The engraving featured on all Emory Community Brass Ensemble pages depicts the Dodge City Cowboy Band, which was founded in 1879.

Members sported unique uniforms of cowboy hats, leather leggings, spurs, and pistols. The director used his nickel-plated six-shooter as a baton.

The Dodge City band's greatest triumph was marching in President Benjamin Harrison's inaugural parade in 1889. Led in the parade by "Buffalo Bill" Cody, the band reportedly was the greatest attraction that day.