- Established: 1949
- Charter: 1952
- Charter Members: Milburn Carey; Charles Emmons; Colbert Hackler; Gerald Hemphill; Art Johnson; Orlan Lemler; A.H. Long; J.L. Patman; Edwin Schilde; Roy J. Weger.
- Over 400 members initiated in years since
- First Meeting: December 4-5, 1952 in Stillwater, OK at Oklahoma State Band Clinic
- First Officers: Colbert Hackler, President; Hiram H. Henry, Secretary-Treasurer
MEMBERSHIP:
- 47 Active Members
ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING:
- Saturday Breakfast Meeting at O.M.E.A. Convention in January each year
AWARDS GIVEN:
- Outstanding Young Bandmaster of the Year; Outstanding Young Bandsman
PROJECTS:
- Mentoring
- Commissions
