East High School - Echoes Yearbook (Wichita, KS)

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.5 i' A ' 0 it 3 E , X, t t JJ- . , 1 x t E . -VIQ 2 5 shits- as , E ' 1 ' ' - ' - . L.. Q . -Q15 -.-...se - t - 'W' , - x :-ll - Q UPPER LEFT: Membere of Madrlgale are tlett Novi Tlm Hart, George Hardage, Stu Sheldon, Itn Dllley, Duetln Moore: tmlddle lettl Fla Slnclalr, Laurel Nichole, Laura Nynehule, Dawn Blake, Robln Harrlag tmlddle rlghti Mlchelle Dletrlch, Dlane Vandeveer, Debra Ward: trlght rowl Doug Anderson, Erlc Malone, Donoven Evane, Ed Howard. Not pictured are Laurle Kahre, Brenda Boyle, Steve Hlll. UPPER RIGHT: Members of Concert Cholr ln- clude tllrat rowj Patrlcla Mueller, Klm Brown, Jlm Dllley, Rochelle Gentet, Chad Plckerlng, Robln Marble, Davld Gllchrlet, Dlane Vandeveer, Davld Crleeman, Angle Wllllame, Pete Holloway, Dawn Blake, Anlta Grlftlth: tee- cond rowl Anlta Klng, Duetln Moore, Laurel Nichole, Tlm Hart, Debble Ward, Melody Wendler, C.J. Payne, Sheila Harvleton, Donovan Evane, Kathy Reed: tthlrd rowi Dar- rella 0'Connor, Doug Andereon, Donna Blnter, Fla Slnclalr, Stu Sheldon, Kathy Curleae, Steve Hlll, Mlchelle Dletrlch, Ruaeel Moldovan: tlorth row: Mark Blue, Brenda Boyle, Laurle Kahre, Debra Moore, T.C.Robb, Shelly Wllllame, Ed Howard, Bonnle Belt, Erlc Malone. Not plc- tured: Chlp Hardage, Robln Harrleon, .luetln Mork, Laura Nyenhule, Sharon Prlchard, Jull VanSlckIe LEFT: Practlclng durlng keyboard la Laura Nyenhule. those at junior and senior highs, chur- :hes and nursing homes. Concert Choir was the largest group and required that members lik- ed to sing, had a voice of some quali- ty and enjoyed fun. Madrigals met every day during sixth hour and for many special prac- :ice sessions for concerts at 1eighborlng junior and senior high schools. The Madrigals also perform- ad in Kansas City and Buhler Ks. and even went to Griffith's home town of -iberty, Mo. Music letters were given out in focal music as in instumental music and sports. Eric Malone: you a chance to express yourself differently from other classes. Vocal Music gives ,Dawn Blake: I think, with the help of the new director, East's f 5music department has developed extremely well. Vocal Musicl21

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BELOW: Members of Sophomore Choir are lfront rowl Shelly Roblnson, Heather Halnes, Becky Robbearte, Llnh Nguyen Crask, Camele Crump, Laehonda Green, dlrector Anlta Grlfflth lsecond rowl Katle Bumpue, Beth Boyle, Betty Parker, Jennlfer Reed, Glna Clemone, Trisha Rudolph, Katle House, Brandl Brown, Paige CoRlght, Mollle Porter tthlrd rowl Sandy Pap- pan, Susan Belew, Kay Zercher, Shannon Rolllne, Stephanle Black, Alatalr Burke, Dana Johnson lback rowl Carrle Weldon, Klm Ed- mundeon, John Bums, Randall Crawford, Geoff Moore, Todd Morse, Scott Jonee Audra Bobbltt, Chrletlna Helman. Not plctured Is Karen Mathle. LOWER LEFT: Members of Men'e Ensemble practice ln the muelc room for a performance. They are lfrom leftl Patrlck Phllllpe, T.C. Robb, Mlke Gerhard, Mark Blue, Todd Krehblel. Not plctured le Ed Howard. .M , s W Vocal muslc glves students a chance to express themselves ln different ways usic is exhilerating! 2OlVocal Music Instructor: Anita Griffith Subjects: Madrlgals, Concert Choir, Men's Ensemble, Keyboard. Number of students: 131 Strengths: Terrific voices and effort from students Weaknesses: Small enrollment There were many changes in thf vocal music department, such as L new director, teacher Anita Griffitl' the elimination of Choral Ace because of low enrollment and tn reinstituting of Keyboard, whicl taught beginners how to play ani gave experienced players a chance ti learn new pieces and improve on what they knew. The Sophomore Choir, which wa: conducted second hour, wasa largi group that showed much enthusiasn and promise. in Men's Ensemble there were si: very industrious young men who pen formed at many events, including i

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BELOW: Partlclpatlng ln KMEA Dlatrlct and State Choir Ia senior Tlm Hart. Not pictured Is eenlor Michelle Dletrlch. TOP RIGHT: Sololata who partlclpated In the Regional Mualc Feetlval are ileft to rlghti Mlchelle Dlelrlch, Fla Slnclalr, Brenda Boyle, Audra Bobbltt, Becky Robbearte, Todd Morse. BOTTOM RIGHT: Partlclpanta ln the All-Clty Honore Cholr are ifront rowt Audra Bobbltt, Heather Halnee, Erlc Malone, Fla Slnclalr, Camele Crumpg ieecond rowt Alafalr Burke, Todd Moree, Geoff Moore, Ed Howard, Beth Boyle: iback rowt Shelly Wllllama, Michelle Dletrlch, Brenda Boyle, Robin Harrison, Debble Ward, Becky Robbearte. Vocal and instrumental music students are involved in many different activities. vents add to work load Students in both the instrumental and vocal music departments had many extra activities which they could involve themselves in. Several students were involved in the Youth Symphony program, which consisted of a Repertory Orchestra and a Youth Orchestra. Practices were held every Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to noon, and they gave two concerts a year: one in the fall andione in the spring. 22lMusic Honors There were also many students who participated in KMEA District and State Orchestra and Choir. To be accepted for District, they had to audition live, and then they rehearsed all day Dec. 3 and gave a concert that night. To be accepted in the State Or- chestra, they had to send in an audi- tion tape and then, if accepted, they practiced Feb. 21-23 and gave a con- cert on the evening of Feb. 23. Several students participated in the All-City Honors Choir. Thi rehearsed from Feb. 12-14 and p+ formed a concert on the evening Feb. 14. There were 22 instrumental al vocal soloists and seven ensembl- that entered the regional conte March 16, and, out of these, sevi soloists and three ensembli qualified for State, April 27. I strumental soloists receiving a I State were juniors Alan Jones, violi and Catherine Lansdowne, oboe, al senior Julie Ramsey, violin. V03 soloists receiving a l were seni Brenda Boyle, soprano, and Michel Dietrich, alto. Ensembles receiving l rating were the string trio, c sisting of seniors Laura Daniel an