Band Petition 3/5
Title
Band Petition 3/5
Description
921: 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
UB7314 – Petition 3 of 5
X. As evidence of the feasibility of this plan, we cite the case of the University of Illinois Concert Band. This band, founded upon principles identical with these outline in this petition, and organized as a result of the same difficulties which now confront us, has gained national recognition as the greatest college band in the country. We believe ours to be a parallel case.
The lists of signers are on the following pages.
X. As evidence of the feasibility of this plan, we cite the case of the University of Illinois Concert Band. This band, founded upon principles identical with these outline in this petition, and organized as a result of the same difficulties which now confront us, has gained national recognition as the greatest college band in the country. We believe ours to be a parallel case.
The lists of signers are on the following pages.
