McCluer North High School - Polaris Yearbook (Florissant, MO)

Page 90 text:

a 5 pees

Page 92 text:

From a Beethoven sonata to a rous- ing rendition of ‘South Rampart Street Parade” to the pulsating beat of “Theme from Rocky’, North had mu- sic, music, music from three outstand- ing instrumental groups. Directed by Tim Pfeiffer, the Orches- tra played primarily classical music. It was comprised mostly of string players, with a few brass and wind players com- ing from Symphonic Band to play one day a week. The Orchestra played at the Civic Center in the winter to raise money for a spring trip to the Kansas City Conservatory where they per- formed. The local highlight of the Or- chestra’s season was a March solo con- cert. The Dixieland Band was a lively group of musicians who played Dixie- land jazz both at North and for local organizations outside of school. Com- prised of sax, trumpet, trombone, bass, drum, and guitar players, it jammed on After tuning his guitar, Tom Corey tests it's new sound. Practicing a new song, Sue Herzog tries not to miss a note. Music, Music, Music!!! songs like ‘Hello Dolly!’ and ‘Tin Roof Blues.”’ A highlight of the year was the band’s participation in the annual Spring Jazz Festival. Certainly the wackiest looking musi- cal group at school was the Pep Band. When this group played at basketball games, its members tried to do some- thing to make them stand out. They often wore crazy tee shirts, neck ties, or hats. Their music alone was a stand out feature of the games. 'l really like the way fans get involved when we play what they like,” said Sheryl Hawkey, flute player. ‘Hot Stuff,’ “Dim All The Lights, and ‘Championship’ were sure-fire crowd pleasers. The Pep Band sometimes played for the Pom Pon Corps, Majorettes, and also appeared before different organizations outside of school. Whatever the taste in music, prob- ably the Pep Band, Dixieland Band, or Orchestra was able to satisfy it.