Prescott High School - Hassayamper Yearbook (Prescott, AZ)

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TOP: Senior Sam Weatherford Jams out on his tuba for “Another One Bites the Dust The song was a part of the PHS marching band routine. ABOVE: The percussion section keeps the beat at NAU Band Day 21

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PRACTICE AND PERFORMANCES Sweaty hands, nervous pacing-it's all a part of the last-minute jitters exper- ienced before performing in front of an audience. As members of a group that is almost always in the public's eye. PHS band students could attest to anxiety at- tacks before an important concert or audition. Every year, under the di- rection of Mr. Gary Snyder. The Pride of Prescott marching band entertained Badger fans at home foot- ball games. Band members spent numerous Thursday nights learning the routines they presented when the football team left the field Despite the hours behind them, marchers still showed signs of nervousness. My ears get hot when I'm ner- vous. said Senior Drum Ma- jor Tom Hammer. Then there were always that dreaded fear of turning left as the whole band marches off to the right. Besides marching band, two other bands were a part of the music program at PHS during the 87-88 school year. Wind ensemble and jazz ensemble worked hard year-long to improve their skills. Jazz ensemble took over playing at assem- blies for the marching band partway through the year. Band members participat- ed in music festivals and re- gional and all-state compe- titions. Months of preparato- ry practicing were required to do won Most music students thought that all the dedication to music was worth it. Patty Allen, junior, said. “Music is worth all the hard work and dedication. When you are finished, the whole group feels a sense of satisfaction and great accomplish- ment. ABOVE:Drum Majors Tom Hammer, senior, and Lisa Prueter. junior, during a home football game RIGHT Adam Strong sophomore, gives his music his undivided attention. Strong was a part of the jazz band, which performed in Februrary dt The NAU Jazz Festival.

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FAR LEFT: Tenor Chorale members sing through a difficult piece of music At the beginning of the 87-88 year, the guys m Chorale out numbered the girls 2 to 1. LEFT Senior Kim George employs help from Ms Van Winkle in reading a tedious line of music 22