This dissertation chronicles the history of the Rutgers University Bands. As the program nears its centennial, several important historical issues are examined. These topics include: The formation and development of the Rutgers University Marching and Pep Bands from inception to the present. These two units comprise the athletic band component which was the impetus for the development of the entire program. The formation and development of the various concert band groups including Wind Ensemble, Symphony Band, and Concert Band. The role of the band in the training of certified music educators and performers. Interview transcripts of Martin Sherman, George Jones, Floyd Sumner, Scott Whitener, William Berz, Joseph Brashier, Timothy Gunter and others are crucial primary sources. In addition, several alumni from the program’s various eras described their experiences in the Rutgers Band. Articles, photographs, programs, official university correspondence, and artifacts from the band’s history have been collected and used to help describe the development of the band.
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