Title
University of Alabama Band, 1919
Subject
Marching bands
University of Alabama
Description
The University of Alabama Band, called the Million Dollar Band since 1922, has entertained crowds at Alabama Football games for 100 years.
The Band formed in 1913 under the leadership of Dr. Gustav Wittig. In 1917, the band became a military band and was student led until 1927. The photo shows the military band in 1919.
In 1936, Col. Carlton K. Butler became the director of the band and led the band to national prominence. Butler led the band for 33 years. Butler was followed by director Earl Dunn (1969-1970), Dr. James Ferguson (1971-1983), Ms. Kathryn B. Scott (1984-2002) and Dr. Kenneth Ozzello (2003-present).
The Band formed in 1913 under the leadership of Dr. Gustav Wittig. In 1917, the band became a military band and was student led until 1927. The photo shows the military band in 1919.
In 1936, Col. Carlton K. Butler became the director of the band and led the band to national prominence. Butler led the band for 33 years. Butler was followed by director Earl Dunn (1969-1970), Dr. James Ferguson (1971-1983), Ms. Kathryn B. Scott (1984-2002) and Dr. Kenneth Ozzello (2003-present).
Date
1919
Contributor
Betty Slowe (Description)
Type
Photograph
Identifier
1015
Coverage
Tuscaloosa (AL)
Original Format
Photograph