Alliance High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Alliance, NE)

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Musically Speaking AHS Concert Choir Says It All Choir members include (front, left to right): Amanda Heitz, Sarah Sherlock, Ion Moyle, John Balderson, Doug Bearden, Jason Hirter, Tyler Winkler, Tony Berry, Eric Green, Dan Carnine, Tony Hedrick, Jerry Shannon, Scott Abbott, Rhonda Jones, Maria Vasquez; 2nd Row: Tina Wodke, Melody Pebley, Jason Minnick, Ralph Gonzalez, Tom Beagle, Tim Thies, Ron Batt, Mark Swesey, Rob Moyle, Trey Govier, Rosie Patino, Laura Dye, Julianne Gonzalez, Vesta Curtiss, Lori Bearden; 3rd Row: Vicki Cark, Joey Forney, Lisa Davis, Jen- Choir cabinet members include Candace Gaswick, Eric Green, Tony Berry, Polly Abbott, Linda Pebley, Vesta Curtiss, Amy Green, and Amanda Heitz. Accompanists Candace Gaswick and Vesta Curtiss play a vital role in the functioning of the choir. 18 Concert Choir Concert choir began the '83-'84 school year with several new faces, a new set of choir goals, and a new choir cabinet. Those students wanting to be in choir were required to take a listening test before becoming a member of the choir to check their ability to listen to other choir members and to blend in well. At the beginning of the year, the choir voted on their goals. They agreed that the production of better vocal quality by improved vocal skills was important, along with working together to better appreciate a variety of music. Throughout their concert performances, it was obvious that they had successfully carried these goals out. The Christmas concert was especially noted for the special effect

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AHS Concert Band's Ability Wendy Newman, Loralee Schmidt, Vickie King, Kim Rathbun, Joanna Howell, Jody Tofteland, Sheralin Richmeir, Nancy Schnell, Susan Turgeon, Dan Hemple, Missy Skeen, Jeanne Sterner, Kevin Hoppens, Lee Overstreet, John Balderson, John Christensen, Trey Govier, Jeff Mills, Jeff Gasseling, Jeff Moore, Denise Marshall, Bryan Behm, Jeanette Bilstein, Jamie Harris, Dan Gerlich, Jim Graff, Richard Vaughn, Bryan Morgan, Andrea Whipple, Laura Dye, Jolene Brenner; 5th Row: John Renteria, Jason Odell, Monty Petrich, Chris Jesse, David Koester, Curt Hain, Jill Moravek, Jon Moyle, Tim Thies, Kent Meyer, Chrissy Reilly, Jeff Hood, David Nelson Band officers include (left to right): Rob Moyle, president; Nolene Roten, treasurer; Kay Wildy, secretary; and Joe Bowen, vice-president. With marching season over, the band settled down to more symphonic works. Mr. Dick Rischling, director, held chair auditions and those honored with first chairs were as follows: Rob Moyle, clarinet; Vesta Curtiss, flute; Lisa Davis, alto saxaphone; and Nancy Schnell, trumpet. Money-making projects included the annual magazine sales. This money went to the Music Parents to buy items needed by the music classes. Throughout the year, the band concentrated on perfecting notes and rhythm. They also added dynamics and accents to put feeling into their music. They showed off their practice and study at the Christmas and Spring Concerts, and the Fine Arts Festival and District Music Contest. This year's concert band gave Alliance High a chance to get an inside look at the world of music. Concert Band 17

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nifer Kraay, Tami Ushio, Julie Grassmick, Laurie Beckhoff, Retta Jenkins, Marilyn Higgins, Lori West, Dee Panwitz, Audrey Gonzalez, Susan Stinnette, Kelly Kaufman, Wendy Miller, Janine Ballentine, Heather Brost; 4th Row: Toni Greggs, Nancy Hashman, Nita Navarro, Julie Hirter, Polly Abbott, Dawn Dunning, Pam Appleyard, Nancy Smith, Wendy Krause, Deanna Beckhoff, Shelly Nolette, Jeanne Sterner, Betsy Larkowski, Linda Pebley, Nancy Fowler, Celena Bolinger, Amy Green, Jereen Goode, and Kim Marchant. Showing a less serious side of choir, these toga-clad members prepare their float, portraying mythical times, to move into place among the other Homecoming floats. Receiving the most money votes, Amanda Heitz wins the choir's fall talent show with her vocal solo. made when the choir closed with Pass It On ' forming a cross glowing with candles in the darkened auditorium. Director Mrs. Marcy Giles said that, because of the many favorable comments, this might become a new tradition at future Christmas concerts. The new cabinet, along with choir President Candace Gaswick, assisted Mrs. Giles in making important decisions and served as representatives for the choir. Although some might not have considered the choir extremely active, several choir members expressed the great choral satisfaction, confidence, and leadership abilities gained through class time and while performing. Amy and Eric Green, decked out in their Sunday best,'' place second in the choir's fall talent show with their vocal duet. Concert Choir 19