Cave Spring High School - Accolade Yearbook (Roanoke, VA)

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Wendy Moms assing notes, playing pieces, and performing Composed Symphonic band student, Lynn Bangle directs a flute practice. Flutist performed for a Kiwanis Christmas meeting. Most students considered a fun class to be an easy one. Although there were no desks, and the rumble of students chatter was often heard, band class was not thought of as easy. Students averaged 30 to 40 minutes of practice every night. Senior Todd Huffman said, ttltts not really work if you like it. 80 students took the class seriously. Band captain Mark Snedegar commented, hltts important to know your part if youtre called on. Unlike in some classes, here, you have a lot of responsibility. Band director Mr. William Svec taught three band classes: Symphonic Band, Concert Band, and Music Theory. The Band classes played various pieces while the seven member Music Theory class studied composers, dif- ferent kinds of music and how music was written. Mary Ann Ehlshlager and Kim Zawacki Drummer boy Percussion players, Randy Jamison, and Patrick OtNeill concentrate on the music during band practice. The con- cert band occasionally practiced in the auditorium to prepare for concerts Mary Ann Ehlshlagvr 1 60 e Band Step by step Marching flag corp members. Margaret Hale, Elizabeth Brown, Bryn Corbin, Angela Gillespie, and Jenifer Hale step in tune down Chaparral Drive while marching in the homecoming parade, Festive flutes Flute by ftute, and note by noteJeni- fer Younger. Julie Rutherford, Elee Beaver, Mary Moore, Lisa Crabbs. Cindy Hopkins, and Pam Russel play a festive of flutes during the pep rally before homecoming,

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See-W-Say Laura Svec presents a See-N-Say to Todd Huffman at the gag gifts ceremony for his ability to make animal noises Other senior band members received gifts and senior male members each received a cake from the drill team. Blow by blow While marching, Joel Svec plays his trombone at band camp. Band camp was held for five days in early August at Ferrum College with bands from many local schools present. ' ,2 A step above Debbie Conn and Russell Nelson . play a tune along with other band members during the first pep rally of the season. Bill Svec Toni Moore Mary Ann Ehlshlager usical chairs, a challenge or a showdown? Tootie flutie Concert Band members Tracy She prepared herself for the confrontation. She had Bond practiced long and hard and concentrates on her music. she knew she would emerge the victor. Was this a western style showdown? An Olym- pic competition? Not quite! Just a typical challenge for seating in the Sym- phonic Band. Students were seated according to skill, with first chair the best. When a student seated lower than another felt that he was well- practiced enough and deserved a higher seat, he could challenge students higher than him. The challenge usually included the playing of scales and musical pieces as a test of skill. These individual challenges prepared students for group competitions. The band competed as a whole against other high school bands and students competed on their own for seats in the All Regional Band. Mary Ann Ehlshlager Blowing her own horn As Chris Brown quietly waits his turn, and Mr. Bill Svec listens carefully Debbie Anderson plays her oboe on stage, The band spent many days practicing on stage, rather than in the band room. right before competitions or performances. Marv Ann Ehlshlager Band e 15.

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WW W - Bob Lee David Dantzler Bharati Jain leads drill team mem- bers in line, to march along the road during the homecoming pa- rade. Kristen Napier said, ttThis was an experi- ence 1,11 never forget. except in really hot or really cold weatheri Debbie Anderson said, ttl despised the soggy feet from marching in the rain at band camp. tiAll in all, the band works well together, Laura said. tiThe band is like a big fam- ily. Most everyone gets along well together, and there is a special bond and feeling between band members. itThe thing I like best about the band is the people, said anding together cont. Mark Underwood. ttJust about everyone gets along with each other, and you make a lot of friends. People involved in the arts tend to stick together. Lon' Eades Road warriors Leaders of the pack, Julie Ruther- ford, Elee Beaver, Mary Moore, and Lynn Bangle lead the band to con- quer Chaparral Drive dun'ng band practice after school. Wendv Moms Sitting tight Listening for their instructions, Eddy Vangergn'tt, and Kerri Ross listen on for their cue before performing in the Stadium Review, Band w 161 Bob Lee