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I THE COLLEGE BAND The Western Maryland College Band, under Sisler, who added variety and style to the per- the direction of Philip Royer, took an active formance this year. part during the football season, playing pep During the years following the war, the songs and marches during the quarters of the band was reduced to a mere thirteen players football games, and parading on the field at in 1947-1948, with an increase to twenty-one half time. The band prepared many renditions men during the year 1948-1949. A band of which aided the spirit of the record crowds. twenty-eight players is desired for the 1949- 1950 season which will be full strength con- During crucial moments Western Maryland sidering the size of the R.O.T.C. Unit at fans were often startled to hear strains of the W.M.C. "William Tell Overture" float over the field. During the Spring season the band was on For the first year in the history of the col- the field with the R.O.T.C. Unit playing for lege, the band included in its personnel a parades and reviews, and taking part in the drum majorette in the person of Miss Peggy final Military Inspection. 105