Brookfield Central High School - Legend Yearbook (Brookfield, WI)

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W hen listing the reasons why stu- dents should be encouraged to lain musical experience, Elmbrook's Student-Parent Planning Guide states, 'music contributes to sound mental iealthf' Perhaps this is the explanation or the band members' seemingly inex- iaustible dedication and the countless :ours that they sacrifice for band rela- ed activities each day. The day of the band member begins vith section rehearsal before school ind does not end until he has practiced in hour or so at home. interspersed throughout the day are rehearsals for Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Brass and Woodwind Choirs, and Pep Band as well as lessons. Band members also serve in non-musical capacitiesg as librarians for the exten- sive collection of musical pieces, public relations persons, uniform custodians, and instrument managers. They also sold tickets for the Modern Revue Con- cert and pizzas to earn money for extra equipment and scholarships. The band electives that are offered, Concert Band and Wind Ensemble, pro- vide an opportunity for young musicians to grow individually as well as a group. Fundamentals are emphasized in Con- cert Band which is comprised mostly of sophomores. The Wind Ensemble spends most of the football season learning marching formations for pre- game and half-time festivities at Lancer home football games. In November, both bands prepare for the Christmas concert, which also features the Jazz Ensemble and the Brass Choir. In Janu- ary, the Modern Revue Concert fea- tured, as its guest artist, trumpeter Mike Vax. All concerts presented by the Cen- tral bands were typical of the excellence of the Central Music Department. Junior Sue Worst comments, The cataclysmic release of pre-concert tension, as the overwhelming surge of applause engulfs you after the final number brings a feel- ing of euphoria unequaled by any other experience. The highlight of the year for many instrumentalists is the District Solo and Ensemble Contest. Many parents of band members helped organize and run the all day event which was held at Cen- tral in March. Students came from throughout the Braveland Conference to play their solos and ensembles for judges. Those who received starred first ratings at the district level went on to the state contest which was held at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in May. Todd Colin explains, At contest, you learn a lot from the critiques of the judges as well as from the other stu- dents. Band is not a class for the person who cannot dedicate himself. Every moment, the band member's attention must be focused on the music that is being played. Band does not end when the student leaves the bandroom and is out of Mr. Buenger's sight. Central band members must practice hours on their own if they are to maintain the excellent tradition of the Central Music Program. Overall, band members give more than is required of them even when they must do as Mr. Buenger says, breathe through your ears. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band Band f 149

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Il t's really the people that make band N what it is. Everyone feels a lot of emo- tion and a sense of accomplishment after working so long and hard on something and then finally pulling it off. There's really a feeling of success. - Rob Tuttrup ll he art of music is combining your individual interpretation with those X of the other players to form the desired effect of a piece of music. After a success- ful performance, nothing can beat the feel- ing of pride you have. - Mark Nelson .ig 155 ' N ' f l ia 9 S 11, With trumpet held high, senior band member brings forth a blaring descant. Posture is an important step to good musical production, and Rob Tuttrup displays the proper form. 125 Exhibiting proper embouchure, Pam Nelson plays along with guest musician Gerry Vax in January. f3y Led by Scott Schaefer and Tim Harbold, the marching band per- forms before the homecoming crowd. The marching band plays in tront of all the fans at all the football games. My The band leader, Mr. Theodore Buenger, exclaims, Do it Now in front of the Wind Ensemble. t5j Senior Andy Wiemer con- centrates on his music during a performance of Rossini's Italian in Algiers. 148 f Band lt's always a pleasure and distinc Mr. Buenger honor to direct the Central Higl Music groups. These students are thi greatest. They are eager to progress, easily motivated, and contin uously seek to do more. Contest results, in group as well as individ ual competition, are among the highest in the state. I am proud tl be associated with Brookfield Central Music Program.

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AND OUR BIRD CAN SING ecause very few experienced choir B members were left after graduation last year, a great deal of recruiting had to be done. Even with this problem, Central choir director Kay Hartzell man- aged to put together three excellent choirs. Participating in a plethora of activi- ties, ranging from clinics to formal con- certs, the three Brookfield Central choirs were continuously preparing for another engagement. An evening per- formance at the Carroll College Choir Festival initiated the year, with some of the choir members participating in the festival choir. Highlighting the year were two per- formances of the Haydn Mass and the Robert Ray Gospel Mass with Brook- field East and' North Division High Schools. Both concerts saw Robert Ray, the spirited composer of the gospel mass, display his unique and vivacious manner of directing. Junior Tom Stringer says, I have never seen any- one direct with so much energy. It is actually entertaining to sing his songs while watching him. Saint Mary's Church hosted the first conceit which was attended by hun- dreds of people and enjoyed by all who attended. The concert set precedent as the first to combine choirs from the sub- urbs and the inner-city. In preparation for the event, all three school's choirs were excused from classes for one day to rehearse the masses at North Division and Saint Mary's Church. Before the concert, Robert Ray visited Central twice to teach choir members the basic funda- mentals of gospel singing. At one of these rehearsals, he composed a song which was later sung in concert. Junior Elaine Rogers comments, Singing with Brookfield East and North Division was really great. I made a lot of friends and Robert Ray was great. . A tradition was broken with the can- cellation ofthe Madrigal Dinner, but the madrigal group still sang a Christmas program, including such songs as Baby, What are you going' to be and Adeste Fideles, for several private groups dur- ing the holiday season. The cancellation was the result of a busier than usual concert schedule. Many of the traditional concerts were performed by the three choirsg the tre- ble choir, composed of all girls, the con- cert choir, and the chamber choir. All three choirs combined with Brookfield East in a Christmas concert at Saint Mary's Church. As usual, the Chamber Choir and the other choir's performances at the Eve- ning of Art and Music and their other engagements were well above par. 150 ! Choir During the Christmas season, many of the choir members were glued to their television sets in hopes that they could view Miss Hartzell's waterbed commer- cial. Most of the students enjoyed the performance of their director, and some were kind enough to give her a critique. A student teacher appeared in late January, at the start of the second semester, to learn, from Miss Hartzell and her students, the choir teaching methods. She directed during rehears- als to gain daily experience. Later in the year, Brookfield Central 0 O 0 hosted the Solo and Ensemble Contest. Parents of the choir members helped organize and run the all day long event for the entire Braveland Conference. Back rubs used as warm-ups for sing- ing were one of the choir members' favorite activities, and helped to sustain them through long hours of often tedi- ous practice. There is quite a promise for excellent choirs in the future with the underclass- men that are now in choir, and with the recruiting that will take place, the poten- tial is increased. if . it :N I.. . Wing, u Q s x Q s