Lake Braddock Secondary School - Lair Yearbook (Burke, VA)

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JAZZ LAB: Rick Axtell. Greg Becker, David Beebe. Cindy Calhoun. Kevin Cordt, Janet Dawson. Mark Flint, Jeff Ford. Pete Hulls. Geoff Lynch. Rob Mastic. Mike McCue. Charlie Ryan. Richard Schneeweis, John Smith, Wendy Snoich. Cindy Stewart. Con- nie Stewart. Sound Of 3 Big Brass □□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□J a Setting the rhythm in Summer Poem is drummer Cindy Calhoun. Practicing for the Marshall Jazz Festival is trumpeter Rob Mastic. Concentrating on the charts is John Smith while Rob Mastic Trombonlstls Pete Hult and Jeff Ford prac tice Touchdown for future looks on. performances. music, Drama, and Art 295

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Guitarist Mike McCue strums in his addition to Have a Nice Day.” Big band music from members of the Jazz Lab engulfed room J104 during fifth period. The eighteen members practiced the sounds of Count Basie and other great band leaders each day. and learned how to use improvisation in their music. Consisting of saxophones, trombones, trumpets, drums, a tuba, a piano and a guitar, the group of juniors and seniors demonstrated their versatility and talent. Performances were given at the Jazz Ensemble Concert on January 22, the District Jazz Festival on January 24, the Mar- shall Jazz Festival on February 14, and the Madison Tri-State Jazz Festival on April 25. The year was considered a success by all as the fun and enjoyment of the music's big brass sounds were felt. 3 Ul 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Intent on perfecting his solo in Superbone the Bad Man is Charlie Ryan. Meet 8 Directing members of the Jazz Lab. Mr. Bly prepares for the District Jazz Festival. 294 U.S.O.

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Sounds Of Music Outbreaking sounds of music were heard by those approaching the Music Department during second period as members of the Concert Orchestra tuned up. Conducted by Mrs. Caroline Shaw, members in grades seven through nine met to perfect their musical skills. Various pieces were practiced, in- cluding favorites like Feelings and the Brandenburg Concerto.” Each section of instruments work- ed on a different part of the melody, which they then harmoniz- ed for perfection. Yet, extra hours of weekly practice were also re- quired for improvement. Highlights of the year included performances given at the Christmas and Easter Concerts. Benefits also included awards members could try out for by attending festivals such as the Solo Festival and Junior Regionals. Although being a member of the Orchestra required a lot of time and effort, members played because they enjoyed it. n 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Attempting an F-natural, Becky Edwards concentrates intent Using more vibrato Mary Getsy and Mary Gifford give the song a soothing overtune.