Bradford High School - Bradonian Yearbook (Bradford, IL)

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CT hc School Band First Row-left to right-Gertrude Swearingen, Virginia Wolfe, Frank Herder, Gloria Welsh, Helen Howes, Ruth Nelson, Donna Jean Snell. Second Row-Billy Fuertges, Audrey Flo Tumbleson, June Enos, Ardis Talbert, Mary Catherine Mowbray, Bill Carroll, John Howes, Spencer Landes, HONOR Rosellqulst- Third Row-Lillian Webber, Virgil Bates, nm HarneY, Ferns Tumbleson, Dorothy Forbes, Gayle Ames, Dorothy Garrison, Rosemary Breen, Carol Hall. . Fourth Row-Lois Ward, Bob Boyd, Walter Buswell, Leroy Hapllef, Phyllis HHDHBF. Jane Owens, Bob Hallock. Bill Barton. Adding to their already excellent musician ship, the members of the Bradford 1-ligh School Band received very good looking uniforms. These suits have sweaters that are orange, b,ack trousers, and black caps oi the overseas type trimmed in orange. These new uniforms add very much to the appearance of the band, increasing their chances of getting much farther in the contest this year. The new conductor, Mr. Brown, of Peor- ia, has made great strides in the progress ot the band. With the addition of new in- struments, the tonal quality of the band is greatly improved, A joint concert was given in conjunction with the Tiskilwa. band and it was receiv- ed with great enthusiasm. The concert was given on a Sunday afternoon and was large- ly attended. It is very difficult for a band so small as the Bradford band to get very far in a con- test, for there are other bands who have a. larger instrumentation, and errors in playing aren't noticed as much. Owing to this difficulty, Mr. Brown has given a lot of time to the rehearsal of the band, and to the individual sections, adding to the virtousity of the musicians. The spirit of the parents and the town in general is very good. This is something that some bands do not have and the add- ed backing from all who boosted the band is greatly appreciated. W, G. BROWN, B. M. E. Illinois Wesleyan BAND INSTRUCTOR

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Highlights in the Music Organization. BAND SOLOISTS Better sections mean a better band so the band instructor encourages the indiv- idual members to compete in the soloist contests in their respective sections. June Enos and Bob Boyd placed in the contest. 5. First Row-left to right-June Enos, Ardis Talbert, Virginia Wolfe. Second Row-left to right-Lois Ward, Bob Boyd, Walter Buswell. Z1 DRUM MAJOR The drum major is the first member ot the band seen in parades. It is essential for this person to have grace, poise 'and vivacity. Each year at the fall band festiv- al at Peoria the drum majors of the various bands entered compete for prize. This year the honor was won by the drum major from Avon. BRASS QUARTET Quartet numbers add variety to a band program. The Bradford Band presented the brass quartet on several occasions in which they were well received. It is hoped in the future the band instructor will be able to increase the number of groups to compete in the contest. Left to Right-Lois Ward, Bob Boyd, Wal- ter Buswell, Bill Barton, l PIANO CONTESTANTS All soloist must have accompanists. ln order to stimulate interest in Piano the rules of the contest allow each school to have two of the accompanist compete among each other. Last year the school was represented by Rosemary Breen and Gertrude Swearingen. 5 5 June Enos Left to Right--Rosemary Breen, Bob Boyd, Gertrude Swearingen.