Dobie High School - Roundup Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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The clover for- mation was one of the many intricate patterns the band performed on the field during their show. The band spent many long hours during and after school rehearsing for both their half- time and contest performances. In an array of colors, the flag and rifle lines combine their efforts to add the finishing touches to the halftime entertainment. Tiger of San Pedro was one ofthe numbers performed bythe band to help them quality for state competition. Robbie Melinder, senior, led the band as drum major. fsee insertj Marching Band 123

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Seniors David Medack, on trumpet, and Fayellen Shreck, on trombor are featured in a duet during the song Tiger of San Pedro. As the band prepares to march into Berger Stadium for the state rr ching contest, Greg Lloyd, senior, stands by while Bill Brawn, direc makes last minute adjustments. The percussion feature, Saber Dance, spotlights the talents of Kerr Jones, Elizabeth Morris, Robin Blilie, Ralph Bahr, Mike Broussard, Ouade, Marcello DeLeon, and Steve Meza. Holding Them On Pins And Needle There was first total silence. Then 1, 2, 3, 4. . could be heard clearly through the air, as drum major Robbie Melinder led the band on- to the field for his second year as drum major. Practices began early in August with the band preparing for their halftime shows, and con- tinued until late November, ending with state contest. The 160 members of the band rehear- sed every day during sixth period and after school until the show looked good or it was dark, according to Bill Brawn, director. During football season, the band also had to perform at pep rallies and play the music for the Lariaettes' performances. The band marched on the field to Dramatic Dpener, followed by Melinder's awesome salute which delighted audiences all season long. The next number performed was Tiger of San Pedro. This song featured two soloists, Lisa Howell on trumpet, and George King on trumpet. There was also a duet with David Medack playing the trumpet along with ta ing Band Fayellen Shreck on trombone. Then, the per- cussion section was featured in Saber Dance. lt was during this song that the band perfor- med a rotating clover on the field. The flag and rifle corps also added excitement and flair to the song. The band finished with Temptation. As they marched off, not only Doble spectators, but also those who watched from the opposite stands, gave the band a standing ovation. Contest season started Oct. 24 at LaMarque. There the band received a I rating and two trophies for Best Flag and Best Rifle lines. The University interscholastic League contest was held Nov. 7 at Memorial Stadium. The band was again a big success, receiving straight l's from all the judges. At this contest, judges chose two schools from each division lo attend state con- test. Of the 23-5A schools competing, this school and Rayburn High were chosen. Shouts of pride and joy were heard throughout the stadium. Then the practices really began. Every step in all four songs had to be perfectly synchronized. Every space had to be equal distances al Perfecting the show went as far as hemmin the pants the same length to give the bar more uniform look. State contest was held in Austin Nov. Most everyone was excited because this the first time the band had ever participated state contest. When the band was annour with a ll rating, only 2.33 points away frorr rating, the band was disappointed, but vowe come back the next year. The officers for this year were Richard rias. senior, presidentg Medack, senior, xr president, Stacey Little, senior, secretary, bara McClanahan, senior, historian, K Stevens, junior, historiang Greg Lloyd, sei instrument managerg and Aaron Olivier, ser uniform manager. The flag captains were nifer silva, senior, and Mandy Schubert, ju! Twirlers were Debbie Murphy, Mo McKnight, Kelly Hice, Kim Meade, Kathy Pol Stevens, Tina Jones, Michelle Bother, Jenise Drager.

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it ,J. -nt, -1. 1 1 Bill Brawn directs the band to the song Italian in Algiers during the South Zone Band Cathy Evans, Greg Lloyd, and Stephanie Hamilton entertain Festival. audience during the First Wind's Christmas concert. Music In The Air , Preparing for three concerts and the University interscholastic League contests took many hours of rehearsals from the band members of Wind Ensembles l and ll. Students went through auditions to qualify them for one of the two bands for what Bill Brawn, director, considers the most impor- tant part of the year's concert season. After a very successful marching season, the band's spirit and confidence soaredg yet for the first time in many years, the mem- bers did not receive straight ones at UIL contest. Brawn took much of the blame for this by saying that he picked music that was much too hard for the students to play. He also said that there were other factors that hampered the band's success this year, they started working on the music later than usual and everyone's attitude was not as strong as it had been at the beginning of 124 Concert Band the year. ' 4 Richard Farrias, senior president, said, We could have gone the easy way and got- ten a one, but we chose the 'Doble Way'-the hard way-and we risked a two. We were all kind of disappointed. We figured we could pull through at the last minute, but unfortunately we didnt't. The year started out well with solo and en- semble with many students placing in the various levels of area competition. There were 48 who made district band, 14 region, and three were selected for area. Mike Parker was selected as a member of the all- state band. On April 16-17, the ensembles went to UIL contest for their competition. This year there were 25 schools attendingg therefore, providing stiff competition. First Wind scored a 2 in concert and a 1 in sightreading, while Second Wind made a 2 in both events. band played three selections entitled, Ma from Pathetic Symphony, italian in Algi and Percussion. One obstruction that fa the band was its lack of experience. David Medack, senior, explained, ' went in as underdogs because we wer against hard judges and very experieg bands. Our younger members were gr yet they just needed more experience. Stan Mauldin, assistant director, has 1 good-bye to this school after only two year. directing. He began his own corps called Nighthawks that will tour the country in cons competition. The band performed a few concerts cluding its annual Christmas concert. M1 bers also attended the South Zone B Festival which was held in Nlay.