History of the Marching Hundred

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Historical Overview

Indiana University's famed Marching Hundred is the product of a tradition which dates back to the organization of the first band at Indiana in 1896. Originally founded to provide recreation for interested students, the 22-piece band of 1896 grew to 47 members by 1913.

In 1916, the band traveled to Mexico to entertain troops of the American Expeditionary Force under the command of General Pershing. When the IU campus was converted into a training camp during World War I, the band played an important role in drilling American soldiers.

In the mid-1920s, the IU Band began receiving national attention. When John Philip Sousa came to Bloomington in November of 1925, he referred to the band as "one of the snappiest marching and playing bands in the country."

The Indiana Band was beginning to earn the definitive title as "one of America's finest." In 1927, various newspaper and magazine columnists referred to the band in various descriptive accolades: Indiana's famous Marching and Playing Hundred,All-American Band, and the Greatest organization of its kind on the Continent. Eventually, the title "Marching Hundred" came into popularity and has since been used to describe this outstanding organization.

The band's appearances have included: the Kentucky Derby (1939), the Presidential Inaugural Parade (1953), the Rose Bowl (1968), the Holiday Bowl (1979), the All-American Bowl (1986), the Peach Bowl (1988 and 1990), the Liberty Bowl (1988), the Copper Bowl (1991), the Independence Bowl (1993), and the Insight Bowl (2007).

Each season the Marching Hundred performs live before thousands of fans as well as for national television and radio audiences. The band produces video and audio tapes of its outstanding performances each year.

The Big Ten has long been noted for outstanding marching bands and the Marching Hundred has long led the field in terms of spirit, innovation, and musical quality. Numerous college and high school bands utilize elements of Indiana's rehearsal procedure and marching style. The Marching Hundred combines marching precision and musical brilliance seldom matched in the conference.

In 2007, the Marching Hundred was the recipient of the Sudler Trophy, naming it as the outstanding college marching band in the country.

In 2012, the Marching Hundred was the only band in the country to be selected to perform at Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis. Every appearance of the band reinforces the motto of the Marching Hundred: A Tradition of Excellence.

Directors of the Marching Hundred

Since 1993	David C. Woodley
1986 - 1992	Stephen W. Pratt
1983 - 1985	Wilber T. England
1972 - 1982	Ray E. Cramer
1967 - 1971	Frederick C. Ebbs
1956 - 1966	Ronald Gregory
1954 - 1955	Logan Turrentine
1953	Kenneth O. Snapp
1948 - 1952	Daniel Martino
1941 - 1947	Gerald Doty
1935 - 1940	Frederick B. Green
1929 - 1934	V. E. Dillard
1926 - 1928	Mark Hindsley
1916 - 1925	Archie Warner
1914 - 1915	Carl F. Brand
1912 - 1913	Russell P. Harker
1910 - 1911	John S. Taylor
1899 - 1909	L. M. Hiatt
1898	J.C. Hyatt
1896 - 1897	S.M. Unger

Drum Majors of the Marching Hundred

2013	Nathan Pratt
2012	Kristina LaMarca and Nathan Pratt
2011	Tiffany Galus
2010	Tonya Mitchell
2009	Annelise Herchen and Tonya Mitchell
2007 - 2008	Schuyler Troy
2005 - 2006	Brittany DiSalvo and Steve Meyer
2004	John Gilbert
2002 - 2003	Chris Stokdyk
2000 - 2001	Brian Shaw
1999	Matt Coy
1997 - 1998	John Whalin
1996	Steven J. Waldron
1993 - 1995	Spencer Mayhew
1992	Randy Jones
1990 - 1991	Dan Beauchamp
1987 - 1989	Greg Dotson
1984 - 1986	Rod Shubel
1982 - 1983	Timothy Yontz
1977 - 1981	Ralph Ewell
1976	Ben Hammontree
1974 - 1975	Fred Kelly
1972 - 1973	Charlie Harris and Fred Kelly
1971	Charlie Harris
1969 - 1970	Tabor Stamper
1967	Larry Lafferty
1959 - 1962	Wayne Hinkel

Chronology of the Marching Hundred

1896	formation of the first band at IU (twenty-two men)
1899	L.M. Hiatt appointed director
1911	John S. Taylor appointed director
1912	Russell P. Harker appointed director
1914	Department of Bands established Karl F. Brand appointment
1915	Archie Warner appointed director IU Band becomes The Band of the First Regiment of the Indiana National Guard
1916	IU Band travels to Mexico to entertain American troops of the AEF under the command of Gen. John Pershing. IU Band receives the highest unit ranking of the state militia. During WWI, the IU campus was converted into a training center for soldiers, and the IU Band plays an important role in the drilling of soldiers.
1917	American soldiers return from war in Europe--IU Band roster lists 125 musicians.
1923	The IU School of Music is organized--band members receive academic credit for service.
1924	Grover Cleaver appointed director
1925	John Philip Sousa visits the IU campus and declares the IU Band to be "the snappiest marching and playing band in the country."
1927	The famous trip to Harvard University--the IU Band spells out "HARVARD" in a continuous drill during the halftime performance. Mark Hindsley appointed director
1928	"Marching Hundred" first used as the name for the IU Band
1929	V.E. Dillard appointed director
1931	Alpha Zeta chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi established at IU.
1933	Marching Hundred performs at the Chicago World's Fair "Battle of the Bands" with Purdue University
1935	Marching Hundred holds record for the fastest marching cadence--152 beats per minute Frederick B. Green appointed director
1937	Marching Hundred travels to Texas to celebrate its centennial Marching Hundred recognized as a "best band" at the national level--many bands attempt to copy letter formations and precision drills
1939	Marching Hundred performs at the Kentucky Derby Marching Hundred travels to New York Polo Ground (IU vs. Fordham)
1940	Presidential Candidate Wendell Willkie chooses the Marching Hundred as his official honor guard Girls' Fife and Drum Corps accompanies the Hundred on road trips Major Roy H. Hagarty named director
1941	Band activities slow because of World War II Gerald Doty named director
1945	The IU Band resumes normal activities after the end of WWII
1948	Daniel Martino named director Four concert units are formed within the Department of Bands
1949	Rho Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma established at Indiana University
1949-1952	The Marching Hundred makes three consecutive appearances at the Indianapolis 500 and Kentucky Derby
1953	Marching Hundred represents Indiana at Eisenhower's Inagural Parade in Washington, D.C. (130 members)
1956	Dr. Ronald Gregory named director Marching Hundred appears at Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears professional football games
1960	Herald trumpets added to the Hundred
1964	Marching Hundred becomes the first Big Ten band to perform in the Orange Bowl stadium.
1967	Frederick C. Ebbs appointed director Marching Hundred performs at the Rose Bowl
1972	RedSteppers added to the Hundred Ray E. Cramer named director
1973	First women (marching members) added to Hundred
1979	Marching Hundred performs at the Holiday Bowl
1983	Wilbur England named director
1986	Marching Hundred performs at the All-American Bowl Stephen W. Pratt named director
1987	Marching Hundred performs at the Peach Bowl
1988	Marching Hundred performs at the Liberty Bowl
1990	Marching Hundred performs at the Peach Bowl
1991	Marching Hundred performs at the Copper Bowl
1993	David C. Woodley appointed director Marching Hundred performs at the Independence Bowl
1996	The IU Department of Bands begins a year-long centennial celebration of the Marching Hundred
1998	The IU Department of Bands adds a fourth faculty member; Dr. Douglas Stotter is named as Assistant Director of Bands and Assistant Director of the Marching Hundred
2005	Dr. Brian Doyle is named as Assistant Director of Bands and Assistant Director of the Marching Hundred
2006	Dr. Paul Popiel is named as Assistant Director of Bands and Associate Director of the Marching Hundred
2007	The Marching Hundred is awarded the Sudler Trophy, naming it the outstanding college marching band in the country Marching Hundred performs at the 19th Annual Insight Bowl in Tempe, Arizona
2008	The Marching Hundred becomes the first college band to perform in Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis The Big Red Basketball Band becomes the first college basketball band to perform in Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis
2010	Dr. Matthew O. Smith appointed as Visiting Assistant Director of Bands and Associate Director of Athletic Bands Marching Hundred invited to perform during halftime at the Indianapolis Colts/Kansas City Chiefs football game in Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis The Marching Hundred performs at FedEx Field in Washington, D.C. as part of the IU/Penn State Football game
2011	Dr. Eric M. Smedley appointed as Assistant Director of Bands and Associate Director of Athletic Bands Marching Hundred invited to perform during halftime at the Indianapolis Colts/Cleveland Browns football game at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis The Marching Hundred invited to perform at the Bands of America Grand National Semifinals at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis Marching Hundred receives $1 million gift for new practice facility
2012	The Marching Hundred performs at Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN The Marching Hundred invited to perform during halftime at the Indianapolis Colts/Green Bay Packers football game at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis