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Bohumil Makovsky

Bohemia bandleader

Died when: 71 years 262 days (860 months)
Star Sign: Libra

 

Bohumil Makovsky

Bohumil (Boh) Makovsky (September 23, 1878 – June 12, 1950) was a band director and head of the Department of Music at Oklahoma A&M College (now known as Oklahoma State University) from 1915 to 1945.

He is considered "the Guiding Spirit" of Kappa Kappa Psi, a national fraternity for college band members.Makovsky was well known for his uncrushed bowtie, early morning band rehearsals, and a pipe in the shape of a saxophone.


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