School and college · added September 14, 2026
OCW Rhythmettes and concert band
Evidence note · high confidenceWhat the evidence supports
January 8, 1959 Record-Democrat says Robert Dames took over Rhythmettes and concert band five years earlier; orchestra had played in five states, at service installations, school assemblies, proms and the previous spring’s fraternity/sorority convention ball.
Limits and open questions
Circa 1954 is a leadership anchor, not founding. Keep concert band and dance orchestra distinct. OCR banquet day/date is inconsistent; do not accept precise January booking date without scan. No evidence here for continuous activity through 1960.
Confidence detail: high. Evidence notes are not a count of distinct ensembles.