Table of Contents
-Special Collections
-Front Page
-Descriptive Summary
-Administrative Information
-Scope and Content
-Series Description
-Container List
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Container List
Series I: Sheet Music (1914-2000's)
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Carolina's Day:
Provenance: "Carolina's Day" may be the earliest Gamecock Fight Song. Composer and author Reed Smith was head of the Department of English at USC when the song was (self-) published in 1914. At that time, as the words make clear, the three chief opponents of the Gamecocks were the Clemson Tigers, The Charleston Bulldog, and the "Alligator."
Contains: 4 copies of the original 1914 sheet music from "Carolina's Day," 1914. Words and music by Reed Smith, arranged by P.S. Gilman, piano score with words incorporated.
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The NC-4:
Provenance: James Pritchard notes: "Carolina's first 'Fight Song' was taken from the Trio of this March. If there were words I have never seen nor heard them. This fight song [was] played each year by the 'Gamecock Orchestra' when they play[ed] for the annual Tea Dance just prior to the Homecoming football game."
This example reproduces the solo Bb Cornet and 1st Clarinet parts, with the Trio marked. The composer was F.E. Bigelow. Other schools, such as Kansas University in Lawrence, KS, likewise used NC-4 as their fight song.
Contains: Folder includes one solo B-flat cornet part, flip folder sized. Also contains 3 photocopies of flip folder-sized Bb solo cornet and 1st Bb clarinet.
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Carolina, Hail!:
Contains: Two copies of the 1925 piano vocal score entitled "Carolina, Hail!" This set also includes the words to the songs of "America" and "Dixie." The catalog record indicates the author as Mrs. Leize F.B. Lockwood, although the introduction makes clear that she is only the arranger of the music.
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Carolina Football Song:
Provenance: The use (if any) and history of the "Carolina Football Song" remain hazy. Words specific to the Gamecocks (by Sanders R. Guignard '32) were pasted into a copy of "Campus Song (Ursinus College)" from the Intercollegiate Song Book. Alma Mater and Football Songs of the American Colleges, composed and arranged Thornton W. Allen (New York, NY: Intercollegiate Song Book, Inc., 1927).
Contains: Folder includes "Campus Song (Ursinus College)," music by Frances Shackelton (photocopy from Intercollegiate Song Book) and two copies of the same with new title ("Carolina Football Song") and new words (by Sanders R. Guignard '32) pasted over. |
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The Gamecocks of South Carolina U.:
Provenance: In the 1940s Fred Waring and his Pennsylvanians paid tribute to various colleges and universities by featuring a freshly-minted fight song on their weekly radio broadcast, Chesterfield Pleasure Time. This is the version for the South Carolina Gamecocks, with words somewhat more "interesting" than those of many fight songs. James Pritchard noted that this song was played in concert by the USC Symphonic Band in May 1961.
Contains: One copy of printed score published by Words and Music Inc. (New York), one photocopy of the same with label-over for new publisher, Shawnee Press, Inc. (Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania), and a photocopy of a note by James Pritchard mentioning some historical details concerning his song. |
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Fight, Fight for Victory:
Provenance: "Fight, Fight for Victory" is sung to the tune of "This Game," composed and arranged by Gordon Jenkins (Leeds Music Corp., 1961). Band director James Pritchard provided appropriate words. This fight song was used by the USC Band from 1962-1969.
Contains: "This Game," composed and arranged by Gordon Jenkins (c. 1961), with new words ("Fight, Fight for Victory") by J. Pritchard (two copies--one published, one photocopy--of condensed band score with new words written in), and one copy of tune with USC words under laid. |
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Fight!!! USC!:
Provenace: Marine recruiter, gunnery sergeant, and musician George Tideman, Jr. wrote "Fight!!! U.S.C." while stationed in Columbia, and dedicated the work to the USC Band and to director James Pritchard. The page reproduced for this exhibit includes the dedication, words, and tune. Pritchard noted that "Fight!!! U.S.C." was played during the football seasons of 1966 and 1967, and that it was played in concert by the Symphonic Band in 1967 and 1969. The key in this example has been lowered from the original F major to Db major.
Tideman relates his motivation to write the fight song in a letter (6 Sept. 1966) in the USC Music Library Special Collections: "My desire to devise some new, simulative school song for the USC organizations came from the courteous and kind reception they gave me when they performed my composition "The D.I." The enthusiastic and musically complete rendition of my march gave me tremendous thrills and encouragement...Composed composition "Fight, U.S.C." in one day. Words came in two days. I hope it sells the team spirit of all sports and of the school's full meaning.
Contains: Various copies of melody parts (1st Cornet) for George Tideman, Jr's "Fight U.S.C., Go on to Victory" (1966), along with note of dedication and address information for Mr. Tideman. |
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Fighting Gamecock Song:
Provenance: E.B. Buzz Purcell, a Lexington attorney, wrote "The Fighting Gamecock Song" (words: "South Carolina, Let's ring the bell..."). The song was published in 1967 in a piano arrangement by Darrell E. Richardson, which is the version reproduced here. USC Band Director James Pritchard introduced the song in 1967 (Marching Band) and featured it in concerts by the Symphonic Band in '68 and '69.
Contains: "The Fighting Gamecock Song," words and music by Buzz Purcell (piano arr. by D.E. Richardson); Two copies of 1967 Whippoorwill Music edition (Lexington, SC). |
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Frei Weg!:
Provenance: USC bands envelope of music given by James K. Copenhaver from "Pritchard's Drawer" in his office, May 2006. USC Bands Catalog Number O-777 [O was marching band, C for concert band]. Used from 1967-1969. James Pritchard was responsible for introducing C. Latann's German march Frei Weg! (Foward March) as a USC fight song. Pritchard may first have heard the march on the EMI LP (T10481), Best of the German Marches, yet it was only after some considerable effort that he was able to track down a copy of the music, which he rearranged for the USC Band. Words were provided by John C. Gilbert, but a note by Pritchard suggests that the words were never employed: "Was used (without words) by band only during football season '67 & '68 and played by the Symphonic Band in concert during Spring '68 and Spring '69." USC Music Library Special Collections houses a handwritten copy of Pritchard's instrumental arrangement, with no words entered. In part, the Gilbert text reads: "Carolina on to victory,/Beat the rest, Beat the best/Wherever they may be./Carolina on to victory,/Beat the rest, Beat the best,/Gamecock(s?) Fight, FIGHT! Here's to the team... where ever they fight: Ye Champion Men of Caroline...Carry the torch...to Victory Height/Ye men who have courage that will win./Carry the torch...to Victory Height/Ye Champion Men of Caroline...Fight, team, Fight, Win, team, Win. Carolina, Victory...Hurrah!" The Bb trumpet and 1st trombone (Posaune) parts reproduced here from the original German arrangement include the complete tune between them.
Contains: Flip-folder sized booklets of 8 songs, Frei Weg is number 6. Includes 53 Booklets. "Marschsammlung fur Blasmusik, 1. Heft. Ed. Bote & G. Bock copyright 1951, hers. Hans Felix Husadel." Also includes 1 bassoon I and 1 trompete in B parts with no cover or incomplete. Also consists of heavily worn flip folder size copies of only "Frei Weg!," numbered 1-118, with student markings. It also contains the original German parts. Includes four horn parts, manuscript. Also includes one misfiled copy of the NC-4 march, solo cornet part, USC Bands Catalog Number O-960 |
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We Hail Thee, Carolina:
Contains: One three page manuscript photocopied instrumental score, non-standard size. Includes four copies of large sized SATB score, and three of the same with an introduction marked. Includes the manuscript of an alternate vocal arrangement from which the current version was based. Includes two flip folder sized SATB vocal scores and one flip folder size copy of each wind part. With one universal percussion part. One copy of an alternate setting of the same text by D. E. Richardson, '32 (8/12/68); two copies of "Carolina, Hail!" (1925), words by Yates Snowden to a version of the tune "Santa Lucia." See also "Carolina Coronata" Call number 1825.
http://sheetmusic.library.sc.edu/SearchDetails.asp?MID=2949
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Carolina Fight Song (aka Old Fight Song)
Provenance: The "official" fight song immediately predating "The Fighting Gamecocks Lead the Way" was composed by Columbia native M. Carrêre Salley (d. 1981). In a letter of 16 May 1969 to James Pritchard, Salley describes the origin of the piece, including some wry comments concerning the pecuniary reward for his efforts:
"In about 1933, ODK fraternity sponsored a contest for a fight song for the University of South Carolina. The winner of this contest was to receive $500.00. I entered this contest and my song was declared the winning song. Later the award was reduced to $300.00. I was paid $50.00 and promised the rest as the pledges were collected. I didn't press for the remainder because I felt I was lucky to get fifty and would have entered the contest if there had been no reward offered."
Salley provides a bit more information on the later history of the song in a letter to Coach Paul Dietzel of 10 December 1968:
"['Carolina Let Your Voices Ring'] was first introduced by Dean George Olson, who at that time, was acting bandmaster. It wasn't until Mr. James Pritchard came to us as bandmaster that interest was revived in this slightly used song. Mr. Pritchard, to whom I'm deeply grateful, has tried his best to make this song a success but, as you know, it is not necessarily the song writer who makes the song a 'hit' or successful, but . . . the audience or, in this case, the students. Also I think it would have little chance without the band and director."
Pritchard's account (1999) of the song's use (on jacket of cassette tape "Carolina Songs" in USC Music Library Special Collections) is: "Was first used in 50s arrangement by Zimmerman. Paul Yoder arrangement used '59-'61. Arr. 1962 by Pritchard & melody changed [in] 1963 in mm. 29-32 . . . as used through '69 and currently."
Pritchard elsewhere comments: "This fight song was rearranged by myself and used throughout my 10 years as Director of Bands (Fall 1959 though Spring 1969). It was not used the following year when Ralph Wahl became director. For Homecoming 1980, it was requested and played as a Salute to the Class of '55 during the Homecoming Pregame ceremonies with James Pritchard as guest conductor of the Gamecock Marching Band." This fight song is now known by the title "Old Fight Song."
Contains: Manuscript copy of "Carolina Pep Song written for the University of South Carolina" (tune and words, with piano score copied in pencil on other parts of the music paper) by M. Carrêre Salley ("Carolina let your voices ring, To you we sing our praises high"), together with a four-part vocal printed copy and three photocopies of the same, handwritten bass, baritone, and first tenor parts, and two copies of the tune with words.
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Step to the Rear
Provenance: "The Fighting Gamecocks Lead the Way" (to the melody of "Step to the Rear" from How Now Dow Jones (1967) by Elmer Bernstein (music) and Carolyn Leigh (lyrics). Former USC Band Director James Pritchard (retired 1985) introduced this, the present Gamecock Fight Song, in 1968. In a copy of a handwritten note in USC Music Library Special Collections, Pritchard describes the origins of the piece:
"Step to the Rear, and let a winner lead the way"
"A band arrangement of the above song was published in 1968, although the Broadway Musical How Now, Dow Jones [from which the song came; music by Elmer Bernstein] was copyrighted in 1967. When I first heard the music with original words, I knew that this was a 'must' for the Marching Band for the 1968 football season. We began using the music at first game that season, although many people did not know the music. During the season I was requested to meet with Coach Paul Dietzel, and he presented the idea of using this as 'the' USC fight song instead of the Salley 'Fight Song.' He wrote the words himself, but requested that this be kept confidential because he hoped that the song would be accepted by the students and athletes for all sports at Carolina. He felt that if it was known that he had written the words, there might be some objection to its use for basketball. Paul had written words for [the] fight song at L.S.U. to 'Hey, Look Me Over,' and it is still used there. The [Gamecock Fight] song was officially introduced on Nov. 16, 1968 [,] played by the Massed Bands for the 10th Annual Band Day--during pre-game ceremonies--under the direction of James Pritchard. Since Fall of 1969 it has been the fight song used at USC."
Contains: Two copies (condensed score) of a published arrangement for band by John Warrington (Edwin H. Morris & Co., Inc., 1968); one copy of a band arrangement (Permission authorized for the University of South Carolina) by James D. Pritchard (photocopy of condensed score in manuscript) with the fight song words (Hey ! Let's give a Cheer, Carolina is here . . .) by head football coach Paul Dietzel; four copies of the tune (in Pritchard's arrangement) with words, in the same copy inserted into the program of 16 Nov. 1968 (10th Annual Carolina Band Day); four pages from the 16 Nov. program, three of them copies of the Fight Song plus pre-game ceremonies, the fourth a page from the same program with description of the half-time program; one typescript of the 28 Sept. 1968 band program (USC vs. UNC); one typescript of the 5 Oct. 1968 program (USC vs. Georgia); one typescript of the 26 Oct. 1968 program (USC vs. FSU); one typescript of the 16 Nov. 1968 Band Day program; one photocopy of James Pritchard's comments on "Step to the Rear."
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Zarathustra:
Provenance: James K. Copenhaver (Director of bands, 1972-Current) said that Tommy Suggs (of USC athletics) suggested this tune because 2001 was the bicentennial of USC. However, LP 18531 "University of South Carolina Bands 1969-1970" lists "fanfare from THUS SPRACH ZARATHUSTRA" as the first track on side one. This suggests that this tune was used prior to Copenhaver's appointment.
Contains: Basic wind parts with extended percussion parts (timpani, mallets, etc.). No score.
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Krypton Fanfare:
Provenance: James K. Copenhaver thought of this tune. He says they first used it in a circle drill at a Kentucky game (this is unverified) with smoke machines and the crowd and "students loved it." He speculates it premiered between 1979-1983, although the band archives show no record of playing Kentucky, or Krypton. (Interview and archives search, 10/6/06).
Contains: Copy of manuscript score, four pages. Includes one copy each wind part, and multiple arrangements of percussion parts. This arrangement used until 2006 season. Arrangement by Dick Goodwin/Bridwell.
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Go Carolina:
Provenance: Premiered at the 1980 Gator Bowl when the school was looking for another fight song to use. (From interview 10/6/06 with James K. Copenhaver-confirmed by USC band archives). Also appears on 1980 "University of South Carolina marching band-Carolina Band" LP 5262 c.2. Dick Goodwin states, "Go Carolina is my original composition meant to be used independently or with a cheer."
Contains: One manuscript photocopied score, two pages, non-standard size. One copy each wind part, one percussion score. Dick Goodwin autographs "8/79." This piece is still in use by Carolina Bands.
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Carolina Moon Fanfare:
Provenance: A thematic piece for band, used from about 1980-2006. (From interview 10/6/06 with James K. Copenhaver). Dick Goodwin states, "This fanfare is based roughly on a fragment from the traditional sentimental waltz entitled Carolina Moon."
Contains: One manuscript photocopied score, three pages, standard size. One copy each wind and percussion part. Arranged by Dick Goodwin. |
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Thus Spake Cocky (aka Cocky's 2001):
Provenance: (From arranger Dick Goodwin:) "This is a boogie/rock arrangement that I did on the Zarathustra theme."
Contains: One photocopied manuscript score (autographed "DG © '86 CMP"). One photocopy each of wind and percussion parts in manuscript.
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Gridiron/Cocks Closer:
Provenance: This first appeared in 1992 for a special pre-game and halftime show honoring 100 years of Carolina football and the first year in the South Eastern Conference (SEC). Dick Goodwin wrote a quick opening and closing fanfare, and the band played one song honoring all the other SEC schools in between. (Interview D.O'Shields 10/5/06).
Contains: Two scores, three pages each. One copy each wind and percussion part. One page showing student version (reduced for flip folder size).
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"A Tribute to Brad Scott and the 'Fighting Gamecocks'":
Words and music by Darrell E. Richardson (piano-vocal score, photocopy of manuscript), submitted in 1995. See also: Ten copies of "This is my song to you" by words by Bernard Burk and music by Darrell E. Richardson (Lexington, SC: Whippoorwill Music, 1972), from their musical comedy Bureau "X".
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Shake a Tailfeather:
Eight page score. Two flip folder size copies of each wind and percussion part. Composed by Rice, Hayes, Williams. Arranged by Tom Wallace, percussion by Tony McCutchen.
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USC Cheer:
One copy each wind part, no percussion. Composed by David O'Shields. |
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Series II: Drill (1960's-1980's)
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USC vs. University of Miami "Band of the Hour" Pre-game
Contains: Mimeographed drill sheets with handwritten notes, along with drill sketched in colored pencil. Show selections include "Carolina Fight Song," and "Star Spangled Banner."
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USC vs. Duke, September 24, 1960
Contains: Mimeographed notes along with roughly sketched drill in colored pencil. Show selections include "Carolina Fight Song," and "Blue and White."
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USC vs. Clemson, November 11, 1961
Contains: 13 pages of pencil-sketched drill on paper along with some mimeographed sheets. Show includes selections from "Fanfare (Fight Song)," "Fanfare (flag raising ceremony)," "Daughters of American Revolution," "Carolina Fight Song," "Star Spangled Banner," and "You're a Grand Old Flag."
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USC vs. Georgia, October 6, 1962
Contains: 12 pages. Some are mimeographed instructions, while others are roughly sketched drill in colored pencil. Show includes selections from "Fanfare No. 2," "March No. 1," "Carolina Fight Song," "March Grandioso," and the National Anthem.
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1963 Drill
Contains: Six pages of roughly sketched drill in pencil and colored pencil.
Show includes selections from "Illinois March," and "NC-4 March."
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1964 Pre-Game
Contains: 21 pages of roughly sketched drill in pencil and colored pencil.
Show includes selections from "Carolina in the Morning," "Blue and White," "Carolina Fight Song," "This Game," "Alma Mater," and "Fight for Victory."
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1965 Drill
Contains: 18 pages of roughly sketched drill. Show includes selections from "Finlandia," and "Alla Marcia.”
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1966 Halftime Music- Homecoming
Contains: Two pages of text directions followed by several pages of roughly sketched drill. Show includes selections from "Happiness Is," "You Gotta Be a Football Hero," "Taste of Honey," "Hey Look Me Over," and "Dr. Zhivago."
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1967 Maryland- Pregame
Contains: Four pages of roughly sketched pre-game drill, plus notes.
Show includes selections from "Strike up the Band," "Maryland Victory March," and "Dixie."
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1976 USC vs. Duke
Contains: Complete set of drill (over 25 pages).
Show includes selections from "Theme from S.W.A.T.," "Autumn Leaves," "Fiddler on the Roof," and “Elton John Medley."
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1977 USC vs. Wake Forest and Clemson
Contains: Complete set of drill (with written instructions), totaling over 30 pages.
Show includes selections from "Artistry," "C and W Medley," "Behind Closed Doors," "What I Did for Love," and "Big Band Medley."
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1977 USC vs. Miami of Ohio
Contains: Complete set of drill (over 30 pages).
Show includes selections from "South Rampart Street," "Bill Bailey," "Bye Bye Blues," "Hungarian Dance," and “Feelings."
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1978 Show #2 USC vs. Kentucky
Contains: Complete set of drill (over 40 pages).
Show includes selections from "My Favorite Things," "Grady," (featuring soloist Dick Goodwin) "Feels So Good," and "Fight Song."
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1979 Pre-Game
Contains: Complete set of drill (43 total pages, including special instructions for flag corps and coquettes) on legal size paper. Show includes selections from "Strike up the Band," "Carolina," "Fight Song," and "America."
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1979 USC vs. UNC and W. Michigan Show
Contains: Complete set of drill (41 total pages).
Show includes selections from "Show Biz Medley," and "Rhythm/Rainbow."
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1980 USC vs. Pacific and Wichita State
Contains: Complete set of drill (35 total pages). Show includes selections from "People," "My Man," "Second Hand Rose," "Stoney End," "The Way We Were," and "Fight Song."
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1981 USC vs. Pittsburg and Virginia
Contains: Complete set of drill (27 pages, with 3 handwritten drill pages).
Show includes selections from "Come in from the Rain," "Don't Rain on My Parade," "Here's that Rainy Day," and "Fight Song."
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1982 Halftime Production No. 3: Homecoming
Contains: Complete set of drill with special instructions for the Alumni Band.
Show includes selections from "Homecoming Medley," and "USA Medley."
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1982 Halftime Production No. 1
Contains: Complete set of drill (over 30 pages). Show includes selections from "Slaughter," "On Broadway," "Softly," "Fame," and "They're Playing our Song."
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1983 Halftime Production No. 1
Contains: Complete set of drill (over 30 pages). Show includes selections from "My Favorite Things," "Swing, Swing, Swing," "Through the Years," and "Fight Song."
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1983 Halftime Production No. 2
Contains: Complete set of drill (over 30 pages).
Show includes selections from "Krypton," "Magic Flea," "Don't Get Around Much Anymore," "Mood Indigo," "'A' Train," and "Space Closer."
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Series III: Programs and Scripts (1959-1980's)
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| 1959 |
Information about USC Pre-Game Show for Radio and Press: USC vs. Duke, September 19, 1959
Information about USC Pre-Game Show and Halftime for Radio and Press: USC vs. Furman, September 26, 1959
Information about USC Pre-Game Show and Halftime for Radio and Press: USC vs. Georgia, October 3, 1959
Information about USC Pre-Game Show for Radio and Press: USC. vs. UNC, October 10, 1959
Information about USC Pre-Game Show and Halftime for Radio and Press: USC vs. NC State, November 21, 1959 (Band Day and Boy Scout Day)
Information about USC Halftime for Radio and Press: USC vs. Wake Forest, November 28, 1959
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| 1960 |
1960 Georgia vs. South Carolina Football Program
Information about Pre-Game Show for Radio, Television and Press use, September 24, 1960
Marching Gamecocks Band, Information for Radio, Television and Press Use, October 1, 1960
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| 1961 |
USC vs. LSU, "USC Dad's Day" Football Program, October 14, 1961
Marching Gamecocks Band, Information for Radio, Television and Press Use, October 14, 1961
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| 1962 |
South Carolina vs. Wake Forest Football Program, October 13, 1962
Marching Gamecocks Band, Information for Radio, Television and Press Use, October 13, 1962
Script for Half-time Ceremonies, Homecoming 1962
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| 1963 |
Marching Gamecocks Band, Information for Radio, Television and Press Use, September 28, 1963
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| 1964 |
South Carolina vs. The Citadel, Official Program, November 7, 1964
Marching Gamecocks Band, Information for Radio, Television and Press Use, November 7, 1964
Marching Gamecocks Band, Information for Radio, Television and Press Use, October 1, 1960
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| 1965 |
University of South Carolina Department of Music presents Sixth Annual South Carolina Music Camp, July 16, 1965. The dedication of "The Torchbearer." See Series V, record 17.
South Carolina vs. N.C. State official program, November 2, 1965
Marching Gamecocks Band, Information for Radio, Television and Press Use, November 2, 1965
USC vs. Wake Forest, "Band Day," November 16, 1965
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| 1966 |
One program from May 8, 1966 concert of the University Symphonic band and Concert Choir. See record 22.
University of South Carolina Department of Music presents The University Symphonic Band, The University Concert Choir and The Faculty Woodwind Quintet, May 8, 1966
S. Carolina, Memphis State, September 24, 1966
Marching Gamecocks Band, Information for Radio, Television and Press Use, September 24, 1966
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| 1967 |
USC/UNC Official Program, "Band Day," September 23, 1967
Marching Gamecocks Band, Information for Radio, Television and Press Use
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| 1971 |
One concert program from February 7, 1971. See record 17.
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| 1975 |
Carolina/Wake Forest, November 15, 1975
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| 1976 |
South Carolina/N.C. State Game Script, October 30, 1976
South Carolina/N.C. State Official Football Program, October 30, 1976
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| 1977 |
Carolina/Clemson Official Football Program, November 19, 1977
University of South Carolina '77 Marching Gamecocks
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| 1978 |
South Carolina/Georgia Game Script, September 30, 1978
South Carolina/Georgia, September 30, 1978
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| 1979 |
Carolina Band:31 page Carolina Band program that includes synopses from every performance of the season, along with staff and student information.
South Carolina/North Carolina State, November 3, 1979
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| 1980 |
Carolina/Pacific Official Football Program, September 6, 1980
South Carolina/Pacific Game Script, September 6, 1980
Carolina Gamecock Football '80
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| 1981 |
Carolina/Virginia Official Football Program, September 17, 1981
Carolina Band:42 page band program, complete with synopses from each show and student and staff information about the Carolina Band.
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| 1982 |
Carolina/Duke Official Football Program, September 18, 1982
Carolina Band:26 page band program, complete with synopses from each show and student and staff information about the Carolina Band.
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| 1983 |
The Gamecock News: The North Carolina Game: Partial Football Program, September 3, 1983
Carolina Band: One sheet of halftime musical compositions for the North Carolina State game, along with the script from pre-game and halftime on legal paper. From October 29, 1983
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Series IV: Correspondence
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| 1940's |
Correspondence (1940-41) to and from Hugh Williamson and Reed Smith concerning publication of a USC songbook, and (1941) letters to and from Williamson and Elinor Taylor Engelmann (University of Chicago) concerning the inclusion of the most popular USC song in The University of Chicago Songbook. Also a letter from Smith to Williamson concerning a ballad concert (1940), and an anonymous letter from Royal Oak, Michigan (1942) offering two tunes to which the author has written the last two stanzas, for any club, military, etc. use desired (tunes no longer with the letter).
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| 1942 |
One letter (June 14, 1942) from Harold Langtry of Hagood, S. C. to Mr. Hugh Williamson, Director of the men's Glee Club at USC. The letter includes newspaper clippings of two poems: "Beyond the Congaree" and "In South Carolina." Langtry suggests these poems would make wonderful songs for the Glee Club to perform.
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| 1966 |
Fight!!! USC!:
One original plus two copies of a "thumbnail sketch" biography of Gunnery Sergeant George Tideman, Jr., dated 6 September, 1966. One original lyric sheet to Fight!!! USC, dedicated to the USC band and James Pritchard. A handwritten note on the bottom of the page indicates that copyright for this song was applied for 9/21/66. One original (plus one copy) United States Memorandum to James Pritchard from George Tideman: this was a likely cover sheet for the parts when sent to USC bands. One letter (and one copy) dated September 21, 1966 from James Pritchard to the US Copyright office in regards to an application for the manuscript to Fight!!! USC. One letter (and one copy) dated September 29,1966 from the US Copyright office to James Pritchard indicating they received the manuscript, but no application or fee. One original copyright registration certificate (and two copies) for Fight!!! USC, with original US Copyright envelope.
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| 1967 |
Frei Weg!:
One original plus one photocopied envelope that "Frei Weg!" was sent in from Heeresmusikkorps at the Hanover Airport. Two copies "Carolina Victory March"- the words to "Frei Weg!" One cover plus one copy of Bote & Bock "Marschsammlung fur Blasmusik" showing German handwritten notes where USC ordered from publisher and returned rush air mail. One typed (plus one photocopy) of a letter from Pritchard to Mr. Bice at Boosey and Hawkes for initial request of "Frei Weg!" (July 5, 1967). One typed (plus one photocopy) of a letter from John Bice of Boosey and Hawkes to Pritchard saying Boosey & Hawkes has no info on "Frei Weg!" (July 10, 1967). One letter (plus one photocopy) from Pritchard to Bice asking him to please contact the German office of Boosey and Hawkes (July 13, 1967). One Boosey and Hawkes inter-office memo (plus one photocopy) from John Bice (July 15, 1967) asking to contact Boosey and Hawkes in Bonn, Germany. Handwritten note (8/14/67) asking for more info-Germany has no info on that composer. Two copies of "Best of German Marches" showing which band recently played "Frei Weg!" This was sent to Bonn to confirm the piece existed. One letter (plus one photocopy) from Pritchard to Bice with extra info to give to Germany to find this piece. Handwritten phone number at top: "Call 8/24/67 requested Mr. Bice to cable Germany and proceed with haste." (8/8/67) One letter (plus one photocopy) from Herzberg to USC Prof. Bub in German (translation on note). One letter (plus one photocopy) from Pritchard to Bice about receiving this piece and publisher info (9/6/67).
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| 1969 |
Old (Carolina) Fight Song:
In a letter of 16 May 1969 to James Pritchard, Salley describes the origin of the piece, including some wry comments concerning the pecuniary reward for his efforts:
"In about 1933, ODK fraternity sponsored a contest for a fight song for the University of South Carolina. The winner of this contest was to receive $500.00. I entered this contest and my song was declared the winning song. Later the award was reduced to $300.00. I was paid $50.00 and promised the rest as the pledges were collected. I didn't press for the remainder because I felt I was lucky to get fifty and would have entered the contest if there had been no reward offered."
Salley provides a bit more information on the later history of the song in a letter to Coach Paul Dietzel of 10 December 1968:
"['Carolina Let Your Voices Ring'] was first introduced by Dean George Olson, who at that time, was acting bandmaster. It wasn't until Mr. James Pritchard came to us as bandmaster that interest was revived in this slightly used song. Mr. Pritchard, to whom I'm deeply grateful, has tried his best to make this song a success but, as you know, it is not necessarily the song writer who makes the song a 'hit' or successful, but . . . the audience or, in this case, the students. Also I think it would have little chance without the band and director."
One letter from Salley to Pritchard, one letter from Salley to Dietzel, and one note from Pritchard about the use of this fight song.
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| 1995 |
"A Tribute to Brad Scott and the 'Fighting Gamecocks'":
Contains two letters in regard to this piece from Dr. Darrell E. Richardson to Mr. William Boggs (incorrectly addressed as Director of Bands-handwritten note explains Boggs was cheerleader coordinator) and to Mr. John M. Palms (President of USC). Return letter from President Palms giving thanks for the song. All letters are labeled January, 1995.
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| 2000's |
Stands Cheers
One copy of USC Development Office memo concerning the new USC spirit song, "Rockin' with the Cocks" (by Stewart Harris & Michael Stewart, 2000), which does not replace the Fight Song, "Step to the Rear," . . ." Listed with the "Fighting Gamecock Song" on website.
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Series V: Media (Includes sound recordings, photographs, and clippings)
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Contents |
Sound Recordings
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The Sounds of Gamecock spirit. [Vol. 1] [sound recording].
Compact disc 7801
p1995.
1 sound disc: digital, stereo. ; 4 3/4 in.
University of South Carolina Marching Band; James K. Copenhaver, director.
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| 2 |
Sounds of Gamecock spirit. Vol. 4 [sound recording] / Carolina Band.
Compact disc 7802
[Columbia, S.C.] : University of South Carolina Bands; Clarence, N.Y.:
[manufactured by] Mark Custom Recording Service, p2000.
1 sound disc: digital, stereo. ; 4 3/4 in.
University of South Carolina Marching Band; James K. Copenhaver, director.
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| 3 |
Sounds of Gamecock spirit. Vol. 5 [sound recording] / Carolina Band.
Compact disc 7803
University of South Carolina. Marching Band, Performer.
1 sound disc: digital, stereo. ; 4 3/4 in.
University of South Carolina Marching Band; James K. Copenhaver, director.
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| 4 |
Sounds of Gamecock spirit. Vol. 6 [sound recording] / Carolina Band.
Compact disc 7804
[Columbia, S.C.] : University of South Carolina Bands; Clarence, N.Y.:
[manufactured by] Mark Custom Recording Service, p2005.
1 sound disc: digital, stereo. ; 4 3/4 in.
University of South Carolina Marching Band; James K. Copenhaver, director.
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| 5 |
University of South Carolina Symphonic Band [sound recording].
Compact disc 7805
[1998]
1 sound disc: digital, stereo. ; 4 3/4 in.
1997-98 USC Symphonic Band on tracks 1-12, 17 ; 1996-97 USC Symphonic Band on tracks 13-16 ; James K. Copenhaver, conductor.
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| 6 |
Carolina Band [sound recording.]
5262 c.2
Columbia, SC: University of South Carolina Recordings, p1980
1 sound disc (38 min.): analog, 33 1/3 rpm, stereo. ; 12 in.
University of South Carolina Marching Band; USC Concert Choir (19th selection); James K. Copenhaver, director.
http://129.252.189.70/record=b2265491
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| 7 |
University of South Carolina Symphonic Band [sound recording].
13194
[Columbia, S.C.: University of South Carolina, 1968?]
1 sound disc: analog, 33 1/3, mono. ; 12 in.
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| 8 |
The University of South Carolina presents Sounds of Carolina [sound recording].
14323 c.3
[Columbia, S.C.] : [University of South Carolina], [1967?]
1 sound disc: analog, 33 1/3, mono. ; 12 in.
Various performing groups of the university.
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| 9 |
Sounds of Carolina [sound recording].
18475 c.3-6
1 sound disc: analog, 33 1/3 rpm, mono. ; 12 in.
Dr. Thomas F. Jones, speaker ; University Concert Choir ; University Marching Band ; University Concert Choir ; University Faculty Woodwind Quintet ; University Concert Band.
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| 10 |
The University of South Carolina Bands, 1969-70 [sound recording].
18531
1 sound disc: analog, 33 1/3 rpm, stereo. ; 12 in.
Carolina Marching Band ; U.S.C. Concert Choir ; Combined Concert Bands ; Wind Ensemble ; Jazz Ensemble ; Bert Sandifer, trumpet soloist ; Ralph Wahl, director of bands ; Kenneth Snyder, assistant director of bands, trumpet soloist ; Pat Wylie, assistant director ; George Naff, assistant ; Jack Bircher, assistant ; Arpad Darazs, concert choir director/
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| 11 |
Carolina bands [sound recording] : "America's finest" / the University of South Carolina bands; Ralph Wahl, director.
18547
[Saugus, Ca.] : Century Records, [1972?]
1 sound disc: analog, 33 1/3 rpm, stereo. ; 12 in.
The Concert Band, Golden Spurs, Irish Reds Pep Band, Marching Band, and Silver Spurs; Ralph Wahl, director.
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| 12 |
The Carolina bands 1971 [sound recording].
18599
1 sound disc: analog, 33 1/3 rpm, stereo. ; 12 in.
Carolina Marching Band ; Irish Reds Pep Band ; Carolina Symphonic Band ; Silver Spurs; USC Wind Ensemble; Golden Spurs; Ralph Wahl, director of University Bands; Pat Wylie, associate director.
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| 13 |
USC Chamber Music Feb. 7, 1971: Wolf, Brahms, Ravel, Stravinsky. [sound recording]
One envelope with program and cassette tape from James D. Pritchard.
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| 14 |
24 Carolina Songs (revised 1999). [sound recording]
1 sound cassette: analog, stereo.
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| 15 |
The University of South Carolina Marching Band Gamecock Spirit Songs [sound recording]
Audio cassette 132
[1993].
James K. Copenhaver, director; Andrew D. Gowan, associate director.
1 sound cassette: analog, stereo.
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| 16 |
Spring tour 1988 [sound recording]
Audio cassette 131
University of South Carolina Symphonic Band; James K. Copenhaver, conductor; Andrew D. Gowan, associate conductor.
1 sound cassette: analog, stereo.
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| 17 |
Dedication of the Torchbearer, Friday, July 16, 1965. [sound recording]
USC Summer Music Camp band
1 sound cassette: analog, stereo.
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| 18 |
Carolina connection 2004 [sound recording].
Compact disc 8511
Columbia, S.C.: University of South Carolina, 2004.
University of South Carolina Marching Band; Dr. Andrew Sorensen; Zachery Scott; uncredited narrator, speakers.
1 sound disc: digital, 4 3/4 in.
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Other Carolina Music Collection recordings are available for circulation. Please check each record in the online catalog carefully.
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Contents |
Photographs
| Small/1934 |
Photo taken at University High School of the University Concert Band. Original envelope and receipt in vertical photo box. This is the second oldest photo of any of the University of South Carolina's Bands. Three copies.
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| Small/1950 |
One 7"x4" photo of the marching band.
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| Small/1959 |
Two 4"x5" black and white photos of Drum Major Donald Clary.
One 3.5"x2.5" black and white photo of Band Director James D. Pritchard, Sr.
Three 8"x10" black and white photos of the Baton Twirling Corps, later known as the "Coquettes."
Eight 8"x10" black and white photos of the Carolina Marching Band rehearsing and in performance during "Band Day."
Four black and white photos of the feature twirlers.
Two 8"x10" black and white photos of the Carolina Concert Band.
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| Small/1965 |
One undated photograph (most likely from July 16, 1965) of "The Torchbearer." See record 17.
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| Vertical/1959 |
1959 Band Day Panorama: One 16.5" x 6" panoramic photograph of the Carolina Stadium and Band Day participants at half-time.
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| Vertical/1959 |
Photograph of Lyndon B. Johnson shaking hands with James Pritchard, with several Carolina Bandsmen in the background. : One 8" x 10" black and white photograph.
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| Vertical/1960 |
Photograph of the University Band performing an outdoor concert: One 8" x 10" black and white photograph.
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| Vertical/1961 |
One photograph most likely taken from a helicopter or airplane of Carolina Stadium (now Williams Brice Stadium), showing the Band Day participants spelling the word "DIXIE" on the football field. One 8" x 10" black and white photograph.
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| Vertical/1962 |
A possible pre-game formation, commonly known as "down the field." One 8" x 10" black and white photograph.
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| Vertical/1963 |
Photograph of the participants of the Baton Twirling Institute at USC.
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| Vertical/1964 |
One 8" x 10" black and white photograph of the 1964 Symphonic Band.
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| Vertical/1965 |
Photograph of a female and male marching band student, one posing with a bass drum and the other a clarinet. One 8" x 10" black and white photograph.
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| Vertical/1967 |
Photograph taken at field-level during pre-game of the USC vs. Virginia game. One 5" x 8" black and white photograph.
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| Vertical/1968 |
Photograph of the Symphonic Band in performance at "The Liberty Tree" Amphitheater, Sesquicentennial Park, Columbia, SC.
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| Oversized/1965 |
One 11"x14" black and white photo of both the Carolina and Clemson Bands.
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| Oversized/1970 |
One 11"x14" black and white photo of the Carolina Marching Band donated by band alumna Patsy Prunty George.
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Contents |
Clippings
| Vertical/1959 |
"Pritchard New Band Director": One article with photograph from "The Gamecock" student newspaper.
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| Vertical/1961 |
"Musicians Hold Annual Band Camp": Clipping from "The State" Newspaper. Article with picture about the Carolina Band Camp. Includes information on guest conductor James W. Dunlop and guest clinician Robert Lowry.
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| Vertical/1961 |
"Musicians Hold Annual Band Camp": Clipping from "The State" Newspaper. Article with picture about the Carolina Band Camp. Includes information on guest conductor James W. Dunlop and guest clinician Robert Lowry.
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| Vertical/1964 |
"Musicians Hold Annual Band Camp": Clipping from "Sumter Daily Item" Newspaper. Photo of James Pritchard with President Lyndon B. Johnson, with caption.
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| Vertical/1965 |
"Clemson, USC Bands Prior to Kickoff at Carolina Stadium": Clipping from "The Columbia Record" Newspaper. Photo with caption of USC and the newly renamed Clemson University's bands.
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| Vertical/1967 |
"Fanfares For Famous Feud": Clipping from "The State" Newspaper. University of South Carolina Marching Band trumpet section tunes up on a couple of fiery fanfares for the half-time show for Big Saturday, date of the long-standing gridiron feud between Clemson University and USC."
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| Vertical/1968 |
Carolina vs. VA Tech: Clipping from a football program. Cover of football program shows the Coquettes, with other Carolina Bandsmen in the background.
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| Vertical/1968 |
"Band: Biggest, But Is It Best?": Clipping from "The Technician" student newspaper of NC State University. Article details halftime programs of both bands. Concerning the Marching Gamecocks: "Although the Wolfpack fried the Gamecocks, the Gamecock Marching Band all but put the N.C. State Band to shame….The Gamecock Band performed a fast-moving and interesting halftime show...Forming a gigantic trombone, the Gamecock Band played '76 Trombones' as the slide of the trombone moved in and out...."
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| Vertical/1977 |
"Faking It": Clipping from "The Columbia Record" Newspaper. Caption: "Karen Wilson, a University of South Carolina freshman from Decatur, GA., goes it without drumsticks as the USC band practices yesterday on Sumter Street. On line with her in the drum section are Jay Shealy, left, a junior from Sumter, and Sal Zocchi, a freshman from Manasquan, N.J."
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| Vertical/1978 |
"USC Band to Unveil New Uniforms Saturday": Clipping from "The State" Newspaper. Article about the Marching Gamecocks and their new uniforms. Also includes photo of sax soloist Frank Thornton.
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| Vertical/1979 |
"Sandlapper: The Magazine of South Carolina": Cover of "Sandlapper: The Magazine of South Carolina." Caption (page 2): "The color of football is the only rival in splendor to face the fall leaves. University of South Carolina junior theatre major Candi Blades, a Carolina Coquette, Pocomoke City, MD, radiates the excitement of every football fan."
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| Vertical/1979 |
"USC Band to make first album in four years": Clipping from "The Gamecock" Newspaper. Article details plans for upcoming album make by the Marching Gamecocks.
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| Vertical/1980 |
"Rowdy drummers boost spirits": Clipping from "The Carolina Reporter" Newspaper. Article with three captioned photos.
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| Vertical/1981 |
"Sound Off": Clipping from "The State" Newspaper. Caption: "The giant bells of the sousaphones beat a retreat as band practice breaks up at the University of South Carolina. In their half-time shows, the tuba players march as well-drilled precision unit. They're still a unit when practice is over, but another image prevails--they just turn off the sound and shuffle off the field."
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| Vertical/1982 |
"It's No Battle of the Bands": Clipping from "The State" Newspaper. Long article accompanies several photographs. Caption: "There is not the rivalry between the USC and Clemson bands that pervades the athletic contests. 'Our bands have professional respect and mutual admiration for each other. Our job is to entertain the crowd,' Copenhaver said."
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| Vertical/1983 |
"Name that tune! South Carolina has had many Fight Songs over the Years": Clipping from "Spurs & Feathers" Newspaper. Four photocopies and one original intact newspaper. Article by Don Barton details the history of all the fight songs used by USC.
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| Vertical/1983 |
One copy of the 5 October 1983 Spurs & Feathers with article by Barton on USC Fight Songs, together with four off prints of the same article.
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| Map Case |
One sign made from a clipping of The State's Carolina Magazine page one, section E of "Gamecock Get-Together." Short article includes large photograph of a five member ensemble called the "Gamecock Orchestra." This ensemble was revived for Homecoming tea and dance and was popular during the 1920's through 1940's. See music library map case for this item.
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