Oklahoma State University Cowboy Marching Band

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Cowboy Marching Band
School Oklahoma State University
Location Stillwater, Oklahoma
Conference Big 12
Founded 1905
Director Dr. D. Bradley Snow
Members about 260
Uniform Black pants and cowboy hat with one of two predominately orange jackets.

The Cowboy Marching Band is the marching band of Oklahoma State University.

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[edit] History

The first band at Oklahoma A&M College (now Oklahoma State University) was organized in 1905 by Harry Dunn, a student at the school, and directed by a Mr. Wood. It consisted of 22 members.[1]

A tradition of the band was the use of the OSU Spirit Drum. It was purchsed in the mid-1930s for the R.O.T.C. band. It was believed to be the largest drum in the country at that time.[2]

[edit] Directors since 1981

  • Dr. Richard Kastendieck (1981-1986)
  • Gregory Talford (1986-1987)
  • William Ballenger (1987-1992)
  • Glen J. Hemberger (1992-1997)
  • Dr. Michael A. Raiber (1997-2000)
  • David Wick (2000-2001)
  • Bradley J. Genevro (2001-2004)
  • Dr. Paul W. Popiel (2004-2006)
  • Dr. D. Bradley Snow (2006-present)

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