Band Petition 2/5
Title
Band Petition 2/5
Description
1921: Petition supported by the student body for the formation of a concert band separate from the military department because of complaints with department requirements and band organization.
Source
University of Nebraska, University Archives and Special Collections, Acc#949, 24/12/07/04 B2
Date
1921
Text
II. This new concert band will be based entirely upon merit. It will be an advanced course in band for advanced students in music. The Cadet Band will act as a preliminary training band, the most conscientious players of which will be eligible for the advanced band. Nebraska needs such a band and has needed it for some time. Due to the absence of it, Nebraska has been deprived of much excellent talent because many players will not be in the Cadet Band under military supervision.
III. That the new band shall be known as the University Concert Band. It shall be the official band of the University on every occasion, and entitled to all the privileges and practices now enjoyed by the Cadet Band, such as Football trips, Spring trips, and other University functions or public appearance non-military in nature.
IV. The University Concert Band will pledge itself to work to the best interests of the University by its hearty participation in college affairs. It would like to put on several convocations throughout the Winter and Spring, and also a public concert for the people of Lincoln to hear. It would like to be better known to the students and people of Lincoln as a concert band rather than as a “ballyhoo” or military march band. Its utmost efforts and purpose will be toward better music, musicians and a better University. Every member of the new band will be a member of the national band fraternity, Gamma Lambda, whose purpose is for better ideals in music in college bands. At Nebraska is located the Alpha chapter of this fraternity. Nebraska must set a high example to other college bands. The new University Concert Band will give Nebraska that opportunity.
V. Uniforms of the band to be something on the order of those of the University Corncobs; i.e. Scarlet and cream cap, scarlet sweater, and cream trowsers. Uniforms to be paid for by the members themselves.
VI. One hour credit be allowed for three hours practice, as is the case at present.
VII. Music for the Band to be covered by a nominal fee upon registration, or purchased by the band itself as occasion arises, preferably the latter.
VIII. That Mr. W.T. Quick, Director of the Cadet Band, be assigned to the Concert Band as director. At present there is no School of Agriculture Band, and Mr. Quick expresses his willingness to direct this new band in its place. As for ourselves, we would like to see the School of Agriculture Band discontinued permanently at least as far as Mr. Quick’s services are required, and such services by him be assigned to the new band. This would relieve the necessity of increasing the Director’s salary.
III. That the new band shall be known as the University Concert Band. It shall be the official band of the University on every occasion, and entitled to all the privileges and practices now enjoyed by the Cadet Band, such as Football trips, Spring trips, and other University functions or public appearance non-military in nature.
IV. The University Concert Band will pledge itself to work to the best interests of the University by its hearty participation in college affairs. It would like to put on several convocations throughout the Winter and Spring, and also a public concert for the people of Lincoln to hear. It would like to be better known to the students and people of Lincoln as a concert band rather than as a “ballyhoo” or military march band. Its utmost efforts and purpose will be toward better music, musicians and a better University. Every member of the new band will be a member of the national band fraternity, Gamma Lambda, whose purpose is for better ideals in music in college bands. At Nebraska is located the Alpha chapter of this fraternity. Nebraska must set a high example to other college bands. The new University Concert Band will give Nebraska that opportunity.
V. Uniforms of the band to be something on the order of those of the University Corncobs; i.e. Scarlet and cream cap, scarlet sweater, and cream trowsers. Uniforms to be paid for by the members themselves.
VI. One hour credit be allowed for three hours practice, as is the case at present.
VII. Music for the Band to be covered by a nominal fee upon registration, or purchased by the band itself as occasion arises, preferably the latter.
VIII. That Mr. W.T. Quick, Director of the Cadet Band, be assigned to the Concert Band as director. At present there is no School of Agriculture Band, and Mr. Quick expresses his willingness to direct this new band in its place. As for ourselves, we would like to see the School of Agriculture Band discontinued permanently at least as far as Mr. Quick’s services are required, and such services by him be assigned to the new band. This would relieve the necessity of increasing the Director’s salary.
