Bohumil Makovsky

(now part of Czech Republic) to Václav and Anna Hladik Makovsky. His father died before he was born.

at age 12. Bohumil is left largely on his own but continues living on the family estate inherited by his older brother.

at age 17 with help from his older sister, Anna Brdicka, who had settled in Clarkson, Nebraska the year before. Makes the four-day voyage in steerage with minimal food and money.

Shortly after settling in Clarkson, Nebraska with his sister Anna, Boh finds work rolling cigars in a local shop. When magician Edward Reno's traveling wagon show comes through town, Reno hires Boh as a clarinet player at $6 per week, marking the beginning of his career as a professional musician in the United States.

Takes on various jobs including farm work and musical performances. Supplements income through manual labor while establishing himself as a musician.

Returns to Oklahoma City, teaching private music lessons and performing with local theater orchestras. Begins working with town bands in Bohemian settlements.

Organizes and directs bands in Mustang, Yukon, Prague, and Shawnee, Oklahoma before turning them over to local directors.

to Georgia Shestack (also of Bohemian descent), whom he met while visiting his family in Nebraska. Georgia becomes an important source of encouragement throughout his life.

Establishes his own professional concert band. Resigns position with the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Band to pursue this venture.

(12-year tenure) - Begins conducting the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Band at the Oklahoma State Fair. Performs approximately 10 concerts in 3 months with rarely repeated programs. Achieves significant public exposure through Sunday concerts at Fair Park.

Appointed Director of Bands and Head of the Music Department following the sudden illness and death of Joseph Watson. Works under new college president J. W. Cantwell, who advocates a new attitude toward music education.

Listed in the International Who's Who, marking his rising prominence as an educator and musician.

- Assists in selecting 10 charter members of the fraternity - Helps shape the fraternity's founding documents and constitution - Works with A. Frank Martin and William Scroggs on the fraternity's framework

The organization receives its official charter from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, with Bohumil Makovsky as the guiding force.

Naturalized in Stillwater, Oklahoma, after living in America for 26 years.

held at Oklahoma A&M College in Stillwater - Bohumil Makovsky becomes the **first National Honorary Member of Kappa Kappa Psi** - Shortly after, John Philip Sousa also accepts honorary membership

- Commissioned as an **Honorary Major** in the OAMC ROTC

Serves as the organization's leader during a critical period of development and expansion.

Serves as Grand President during the challenging financial climate of the Great Depression. Makovsky becomes one of the first nationally prominent band directors to serve in Kappa Kappa Psi leadership.

Listed in Pierre Key's Musical Who's Who, further cementing his status as a leading music educator.

Listed in "Who Is Who in Oklahoma" for his contributions to the state's cultural and educational development.

Elected to the Oklahoma Hall of Fame in recognition of his lifetime achievements in music education and band development.

Georgia Shestack Makovsky dies after years of being "Mrs. Boh" and an important source of encouragement for her husband's work.

Receives an **Honorary Doctor of Music Degree** from the University of Tulsa, officially recognizing his contributions to music education.

After 30 years of service (1915-1945), Bohumil Makovsky retires from his position as Director of Bands and Head of the Music Department. Granted the title of **Head Emeritus of the Department of Music**.

Bohumil Makovsky dies at age 71, having left an indelible mark on American music education and fraternal traditions.

Kappa Kappa Psi formally establishes the **Bohumil Makovsky Memorial Award** in his honor, ensuring that his legacy continues to recognize outstanding contributions within the fraternity.