Penn State Drum Major
$65.00 – $385.00
The Blue Band’s drum major is known for his whistle blowing, high-step strutting, mace acrobatics, and his signature move – a running forward flip – that makes many who are watching catch their breath. But the flip hasn’t always been a part of the drum major’s repertoire.
Edwin L. Anderson, drum major and gymnast, practiced a flip for the 1942 season, but unfortunately had to leave school for the fall semester due to appendicitis and did not get to perform the move at a game.
The flip didn’t resurface for nearly 30 years, when, at the start of the 1971-72 season, drum major Jeff Robertson wanted to add something exciting to his routine. Having been a gymnast in high school, Robertson decided to teach himself a back flip, which he practiced in secret for months; he didn’t tell anyone, not even band director James Dunlop. It was especially difficult because he had to jump high enough for his tall hat to clear the ground.
When Robertson performed the flip on Band Day, the crowd was quiet, unsure of what to make of it. Then they went wild. information courtesy Penn State News.
All unframed photographs are matted and shrink wrapped ready to give to any PSU fan. Framed pieces are mounted, double matted, glassed and framed in your choice of Black, Cherry, Walnut or Mahogany wood finishes.
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| Size | 8×12, 11×17, 16×24 |
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| Framing Options | Unframed, Black, Mahogany, Walnut, Cherry |
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There is one drum major chosen in the spring prior to band camp. The drum major has a variety of duties including leading band warm-ups and instructing the band during rehearsals. In addition the Drum Major makes various appearances at The Student Bookstore and other events within the community. Photograph by Steve Manuel.
“Drum Major” is available in the following sizes: 8×12, 11×17,16×24, and 26×44.
Unframed images come in a white mat and shrink wrapped for protection. The unframed 26×44 comes rolled in a tube. Each framed image includes double mats, glass, and your choice of a black, mahogany, cherry, or walnut frame.
***Please Note: Although we try to keep the Plak Mounts in stock they do sell quickly. If we are out, it does take 4-6 weeks for us to replenish our supply.***
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All unframed photographs are matted and shrink wrapped ready to give to any PSU fan. Framed pieces are mounted, double matted, glassed and framed in your choice of Black, Cherry, Walnut or Mahogany wood finishes.
If this is a gift, we will gladly gift wrap it for you…no charge…no kidding.
Taken by photographer Steve Manuel, “Drum Major Flip” shows the Penn State Drum Major in the middle of his famous flip.
“Drum Major Flip” comes in the following sizes: 8×12, 11×17, 16×24, and 26×44.
Unframed images come in a white mat and are shrink wrapped for protection. The unframed 26×44 comes rolled in a tube. Each framed image includes double mats, glass, and your choice of black, mahogany, cherry, or walnut frame.
***Please Note: Although we try to keep the Plak Mounts in stock they do sell quickly. If we are out, it does take 4-6 weeks for us to replenish our supply.***
The Penn State Drum Major is perhaps best known for the pre-game flip that was created by Drum Major/gymnast Edwin L. Anderson for the 1942 season. Unfortunately, Anderson had to leave school for the Fall semester due to appendicitis, so the Flip didn’t become a tradition until 1971. Photograph by Steve Manuel.
“Drum Major Salute” is available in the following sizes: 8×12, 11×17,16×24, and 26×44.
Unframed images come in a white mat and shrink wrapped for protection. The unframed 26×44 comes rolled in a tube. Each framed image includes double mats, glass, and your choice of a black, mahogany, cherry, or walnut frame.
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“Music of the Mellophone” is available in the following sizes: 8×12, 11×17,16×24, and 26×44.
Unframed images come in a white mat and shrink wrapped for protection. The unframed 26×44 comes rolled in a tube. Each framed image includes double mats, glass, and your choice of a black, mahogany, cherry, or walnut frame.
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“Brass Reflections” is available in the following sizes: 8×12, 11×17,16×24, and 26×44.
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