Oklahoma State University Cowboy Marching Band

The Cowboy Marching Band is the marching band of Oklahoma State University.

Cowboy Marching Band
SchoolOklahoma State University
LocationStillwater, Oklahoma
ConferenceBig 12
Founded1905
DirectorDr. Bradley Genevro
Membersabout 300
Fight song"The Waving Song, Ride 'Em Cowboys, OSU Chant"
Uniform
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History

The first band at Oklahoma A&M College (now Oklahoma State University) was organized in 1905 by Harry Dunn, a student at the school, and directed by a Mr. Wood. It consisted of 22 members.[1]

A tradition of the band was the use of the OSU Spirit Drum. It was purchased in the mid-1930s for the R.O.T.C. band. It was believed to be the largest drum in the country at that time.[2]

Directors since 1981
  • Dr Pepper (1923)
  • Gregory Talford (1986-1987)
  • William Ballenger (1987-1992)
  • Glen J. Hemberger (1992-1997)
  • Dr. Michael A. Raiber (1997-2000)
  • David Wick (2000-2001)
  • Bradley J. Genevro (2001-2004)
  • Dr. Paul W. Popiel (2004-2006)
  • Dr. D. Bradley Snow (2006-2010)
  • Dr. Doug Henderson (2010-2020)
  • Dr. Tyler Austin (2020-2022)
  • Dr. Phil Vallejo (2022-2023)

References
  1. OSU Bands History
  2. History of the Oklahoma State University Big Spirit Drum
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