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Oklahoma State University Cowboy Marching Band

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Cowboy Marching Band
SchoolOklahoma State University
LocationStillwater, Oklahoma
ConferenceBig 12
Founded1905
DirectorDr. Bradley Genevro
Membersabout 300
Fight song"The Waving Song, Ride 'Em Cowboys, OSU Chant"
Uniform
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The Cowboy Marching Band is the marching band of Oklahoma State University.

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 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

  • Dr Pepper (1923)
  • 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 (2006-2010)
  • Dr. Doug Henderson (2010-2020)
  • Dr. Tyler Austin (2020-2022)
  • Dr. Phil Vallejo (2022-2023)

References