New OU band director out of step with tradition, needs, alumni and parents say
By SILAS ALLEN NewsOK.com on Sep 18, 2013, at 2:24 AM Updated on 9/18/13 at 10:24 AM
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Convicted of a murder that occurred when he was 13, the now 30-year-old has spent most of his life in a maximum-security prison.
The bus had two occupants, a driver and an 8-year-old girl. The driver had a suspended license, police said.
NORMAN - As fans trekked to Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on Saturday before the Sooners' matchup against the University of Tulsa, volunteers handed out fliers printed with an odd request - don't cheer.
Don't yell or applaud when OU's Pride of Oklahoma Marching Band takes the field, the fliers said. Stay silent during the band's pregame and halftime shows.
Although the message asked fans not to show their support for the band, it was distributed by band alumni, parents and others. Those supporters are upset about the direction the band is taking under new director Justin Stolarik, who came to OU this fall.
Pride alumnus Kirby Swinney, the Shawnee High School marching band director, said he's concerned about the marching techniques the band has used under Stolarik's direction.
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Original Print Headline: New OU band director out of step, alumni, parents say
Local
Convicted of a murder that occurred when he was 13, the now 30-year-old has spent most of his life in a maximum-security prison.
The bus had two occupants, a driver and an 8-year-old girl. The driver had a suspended license, police said.
