Cody High School - Comet Yearbook (Detroit, MI)

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laracfice oum ,nay 0 ad dana! rafeo honord JN 44 The Redford-Cody game provided the first opportunity for Codyites to use their new home field. Proudly the band marched before the fans as they performed during half-time. .l' G ' f-' Q , ,2- c 'wil ll R . ' S 1. X J. , ua gf Nah-i.m4.7An4.l'Q4.M Lost winter the Cody hand was chosen over all other a vast audience of tlzousamls, they entertained with their Detroit high .vehool hands to perform during half-time best marching and playing skill. Their excellent perform- at the annual Detroit News Goodfellow Game. Before ance brought Cody and its hand respect and honor.

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Rendering her interpretation of the Christmas spirit, JoAnne Lenart per- formed an expert rendition of Sonata in G, lst Movement in her bass violin solo which won her an audition in the Teenagers Symphonic Orchestra. A french horn solo by Fred Rizner adds calmness to the peaceful mood of the holiday spirit. Only through diligent practice could Strauss's Concerto No. 1 be perfected and fulfill the exquisite quality of this instrument. This charming trio succeeded in delighting their audience as they interpreted the holiday spirit in music by singing Santa Claus is Coming to Town. One hundred twenty-three

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Hours upon hours of practice went into the making of a spectacular football game half-time show or a gala production like Bandarama. Mem- bers of Cody's band followed a rigorous practice schedule which often began before classes and resumed after school was over for the day. The field rang loud with the sound of music and formations being rehearsed on early summer, fall, and spring mornings. Rewarding their diligent work, the Cody band was chosen above all other Detroit high schools to perform the half-time ceremonies at the annual Detroit Goodfellow Game at Briggs Stadium and to give a music demonstration over WTVS, Channel 56. Cody's Band of the Hour strutted maiestically before the Goodfellow crowd in their trim uniforms as penlights on headdresses and spats traced their movements dra- matically in the darkened stadium. With hula-girls swaying softly to their rendition of the Hawaiian War Chant, the band provided an attractive half-time show for the fans who attended the Cody- Redford football game. The long hours of practice held little glory at 'the time for Comet band members but provided a firm foundation for the performances which brought them so much acclaim later.