The Cowboy Marching Band is the marching band of Oklahoma State University.
| Cowboy Marching Band | |
|---|---|
 | |
| School | Oklahoma State University |
| Location | Stillwater, Oklahoma |
| Conference | Big 12 |
| Founded | 1905 |
| Director | Allan Goodwin |
| Members | about 300 |
| Fight song | "The Waving Song, Ride 'Em Cowboys, OSU Chant" |
History
editThe 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 purchased 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]
Directors since 1981
edit- Richard Kastendieck (1981–1986)
- Gregory Talford (1986–1987)
- William Ballenger (1987–1992)
- Glen J. Hemberger (1992–1997)
- Michael A. Raiber (1997–2000)
- David Wick (2000–2001)
- Bradley J. Genevro (2001–2004)
- Paul W. Popiel (2004–2006)
- D. Bradley Snow (2006–2010)
- Doug Henderson (2010–2020)
- Tyler Austin (2020–2022)
- Phil Vallejo (2022–2023)
- Bradley J. Genevro (2023–2024)
- Allan Goodwin (2024–present)
References
edit- ↑ "OSU Bands History". Archived from the original on December 9, 2007. Retrieved July 7, 2007.
- ↑ "History of the Oklahoma State University Big Spirit Drum". Archived from the original on October 6, 2007. Retrieved July 7, 2007.
External links
edit- Official website
- Oklahoma State Alumni Band Association Archived July 2, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
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