Texas Tech University - La Ventana Yearbook (Lubbock, TX)

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TAU BETA SIGMA Tau Beta Sigma members add the feminine aspect to musical activities. Much of their project work is done in cooperation with Kappa Kappa Psi, na- tional band fraternity. Working with all bands, members strive to promote good relationships among both Tech and visiting music ' ans. The coeds hostess several parties, teas, and get-togethers for other groups. They also co-sponsor an annual ban- quet. Founded in 1946, Tau Beta Sigma membership is for band women who display high qualities of bandsmanship, maintain a 2.5 grade point average, and have completed at least one semes- ter of band. fl ROW I — Kara Anderson, Jean Brashear, Rubye Clingingsmith, Marisue Daniel, Carolyn Fowler. ROW II — Barbara Gilbert, Fannie Hannsz, Deborah Johnson, Anita Martin, Patricia Martin. ROW III — Tommie McCall, Marjorie McDowell, Janet Neyland, Kay Powell, Dorothy Richardson. ROW IV — Sheila Richburg, Barbara Sperberg, Carol Standerfer, Mary Tanna- hill, Anna Jo Watson. ROW V — Charlene West, Suiane West, Anne Wood, Jean Young, Rosemary Zeleny.

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Il i -.«= » JI» L.4- joja iii, =JiitiJ II THE BIG RED BAND SPELLS OUT THE CROWD-PLEASING WORD BANDS It is difficult to speak of the Tech band — because It Is not a case of be- ing the band. There are several bands, in fact, which Tech lays proud claim to, and one individual may be a part of a couple of them. Students are probably most familiar with the two marching bands, which perform at football game halftlmes, and the Court Jesters band which per- forms at basketball games. According to Dean Killion, leader of the bands, the concert band Is com- posed of approximately 100 members who are considered to be the best bandsmen. There are also two stage bands which provide music for dances and various other school functions. The best of the best, it is said, consist of about 45 students who make up the reading band. This group re- cords contest music for the benefit of high school bands interested In know- ing how such music should be played in band competition. These various Tech bands provide a learning experience for students who participate in them. The challenge to achieve quality in musical composition is ever-present for serious bandsmen. And many students seem to find the experience fun as well as challenqinq. Killion points out, however, that Tech bands offer more than the learning process. He recognizes that these or- ganizations also represent Tech in the eyes of many people, they add spirit to college functions, and support com- munity activities. For the part he has played in help- ing the bands achieve these objectives, Killion received high tribute during the year. At a regular football halftime ceremonies, Lubbock Mayor Jack Strong presented Killion with an award bearing this engraving: Citizen award to Dean Killion, director, Texas Tech bands for five years of big-time bands- manship and exceptional public rela- tions given Texas Tech, Lubbock, and West Texas, 1963. Tech bands as a whole were awarded with the gift of a Bandwagon this year to help them with transportation problems. The annual school trip in the fall was to Austin. The band seemed to be plagued by a number of casualties while on the road, but it did perform in Austin — to the delight of many per- sons in that area. Tech ' s concert band sold records of performances It had recorded during the year. Some band members took part In Christmas concert and caroling func- tions. Officers for the year were Wells Teague, president: E. W. hiallford Jr., vice president; Joe Melcher, treasurer; Anita Martin, secretary; Ronnie Wells and Jim Woodward, librarians; Bill Wil- liams, photographer; Marlin Lindsay and Teague, drum majors. TECH TWIRLERS Majorettes are, left to right, Suzi Rosser, Mecca Gann, Carol Brashear, Frances Kay Reese, Diana Litchford, Juanna Moore, Roxie Ward, Carol Voelkel. FEATURED FEATURES Tech ' s -feature twirlers are Claudean Ter. ' ,-ras, left, and Vicki Keene. 19

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i i Kappa Kappa Psi is the national hon- orary fraternity for college bandsnnen. It is an informal and active group of men who join to promote all aspects of the band and music in general. Most members are active in several of the bands which make music at Tech athletic events and special programs. Among the group ' s activities is spon- sorship of the election of Band Sweet- heart. Carole Brashear, Petersburg jun- ior, captured the title in 1964. She was crowned at half-time activities at the Tech-Rice basketball game. Finalists in the competition were Barbara Sper- berg, music education major from Odessa, and Pat Martin, Hale Center junior majoring in elementary educa- tion. Miss Brashear has been a Tech ma- jorette for three years, and her major is home economics. She was a member of the Homecoming Queen ' s court and was a finalist in Miss Playmate and Beauty and the Beast competitions. Members also help give the annual band banquet, provide water for visit- ing bands at football games, and host informal parties and rush activities. Members are selected for their loy- alty, gentlemanly conduct and good taste. They aid in helping to coordinate all band activities and keep things run- ning smoothly. James Bruchner John Cherry Jim Cowan William Cowan Rhett Criner Lane Crockett Robert Dawes Julius Graw Edison Hallford James Hampton Richard Hollingsworth Marlin Lindsay Joe Melcher Albert Moore James Phillips Jerry Roe Don Roy Fredlein Schroeder Jerry Starkes Michael Struve David Taylor Keith Thomas Glen Thompson Bill Williams James Woodward KAPPA KAPPA PSI CAROLE BRASHEAR— BAND SWEETHEART And she can play a musical Instrument, too. 21