Balboa High School - Galleon Yearbook (San Francisco, CA)

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MR. BILLECI DIRECTING THE ORCHESTRA agic ga fan waLen.6 armong MUSIC The Balboa student orchestra taught the young musicians how to blend their music in harmonious productions. They learned to follow the magic baton. This musical group performed at the H-12 class talent show, the Follies of Fifty. They also gave a demon- stration of their ability at Balboa's Open House held on April 27, 1950 in the Little Theatre. As had been the usual custom, the orchestra contributed their extraordinary talents at the June graduation ceremony. PAGE TWENTX'-TWO Music alone ushers man into the-portal nf an intellectual world ready to encompass him, but which he may never encompassf -Brclhoven

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vwic Wander MUSIC TEACHERS The Balboa orchestra has always been considered one of the finest in the city. This is partly due to the line instruction of Mr. Salvatore Billeci. Beside in- structing all the string groups, he has several theory Classes where students may learn the fundamentals of music. The Balboa band is under the supervision of Mr. Thayer Kinkle. During the past few years Balboa has had several honor-winning bands. Mr. Kinkle, who is head of the department, is also instructor of the different brass groups. The choir is directed by Miss Edith Trickler. They are always remembered for their fine part in the Christ- mas programs. BLUE BOYS The Blue Boys, Balboafs dance band, have played for rallies, dances, and parties, wherever their jazz-type of melody was welcome. Many of the members are versatile musicians, who turn their talents from inter- preting the old masters to playing jazz. Tap right: Mr. Billecig mirfdfv: Mr. Kinkleg brlnuf: Blue Boys.

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gadoa gan!! Oil 6tI 6l, Q SOUNDING BRASS The uniformed Balboa band marched in the Saint Patricl-:'s Day parade. They were chosen above all others by the Shriners' Hospital to perform during half time at the East-West game. The Parent-Teachers Association, which sponsored a program at the Granada Theater, helped the band in obtaining their uniforms. This year the band has played an important part in the social and activity life of our school. They have given outstanding performances at the football games, rallies, assemblies, and evening shows in the audi- torium. Among the players in the band are outstanding young musicians Richard Kucich, who manages the trombone very well, and Walter King, who masters the trombone, piano, and the bass fiddle on demand. The management, organization, and the success of the band are due to the hard work and achievements of Mr. Kinkle. Thr .mqgr of fI1IlJifidQ.l: are able In rhunge life feeling! arm' f0fldlf!07II ol 4 flare. -Cicero 1. AT THE GAME 2. ON PARADE 3. IN THE BLEACHERS PAGE TWENTY-THREE