History University of Arkansas Razorback Marching Band

arkansas razorback marching band in razorback stadium 2006 game alabama.

on june 5, 1924, lambda chapter of kappa kappa psi honorary band fraternity, formed @ university of arkansas. fraternity s purpose was, , day, promote existence , welfare of university band. in time period directly following world war ii, arkansas band enjoyed time period of considered steady growth.

in 1947 band divided 3 bands: american football band, concert band, , r.o.t.c. band.

in 1948, e.j. marty became director of bands , turned 42 piece football band famous marching 100 , known throughout america 1 of best bands in nation.

on november 11, 1950, psi chapter of tau beta sigma honorary band sorority, founded @ university of arkansas. lambda chapter of kappa kappa psi, have aided in transforming musical organization @ arkansas.

in 1956, dr. richard a. doc worthington became director of bands during slump in band enrollment. dr. worthington able turn hopeful 78 university of arkansas razorback marching band.

in 1995, professor eldon janzen, director of bands , lambda chapter sponsor, retired after leading band after 3 decades. university of arkansas awarded him title director of bands, emeritus , first such title given band director @ university of arkansas.

in 2009, mr. timothy gunter, stepped down head director of razorback marching band, after 14 years director of athletic bands.

in 2012, dr. christopher knighten promoted director of athletic bands director of bands.

the razorback marching band in formation @ razorback stadium.