Evangel University - Lancer Yearbook (Springfield, MO)

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or waited until 11 p.m. to venture toward the still- occupied rooms. While the increase led to a shortage of practice rooms, it also led to some additions. Herb Johnson, a 1978 graduate, returned as a piano instructor. He also taught a new course, ; llFundamentals of Music I I ,' Theory,II which was designed I I to aid students without I I previous training in music I I ' theory. ; ,1 A second new class was I also added, Hymn Playing for I I I Piano and Organ, for developing the gospel-style techniques for piano and organ I I- majors. II The department also changed its image with the purchase of a computer and a II two-manual harpsichord. The II 1 computer was bought to com- pile a statistical history of the music education department Pep Band member Les Ray, junior, plays his trombone to cheer the Crusaders on to victory. The pep band played at all home games. . Tammy Johnson, senior, concentrates UP on the music during band rehearsal. k A College band met at 7:30 a.m. on I Tuesdays and Thursdays. 162 Music I Playing means hard work ' tours were a part of their course work and to give students a chance toprogrampitchesandrhythms. The harpsichord, a hand- constructed replica, enhanced the recitals and the curriculum. As part of the requir- ements, music majors par- ticipated in the bands and choirs. The main groups were Concert Band, Chorale, Col- lege Band, and Choral Union. Other organizations included Woodwind Ensemble, - Brass Ensemble, String Ensemble, Bell Choir, and College Or- chestra. The shortage of practice rooms, the long hours of practicing, and the various concerts all played a part in disciplining the majors for the rest of their lives. 6 Sophomore Grace Herzog keeps both eyes on the music as she practices with the Concert Band. Concerts and each semester.

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rd work rk, senior, majored j Bible. He carried iits each semester, wree hours a day, und time to par- extracurricular ac- ll'k said, Other uire a lot of study- ;ic requires a strict : time. changes took place 'tment due to a 20 :rease in enroll- rooms and pianos to come by. gged out of bed at College Band - Front row: Tami Marshal, Debbie Parish, Annette Britton, lune Wood, Grace Herzog. Second row: Michelle Little, Becky Nelson, Deborah Freeberg, Doris Waggoner, Becky Frost, Janice Butts, Kathy Bruder, Debbie Speer, Melody Spina, Joni Culley, Lisa Watson. Third row: Sharon Kirtley, Julie Wicht, Dona Steffens, Debbie Brown, Becky Melhelm, Kathy LaValliere, I.on Flip- po, Joyce Barney, Steve Bayne, lohn Peerson, Rhonda Lantz, Kent Moody, Linda Schoenbeck, Nathan Kennedy, lane! Brunet, Lanny Harris, Chan Foresman. Fourth row: laonna Wein- eke, Carolyn Johnson, Brgnda Sutton, lanelda Frank, Heidi Vander Vlucht, Choral Union: Front row - Evelyn Lundstrom, Nancy Pedigo, Annette Ridgo, Deborah Burhkart, Sharon Pratt, Teresa Lambert, Ginger Jones, Eva Dykes, Rhonda Gabbard, Claudia Albanesi, Nancy Perkins. Second row - Carolyn Johnson, Melody Dayka, Kathy McIntyre, Beth Page, Kim Kelley, Deborah Dodson, Marcia lyons, Lemora Cerutti, Julie Carlson, lama Montgomer , Cheryl Lunsford, Denise Chamberrai man, Cora Askew. Third row - Kari Coins, Brenda Swint, Kristin Ringer, Dawn Sanders, lana Richards, Mar Oskola, Michelle Showalter, Rut McDonald, lune Reeves, Cindy Eller, Indy Ellingson, Melody Spina, Cynthia King, Beck Frost, Nancy Lembcke, Tracy Roe er, Marilee Schwandt, Rhonda Lentz, Janora Creel, Fourth row - lisa Stucker, Deborah Martin- n, Debbie Bow? Becky Blevins, Steve Roberts, Wayde Wilson, Marleeta Collins, Ken Shrum, Charley Wildman, Mike Albert, Steve Reeves, Mark Kaelber, Nancy Stock- ton, Mark Porter, Tammy Johnson. Fifth row: Doug Ream, Bill Ayres, Dennis Vincent, Ron Ross, Kevin Butler, Duane Moss, Evie DeNicola, Brent Hanson, Richard Haedlee, Craig McMulIin, Wes White, Martha Speer, Lorne Swain, Larry Snyder, Larry Barnett, Blaine Ray, Mike Broadus, Eddie Tabor. Standing: Mark Frazier, Tim Akers, Genny Bakke, Debbie' Edwards, lane Smith, Topper Gregg, Tracy Paino, lohn Shows, Chuck Seals, Mike Bargo, Nick Shubert, Debbie Taylor, Mark Baker, Les Ray. ez, Becky Richardson, Lynn Teague, Chan Foresman, Mark Norton, Greg Johnson, George Britton, Jim Myer, Tim Akers, David Baugh, Joseph Sauro, Mike Albert, Greg Morris, Shawn Dugan, Debbie Diel, Julie Campbell, Lisa Smith. Fifth row - Lindy Whitt, Richard Headlee, Kevin Butler, Andrew Godbey, Doug Briggs, Doug Ream, Tom Beard, Dave lee, Ed Wansley, Lane Smith, Nathan Ken- nedy, Mark Baker, Mark Porter, Glenn Parker, Brent Hanson, Marlee- ta Collins, Cherisse Corbin, Rochelle Ausbury, Mark Siegrist, Greg For- eman, Beverl Leland. Back row: Todd York, Bil Ayres, Kent Moody, Mike Broadus, lim Nashman, Greg Maker, Steve Reeves, Lorne Swain, Mark Purkey, Mark Kelber, Kyle Dearen, Charley Wildman. -u- W; Cancer! Band - Front row: Deborah Freeberg, Carolyn lohnson, Michelle Little, Doris Waggoner, Melody Spina, June Wood, Grace Herzog. Second row: Sharon Kirtley, lulie Wicht, Dona Steffens, Steve Reeves, Mark Kaelber, Ken Shrum, Mark Porter, Tammy Johnson, Chan Fores- man, John Peerson, Lanny Harris, Becky Frost. Standing: Vickie Van- zant, Debbie Edwards, Tracy Paino, Alan Hogenmiller, Mark Frazier, Doug Ream, Dennis Vincent, Lon Flippo, Rory Foresman, Les Ray, Eddie Tabor, Mark Baker, Topper Gregg, John Shows, director. lull Maasbadl Kellie drums hum as Tracy Paino, junior, rclls his drum sticks across their tops. He played kettle drums for both the college band and the concert band.

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7x43 , W;h..,q..,m. Saxophone player Chan Fores- man, junior, practices with the Concert Band. He also played in groups for student produc- tions, Harvest Festival and Spring Fling. Charge! is the cry as Alan Hogenmiller, senior, plays the intro on his trumpet. His impromptu fanfare encour- aged the fans to support the football team. ,4 Members of Concert Choir rehearse songs which will be performed on tour. The choir went on one tour each semester. Music 163