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

Cowboy Marching Band
School	Oklahoma State University
Location	Stillwater, Oklahoma
Conference	Big 12
Founded	1905
Director	Tyler Austin
Members	about 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. Richard Kastendieck (1981-1986)
• 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-present)

References

External links

• Official website
• Oklahoma State Alumni Band Association

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