Southern Methodist University - Rotunda Yearbook (University Park, TX)

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The Mustang Band is the Spirit of SMU. A yearbook based on a theme of spirit would not be complete without recognition of the group that typifies spirit on the campus. For this reason the 1966 Rotunda is respectfully dedicated to the Southern Methodist Univer- sity Mustang Band. The Rotunda staff has utilized the symbol of the Band, the diamond Q , as a symbol of spirit on the SMU campus. During the year the SMU Mustang Band is a precise stepping -and musical perfected organization. The originality of its all brass quality is a unique featur.. It is the only male, brass band in the south and southwest. The reputation of the Band has been built on a tradition steeped in many years of success, having duly earned the title as The Best Dressed Band in the Land. From the basic uni- form to a candy-striped blazer to a red flannel nightgown, each Bandsman boasts a wardrobe of fourteen combination uniforms and wears them well. Southern Methodist University is proud of the well dressed and well groomed appearance of the Mustang Band. Under the direction of Dr. Irving D. Dreibrodt, the Band has excelled in performance and in the promotion of spirit for the alma mater. Dr. Dreibrodt attained his B.M. degree from Baylor and his Master of Music degree from The University of Texas. In 1955 he received an honorary Doctor of Music Degree from the Southern College of Fine Arts in Houston. He was named Texas Band Master of the Year for 1962 by the Texas Band Master Association. Full time Assistant Band Director is Jack Rohr. Since 1946 he has pro- duced all of the Pigskin Revues and has written many of the ar- rangements. The Mustang Band and the SMU student body take pride in the able leadership of Dr. Driebrodt ar1d Mr. Rohr. The Best Dressed Band in the Land or simply the Southem Methodist University Band is also known as Ninety-Six Guys and a Doll. During 1966 the Doll was Sandy Smith who was the pride of the Band and won the admiration of the students. The Mustang Band was the first organization to win-the Spirit Trophy during 1966. The group would have continued to win every time had it not been declared ineligible. Its ineligibility is significant because the SMU Mustang Band consistently symbolizes the spirit of a great University. On cati 0 dedi OH cati 0 dedi On 0 dedicati On M dedicati On dicati de