Prof Taverna and the St. Aloysius Band

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St. Aloysius Band in 1946 was led by Prof Taverna. St. Aloysius Band Photo of the St. Aloysius High School Band, 1946. The band wears a classic corps-style uniform, with grey tunics, white trousers, and Sam Browne belts. The belt design was for military officers and NCOs who carried pistols. The shoulder strap supported the weight of the pistol on the belt. Fortunately, the BOSH didn't issue pistols to the band, but the look was nonetheless sharpe. The band director, to the left is Joseph "Prof" Taverna. The students in white in the center were the color guard. The two...