The Cowboy Marching Band is the marching band of
Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma State University (informally Oklahoma State or OSU) is a public land-grant research university in Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States. The university was established in 1890 under the legislation of the Morrill Act. Originally known ...
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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.
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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.[History of the Oklahoma State University Big Spirit Drum](_blank)
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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)
*Dr. Bradley J. Genevro (2023-2024)
*Allan Goodwin (2024–present)
References
External links
Official website
Oklahoma State Alumni Band Association
Big 12 Conference marching bands
Cowboy Marching Band
Musical groups from Oklahoma
Musical groups established in 1905
1905 establishments in Oklahoma Territory
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