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1954: The Intensely Vigorous College Nine Make Their Debut
“Ever mindful of the interests of Saskatoon music lovers,” on 1 October
1954 students formed a college marching band, “The Intensely Vigorous College
Nine.” Having rehearsed regularly and
dismissing rumours that they were learning only one number, members summed up
the band’s progress by noting “she’s not much for music but she’s hell for
laughs.” Their first public appearance
was at the Homecoming weekend
parade. So unusual was their talent, so
original their arrangements and so spirited their participation during those
festivities that the College Nine were named “Men of the Week” by the Sheaf.
The Intensely Vigorous College Nine remained a campus tradition long
past the graduation of its original membership, and was an entertaining
presence at the University until the mid-1990s. In addition to being active participants in student life, many
band members went on to great achievement in their professional careers. Indeed, one alumnus of the College Nine
later became Governor-General of Canada.
| Related Collections |  |
University of Saskatchewan Students’ Union (USSU) fonds, MG 127.
| Images | |
1954a: University Publications Collection, Green & White, summer 1957.
1954b: Photograph Collection, A-6265.
1954c: Photograph Collection, A-4844.
| Sources | |
The Sheaf, 1 October 1954, p. 1.
The Sheaf, 5 October 1954, p. 1.
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