James Madison High School - Prospectus Yearbook (San Diego, CA)

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Joe Fortum works enthusiastically at his piano playing. Rockwell Walters breathes a breath of life into his trombone. Front row: Jennifer Schrcckcngost, Gilbert Ramirez, Heather Nicholes. Second row: Rockwell Walters. Brian Hatch, Kip Hickman. Back row: Jason Tuttle, lirnie Morgan. Joe Fortum, Dwaine Carlson. Scott Garrison. Mike Jones, Nathan Smith, 116 Jazz, Wind Bnsemblc Concert Band

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Behind The Scenes We were more like a team than a class, everyone learned to work well together, commented stage- craft advisor Mr. Hollenbeck. Unlike other clubs at Madison, Stagecraft is one for those who would rather not get any attention, the reason being that the attention members recieve is often negative. It isn't that they aren't appreciated, they are very much, but they work so well that many don't realize that they are backstage running the production until they forget to turn the spotlight on, or they forget to close the curtains. What is stagecraft all about? Stagecraft is living art created by the students. No, it isn't art that walks, it is the props, lighting, and sound involved in any pro- duction. The members create there own props and scenes. It isn't quite as easy as it sounds. The artist has to make scenes that relate and that motivate the actors. The props also have to bring out more energy from the characters portrayed. The students are entirely on there own when it comes to opening night. They run the play by themselves, I sit in the audience and watch, said D.H. D.H. explains to the class what they need to accomplish with the set. Mike Fotfa helps paint the set for the talent show. he Six Family Organizations 115

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c. rydfifiUfSB triving for that perfect pitch is sophomore. Gilbert Ramirez. eating the drums to a powerful rhythm is sophomore. Dwaine Carlson. Working For That Perfect Note During the second semester the same individuals that performed as the Madison Marching Band transform into the Jazz and Wind Ensemble and the Concert Band. Even with the loss of the beloved Dean Hickman the groups continued to strive and be very successful. Both Concert band and Wind Ensemble were under the direction of the new band leader, Mr. Morgan. Both groups consist of very talented and ambitious musicians, commented Mr. Morgan. Many of the members admitted that they have had a passion for music since they were youngsters, Freshman, Tom Jones indicated. The Jazz Ensemble played a wide variety of jazz and contemporary music in order to appeal to a wide range of listeners, from young to old. Many who heard either the Concert Band or Wind Ensemble rehearse or perform instantly noticed the concen- tration and dedication of both the students and the director. Senior. Sew Garrison blows sweet melodies through his saxophone. Organizations 117