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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

 

1980 - 1981   Robin Roush Bierschenk
1981 - 1983   Jeff Durham
1984 - 1985   Klier and Schramack
1987 - 1988   Doug Carson and Debbie Kopp
1989 - 1990   Kim Seaman, Dave Homan, Bob Workley
1990 - 1991   Kim Seaman, Bob Workley, Mike Zierolf
1991 - 1992   Mike Zierolf, Andy Freede, Louva Crislip
1992 - 1993   Mike Zierolf, Andy Freede, Bridget Leo
1993 - 1994   Mike Zierolf, Andrew Hutchison, Julie Benken The UC Bearcat Bands are saddened to announce the passing of Julie Benken
1994 - 1995   Julie Benken, Jessica Knause (Short), Elizabeth Pugh
1995 - 1996   Julie Benken, Jessica Knause, Mike Rutherford
1996 - 1997   Jessica Knause and Mike Rutherford
1997 - 1999   Mike Rutherford, Melissa Silsby and Nicky Royce
1999 - 2000   Melissa Silsby, Nicky Royce, and Emily Ploetz
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