Longs Peak Middle School - Rams Yearbook (Longmont, CO)

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Music Made More Personal Second and seventh periods were the most unusual ofthe music classes. Called Individualized Music and taught by Mr. Helmers, the students had an opportunity to learn to play guitar, piano, mandolin, banjo, and many other instruments. Some of them combined to make the Bluegrass Band and some others formed a rock band. The class was originally for those who wanted to play an instru- ment not used in band or orchestra, but novv there are also band students vvho take this course. The students do lesson packets, or TLU's, in addition to learning their instruments. Tami Mularky Q93 has problems playing the piano when cameras areflashing. 28!VOCAL MUSIC Ken Albrecht i9l, Danny Current QQJ, Dan Salyards i9J, Scott Taylor 493, Mr. Helmers, and Frank Angstead Q93 take a break from rock band practice, ?? MZZii?f ' 'M' ' 3. .1 ' Brenda Walsh Q95 practices on her guitar in Individualized Music. i l i T Harms C95 on mandoling David Cozad i9l, banjog David Dreher t9l, guitarg and Dale Cozad 487, dobro.

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Larry McCormick 495, Paul McLean QQJ, Dennis Carney 185, and Doug Roth C95 show how much work marching can be. And the Beat Goes Un Longs Peak had four bands this year Symphonic, Concert, and Red and White bands. New this year was the director, lvlr. Simpson, who previously taught at Longmont and Northeast Junior Highs. District Band Night was a big event in the fall, with the Longs Peak bands making a really good showing. Band members also marched in the Welcome Vance Brand, Pet and Doll, and Veteran's Day parades. ln addition, the bands participated in concerts in December and March. Symphonic Band, led by Mr. Simpson, performs in the spring Concert. A marching band member takes a break to tie his shoe BAND!27

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Lori Marcbnrief 493, Don Dye tsl, oiarinoa Getman tsl andJoe Amoroso t8l practice their choreography. Students Shaw Singing Talent Mr. l-lelmers and Ms. Shoemaker were busy again this year, with Vocal Music I, Girls' Chorus, Mixed Chorus, and 7th Grade Chorus. Mixed Chorus presented the musical, 'iTom Sawyer, ', and 7th Grade Chorus did a short musical skit. This was the first year Longs Peak had a 7th grade chorus, and it was very successful. Mised Chorus and Girls' Chorus combined and performed at the t'Stars of Tomorrow as an aftershow entertainment. They also toured the elementary schools to show the 6th graders some of the ways music branches out in junior high. Concerts and public performances were planned in cooperation with the instrumental music department. This, plus choreography, added variety to this years' vocal music. Tthgmde and girls choruses combine for a rehearsal in the auditeria. 29!VOCAL MUSIC