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History
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1917-18 |
Mr.
Harold Hart Todd organized the first
band at SMU. |
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Dr.
Gus Foscue and an assistant, Dr. Edwin
J. Foscue succeeded Mr. Todd as
directors. In 1924, SMU beat Texas for
the first time in football history. |
1924-32
- Cy Barcus - Director
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1926-30 |
The
Mustangs were SWC football champs.
Jazz introduced to College Band Field
Performance, and "Peruna";
became SMU's fight song. |
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1930-31 |
Halsey
Settle directed the band. |
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1931-32 |
In
November, Peruna I made his debut as
SMU's Mascot. |
 1933-35
- Bob Goodrich - Director
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1933-34 |
The
Band went to San Francisco for the
game with St. Mary's. In San Francisco
the band played a coast-to-coast
broadcast over NBC. The first Pigskin
Revue was produced in 1933. |
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1934-35 |
The
band played at the SMU vs. Fordham game
in New York - broadcast over CBS. The
Band played in vaudeville. |
1935-36
- Tom Johnson - Director
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1935-36 |
The
Mustangs were undefeated SWC Champs.
The Band traveled to Los Angeles for
the Rose Bowl game against Stanford. |
 1936-37
- P.C. Conn - Director
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1936-37 |
The
band performed at the SMU vs. Fordham
game in New York. |
1937-42
- Frank Malone - Director
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1937-38 |
The
band performed at the UCLA game. The
Band was chosen the most outstanding
college music organization in America. |
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1938-39 |
The
band appeared at the SMU vs. Pittsburgh
game. |
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1939-40 |
The
band performed at the SMU vs. Notre Dame
game. Jack Rohr came to SMU as a
student. |
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1940-41 |
Pigskin
Revue reached a peak when the feature
was a marching demonstration on stage.
The Ponies tied for the SWC
Championship. |
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1941-42 |
The long trip was to New York. Harry
James sat in with the band during one
of the pep rallies. |
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1942-45 |
Malone
took 16 key men from the band to form
an Air Force band. Girls were added to
the band for the first time. |
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1945-46 |
The
World War II veterans returned to the
band. During the war, the band became
a part of the School of Music. Malone
was the director in the spring of
1946. |
 1946-47
- A. Clyde Roller - Director
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1946-47 |
The
band became renowned as a concert
band, playing eighteen weekly concerts
on WFAA. Jack Rohr began arranging for
the band. |
1947-58
- Oakley H. Pittman - Director
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1947-49 |
SMU won the conference and appeared in
the Cotton Bowl in both 1948 and 1949.
Doak Walker won All-American honors
for three straight years. |
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1949-58 |
The
band became known as the Mustang Band,
but remained a part of the School of
Music. |
 1958-83
The Era of Men - Dr. Irving
Dreibrodt - Director
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1958-59 |
Mr.
D revolutionized the band scene at SMU.
The band became an independent
organization. The pride, drive,
and spirit of this group was so
intense that the campus realized the
"Hub of SMU Spirit" was the
Mustang Band. |
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1959-60 |
The
band fielded 72 men. New uniforms were
added. |
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1960-61 |
The
band went to Ohio State, where 6000
fans stood amazed as the "Pride
of Dallas" played a forty-five
minute jazz concert after the game. |
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1961-62 |
Dr.
Dreibrodt fielded 96 men. A new name
-- "The Best- Dressed Band in the
Land," and album number one
recorded. |
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1962-63 |
The
famous title "96 Guys and a
Doll" gained the band continued
recognition throughout the nation.
Jack Rohr was named Assistant
Director. |
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1963-64 |
SMU
upset nationally ranked Navy and went
to the Sun Bowl despite having a
losing record. Naturally, the band was
there. |
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1964-65 |
The
band flew to Ohio State and played the
traditional 45-minute concert after
the game. About 10,000 people stayed
for the performance, which was carried
live over the OSU broadcasting network. A new song, "Pony
Battle Cry" was introduced. |
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1965-66 |
For
the first time since 1958, SMU won
Homecoming with a 31-14 upset over
Texas. SMU Loyalty Song added. |
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1966-67 |
The
Mustangs scored four last minute
victories on their way to the SWC
Championship and the Cotton Bowl. |
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1967-68 |
New
uniforms were added to the wardrobe.
The band went to Houston for a long
weekend and the Rice game. |
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1968-69 |
The Mustang Band increased its
wardrobe to 20 uniforms. The band flew
to Ohio State. Bob Hope appeared at
Pigskin Revue. A new record for "Peruna"
- 570 times at TCU. CBS critics
selected the Mustang Band as the best
television half-time band in the
nation following the Bluebonnet Bowl
victory over Oklahoma. |
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1969-70 |
SMU
opened the 100th year of NCAA football
on national television. Album 3,
Mustang Jazz at the Cotton Bowl, was
recorded. |
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1970-71 |
The week of October 26-31, the Mustang
Band not only prepared the Texas
half-time show, but served as honor
band to President Richard Nixon, and
rehearsed all week with Bob Hope for
the Bob Hope Show Wednesday and
Thursday nights. |
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1971-72 |
 Sammy the Owl (Rice's mascot) made a
guest appearance at Pigskin Revue. Big
Naomi was born for the Texas game. |
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1972-73 |
The
Mustang Band welcomed the University's
sixth president, Paul Hardin, to SMU. |
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1973-74 |
Starting
with the remodeling of the Band Hall
over the summer, a number of changes
greeted the returning men. After eight
years, Bill Lively returned to the
band as Associate Director. |
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1974-75 |
The
Mustang Band administratively went
under the auspices of the Athletic
Department. The Band recorded its
fourth album. |
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1975-76 |
 The
Mustang Band started the year by
playing for President Ford. He
acknowledged the band and was
presented with a beanie. |
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1976-77 |
"On
to Alabama" transpired with the
full band going on buses to
Birmingham. |
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1977-78 |
Bob Brandenberger, a former band
member, appointed Associate Director. |
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1978-79 |
Band
busy in many ways. Mustang Mania Jazz
recorded. Band chosen as the
Governor's official inaugural band by
Bill Clements and provided
entertainment during the inaugural
ball. |
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1979-80 |
Homecoming
won for the first time in nine years
with a 35-10 victory over Texas Tech.
Band set a new record of 701 playing
"Peruna" at the Tulane game. |
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1980-81 |
Our
beloved Jack Rohr retired in January
after nearly 40 years of dedicated
service. The Ponies began the decade
with a terrific 8-3 season, including
a big win over Texas. Closed the year
with a great trip to San Diego for the
Holiday Bowl. |
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1981-82 |
University
President Shields sent the Band to the
Arkansas game and we earned our way
with a great victory over the Hogs. |
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1982-83 |
The Band celebrated the 50th Pigskin
Revue and Drei's 25th year with the
best show ever, and cut a tape in
April that was stupendous. Our beloved
Jack Rohr, former arranger and
Associate Director, passed away in
November. |
 1983-94
- Bob Brandenberger - Director
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1983-84 |
Coach retired in September after 25
years as Director. Tommy Tucker and
Louis Dorfman, Jr. came on board as
Staff Arranger/Assistant Director and
Administrative Assistant, 
respectively. The Ponies went 10-1 and
the Band went to every game, including
a "gully-washer" TV game in
Little Rock, a fantastic trip to the
Mirage Bowl in Tokyo to play U of H,
and an appearance at the Sun (Arctic)
Bowl in El Paso. Pigskin Revue, Around
the World with the Mustang Band, was a
smash hit. |
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1984-85 |
The
band did a new entrance and a new
fanfare and sounded terrific. The
Mustangs were co-SWC champs with a 9-2
record and earned a trip to the Aloha
Bowl in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Band had
a great week on Oahu and helped to
Ponies to a 27-20 win over Notre Dame.
Rock 'n Roll Revue was a great success
and the sixth album was recorded. |
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1985-86 |
The
year ended anticipating the band's
seventh album, On the Road, to be
completed during the summer. |
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1986-87 |
The
fall began with the largest freshmen
class in years, 32. The band
celebrated the University's 75th year
with A Diamond Jubilee Salute Pigskin
Revue. |
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1987-88 |
Though
the Ponies were on the nation's
toughest probation, the Hub Of SMU
Spirit was more involved than ever
before. With tour dates to Houston and
a packed house in San Antonio, the
Band continued to entertain Mustang
fans. University budget cuts forced
the resignation of Assistant Director
/ Arranger, Tommy Tucker. |
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1989-90 |
Football
returned to Ownby Stadium for the
first time since 1948. |
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The
band fielded 92 performers, a feat not
equaled since 1985, and christened
Ownby with a new Tommy Tucker
arrangement of "Varsity" and
outstanding performances. |
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Broadway
Revue was a real toe-tapper, and the
band went digital with its eighth
recording, Red Hot 'n Blues, to be
released in July. |
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Cy
Barcus, former Director and originator
of Mustang Jazz and "Peruna",
and former University president Willis
Tate passed away. The Mustang Band was
there. |
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1990-91 |
The
58th Pigskin Revue, Rock 'M' Roll,
showcased the band splendidly and
featured the return of alumnus Butch
Arnold on keyboards. The Diamond M
Endowment total passed the 100k mark. |
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1991-92 |
The
band had a great fall, including
football trips to the Astrodome,
College Station, and Fort Worth. The
59th Revue, A Star-Spangled Salute,
was splendid. |
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1992-93 |
The
Band "wowed 'em" at Texas
Stadium for a Cowboys-Phoenix game.
Pigskin Revue, Sixty Years of Style,
celebrated the show's 60th
anniversary. The Band cheered Men's
Basketball to both a SWC Championship
and an NCAA berth, and the Lady
Mustangs to an appearance in the NWIT. |
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1993-94 |
New
music and uniform shirts made
basketball season enjoyable, and the
Lady Mustangs earned a berth in the
NCAA Post-season tournament. |
1994-95
- Claude White - Director
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1994-95 |
Claude
White took over the directorship of
the band on an interim basis. The band
had a memorable trip to Pasadena at
the Rose Bowl which was generously
provided by the Diamond M Club. |
 1995-2005
David T. Kehler - Director
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1995-96 |
New
Director David T. Kehler and Assistant
Director Bret Spainhour arrived at SMU.
Alumni Band was the largest to date
with over 80 members returning for
homecoming. Mustang Football was now
having all of its home football games
at the Cotton Bowl. The Lady Mustangs
earned a berth in the NCAA Tournament
in Iowa City, Iowa and the Mustang
Band was there supporting the team and
performing for the crowd. |
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1996-97 |
Tommy
Tucker rejoined the staff as Assistant
Director and Arranger. The Mustangs
began their first season in the
Western Athletic Conference.
Homecoming featured a western theme
and Pigskin Revue was a combined
performance of the Mustang Band and
Jerry Jeff Walker. The Band
accompanied both Men's and Women's
basketball teams to Las Vegas for the
WAC tournament and was voted the best
band there. A new album, High Road on
the Hilltop, was recorded in April
with the legends of Texas Swing, The
Light Crust Doughboys. |
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1997-98 |
Mustang
Band had the largest ensemble at SMU
since 1989 with 77 marching members.
The Band's new CD, "The Highroad
on the Hilltop" was released and
qualified into the second round of the
1998 Grammy Awards. The band
also appeared with the Light Crust
Doughboys performing music from their
CD at the Cotton Bowl in the fall and
a live performance in the spring for
"Good Morning Texas."
The band enjoyed supporting the
Mustangs at the WAC Basketball
Tournament in Las Vegas and supported
the Lady Mustangs in Tucson at the
1998 Women's NCAA Basketball
Tournament. |
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1998-99 |
The
Mustang Band appeared at the
ground-breaking ceremony for the new
Gerald J. Ford Stadium. SMU's
legendary Doak Walker passed away and
the band paid tribute to him by
performing at his memorial service in
Dallas. The band supported the
men's and women's basketball teams in
Las Vegas for the WAC tournament and
cheered on the Lady Mustang's as they
achieved their first-ever WAC
Tournament Championship. The
Mustang Band then traveled to Athens,
Georgia supporting the Lady Mustangs
at the NCAA Women's Basketball
Tounament. |
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1999-2000 |
The
Mustang Band appeared at the Super
Dome in New Orleans against Tulane
University. The group also
enjoyed an evening staying at the
Montelone Hotel in the heart of the
French Quarter. The band
supported both the men's and women's
basketball teams at the WAC tournament
in Fresno, California. The band
then traveled to Norfolk, Virginia and
supported the women's basketball team
in both the first and second rounds of
the NCAA Women's Basketball
Tournament. The year ended with
the anticipation of new uniforms for
the following fall. |
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2000-2001
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SMU
opened the New Gerald J. Ford Stadium
on campus and the Mustang Band, with
its new uniforms, helped cheer on the
Ponies for their first win of the
season versus Kansas. The
Mustang Band had the largest freshman
class in over a decade with 30 new
members. In January, the Band
was also invited to perform in
Washington, D.C. for the newly elected
President of the United States, George
W. Bush. This was the Band's
first Presidential Inaugural
appearance. The Mustang band
performed its classic Mustang Jazz
throughout the streets of Washington
D.C., and for the distinguished guests
in the Presidential reviewing box,
including First Lady and SMU Alumna,
Laura Bush. |
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2001-2002 |
In the
fall and spring semesters, the Mustang
Band recorded a live CD entitled, "Peruna
2001, A Mustang Band Odyssey" to be
released in August 2002. The Basketball
Band also traveled to Tulsa to support
the Mustangs in the WAC Basketball
Tournament. In April, the Band joyously
welcomed new football coach Phil Bennett
to SMU with a special gathering with the
Diamond M Club. |
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2002-2003 |
For the
first time ever, the Mustang Band
traveled to Stillwater, Oklahoma, for
the game against Oklahoma State. The
Band was very well received, and engaged
in a trade-off with the OSU Band for the
post-game concert. The other road trip
was to Houston, Where we arrived right
at kickoff (thanks to a large dip in
Huntsville!) The Mustang Band was a hit
once again at the WAC Basketball
Tournament in Tulsa, and even did a
“paying” gig outside the arena before
the semi-final games. |
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2003-2004 |
The year
started with road trips to two old
Southwest Conference sites, against
Texas Tech in Lubbock and Baylor in
Waco. With a winless football team, the
focus shifted to the Band, and we
responded with some terrific shows.
Basketball season was also disappointing
on the court, but the Band continued to
supply atmosphere and entertainment at
Moody Coliseum. We also made the trip to
Fresno, California, for the annual WAC
Basketball Tournament. |
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2004-2005 |
The year
concluded with a trip to Reno, Nevada
for SMU's final WAC Tournament.
David T. Kehler resigned to pursue his
Doctorate degree on a full-time basis. |
 2005-
Don Hopkins - Director
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2005-2006 |
Don
Hopkins became the new director.
The mustangs moved into Conference USA
and the football team responded with
five victories, including the only loss
of the year for TCU. The Band
traveled to its first C-USA basketball
tournament in Memphis. |
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