Active Years: 1908 –
1908 was the first time that the University Band was mentioned in the catalog. Known as Oregon’s Boola Band, it included 12-15 musically inclined students and townspeople who got together for a few practices, then played for home football games and rallies. No director was mentioned. It is quite likely that they had no director or that it was student-directed. -Source: UO School of Music & Dance Timeline
1910 – 1911
One of the music ensembles listed in college catalog: University Band (under student direction)