Doane College Concerf" Band Featured on Tour

By Randall A. Rinquist

phal; treasurer, Neal Weaver; and sergeant-at-arms, James Jezek, is busy with projects that will benefit the Uni

and Doane Singers of Doane College,

versity's "Cougar Band."

ful tour through Nebraska and Kansas

During the preparation for Band Day, the fraternity was largely respon

at Falls City and Humbodt, Nebraska,

sible for the smooth manner in which

the evening's festivities proceeded. Both the fraternity and sorority are looking forward to the coming TTexas All-Re

gion V Band clinic to be held for the second straight year on our campus.

The success of last year's clinic was partially due to the fraternity's tireless efforts.

The Doane College Concert Band Crete, Nebraska, completed a succes-

last spring. Programs were presented and at Sabetha, Kansas City, Topeka, St. Marys, Wamego, and Frankfort,

Kansas. The Band and Singers per formed at schools and churches and were very well received at all places.

Night lodging was provided by Con gregational churches in the respective cities. The combined tour lasted for

four days, March 26-29. New blazers had recently been purchased and they certainly dressed up the band.

Randall Rinquist, Convention Delegate

The Gamma Lambda Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi has just recently

by this carnival. Ed Hutchinson, a

initiated three new members: Charles

member of KKPsi, was head of the carnival this year.

Randall Rinquist, secretary of the Gamma Lambda Chapter, visited Mr.

Campbell, Eric Eisenhardt, and Gene

Rebeck. This brings our active mem bership up to eight. This chapter

along with Tau Beta Sigma chapter sponsored a Sock Hop the last of Feb

home in Stillwater, Oklahoma, during

ruary. This was followed by a very

spring vacation. Ideas to be discussed

successful band dance at the end of

at

the school year.

talked over. Sample crests which have just been made were sent to the Gam ma Lambda Chapter. The chapter pur

Dr. Paul Whear, head of the music

department at Doane College, and Mr. Everett Gross, a member of the band, have received honorary membership in Kappa Kappa Psi.

James T. Matthews, Director

and Mrs. A. Frank Martin at their

the

National

Convention

were

chased eight of these crests for their new blazers. The Doane Chapter was one of the first chapters to have these beautiful crests.

Kappa Kappa Psi participated in the

Gamma Lambda Chapter was repre

annual Campus Chest Carnival by set ting up a volleyball throwing contest.

Our organization with other campus

sented at the National Convention by

delegate Randall Rinquist who served as chairman of the Convention Com-

organizations raise money for charities Gamma Lambda members tvearing netv blazons on blazers

Beta Sigma was well represented at the National Convention last August

by D. Wayne Klingsporn and Doug lass Westphal. Brother Klingsporn served on the Jurisdiction Committee and Brother Westphal served as a proxy delegate for Alpha Xi chapter.

They brought back to the chapter many new ideas and suggestions that will be most helpful to the program for the new school year.

The officers for Kappa Kappa Psi are: President, D. Wayne Klingsporn; Vice President, David L. Walters; Sec

retary, Douglass H. Westphal and Treasurer, Neal M. Weaver.

Officers for Tau Beta Sigma are: President, Kanet Marie Kerr; Vice

President, Linda Weaver; Secretary, Rebecca May; and Treasurer, Marilyn Coers.

Seated- Mel Namburger, Randall Rinquist, Bill Stolte, Ed Hutchison

Standing-. Gene Rebeck, Charles Campbell, Joe Skutehan, Erick Eisenhardt, David

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Beta Omicron members, Arizona State University

By Donald R. Nolllr, Reporter Wayne Kohn, Photographer

Activity is booming this year in the Beta Omicron Chapter of Kappa Psi, located at Arizona State University.

Officers for the chapter this year are Larry Mabbitt, president; Henry Spen cer, vice-president; Jerry Whalin, secre tary; and Bob Miller, treasurer. Spear headed by this live-wire group of hard workers Beta Omicron is busy raising money for its band scholarship fund.

The first fund-raising project of the year was an all-university semi-formal dance, an event which it is hoped will

Fallon, Mahbitt, Franl{s, Cox, Luxton, Oshorne, Spencer Fronti Dtivall, Kohn, Solis, Coin, Bos, Wood, Whalin, Hoyt Centci- front: Acting sponsor, Ronald Holloway

become an annual affair. Music for

the dance was supplied by a band of Kappa Kappa Psi actives organized es

pecially for the occasion. Kappa Kap pa Psi members in the band were Bob Miller, Leo Wood, Henry Spencer, Larry Luxton, Don Noller, Jerry Brown, and Ted Soils.

Outfitting Arizona State band mem bers in Sun Devil Band sweatshirts is

another new project of Beta Omicron

Chapter. The sweatshirts, which have made a big hit with ASU bandsmen, are a striking gold with black letter

State University Sun Devil Band are now looking forward to the highlight of the marching season, the annual tour of Southern California.

This year's tour will take the band

band is is Mr. Mr. P band Harold C. Hines. Mr.

Ronald A. Hoi Holloway is assistant di rector. Jim Burr Burr, Arizona State Junior, and Kappa Kap Kappa Psi active is drum major. major,

first to Bakersfield for a half-time per-

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formance at a game between North Bakersfield High and East Bakersfield High, Friday, November 3. On Saturday, November 4, the band will march in the San Jose State homecmoing pa-

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rade at San Jose, which will be fol-

ing and a black Sun Devil Band en-

lowed by a half-time presentation that

signia which was designed by Kappa Kappa Psi active Tom Roth. Ken Elwell is in charge of sweatshirt sales.

Members of the Arizona State chap ter are now beginning to turn their attention to preparation for the alumni Kappa Kappa Psi Jazz Concert, an other scholarship fund-raising project which will be held later this year.

Beta Omicron Chapter of Kappa Kap pa Psi, and Sigma Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma, as well as the entire Arizona

night when the Arizona State Sun

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After the San Jose game. Sun Devil bandsmen will board their buses for

Los Angeles, where they will perform in the Coliseum at a professional foot

Hard at Work,', Mahbitt, Fallon, Tallman, Gregg and Coin

ball game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Minnesota Vikings.

The L. A. show will be televisied

nationally over CBS TV, Sunday after noon, November 5. Director of the

Arizona State University Marching Band in Formation

Chapter Welcomes Director This past summer was a busy one for the active of Beta Omicron Chap ter of Kappa Kappa Psi, Arizona State University, who remained in Phoenix and the "valley of the sun." We started things off by welcoming back from a year's sabbatical leave Sun Devil Band Director, Mr. Harold C. Hines and Mrs. Hines. Approximately 35 Sun Devil bandsmen attended a welcome-

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home party in the home of Kappa Kappa Psi Vice-President, Henry Spen cer.

In addition to enjoying a warm re union with Mr. Hines, those attending heard a stereo recording of the Ari zona State University Saxophone Qiiar-

tet which performed last year at the MENC Convention. There was also

plenty of chips, dip, and ice-cold pop.

Alpha Gamma members, Kent State Untversity

Kent State Band Has Active Pre-Seasoned Drills At Clinic

By Janet McGarry

The Kent State University band

has shown rising enthusiasm in the fine activities that have a successful series

of advances over the past few years.

For the first time in the band's his

tory, pre-school drills were held for the 125 members of the marching band. There rigorius days of marching and playing were climaxed by a dance which was enjoyed by all in attend ance.

After much practice, the band gave its first performance on September 23 during the football game with Day ton University at which time we played host to 27 high school bands. This fourth band day began with a parade

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vember 4 in Michigan and shall return

after the football game on Saturday, tired but undoubtedly happy for the experience we will have shared.

The officers of Alpha Gamma of

Tau Beta Sigma for dent, Carc)l Ceroky; Vice President, Joan Daniels, Secretary, Janet Mc-

Pledge class of .4lpha Gamma Chapter

at 10 o'clock a. m. and climaxed at

half-time when the 27 bands combined to form the letters KENT and played "On the Mall" in which they vocalized a strain. The entire half-time show was

well received by the many football fans.

Alpha Gamma Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma sponsored a coke party for all freshmen women the second week of

school. The party, which was held in the Gold Room of the Speech and Mus

ic Building, was enjoyed by all who

partook of the refreshments and games.

Tau Beta Sigma and Kappa Kappa Psi assist our director, Edward L.

Masters, in inspecting the members' uniforms just prior to each game. Fines are assessed for dirty shoes and un-

Seated-. Messenheimer, Lepisto and Groth Row 2: Fraser, Ceroky, Brown, Mahirnee, V. Ceroky Back row: Daniels, Gratis, Schroeder, Morrow, Masquelier and Edgerton

Garry; Treasurer, Kitty Johnston; and

Thus far the band has played host to the Miami University and the Bowl

Co-Parliamentarians

Present plans center around our forth coming excursion to Kalamazoo, Mich

ing Green State University marching

and

bands this fall. Both bands presented

igan, where we will be the guests of

excellent half-time shows and were treated to cider and donuts furnished

Psi Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi are: President, Charles Reiman; Vice-President, Joe Ribo; Secretary, Steve Sch

pressed trousers; however, these are frequently unnecessary.

the Western Michigan University band for the football game on November

Louise

Teddy Doleski

Foster. Officers of Beta

by our Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta midt; Treasurer, Gary Kleptach; and Sigma chapters.

Parliamentarian, Bob Bayless.

4. We will spend the night of NoNeta Kent State University Speech and Music Building

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