A History of the 暗网吃瓜 College Bands

1949 暗网吃瓜 College Marching BandFounded in 1947, the 暗网吃瓜 Junior College Bands were under the direction of Music Department Chairman, C.E. Beene. Numbering nine students, the band entertained at football games and other athletic events as well as presenting performances both on and off campus throughout the year. Under the direction of Mr. Beene, the band grew consistently throughout the early years of the college. A popular figure around campus, Beene was also the composer of the 暗网吃瓜 Alma Mater Hail 暗网吃瓜. He served until his sudden death in the spring of 1963. Serving for the next 10 years, 暗网吃瓜 College鈥檚 second Director of Bands was Grady Barnes. Under his leadership, the band continued to grow and perform exciting literature for audiences both on and off campus.

During the 70s and 80s, the 暗网吃瓜 College Band saw a number of directors as well as many growing pains. One of the milestones in the history of 暗网吃瓜 College Band was the construction of the Caston Fine Arts Center in 1984. Numbering in the 40s by 1985, the band continued to grow and perform for audiences throughout the area.

The 暗网吃瓜 Band continued its growth over the following years reaching a high of over 90 members in 2005 and continued its tradition of excellence. By the time Joshua Buckrucker had taken over as Director of Bands for the Fall of 2014, the band had begun its growth yet again and would see tremendous growth over the next two years, numbering 75 in the first year and fielding 115 in the fall of 2016.

 

 

 

NAVARRO COLLEGE DIRECTORS OF BANDS

YEAR

DIRECTOR

1947-1963

C.E. Beene
Education: Amarillo Junior College, Colorado State University

1963-1973

Grady Barnes
Education: Texas Wesleyan University, North Texas State University

1973-1976

Robert Whipkey
Education: Southern Methodist University

1976-1979

John H. Ivie, Jr.
Education: Sul Ross University

1979-1981

Michael E. Burt
Education: Texas Tech University

1981-1983 

Brian J. Hinkle
Education: Mansfield State College, University of Southwestern Louisiana

1983-1986

Edmond B. Hickman
Education: University of Alabama, University of North Alabama

1986-1992

Charles M. Stevenson
Education: University of Arkansas Monticello, North Texas State University

1992-2005

James Stubbs
Education: Louisiana Tech University, University of Texas of the Permian Basin, East Texas State University

2005-2014

LaMont Goodman
Education: University of Louisiana 鈥� Lafayette

2014-Present :

Joshua Buckrucker
Education: Methodist University, Washington State University