Ashtabula High School - Dart Yearbook (Ashtabula, OH)

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 A SPECIAL BRASS tone is produced by selected members of the brass choir. This group played Christmas music for the First Baptist Church on December 19th. When the students found out that the concert band played classical music written by Bach and Beethoven in the fifteenth or sixteenth century, they thought it was a real drag. Actually, it wasn’t boring at all. The fact was, a person had to play this music in order to really appreciate it. And members of the band learned to appreciate classical music by playing their instruments first period every day. Just like marching band, concert band also involved much work. The band was constantly practicing for concerts, combined performances with other area schools, such as Jefferson High, and solo and ensemble contests held at Boardman High School. Each practice as well as performance was a challenge. Being in the band wasn’t easy; it consumed an unbelievable amount of effort; however, there were rewards. In mid-February, the band held its Military Ball, a formal dinner dance for band members and their guests. Also, for the first time ever, band students actually received a full credit for their never-ending efforts, instead of lA credit. Band students really did appreciate their music, in spite of the work involved. PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT. Band members concentrate on every note, making their music a real challenge. The band consisted of almost 90 members. CONDUCTING MUSIC REQUIRES extreme concentration on several sections at one time. Mr. Martinez has been directing the band for seven years. Concert Band 27

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CONCERT BAND. Front row: Lori Hak-karainen, Kim Bailey. Leannc Arvidson, Steve Fontaine. Debbie Brockway. Carrie Kalinowski. Angel Rodabaugh; second row: Yvonne Taylor. Sandy Ashley, Pam Schup-ska. Carolyn Austin. Desiree Amsden, Lori Kiphart. Sandy Harmon. Maurine Barnes, Gary l arman. Doug Reed. Mark Ford. Phillip Lathan, Steve Blair, Melinda Crislip. Judy Throop, Alan McKinley. Toni Rucker; third row: Gary Watts, David Cartwright, Laurie Callender. Amy Robinson. Jon Durk-ovic. Lisa Bailey, LouAnn Doyle. Diane Wil-com, Mary Sardella, Jack Wortman, Veronica Whitacre. Veronica Long. Bruce Anderson. Roberta Woodward, Carl Wethcrbee, Vicki Long, Debbie Musscr, Kathy Blair, Tina DeGcorgc, Bob Lucas; fourth row: Tana Burkhart. Denise Greene, Tomma Cooper, Vanessa Upolc, Cathy Headman. Kevin Presley. Karin Fiebiger, Carol Golden, Lori Perkins. BctH l arman. Doug Brown, Tammy Cooper, Robin Peura, Laura Williams. Janet Torok, Ruth Blake. Laura Martinez. David Truesdell, David Arvidson, Barbara Hicks. Tom Van Allen. Cindy Bartram; back row: Marianna Hyde, Betsy Arvidson, Chris Arvidson, Gary Dibcll. David Klecsat-tcl. Barb Purtilo, Vonda Keeler. Darlene Young, Dan Blair. Cathy Burns. Sharon Wil-com, Katri Arcaro, Lisa Hanel. Jerry Watts, Brian Lucas. Dale Schall. Bill Applcbcc, Rodney Ashley. Kevin Palmer. 26 Conccrt Band

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BLASTING OUT ANOTHER tunc is Kevin Presley. Even though he was only a junior, Kevin led the boys pep band, which has been organized for over 25 years. BOYS' PEP BAND. Steve Fontaine. Dan Blair. Dave Klccsattel. Brian Lucas. Bob Lucas. Dale Schall. Jon Durkovic. Doug Brown. David Cartwright. Tom Van Allen. Gary Dibell. Phillip Lathan, and Bill Apple-bee. GIRLS PEP BAND. Front: Darlene Young, second row: Laura Martinez. Sandy Laird. Amy Robinson. Betsy Arvidson; third row: Katri Arcaro. Lori Hakkarainen, LouAnn Doyle. Yvonne Taylor. Tina DeGeorge; back row: Karin Eiebiger. Cindy Bartram. Melinda Crislip. and Lisa Bailey. STAGE BAND. Front row: Phillip Lathan. Doug Reed. David Trucsdcll. Bill Applebec. Debbie Brockway, Janet Torok, Barb Pur-tilo; second row: Brian Lucas. Jon Durkovic. Greg Taylor. Steve Fontaine. Dale Schall; back row: Mr. Hector Martinez. Cindy Bartram. Karin Eiebiger. Kevin Presley, Tin3 DeGeorge, and Laura Martinez. 28 Stage Band and Pep Bands