Memphis State University - DeSoto Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

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Band a concert group. At every home football game, the band encourages the team to victory with its stimulating music. During the spring semes- ter, the group plays for the May Day concert and in conjunction with the choir. SYD MULLINS, Drum Major PAUL GIEGER MARTY BOALES DIANE BENNETT LIBBY McGEE 27

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MSU OLIN BLICKENSDERFER Band Director DIANE SMITH, Head Majorette Since becoming a university, Memphis State has gained more than a new name — it has de- veloped a better band. Now in the second year under the capable direction of Olin Blickens- derfer, the band performs many times during the school year, both for sport events, and as MARTHA LANDRETH 26 CECELIA FERGUSON PORTIA SWAIM

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pirec University Under the direction of Paul Eaheart the Memphis State University Choir pre- sents several outstanding programs for the student body and residents of Mem- phis. Beginning with the first concert, Brigadoon, followed by a program of Folk Music in November; Saint-Saens in December; and selections of sacred music in March; the choir attracted stu- dents to the auditorium at the ten o ' clock hours. 28