Flandreau High School - Flyer Yearbook (Flandreau, SD)

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Pep Band Entertains Crowd The pep band played quick paced music or marches to entertain spec- tators before football and basket- ball games. They continued this music during half-time presenta- tions. Practices, for routines performed by the marching band, were held at 7:30 a.m. and again during the band period. Band members performed these routines at Homecoming and on Trojan Days in Madison. Top is the band performing at their last concert of the year. Middle Left are Keith Hobbie, DanHeyduk, Mitzi McGlone, and Cory Scofield practice marching in the parking lot. Above is the woodwind section. Back row are Janine Schaap. Angie Sundermyer, Katie Ramsdell. and Danelle Hove Middle row are Brenda Kuntz. Jennifer Loiseau, Wanda VanHill, Theresa Kneebone, and Shane Ger- lach. Front row are Jill Hurley. Julie Schatz, Debbie Duffert. Kari Anderson. Jacki Hois- ington, and Amy Ludeman. Left is the brass section. Back row are Tim McGlone. Steve Void, Arlin Hobbie. Mike Ketchum, Kelly Thomas, Danelle Crawford, and Jim Schaap Middle row are Lorraine Barthel, Russel Golder, Bill Parsley, Dave Kringen. and Darwin Latham Front row are Denise Grafing. Kym Cecil. Lisa Jepsen, Tammy Benson, and Kristi Wentworth. Band 11

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Songs Reflect Themes Of Concerts Band students practiced seventh hour to prepare for concerts. Each concert had its own theme, which was reflected in the songs played. The Christmas concert included medleys of traditional Christmas songs. The Pops'' concert featured the popular song, Stray Cat Strut. After the concert, a catered dinner was held for the public. Tunes, such as Colonel Bogey and Send in the Clowns, were presented at the Spring concert. This concert was the final one of the year, and band awards were presented. Top are the drum and percussion sections. They are, back row, Dana Wentworth and Patti Buck. Middle row are Dan Heyduk and Karol Birnbaum. Front is Mr. Steve Solem, director. Above is a portion of the band during their Christmas concert. Left is the marching band performing a pre- game show on Homecoming evening. 10 Band

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Band Students Compete In Instrumental Contest Sixteen students went to Augus- tana College in February to com- pete in the High School Instrumen- tal Music Contest. These students were assigned var- ious practice times by the director to rehearse their pieces. Of the sixteen entries, five solo's and ensembles received superiors. The players were judged on tone, intonation, rhythm, balance, and musicianship. Top are Denise Grafing, Kym Cecil, Lisa Jepsen, and Tammy Benson. They received a first on their trumpet quartet. Above are Amy Ludeman, Bill Parsley, and Danelle Hove. Danelle and Bill received su- perior ratings on their solos. Danelle and Amy received a first on a flute duet. Right are Karol Birnbaum, Dan Heyduk, Dana Wentworth, and Patti Buck, members of the drum ensemble, which received a first rating. 12 Band