Bishop O Dowd High School - Mitre Yearbook (Oakland, CA)

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,ss,..,l-J L5 , , ga ' 13'5'i ' Q? - ' Q . Y Q.. WH! 4 4m. Performing in the 15 theater the orchestra A A 5: hitseverynote. 1 . . lg . - J .Jil I 4 P e is iff 1. Lindsay Spangler and 'V we-Af' , pr .. lf , .,.g4aW.N Michelle Gertmenian- I ,, 'T W ' l Wong play violins. I' - T H . Q -it xffh' f . , , 1, V ,7,,ls.'-,,4,,,,-..:Q-Lg,c,-L4.lwnlt .1 .,,,, -i m' r . f , A g -if.. 5,53-i'3-vp .:.9'f'-' -V - ' 'ii' -'C f - '- .,, J The String Orchestra may look small with only twelve members but the combination of cellos, violins, string . . 1' f bass, and violas emits a powerful melody. The orchestra g T f M Q fl' f f X - fff' lf , 1 f f f practices every other day with several performances a . as year. Led by Bishop O'Dowd's music man, Mr. Leonard at e' T - . jk. M4 ,bs , T Rossi, these students learn the intricacies of playing , . ' f ' . xY 2-- f is 'Q together. Any of these string instruments sound good on 1, A 1 f . T their own, however when played together they sound as Ywwwf ' . ,- . Q VA Yi- if they belong in San Francisco's Davies Hall. f seee so seese as With their low tones cellos creat' the core of orchestra. mv.. f- .. eff. an 4, g M., ,f,-V. ff, .K ..-, 4 xv.-. - '. .... -Y: .M .1,fl - ' V .V A HW -V -V M W 1'3:.... . , - ' . ' Jil 'V' .1593 , ? X g Qr l A Q 1 .Isl , 5: Q ,. 4 ' : 'mm' ,, ,kQx'5ql The String Orchestra boasts a combination of violins, violas, and cello: which cover a wind range of arrangements and notes. With their bow these musicians are sure to hit every high note! Much more pleasing to the ear than American Idol. 79 .r-ring f S W ' 455534 '32, 3, ,- 2 , T V fig-:fiib,s'if4iQf'bl, . g,QiiQ?ZiFf?2igiIf'f51:Q:if-, iii . 5 4 f . 3g1ff1g1h:f'ff i' fl - ' A- -4

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77 jenn. 0--4 a . feet----J nz. ' J' 1 V' u Q 2 T 9 '3 ' Y 'Qu .1 U u ' ' f A e '5 E' 'ff U u is 13 is xx K, I I X Vglg fl? ' X X' II I 5 , 5 M .. - - l f l 1 ll xt U nw-T H . lj 1 4 t . ' '4 V The jazz Band IS the most if competitive band to get into. They play at all the school auctions and 'V events. Members of the jazz band are required to also be in the symphonic band. Everybody has chance to take a solo if they want. The jazz Band includes a wide variety of instruments ' 5 ,I , including guitar, upright bass, several types of saxo- u 'rj' phones, percussion, piano, trombone, trumpet, and a , ,fi cow bell. Together this eclectic group creates a unique 1 sound and causes a stir. , ,. - ., ff. . f-,W .V X fm X -L if mmze.-. -. Andrew Prince, Tom Caruthers, and Alex Remar hold up the band Percussionists practice their beats. jazz Band's keyboardist- bangs out a tune, completing the music. ?- - .- . '- 7- - I YS . ' 'xr ,Q A

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f friends at their Christmas 79 :honor EXW . ,fqywyvfwfv , I ffl f.:-if si- i 'h.,j X' 4 d ,f vhs. li nf iw.. The chorus brings a special touch to School Masses. With their beautiful voices and energetic interpre- tation of songs, the chorus encourages students to participate in the Mass and to get more out of the experience. Students will remember the rocking renditions of Put a Little Love in Your Heart and If you smile. In addition to their participation In School Masses, the chorus, led by the wonderful Mr. Brian ludd, performs their own concerts for par- A . ,H ents and friends. The chorus consists of freshmen, ' l' T sophomores, juniors and seniors. A Dressed up In collared shirts, skirts, and slacks, the chorus harmonizes while entertaining family and C0l'lCel't. - 4 , a 'll4'4r.f 1' I ,, if f 1 l jg . 3 4.-I I 5 ' f .4 ., -- . l , 1 -S-L D 'S 1 fi ,Jig Two girls add their sweet voices to the muslc while singing along with the chorus The chorus rehearses I in the RQ . Fir' T L ' cha el wi val-'Ii lr ll .p ,gi X,fq,i I which - y - has great .2-. A . ' ,, acoustics and a good - vibe. 'Jr -W' 6 f 4 A 1 'BQ -nfflk ' . .xy fs :Xxx li x ul, 'nr -1 l V , E, Wa. ' l .WETF 4