A lively and informative history of the University of Illinois bands and their legendary director Albert Austin Harding. Burford chronicles the evolution of the band program from its humble beginnings to its status as one of the most respected in the nation, and offers insights into the personalities and traditions that have made it so beloved among students, alumni, and fans. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.