Central Valley High School - Talon Yearbook (Central Valley, CA)

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The Music Dpt. Went On The Road. The band played at the North Cal. Music Con- test, the Tracy Band Review April 28th at Great America, the Rodeo Parade, Shasta Damboree Parade, graduation, and elementary schools in the area. The Jazz Band toured the area schools, played at Reno, the Lions Club, and the Spring Music Show. The Swing Choir performed at the Reno Jazz Festival the 13th, 14th, and 15th of March, the Lions Club State Convention the 2nd of May, the Spring Music Review May Sth and 6th, graduation, and Shasta College. The music dept. consists of a Swing Choir, Stage Band, Marching Band, Jazz Ensemble, and Concert Band. The music dept. performed with the encourage- ment and direction of Mr. Tucker, who is very outgoing and puts out a lot of his own time and money to help them perform. Togetherness is an important part of the music dept. All care part of a family with Mr. Tucker as the fatherly figure backing them up. At Christmas the music dept. carolled convalescent homes and per- formed in the winter concert. Many students have formed lasting relationship and they cele- brate at parties together after performances and for birthdays. For the Reno Jazz Festival Mr. Tucker brought in a choreographer named Tamar to teach them the dances and songs. The show choir 2 songs included, The Rose , Jump Shout Boogie , Games People Play , Turn the Beat Around , Late in the Evening . The show choir 1 songs were: Fame , On Broad- way , l Just Want to Dance With You , At the Hop , Run Around Sue , t'Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band , 'Breaking up is Hard to don. l. Mr. Tucker and the Swing Choir perform Jump Shout Boogie , during the homecoming rally. 2. Jill Perry, Tina Pruitt, Jeff Kelly, Nancy Alvord, Brenda Brazil, Julie Dillon, and Becky Carlson sing Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer during the Winter Con- cert. 3. Joe Leake, Carolyn Flesauras, David Mitch- ell, Tlm Looper, Wendy Castelbano, Dawna Helwlg, Jeff Kelly, Stephanie Caudle, and Heather Rowlfe practicing the Rose for the Reno Festival. 4. Bill Burkhead, Darla Sivey. James Cepner, Tammy God- dard, Chuck LaHorgue, and David Cassano play in the Stage Band during the Winter Concert. 5. Deb- bie Larmour, Darlene Gaynor. and Shery Ferguson demonstrate abilities on the flute. 6. Mr. Tucker conducts the Stage Band: lst. row tleft-rlghtl Blll Burkhead, Darla Slvey, James Kepner, Tammy Goddard, Churck LaHorgue, David Cassano. 2nd. row: Kevin Markham, John Lowell, Wess Gold- smith, Vaughn Ritchie, Eric Harris. and Man. Steers. 7. Mr. Tucker plays the tuba at one of the rallies. 8. Tamar teaches the Choir how to show meaning and feelings ln their dances for Reno. 9. Swing Choir sings occupella during the Winter Con- cert. Front row lleft-rlghtl: Vicky Wilde, Roxanne Wilde, Angie Butler, Klm MacLean, Julie Misener. and Carrie Mlsener. 2nd row: Susan Qulrus, Chris Huebener, Rhonda Reynolds, Denise Chisholm, Al- ice Romero, and Stephanie Caudle. 3rd row: Diane Hagstrom, Renee Chesson, Sherry Harty, Diane Brock, Terri Rahm, Brenda Brazil, and Nancy Al- vord. 4th row: Jeff Kellee, Jeff Hill, Mike Martinez, Chuck LaHorgue, Dwain Sellers, and Tad Vick. Music Dpt.

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