Bohumil Makovsky, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Bohumil Makovsky

bandleader

Date of Birth: 23-Sep-1878

Place of Birth: Krouna, Pardubice Region, Czech Republic

Date of Death: 12-Jun-1950

Profession: conductor, bandleader, music director

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra

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.