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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.

1941 - 1943   Allen Whaling
1944 - 1945   No Drum Majors during World War II
  • With the country at war, football was at a standstill at UC.

  • At this time, the UC Band continued to perform for military functions and on stage. When football returned, so did the Drum Majors.
1946 - 1948   Don Poynter
1949   John Buttelwerth
1950 - 1951   John Buttelwerth
1952   Unknown
1953   Clarence Schmitt
1954   J. Tarr
1955   Jerry Crowe
1956   J. Tarr
1957 - 1959   D. Heckman
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