Monday, September 25, 1967
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
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Band to sing, play for Parents' Day
A new fight song and a salute to the Parents' Day crowd will make up the KU Band halftime performance at the KU-Ohio football game here Oct. 7.
"We plan to play music that was popular when the parents were in school," said Kenneth Bloomquist, band director. "They will begin with a rendition of the "St. Louis Blues March."
The new fight song, written by Bill Davis, will be titled either "Happy Jayhawk" or "Fighting Jayhawk."
Bloomquist added, "for the first time, the band will sing, in full-part harmony. I Want a Girl Just Like the Girl Who Married Dear Old Dad."
Bloomquist, beginning his tenth year as director of the band, is responsible for securing the music, designing the formations and teaching them to the 120-member group. Drills are held every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday afternoons.
These drills can be quite a strain, according to member Richard Henderson, Mt. Prospect, Ill., sophomore.
"The worst occupational hazard, other than charley horses, of course, is getting box lunches from the Union." he said.
"Running down the stairs at the beginning of each game can be fun, too," Henderson said. "especially when some fans are prone to tie strings across our path."
For their efforts, band members receive an annual stipend, ranging from $50 for graduate students to $20 for sophomores. Freshman members divide any remaining money after the others have been paid. Cash penalties are assessed from any member who is absent or late for a drill or game performance.
Bloomquist said members seem enthusiastic about the band. He said they especially enjoy preparing for upcoming performances. Henderson's attitude bears this out.
"Mr. Bloomquist demands attention and respect from us, and he has no trouble getting results, either," he said.
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