Word: band
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...military band was organized a week ago last Tuesday on extremely short notice to play in the parade on the same day. It made such a good showing in the parade that it was formally recognized by the military authorities and established on a working basis. At present, the band is led by Chief Musician F. L. Reynolds '20, under the direct supervision of Lieut. Heath; it is composed almost entirely of privates or non-commissioned officers of the S. A. T. C. The band has been detailed to work with the headquarters company...
...bandsmen will be excused from drill every morning, and will rehearse and practice field music under the direction of the chief musician. Strict routine work has been laid out for the band and it will be followed exactly. The men will be held up to a very rigid discipline; they are excused from all kitchen or fatigue duties, but will loose their passes at the slightest evidence of insubordination. During the afternoon drills the bandmen will act as orderlies, stretcher bearers and will perform similar duties, when not with the band itself...
...band will play at all parades and reviews, and will probably furnish music at the football games...
...band which played in the parade last Tuesday, will probably continue to have rehearsals and play whenever occasion demands. Musical Director Reynolds announced this after the parade, before dismissing his men. The instruments were given out Monday night and a brief practice was held in the Stadium Tuesday morning. Most of the men had not played for some time, but a number were members of the R. O. T. C. band last year and otherwise experienced. Altogether, the band numbers about fifty men, including the drum and bugle corps. Among these are five trombones, four bassos, four altos...
...most part those used in the R. O. T. C. last year, but more will be furnished by the government. Many of the men in the corps are experienced buglers, and it is expected that the S. A. T. C. will develop an efficient substitute for a military band. At present rehearsals are held in Holden Chapel...