Sahuaro High School - Viva Yearbook (Tucson, AZ)

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Q X L li, L -git.. -- fb All photos by Rich Hightower JAZZ, IIQUCK., MV! N 2 1 -' , ' .- 1 f -i . .5 . 4, ' :mg Sf . ', 'K , to' 9 w x A4 A .- .A g C Y ' lx' . 4, xg. J, . rf l. Stage Band members practice, and prac- tice till they get it right. 2. Jay Melberg concentrates on perfection. 3. Philip Wheatly takes his drums seriously. 4. Mr. Amman does a great job at directing. 5. Talented musicians at work. 5. Blow your horns loud. 000 ACTIVITIES I X 5: r P' F1 ...iw

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The Choraliers sing their hearts out he thirty Choraliers directed by Mr. Ashcraft, performed everal times this year. They tarted the year off with the Fall oncert and later they sang in the -Cantique de Noel. They also had a Spring Concert, Fine Arts Festival .and the American Choral Direc- 7' , rg. tors Association Festival. They entertained many by singing at service clubs, and meetings. To obtain funds the Choraliers sold candles, cheese, sausage, Halloween candy and candy canes. The qualifications for a t.t ,,cl , A ' . -? Q' I ' H ' U I T l. The Choraliers practice their singing accompanied by Mr. Ashcraft on the piano. 2. Singing takes concentration. 3. Lyn Betts and Kathy Eubank take a brake. 4. The Choraliers clap to the beat of the music. Choralier were that they must ha ve completed beginning singing and either have an audition or ha ve the teachers permission. Many of the Choraliers were also able to sing in the regional audi- tion and State Solo Ensemble Fes- tival. FRONTRO W: Laureen Early. Candy Sousa, Sherri Penner, Maria Vaccaro, Eileen Lee, Cindy Long, Linda Seppala, Marci Harrison, Yvonne Clark 2nd RO W: Linda Shallenberger, Sheri Baker, Debra Davis, Julie Lorenten, Kat Cullinan. Lynn Roof, Diana Tinsley, Jennifer Ash, Kristi Crouch, Mr. Ashcraft, director. BAC K RO W. Ronda Gasbarri, Lynda Holt, Kathy Eubank, Vicky Crawford. Kris- ten Kroh, Lisa Scholinski, Renee Anderson, Lou Acton, Denise Renshaw, Colleen Dalton Not pic- tured: Lyn Betts. Chon Linesch, Margaret Elliot, Darla Cumbie 't 0 5 0 CHORALIERS

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Jazzy music appeals to the Stage Band tage Band is fun, but it also means practice until you get it right. The members in Stage Band found that out. It took a lot of hard work and time. but it de- finately paid off. The Stage Band participated in the NAU Jazz Band Festival They were one of four bands selected for the Hon- or's Concert, in which they re- ceived a Superior rating. The Stage Band participated in many fundraising events. They sold candy with the marching band, held a Car Wash A-Thon, Soda-pop sale, and had a raffle at Gemco, which the entire band participated in. During the Christmas Season the Stage Band gave a performance at Park Mall They received a SICUCX7 for the show, which went to their trea- Photo Credits: All taken by Rich Hightower Row l: Rebekah Marchanl. Kris Leeson, Pat Bilodeau. Mall Lumetta. Brian Woodruff, Neil Bently. Row J: Jay Melberg. Stuart Smith, Milch Herriges. Morgan Puflenbarger, Eric Aurand, Doug Rice, Row 31 Phil Wheally, Matt Tate, Rodger Hawly. Kevin Yates, Mike Engel. Missing: John Spence. Philip Lamm. Kris McCormick, and advisor: Mr. Ammann 1-'Q' 5 BlW'liwHnlllif l I... aw ,R IM. sure y. Some of their everyday work is performing concerts at school for anyone that wishes to attend. It took a lot of practice. talent, and skill, which everyone must have to be in Stage Banda afterall per- forming is an art. i f 1 gf .52 if . i .4 ,, fi -4 ww Y o 00 STAGE BAND