McClellan High School - Lion Yearbook (Little Rock, AR)

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2 I M gl 9 'a an Tim to perform at NAP d . an Daniel Baker. Just Fiddling Around. Giving The Orchestra Its Due. heir repertoire consisted of early Bach to present day composers. They had studied privately or in classes since the fifth or sixth grade. Even though few people even knew they existed, perseverance, determination, hard work, and an ex- cellent instructor brought rewards for the eight members of the orchestra. It is always hard work when we first get a new piece of music. But once we get it worked out and play it at a con- cert, we get a real feeling of achieve- ment, said senior Linda Twidwell. Although some members feel they are not given the support enjoyed by other school activities- I would like to see someone other than my family at concerts, said senior Bobbi Walthers- they still appreciate personal accom- plishments. It is amazing how beauti- ful we can make a few pages of cold black notes on a staff sound, said sen- ior Daniel Baker. He continued, I must admit that classical music is not the most popular form of music with many people, and sometimes it can be boring to just sit and listen to it. But to play this music and know that it's you play- ing-that's the greatest high I can think of! These members give much credit for their accomplishments and personal enjoyment of their music to Mr. Joe Vick, orchestra instructor for the last three of the five years since orchestra's formation. Mr. Vick is a great guy. I have learned more from him in the past three years than in all my other years of trainingf' said Linda Twidwell. He is a true professional. He expects a lot from us because he wants us to be the best we can be, said Bobbi Walthers. Bobbi continued to comment that Mr. Vick as well as the orchestra members were instrumental in making themselves better known. Since we have traditionally support- ed an excellent msic program, orchestra members believe that they too will soon be recognized as an integral part of this program. They will be recognized as adding to our tradition of excellence. 50!Orchestra

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C0mDetiti0I1 begins early in the year for the band as they perform at War Memorial Stadium, featuring soloist senior Grant Phillips. nder The Direction 0f iBrady Blassey Massey Pursues Musical Career Few high school student choose a ca- reer in music. They find the field to be too competitive, but, senior Brady Mas- sey chose to pursue his love of music by planning a career in music. He began at an early age with the piano lessons that all parents urge their kids to take. But for him practice wasn't a bore because he enjoyed making music. Brady was elected Drum Major both his junior and senior year and elected outstanding Drum Major at a band con- test at Joplin, Missouri. At the same camp he commanded more than 700 people at the closing ceremony. He was also director of the Lion Pride basket- ball band his junior year and was direc- tor of the Lion Pride auxiliary at band camp. He was also a student director in choir as well as in band. This meant he was able to direct the band or choir whenever the regular director wasn't there. He occasionally directed a con- cert. Wherever Brady went, the people around him could tell that he loved mu- sic. He would constantly be thumping out the rhythms to some song that only he could hear. With all the new pat- terns and trends in music, one can be sure that somewhere on the scene will be Brady Massey. Where Brady is, there will always be good music. Bandf49

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N2 To be sure they are playing in perfect harmony senior Bobbi Walthers and junior LaTresa Jack- son pay close attention to their music. ALL-REGION ORCHESTRA: Bobbi Walthers and Tim McDonald. ORCHESTRA: Front Row: Bobbi Walthers, Kim Bowmang Row 2: Dana Oliveg Linda Twidwellg Daniel Bakerp Row Il: Mr. Joe Vickg La Tresa Jacksong Tim McDonald. Orchestra-M51