Texas Aggie Band 50 Years Ago

Prior to the remodel of the Corp Area, originally built in 1939, then referred to as the "New Area," the Band formed up in front of Dorm 11, Harrington Hall and perpendicular to Duncan Dining Hall and then march to Kyle Field for each football game.
Members of the Aggie Band held Air Force, Army, Navy and Marine Corp contracts, as junior and senior cadets. Enrollment in ROTC for Aggie Band underclassmen was mandatory.
Prior to1973, American men were subject to conscription in the Army.
In 1973, U.S. Forces were in action in Southeast Asia.
These clips are from a personal collection of 8mm silent home movies. Audio has been edited in.
Enrollment 1973 - about 18,400
Kyle Field still showed its original design as a horseshoe, open at the south end zone.
Kyle Field north end zone spelled "AGGIES" in the horseshoe.
Maj. Joe T. Haney, Band Director
Steven C. Moore, Combined Band Drum Major
Choya Walling, Maroon Band Drum Major
Bruce F. Bockhorn, White Band Drum Major
Mike Phillips, Combined Band Commanding Officer
Leon R. Bennett, Maroon Band Commanding Officer
Pat L. Phillips, White Band Commanding Officer