East High School - Echoes Yearbook (Wichita, KS)

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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

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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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ww! .-are-nail? lchestra who made up the pit or- Hestra for the musical Fiddler on ie Roof. lt was a new and different perience for everyone in the pit or- estra and, when asked his opinion, anductor Mike Pressler said it was the best high school accompanying t orchestra l've ever heard. Students in the concert band also articipated in several activities, in- uding the annual pops concert in le spring. Both Concert Band and rchestra were involved in the All- ity band and orchestra and the Area- and and Orchestra. The music groups are a lot better is year than I thought they would a, said Pressler. As things get bet- r, the more recognition we will ceive, and that's what we're striving r.. ABOVE: Orchestra members are llront rowi Alan Jones, Julie Ramsey, Paula Daniel, Tracy Anderson, Sally Clements, Becky Danders, Holly Schoell, Laura Daniel: lsecond rowl Alice Stewart, John Cary, Llsa Erickson, Chris Mlller, Deiter Gran, Klttl Wllson, Sharon Baldwln, Deb- bie Lamkln, Cheli Mapel: lback rowl conductor Mike Pressler, Sally Vanderhoolven, Michelle McConnell, Joe Rakestraw, Tracy Hood, Harold Hendrickson, Robln Weaver, Lisa Moore, Dawn Rowe, Clarence Horn. LEFT: Marching Band members are llront rowl drum major Doug Erickson, David Kenneson, Rlta Colllns, Thurland Morgan, Kenneth Kunkle, John Walters, Frank Webb, Rusty Jones, Shawn Howell, Theresa Fltzpatrlck, drum major Matt Botklng lsecond rowl Tony Shlblom, Melissa Johnson, Kelll Jo Sims, Leslie Longsworth, Theresa Stepps, Rebekah Bushey, Dena Nethercot, Sarah Goudy, Eva Ramey, Heather Blackwell, Kristy Glllesple, Debbie Dlcklnsong lthlrd rowl Gerrl McCoy, Kathy Tryon, Dana Baumann, Kevln Brown, Romey Talbert, Brlan Bartlett, Jell Boldt, Anna Ramey, Tamme Davis, Jodl Cllne, Denise Hall: llourth rowl Tim Fltzpatrlck, Doug Lansdowne, Lavonda O'Day, Beth Jacqmaln, Scott Spunaugle, Allan Wynne, Chrls Davls, Jell Johns, Kevin Harrlson, Debra Granong llllth rowl Chrls Rackham, Joel White, Andy Longstall, Kevln Steele, Damon Salazar, Richard Dickinson, Chuck Jabara, Lou Con- lessorl, Jerry Black, Alan Brooks, Danlel Granon, Bob Fosterg lback rowl Shannon Rolllns, Ferlcka Carter, Shannon Pew, Robin Gent, Cyndee Busch, Byron Darlington, Russell Jones, Danlel Hlnes, Peggy Pllcher, Lorl Sprout, Camllle Crump, Kelly Talbert, Llsa Frankhouser. BOTTOM LEFT: Members ol the Dlxleland Ensemble are llront YOWI Kenneth Kunkleg lback rowl Byron Darlington, Jefl Johns, Jetl Boldt, Jerry Black, Joel Whlte. John Cary: good year, been bette State. Tony Shiblom: We've had a good year. I think we would've done well at State, had we gone. The Orchestra had a although it would've r if we'd have gone to Instrumental Musicl25