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

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W 9 rv Electric Connection If you were to walk into the vocal music room and see rows of girls doing stretching exercises as if they were about to run a marathon, then you should know that you have just walked into a Girls Choir practice, otherwise known as the Electric Connection . Director Rex Nelson puts a lot of emphasis on relaxation Cwith correct posturej while sing- ing. These girls sing a variety of songs. Before they begin singing, he has them sit up straight and think of balloons or happy thoughts so they can reach the higher notes. Jane , ,.,,, ,,,. l Weber. Bree Batey, Timi Wilbur, Lora Plank, Michelle Rase Barb Peterson Allison Studt Rex Nelson Debbie Goodright, Mitzi Fink, Terri Daniels Leah Strodman Jamie Snodgrass 2nd Row Annette Gates, Martha Hyman, Christy De Shazo Krista Carpenter Adrrane Rivers Corma Kuka Debbie

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No Strings Attached Concert Band is an instrumental group composed of thirty-five mem- bers who are mainly freshmen. The group is directed by Mr. Wayne Iiams. The members go into Concert Band after completing the Marching Band season in the fall. This year, there was a change that took place in Concert Band. At the semester change, Concert Band dis- solved, and the members moved into Symphonic Band. This change took place because of the addition of a new Music Theory class. The new combination of Symphonic Band and Concert Band has proven to be an outstanding band made up of sev- eral talented musicians. The band is the largest in school, and their sound is excellent, Amy Gates, Jeremy Hagan, Doug Rothenburg, Mike Ludivig, Eric Janson, Derek Chaney, Luanne Johnson, Eric Jensen, Greg Stephens, Lori Lassiter, George Harper, Mike Peterson, Brett Zachman, Mike Logan, Amy Woolrich, Jennifer Gilbert, Yoko Iwahiro, Jeff Clark, Linda Kassel, Cathy McKown, Dennis Baker, Gary Avendovech, Larissa Casey, Holly Walters, Christi Vickery, Dean Varlair, Frank Lopez, Lisa Higinbotham, David Thede, Ella Schroeder, Candy Rowlett, Sherie Cambell, Susan Bruntzel, Lisa Keachie, .Iudit Gaspar, Cathy Wadsworth. its Concert Band - 103

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The Strings Have It The Green Mountain Symphonic Orchestra increased in number this year. They now have eighteeen mem- bers, and are looking forward to an even larger membership next year. The orchestra is made up of nu- merous different types of string in- struments, including violins, violas, and cellos. The group plays a wide variety of classical music, composed by several different classical musicians. The group also spends a great deal of time improving their technique and Sue O'Connor prepares to practice a piece. sight reading skills. The musicians are involved in Symphonic Orchestra because they enjoy being in music. The group meets every day, plus each member is required to practice on their own time. Each member is responsible for learning their own parts, so that the entire group will sound perfect dur- ing their performances. Symphonic Orchestra takes a lot of time and effort, and the members are extremely dedicated as is their director, Mr. Rex Nelson. Symphonic Orchestra: Korena Kulka, Amy Ringland, Corin Maritn, Tyler Summerville, Jim Boyd, Lee Wite, J.D. Peery, Karoline Quinkert, Ramona, Rex Nelson, Lee Strodman, Melondie Schiebout, Lisa Gilson, Karen, Anne Clarke, Christine Gerhart, Caroline Urquart, Keira Kazmerski, Sue O'Con- HOT 4 . eg, ,..' ggi 'Af nf Y f ' fix! f,f , H, , H' af, 'fW1f.w,:ff:g. n, K -rm QV? a t. f tiff mf, ,,M ' Symphonic Orchestra - 105