Dobson High School - Equus Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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Individuals Form One Ensemble I get a sense of belonging through band.” said Lee Stewart, sophomore. Let the trumpets sound for the joy of performing bands. Symphonic Band included the most experienced musi- cians. Along with band di- rector Mr. Mayne, the band attended a music festival in California. Wind Ensemble, designed for students not ready for Symphonic Band, performed at a Christmas concert with the Concert Band. The production re- quired much preparation. According to Mr. Mayne, JV band, geared toward be- ginners, had the best atti- OQMPAH-PAHI QOM-PAH-PAHl Although sophomores Tim Brown and Justin Turner sit in the back ot Wind Ensemble, they wouldn't dare test Mr. Moyne's temper by goofing off. In inison they sit and play. tude compared to previous years. Students had different opinions of performing band. Sophomore Dan Kelsey learned about the quality of music. Junior Bob Arens had the pride of doing something Everyone can relate to performing arts. Students are either involved in it or have friends that are. Stacie Cotton, senior. good. Senior Miroslava Bozl cevic commented, Be- cause of Mr. Mayne, I was able to enhance my playing ability. Design by LyneUe Jayo Photos by Cari Stanek. UP FRONT In my opinion, you have to put 100% into what you're doing in order to succeed with it. Richard Austin, sen- ior. 0 O 1 Performing Bands O

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Symphonic Bond front Bow: Elizoboth Bodgotf. looh Moron. Chrit Potor ion. Jonny longonbough. Ilftony Dooghorty. lovso Robortton. Ju»o Woovor. MlchoOo fi or. Shouno Hondrtcki. Jonnltor Hunt. Kttalon Drottunon. Jonny Prozkop. Mroilava Bodco- vie. Mity Slotdort, Ctvlity Gllmour. Socond Row. Comoll troop, DobtXo Bonnolt. lort Gomblo. Ilia Whllo. Uia Sandort. Koron Komlot. M Sorvo. Craig Murdock. Mono JanfranclKO. lalnlo Rlchtor. Cryilol Cokor. loShun Bornoi. Koron Dubovtky. Frod Bach. Kon Borko. Both Anno Bomoi. IHo Sor onion. Mara Potrlo. Wodnoiday Ptorco. Stocoy Ftoldi. Amy Amo ion Ihkd Row: Ouiltn Smith. Krtity Briggt. Kathy Houto, Don Sopakio. Amy Stoll. Erte Goriond. tront Stotnbruggo. Nathan Shloldt. Scott Etpindoto. Bronl Bonoi. John David Hannon. Stovo Gtuvot, Joft Borghofl. Pout Rodok, Ctvti Plum- loo. Marclo Mo, or. Marita Flko. John WoMgang, Mr. May no Bock Row: Chrtt Schnior. Mott Fround. Inc la Baron. Chrit Sar. Brod Moat. Jack Bowling, Adam Sovogo. Mitch Plummot, Shown Agoo. I or on WHO. Carl Mawhlnnoy, Kovln Plttor. Chrtt Whllo. KoMh Hongiin, Jaion Poolo. Robort Roovoi. Jan Polorton. Wind Emombto. front Row: Krliton Hoc no. Stoclo Cotton. Joco Snoll. Jonnrtor Bodrfc. lynollo Jayo. Julio Wlio, Mrtnotmi Kulkomi. Athono fttrodo. Kotto Colmor. Kim Phor. Pom Roovoi. Chrtt Koonor. Juitm tumor. Ilm Brown. Socond Row: Krttttna Watlt. Kim Fovoro. Ju o Ann Curtoo. Trocy Mumtord. Ion Palmroutor. Dona Maldonodo. Ruthlo Sarnlcfci. Donna Porkt. Mtchotlo Bokmdor, Kim Varvdor Ptyum, lit Suggot. Hopo long. Krlt Bartow. Don Porklnt. Chrit Griffith. Third Row: Chod Norton. Ray Andatola. Ron Andro. Poul Updiko. taura Monitor. Mcholio Ewort. Doanno Mooto. Slocy Phor. Jim Sprunk. Rut toll McCIhanoy. Back Row. Brandon Jonot. Bill Rodmond. Gut Swonion. Stuorl Mclntyro. John logorhauton. Don Koltoy, Jomoi McFoddon. Morlo Golat. Stovo Htoroth, Nlcolo Burgott. Richard Auitln. Bryan M or. Darron Barrotl Concort Band Front Row: Holly Mazak, Amlo Nolton. Coro Iroyo. Ju»o Momt. Motitta Mouttol. Doboroh Wright, Maml Byram, April Stono. Tongl Crook. Chritty Moigt. Soc- ond Row loroto Ihomat. Oonlto Etplndalo. Ann Olnoy, Juno King, Choryl Spurton. Sara Mom. Kim Smith, third Row: Stovo Bodgott. I.J. Coponhavor. Mitch Hondorton. Mollito Rico. Amy Ambrottout. j:i Atpdon. llto Cronco. Alalno Oyor. Uto Borg. JuBo Korlott. Stovon Whytong, Doug Mlnnlt. Dobblo Ouholmo. Stuori Smith. Back Row: Soan Carrol. Brot Huth. Matt Hondorton. Andy Koonor. Shoin Zundol. Scott Mooto. Grog GlUmoro. Jock Bawling. Ryan lovoll. Bob Atom. David Ayrood. Potor Blth. tlmm Eitrokn. Doug John tan. 84 SPELLBINDING DUETS IN STH HOUR. Sophomores Uso Cranco and Maml Byram seem determined not to falter wMe performing in Concert Band. This is what all bands requ're-disciptne. TUNING OUT THE SOUNDS. Senior trumpet player Steve Gruver concentrates on his part as Keith Holguin tries to distroct him with the crash cymbals. ampus Activities

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Question and Answer Hour Stated Mr. Christenson, orchestra director for the second consecutive year. “Music education is a need- ed part of anybody's edu- cation. THE QUESTION: Why was orchest This ques- tion could have been asked “After our first festival at Gammage, I be- lieved this would be our best year. —Matthew Pride- more, senior other events such as serving as pit orchestra for musicals and graduation. At the ABODA Fall Orchestra Festi- val at ASU. it received supe- rior ratings. By practicing endlessly on their own time and at school, orchestra members provided THE AN- SWER. THE ANSWER: Orchestra's hard work and discipline gave listeners the reward which the musicians themselves had struggled for. Everyone benefited from the artistic presence on campus. about any school activity. The opinions have been heard before. However. THE FACTS reveal the truth. THE FACTS: Besides performing at school on four occasions, the or- chestra was also needed for Summed up by Jennifer Link, “The feeling that one gets when we know that we did our best at the state and national festivals pays off for all the work we do. Design by Kristin Bolster. Photos by Laura Davis. IT'S EITHER DAYDREAM OR SCREAM Al in thought, juntas Diana Razo. Sharon Anderson, and Stacy Bunt- ing rest from rigorous practicing to daydreom and forever fantasize about Me on the outside, wonder- ing if they will see light again. THE BACK AND FORTH BEAT Rhythmotically playing with fellow viotnisfs, sophomore Angola Mull and junior Marlene Thompson stroke their instruments through the notes as serenely as possible while under pressure to attain perfection 86 0 rchestra PLAY IT AGAIN AND AGAIN AND ... Grueingly going over the notes to- gether. Mr. Christensen and mem- bers of the Symphony Orchestra are in intense concentration as they shape the music piece into form AT The END 6f his strinO Feeling out of tune and getting the blues. Trevor McIntyre contem- plates what the problem is and whether he should try again or im- provise