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Ann Arbor News, September 24, 1954
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"LOOK SHARP!": George Cavender, assistant director of U-M bands, shouts directions to the more than 150 practicing bandsmen. Although Prof. William D. Revelli, director of U-M Bands, masterminds the Saturday shows, Cavender is responsible for much of the work on fundamentals which account for perfect synchronization of turns, stops and formations.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, September 24, 1954
Caption:
WHY THEY PRACTICE: These ragged lines show why the bandsmen start drills one week before classes start and often continue their afternoon workouts until shadows are long. This year the band will perform at all six of the University's home football games and two out-of-town contests, Northwestern and Ohio State.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, September 24, 1954
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"THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN MARCHING BAND:" One week from tomorrow, at the Michigan-Army football game, the loudspeakers at the Michigan Stadium will boom out that announcement and the high-stepping U-M musicians will be the center of attraction at the University's vast Stadium. Traditionally one of the nation's top collegiate marching bands, the group looks good here marking time at one of its daily practice sessions at Ferry Field.