East High School - Echoes Yearbook (Wichita, KS)

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i LEFT: Partlclpants In tha Rsglonal Music Fsstlvsl ars tlront rowi Byron Darlington: tss- cond rowl Bob Fostsr, Rusty Jonas, Damon Salazar, Lou Conlsssorl, Allan Jonss: tthlrd rowi Hsathsr Blackwsll, Dsnlss Hall, Sarah Goudy Cathsrlns Lansdowns: tback rowl Julls Ramssy, Jsll Boldt, Laura Danlal, Allcs Stswart, Paula Danlsl. BOTTOM LEFT: Msmbsrs ol tha Wlchlta Youth Symphony Orchsstra ars tlront rowl Bscky Dandsrs, Sally Clsmsnts, Allan Jonss, Cathsrlns Lansdowns: tback rowl Julls Ramssy, .Istl Boldt, Laura Danlal, Allcs Stswart, Paula Danlal. BOTTOM RIGHT: Participants ln KMEA Dlstrlct and Stats Band and Orchsstra ars ttront rowi Allan Jonas, Dlstrlct and Stats: Allcs Stswart, Dlstrlct: Josl Whlts, Dlstrlct: Matt Botkln, Dlstrlct: Cathsrlns Lansdowns, Dlstrlct and Stats: tback NW, Julls Ramssy, Dlstrlct and Stats: Jstt Boldt, Dlstrlct: Laura Danlsl, Dlstrlct and Stats: Sally Clsmsnts, District: Bscky Dandsrs, Dlstrlct and Stats. f' -- amsey and iunior Alan Jones: and ie string quintet consisting of aniors John Cary, Daniel and amsey, junior Jones and sophomore lice Stewart. Soloists receiving a ll rating ere sophomore Heather Blackwell, ute, and senior Tim Hart, bass. nsembles receiving a ll rating was ie trumpet trio consisting of junior ichard Dickinson and sophomores ou Confessori and Damon Salazar. Although all of these students 'ere involved in their groups at chool, they dedicated themselves nd their free time to these extra ac- vities also. Most of these students, owever, agreed that all of their hard fork was worthwhile. Tim Hart: The music department has really helped me grow as a musician and as a person. l'll always treasure my experiences i here. Dan Hines: I think we did well this year considering all ol the problems we had. Music Honorsl23

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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

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RlGHT: Members ol the Jazz Ensemble are tat drumsl Kenneth Kunkle: lplano benchl Allce Stewart: iplano topl Julle Ramsey: ibassl Dan Hlnes: itront rowl Scott Spunaugle, Jeff Johns, Jeff Boldt, Kevln Harrlson: isecond rowl Joel Whlte, Russell Jones, Bob Foster, Doug Lansdowne: lback rowl Danlel Granon, Jerry Black, Chuck Jabara, Lou Conlessorl, Demon Salazar. Not plctured are Byron Darlington and Beth Jacqmaln, BELOW: Concert Band members are tlront rowl Melissa Johnson, Therese Stepps, Krlsty Glllesple, Sarah Goudy, conducter Mlke Pressler, Dena Nethercot, Rebekah Bushey, Heather Blackwell: tsecond rowl Jeff Boldt, Debble Dlcklnson, Denlse Hall, Tamme Davls, Romey Talbert, Lavonda O'Day, Brlan Bartlett, Doug Erickson, Beth Jacqmaln, Tony Shlblom, Eva Ramey, Theresa Fltzpatrlck, Leslle Longsworth, Catherlne Lansdowne: lthlrd rowl Kevln Brown, Jodl Cllne, Anna Ramey, Gerrl McCoy, Dana Baumann, Kathy Tryon, Crystal Whlte, Chuck Jabara, Tlm Fltzpatrlck, Doug Lansdowne, Scott Spunaugle, Jeff Johns, Kevln Harrlson, Allan Wynne, Debra Granon, Chrla Davls, Kevln Steele, Andy Longstafl, Mlke Ware: tback rowl John Walters, Rusty Jones, David Kenneson, Rlta Colllns, Byron Darlington, Russell Jones, Frank Webb, Matt Botkln, Joel Whlte, Bob Foster, Jerry Black, Rlchard Dlcklnson, Lou Confessorl, Alan Brooks, Damon Salazar, Dan Granon, Kelly Talbert. Not plctured are Shawn Howell, Ken- neth Kunkle, Lynne Nance. E i 5 The instrumental music students work hard to put on good performances. ard work has rewards Chairperson: Mike Pressler Members: 104 students, 1 teacher Subjects: Orchestra, Marching Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Music Theory Strengths: individuals work well together and people are musically very sound Weaknesses: Lack of numbers, although improving 24llnstrumental Music The instrumental music depart- ment had a very successful year. Along with the regularly scheduled events such as concerts, there were many extra events in which the students were involved. With the beginning of football season came the beginning of Mar- ching Band. The Marching Band began practicing even before school started in late August, and although there were many adverse weather conditions which they had to put up with, they made it through the season. ln the spring, they also par- ticipated in the River Festival Parade. Jazz Band members also had to deal with many out-of-class rehear- sals. There wasn't a class set up for Jazz Band, so practices were held on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 7:15 to 7:55. They participated in such activities as Jazz ln TheFiound and noontime concerts in the park during the River Festival. The Qrchestra was very busy preparing for concerts all year and for contests early in the spring. There were also a few members of the full 1 5 S E E 2 E i E X