Gonzaga High School - Aetonian Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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Mr. W. Pxchla. S.I.. Moderator of the band. THE BAND Music finds an important part in the curricu- lum, which desires to develop the complete per- sonality. Music is an art, one of the finest, the art par excellence for expressing and develop- ing emotion which is in harmony with right reason. At Gonzaga every student is given the chance to reap the benefits of a musical train- ing. No student is denied the opportunity of playing the instrument of his choice, and membership in the band is open to all. All are encouraged to join the band and if their knowledge of music is limited, or their ability to play is mediocre, they are given lessons under the guidance of a competent instructor. A well organized band demands that all the members play in unison, each following his part, blending it harmoniously with the others. This requires practice and the constant effort and sacrifice of all concerned. Consequently, to further increase the quality of the band, practice was held twice each week under the able direction of Mr. Ioseph D'Urso, whose un- tiring efforts have helped to make the band at Gonzaga a success. lt had long been hoped that some day the band would be able to ring out the spirit of Gonzaga, while marching before the assembled spectators, This year that hope become a real- THE BAND The band does a difficult about face on the march. ity as the members of the band, resplendent in their dark blue coats and hats, and white trousers, marched across the field, preparatory to the football game with St. Iohn's. Many words of praise were heaped upon the mem- bers for their performance. Following this suc- cessful endeavor, the band was requested to march at the highly publicized All-High vs. All- Prep Game. Again it made a successful ap- pearance and its services were in demand throughout the game. At assemblies, basketball games, and dra- matic events, the band furnished splendid en- tertainment. On many occasions during the course of the year it was requested to play and it ended a successful year with a fine perform- ance at the graduation exercises. Certainly every member of the Gonzaga Band is deserving of our praise and gratitude. Their efforts have been instrumental in further- ing the spirit of Gonzaga. Above all, Mr. Wil- liam Pichla, SI., and Mr. D'Urso, the directors of the band, have merited a very emphatic vote of thanks. Their zealous interest was a primary factor in the success of the band. We at Gonzaga will long remember the students who have so earnestly devoted themselves to this school organization. lst Row-E. Kolb, B. Gerhardt. T. Pyne, I. Currie, P. Ferrigno, E. Brand, I. Kolb, E. Schneltbacher, I. Ger- hardt. T. Meaney. G. Mickum. B. Mulligan. 2nd Row-F. Young. C. Liller, C. Obold, H. Iuenemann, L. Thomp- son, I. Kelly. G. Farquhar, I. Fegan. I. Pyne, B. Brilmeyer. P. Hein, L. Buckingham. Standing-G. Chapman. I. McPherson, T. Buckley. L. Reilly. Elf. fl' I'

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H ' . T. Meuney B Mulligan G Miclcum Left to Right: B. Ihrie. E. Zimmerman. I. Kelly, B. Brilmeyer. P. em I. Kolb, E. Brand. P. Ferrigno. W. Harris. I. Campcmella. E. Kolb. T. Pyne. I. Hilton. DANCE ORCHESTRA Swing it, boys! Quarter the half notes! Syncopate the rhythms! And there you have the modest beginning of a dance band. Many of the members of the Band on occasion diverted their attention from the martial airs and the classical pieces to try their musical skill on the compositions of popular composers. This Was pleasant diversion and helpful, too, for, besides giving pleasure to the musicians and enter- taining an appreciative young audience, the quick changes in tempo and the frequent excursions up and down the scale helped the mem- bers obtain a mastery of their instruments and thereby increased their ' ' ' ' ' f th band. facility in playing the pieces selected or e GETTING IN A FEW HOT LICKS IIVE SESSION W. Harris, B. Mulligan, I. Campanella. P. Ferrigno.