The university has officially announced the appointment of Wayne Bovenschen as the new Cowboy Marching Band Director. This result reflects the internal review process we requested and confirms the value of the experience he brings to the position. We will monitor the transition to ensure the program remains stable under …
August 7, 2010
Final supporters
Join in supporting Wayne Bovenschen for marching band director at Oklahoma State University. All we ask is that Oklahoma State consider Wayne Bovenschen for this position. He is over-qualified and would make extreme improvements.
Please give Wayne a fair chance. Not only has Wayne been assistant band director for 23 YEARS, he is extremely qualified. More so than anyone who may be coming in from another state. He would not be using this job as an addition to a resume, he would live for this job.
Wayne Bovenschen is Associate Professor of Percussion at Oklahoma State University. In this capacity, he instructs the Concert Percussion Ensemble, Marching Percussion Ensemble, studio lessons, percussion techniques class, assists with the Cowboy Marching Band, directs the OSU Spirit Bands and Men's and Women's basketball games, and co-sponsor of the Alpha Chapters of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma. A graduate of Michigan State University, Mr. Bovenschen holds a Bachelor of Music Education and a Master of Music in Applied Percussion.
The OSU Concert Percussion Ensemble was selected as one of two university ensembles to present a showcase concert at the 1996 Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) on November 21 in Nashville, Tennessee. The OSU Marching Percussion Ensemble has participated in the PASIC Marching Percussion Forum, placing sixth of twelve (94), third of six (95), and sixth of eighteen (96).
Mr. Bovenschen's prior teaching experience includes percussion instructor for the Michigan State University Spartan Percussion Section, Lansing Community College, Northern Aurora, Suncoast Sound, and Black Gold Drum and Bugle Corps. He has performed with the Lansing Symphony Orchestra and the Cavaliers and Phantom Regiment Drum & Bugle Corps. Mr. Bovenschen is also a member of the Percussive Arts Society serving as president of the Oklahoma Chapter (1996-98), International Association of Rudimental Percussionists, MENC, Kappa Kappa Psi, Tau Beta Sigma, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia and serves as a clinician for Ludwig Industries and Vic Firth, Inc.
Updates
June 25, 2010
The administration is now tracking our progress on this platform. I have secured a formal meeting with the music department chair to present the case for Mr. Bovenschen based on the current level of engagement. My legal counsel is refining the talking points to ensure we remain focused on the institutional benefits of this appointment.
Reached 100 supporters
June 25, 2010
6 Comments
so many years of hard work. he deserves this promotion.
Dont bring in some outsider who doesnt know our history. Wayne is the best choice.
Wayne is literally the heart of the band program. 23 years of dedication speaks for itself. Give the man the job he earned!
He has done so much for the percussion ensemble already. please let him lead the whole band.
GO POKES! Hire Wayne. He knows the traditions better than anyone else ever could.
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The university has officially announced the appointment of Wayne Bovenschen as the new Cowboy Marching Band Director. This result reflects the internal review process we requested and confirms the value of the experience he brings to the position. We will monitor the transition to ensure the program remains stable under …
August 7, 2010
Final supporters
Join in supporting Wayne Bovenschen for marching band director at Oklahoma State University. All we ask is that Oklahoma State consider Wayne Bovenschen for this position. He is over-qualified and would make extreme improvements.
Please give Wayne a fair chance. Not only has Wayne been assistant band director for 23 YEARS, he is extremely qualified. More so than anyone who may be coming in from another state. He would not be using this job as an addition to a resume, he would live for this job.
Wayne Bovenschen is Associate Professor of Percussion at Oklahoma State University. In this capacity, he instructs the Concert Percussion Ensemble, Marching Percussion Ensemble, studio lessons, percussion techniques class, assists with the Cowboy Marching Band, directs the OSU Spirit Bands and Men's and Women's basketball games, and co-sponsor of the Alpha Chapters of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma. A graduate of Michigan State University, Mr. Bovenschen holds a Bachelor of Music Education and a Master of Music in Applied Percussion.
The OSU Concert Percussion Ensemble was selected as one of two university ensembles to present a showcase concert at the 1996 Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) on November 21 in Nashville, Tennessee. The OSU Marching Percussion Ensemble has participated in the PASIC Marching Percussion Forum, placing sixth of twelve (94), third of six (95), and sixth of eighteen (96).
Mr. Bovenschen's prior teaching experience includes percussion instructor for the Michigan State University Spartan Percussion Section, Lansing Community College, Northern Aurora, Suncoast Sound, and Black Gold Drum and Bugle Corps. He has performed with the Lansing Symphony Orchestra and the Cavaliers and Phantom Regiment Drum & Bugle Corps. Mr. Bovenschen is also a member of the Percussive Arts Society serving as president of the Oklahoma Chapter (1996-98), International Association of Rudimental Percussionists, MENC, Kappa Kappa Psi, Tau Beta Sigma, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia and serves as a clinician for Ludwig Industries and Vic Firth, Inc.
Updates
June 25, 2010
The administration is now tracking our progress on this platform. I have secured a formal meeting with the music department chair to present the case for Mr. Bovenschen based on the current level of engagement. My legal counsel is refining the talking points to ensure we remain focused on the institutional benefits of this appointment.
Reached 100 supporters
June 25, 2010
6 Comments
Total no brainer. OSU needs someone who actually cares about the program and the students. WAYNE IS THE GUY.
so many years of hard work. he deserves this promotion.
Dont bring in some outsider who doesnt know our history. Wayne is the best choice.
Wayne is literally the heart of the band program. 23 years of dedication speaks for itself. Give the man the job he earned!
He has done so much for the percussion ensemble already. please let him lead the whole band.
GO POKES! Hire Wayne. He knows the traditions better than anyone else ever could.
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Total no brainer. OSU needs someone who actually cares about the program and the students. WAYNE IS THE GUY.