Green Mountain High School - Ramblings Yearbook (Lakewood, CO)

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Concert Choir When registering for a class, most of us thought we were suffering when we went through the mini-arena and computer reg- istration. Concert Choir, however, had to suffer through a different type of registra- tion. Each member of Concert Choir had to audition to make it into the class. The director of Concert Choir was, once again, Mr. Meininger. Shadows and Images, which are also directed by Mr. Meininger, derived from Concert Choir. Both boys and girls participated, but the ratio was less than equal. Concert Choir consists of approximately 20 boys and 50 girls. Although it is a hard class and is very diciplinary, most students enjoy it. It is a good vocal group to learn more about music. It's also a good vocal group to practice your singing voice , and im- proves sight reading. Many people, like me, think that all Concert Choir does is sing during class. However, that is not the case. Each per- son is required to do one critique each quarter. The critiques opionized each choral and special vocal group. Concert Choir was in all-county choir. They were participants with Bear Creek and Columbine. They sing all kinds of music. They sang at Homecoming, and also sang at a Christmas concert. Concert Choir gives a good vocal background and puts structure with vocal music. It is typically the largest choir. Next to Shadows, Concert Choir gives the most performances. Most of the elite Shadows members, are also members of Concert Choir. Concert Choir is by far one of the most talented groups at G.M. Such an array of talent should not be missed by anyone. R2 A one and a two f 4 25.7, 11-if-is- nf - wg, Fa la la la la . Sopranos show them how. But the tenors give them some competition. Lynn Dodge and Sue Cielens sing away. Concert Choir 99

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The Air Band At Green Mountain High School, the top concert band at the school is Wind Ensemble. The band is made up of around 50 of the schools top musical students. The class met 3rd hour this year in the band room. As the Wind Ensemble is the top band, you had to tryout in an audition at the end of last year. The audition included items like playing prepared pieces of music and showing your knowledge of different musical styles. It also included doing sight readings, and all the various scales. Besides meeting in class every day most of the students take, outside private lessons. Although this is not required, but it is encouraged. All of this work is working towards the 4-6 concerts the band plays throughout the year. They also have a few concerts outside of school at other schools in the area. This year a big event for the Wind Ensemble was the music marathon. The music marathon, 30 hour ordeal, was a fund raiser for a combined Shadows, Spectrum tour. The general feeling after the marathon was of course exhaustion, but also a feeling of accomplishment. Said sophomore trumpeter Brad Dunkin, The music is cool. I enjoy playing in the Wind Emsemble because it is an honor to be in the group and I like the music and people as well. So if your are looking to have a time in school I suggest you join band and work towards Wind Ensemble. Take it away, Wind Ensemble Wind Ensemble in action. Mitch Smith and Sharie Hess play clarinet. Wind Ensemble takes time to learn. 98 Wind Ensemble

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Symphonic Band Symphonic band. O.k., lets take it by definition.Symphonic adj.,l'larmony, as if sounds colors, in music usually in four movements. Add to this definition Band, n. a group organized to play musical instsuments. So you are probably saying O.K., Symphonic Band is a group of people who play musical instruments, harmoniously, who move four times while they are playing. Not quite. Here at Green Mountain the definition should read something like: Symphonic Band n. a group of dedicated musicians who are in the middle of their high school instrumental music career, having graduated from concert band, who meet during fourth hour, are taught by Mr. Wayne Iiams, and on the stepping stone up to Wind Ensamble. As you could tell from the above definition, the goal of most people in Symphonic Band is to reach the Wind Ensamble. An anonymous informed me that about 8007: of the members do continue on into Wind Ensamble. The way the students move up through the musical ranks is by audition mainly and teacher approval. The farther up you go the more auditionare required to join. ln all the groups your age is not a factor, only your playing ability and experience has any bearing on which musical group you are in. Through the year, this group has 4 concerts, evenly spaced,1 every quarter. Symphonic Band also helps the musicians by increasing their sightreading skills and allowing them to play a wide variety of music. Symphonic Band tunes up Mr. liams says Good Morningu. Symphonic Band works hard. Pouncing for the kill. 100 Symphonic Band whiff: ' ,, f V ,,., . ,, ,, , ,,.