Milwaukee School of Engineering - EMF Yearbook (Milwaukee, WI)

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On November 11, the band of S. O. E. did its part to make it patriotic day, and I might mention that very few bands were out that day. On that day, the R. O. T. C. led by the band paraded through the main streets and at eleven o’clock in the morning played the National Anthem, while many a passerby stopped short, uncovered and stood erect to show that he was an American. We regret very much that we ever have to send back a negative answer to an invitation to play at some function, but there are times when it must be done. Most of us are here to study, although we do enjoy smokers, feeds and all school doings. The first five months’ work of the band came to an end in a concert and dance given at the K. C. hall on Grand Avenue, February 19, which shows what a bunch of willing fellows can do when they feel like working together. Now that we have a small consideration to work for besides our love for music, we expect great things of the band in the near future. It is too far ahead to say just what the spring and summer activities will be, but we are looking for many lively times. Page Four Hundred Thirty three

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And there with Hendrickson is our friend, Norman, “a man of few words,” but very active in making the band a better organization. If you don’t think he is a worker, just watch him sell tickets for the concert, and as for his ability, as a musician, he is there. If you don't believe it just ask him. I don’t want to forget our jazzy saxaphone player, Rogers. He did not come out for some time after the band was organized but has long since made up for lost time. While looking over that section, I would say, “Some section.” Thus far I have neglected our cornet section. There is a battery of them as in most bands of this kind. But those taking the prominent parts are Olsen and Renner, both very quiet and not very noticeable until they begin pushing together on the rear end of their instruments. Oh boy! You ought to hear them go after the high ones. Boettcher came to rehearsal one evening with his head bandaged up and his clothes rather ragged and torn. Some one wanted to know if he had been hit by a street car, but nothing like that. He had tried to practice on his cornet a little in his room. I only wish that I had time to mention the merits of each of the fellows in our band, but it is impossible here so I must pass on. I want to mention that these fellows would not show oft' but for some of the others that arc not so good. But to the rest I want to sav that is we who build up the back- ground which shows off those mentioned. BAND IN UNIFORM -- Page Four Hundred T iirly-two

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