Ferndale High School - Talon Yearbook (Ferndale, MI)

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Pep . . . and all that jazz It’s impossible to think of games and pep assemblies — or even Friday mornings — without almost hearing that solid sound of the Pep Band blasting out “Rocky,” “The Stripper,” or “Fly High for Ferndale.” The talented and dedicated members of Pep Band spend a lot of extra time keeping our spirits up! New to the instrumental music program this year is the Jazz Band. This group consists of members from both Concert Band and Symphonic Winds. They also put in extra hours of rehearsal to share their talents at concerts. Above right: Pep Band Captains Paul Ferrero and Kandy Coussens. Left: Jazz Band members Paul Ferrero, Scott Camper, Randy Coussens, Saul Zipser. Karl Wheeler, and Paul Edwards polish up a number for the Bandtasia Concert. Right: Pep Band uplifts Eagles’ spirits at a pre-game assembly. Lower left: Katie Dixon transfers her classical skills to a Jazz band piece. Right: Pep Band makes team and fans feel at home even at away games.

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This year the Ferndale Bands saw changes both on the podium and within their structure. Under the baton of new conductor Ms. Debbie Vanneman, members of both Symphonic Winds and Concert Band had the op- portunity to participate in the marching band. Practice began at 6:45 in the morning in the new location of the courtyard. All F.H.S. band members had the chance to play as part of the Parade of Bands at Michigan State University this year also. Above left: Colin Stutcher and Devin Banner add the baritones. Right: Ms. Debbie Vanneman re- hearses the Concert Band. Center left: Mike Mro- zek, Rodney Curtis and Greg Poterala slide through rehearsal. Right: Tracey Bacheller con- ducts a pre-game show. Lower left: Nancy Met- calfe and Patty Yungton lead new flag corps in Homecoming parade. 21

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Fa la la la la ... . . . that’s the sound of the Madrigals as they perform their Renaissance music throughout the Detroit area. Dressed in colorful costumes, this a capella singing group performs for school functions, civic and commu- nity groups, churches, and private organizations. En- joying her first year as the group’s director, Mrs. Mari- anne Corrigan commented, “Madrigals has been a very special and talented group to work with. We shared some very exciting performances.” r Above left: Madrigals sing at U.S.A. sponsored Senior Citizen party. Center left: David Winton, Curtis Mann, Ed Ng. Tanya Katschanow, and Mary Jo Smith sing to all areas of the audience at the Christmas Concert. Right: Front: Denise Stubbs, Colleen Ruhlman, Chris Carter, Kim Anderson, Mary Jo Smith, Patty Yungton, Tanya Kats- chanow. Back: David Winton, Mike Negus, Scott Stevenson, Craig Campbell. Lower left: Seniors Denise Stubbs and Chris Carter lead the sopranos in rehearsal. Right: Front: Chris Carter, Tanya Kats- chanow, Mary Jo Smith, Celeste Allen, Patty Yungton, Kathy Camp- er. Back: Scott Stevenson, David Winton, Curtis Mann. Ed Ng.