Bohumil Makovsky

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Bohumil Makovsky
Makovsky in 1922
Born	September 23, 1878 Františky, Bohemia
Died	June 12, 1950 (aged 71) Stillwater, Oklahoma, US
Resting place	Fairlawn Cemetery, Stillwater, Oklahoma, U.S.
Nationality	Bohemian
Other names	Boh The Guiding Spirit of Kappa Kappa Psi "Father of Music" by the Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma
Occupation(s)	Musician, Band Director, Music Educator
Employer	Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College
Spouse	Georgia Shestack (1911–1940)

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.^[1] Makovsky was well known for his uncrushed bowtie, early morning band rehearsals, and a pipe in the shape of a saxophone.