Columbia Heights High School - Cohian Yearbook (Columbia Heights, MN)

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Under the direction of Mr. Wilke, the concert band plays Overture to Beatrice and Ben- edict for the entire student body at the school assembly on December l9. FRONT ROW: Sheila Knutson, Eileen Beck, Sandy Ertzgard - Publicity, Nancy Rose, Lynn Halling. SECOND ROW: Peggy Holstein, Kathy Knuteson, Don Bradley, Jim Miesbauer, Gary Linder, Doug Mosiman, James Steele - President, THIRD ROW: Phil Jarvi, Steve Anderson, Margo Erickson, Lori Palm - Vice-president, Jeff Palm, Bill Educators Praise the Concert Band As the band neared the climax of the song, Mr. Wilke cued the horns for their-vital notes, which they played - off key. What's the matter with you, French horns? shouted Mr. Wilke as he made a sour face. 'lDid you have sauerkraut for breakfast? This was-a typical scene in the band room. Work started early in the fall for the con- cert band with preparation for a concert in October. The band played before a con- vention of music teachers at Roosevelt High School during MEA. Following the concert, Mr. Wilke and the band were praised for their sensitive inter- pretation of fine music. After this start, the band was kept in con- stant preparation for upcoming concerts. Among the various performances given were a fall concert of November 28, Christ- mas and Valentine's Day concerts for the student body, the Pop concert in May, and a concert at St. Cloud Tech. The band also participated in the district and state band contests, where they tried to follow the win- ning tradition set by past bands. Worcester, Ted Olson, Barb Swore, Jane Thompson, Connie Stockwell, Clark Urbans, Ellen Holden. FOURTH ROW: Robin Turnwall, Mike Fannon, Marvin Balamut, Ted Olson, Mike Holmberg, Ron Leemon, Gary Hafvenstein, Dean Armstrong, Jim Rein- holtzen, Jeff Paul, Steve lngvaarson, Jerry Peterson. 65

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i t Jfj f , N 5 H i ,yew 1, 'W ft 22 ff Stealing a glance at the music, tuba player Robin Turnwall proceeds with Tschailcowskys Finale from Symphony in F Minor No. fl. FRONT ROW: Linda Axmark, Evelyn Bradley, Sandy Schmidt, Terry Hannah, Teresa Pekus. SECOND ROW: Susan Nelson, Chris Halling, Terry Welch, Cheryl Johnson, Scott Welch, Steve Paquin, John Hogencin, Rebecca Edstrom, THIRD ROW: Barb Hall- gren, Cindy Wolfsteller, Faythe Anderson, Diane Schillinger, Pat Moore, Karla Dahl, T'wW Wfxq-.,, Anyone familiar with the bandroom will recognize this picture of student director Jim Steele faithfully practicing his saxophone. Sue Boerger, Steve Jones, Greg Sloat, Mark Morrau, FOURTH ROW1Mr.WiIke - di- rector, Velma Norlhup, Sue Lambert, Paul Philips, Cheryl Zoolc, Mary Oliniany, Leanne Plessel.

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The Homecoming The Year For The .-1-Q--.-,- iron ' V l u N H' W .N -..,.,,...-o V4.1 AAM4 .. .,.-N---M--- H Guiding and adding interest to the marching band are maiorettes Barb Larson, Bridget Pre- imesberger, Kathy lsley, Lavonne Paquin, Denise Pederson, and Jennifer Johnson. At Homecoming half-time the bona is caught with hats sprinkled of confetti. 66 we With raised arm marching band director, Mr. song, Roll-On Victory, to inspire the football Parade Highlights Marching Band lt's left-right, not right-left, you clods! What do you mean, 'someone has your uniform? lt has to be in there! Such were the comments you were likely to hear if you happened to venture near the marching band any time this year. Long hours were spent in preparation for the band's various performances. Practice sessions were held at least twice a week throughout the summer. The climax of the marching season came with the Aquaten- nial Torchlight Parade. The band also per- formed in numerous other parades, includ- ing the Columbia Heights Jamboree, the Robbinsdale Whiz-Bang Days, the East Side Parade, the St. Anthony Septemberfest, and the Columbia Heights Homecoming Parade. When football season arrived, the band turned its attention to interesting field posi- tions. They formed a half-moon and played Moon River for the Homecoming game. Carlson, starts the downbeat for the school team onto victory at a home game. L. 4 el' ,i l i