| Show Prom's Name Band This is not an Conversely it is more a thanks for the schemed and carefully planned efforts of the university's prom chairman for the time and ability he has given in an attempt to secure band for the 1945 Students were naturally disappointed when the announcement came out that the prom would not sport a name orchestra after promises had been When those promises were made it was the determined intention of Howard Erickson that he would obtain a big name band and since the first of October his efforts have been directed toward that A fortune in telephone telegrams and special delivery Erickson have been sent to names' all over the but because of war conditions and university rulings he proved The most obstructive handicap Erickson ran against was that the prom can be held on a Friday Saturday is unsuitable because the dance cannot continue after 12 p. m. and the remainder of the week is school Because of the great expense required to have a band make a special trip to orchestras must be secured when they on their eastern or Week-Ends More Profitable Since the week-ends are the most profitable to bands usually travel on week days to arrive at their destination on the This accounted for many bands passing through on week days but being unable to play because of the school Jerry manager and owner of the Rainbow aided Erickson in contacting At one time it was arranged that Brown play for the prom after an engagement at the But local musician's union put their foot down on this Preliminary- plans were made with orchestras like Henry Cugat and other coast but through a change in the route of a tour and other all arrangements fell So serious was Erickson about fulfilling his promise that he had an acquaintance hear bands on the coast and send his opinion of Universities Collaborate Another arrangement was made whereby a name band would be given more incentive to come to the prom when Erickson made arrangements with universities in Utah and Nevada to collaborate and plan their dances during the same time so that one orchestra would play for the series of Each would add so much to the expenses and thereby offer the band more money and several one night But other colleges were unable to match the expense that the U pay and that was When all outside talent fell Erickson secured the best local band that could be One who has tried all of these methods to bring students their first really big name band certainly need not apologize but should be given the warm thanks of a student Certainly enough thanks is to be seen at the R. E. C. |
