THE DRUM MAJOR STRUT

The OAS would like to thank Trae Anderson for taking the time and initiative to find the answer to the OU Drum Major Question I presented in the last post...

Good Stuff Trae....thank you
Plus...any chance I get to mention Gene Thrailkill is awesome!

Hey Trae -

Gene Thrailkill invented our Drum Major Strut in 1971. He wanted something unique to OU, but it was inspired by the Michigan Drum Major Strut (where Gene did his undergrad degree work). He pioneered this and the current pregame show that same year. Both have stood the test of time. Must have been a good idea!

Boomer Sooner!

BB

Brian Britt | Gene Braught Chair in Music Director, “The Pride of Oklahoma” Marching Band
Assistant Director, The School of Music