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The Cincinnati University ROTC Band was formed in 1920 by Ralph A. Van Wye, an army bandsman in World War I. The intent of this group was to play at ROTC functions. Soon after, the band began performing at the half-time of Cincinnati football games. In the early days of the UC Band, the directors acted as Drum Major for the band.

'20s-'40s | '40s-'60s | '60s-'80s | '80s-'00s | '00s-Present

 

1920 - 1923   Ralph A. Van Wye (as Director and Drum Major)
1923 - 1929   Sgt. Victor Norling (as Director and Drum Major)
1925 - 1926   G. H. Best
  • The first Drum Major selected from the membership
1927 - 1929   Robert. T. Haas
  • In 1929, the UC Band became a student activity for the entire campus, not just the ROTC. At this point, it became known as the University Band.
1930 - 1932   Raymond F. Schultz
1933 - 1934   Russell Smith
1935 - 1937   Ted Kersker
1938 - 1940   Martin Scheider
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