McNeese State University - Log Yearbook (Lake Charles, LA)

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The marching band not only marches and plays, but sings and dances too! Band members sing ‘“‘Why Not” at the McNeese-La Tech game on October 6. Photo by T. Maricle) Tau Epsilon Kappa Adviser, D. Fralick, J. Dunlap. Not Lori Vaughn, Mr. D. Plato — Advisor, J. Frontrow: B. Niles — Senator,S. | shown: L. Vaughn — Vice Presi- Jenkes. Not Shown: P. Gain — Vice Chenet — Sergeant-at-arms, S. dent, J. Brown, P. Gain — Secre- or, S. Duff, G. Stratton — President,R. President, Lisa Price — Secretary- Duff, Mrs. A. Tritico. Back row: tary Treasurer. (Photo by S. Misisance, Mrs. A. Tritico. Back row: G, — Treasurer. (Photo by B. Mericle) M. Guzman, B. Downer — Presi- —Zachry) Yandermolen, J. Dunlap, Janet Doan, dent, J. Doan, Mr. D. Borron —

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Whether they were on the field in concert, or in a gymnasium, the McNeese band members always gave A Little Something Extra In addition to the usual marching and playing expected from a marching band, the ‘‘Pride of Louisiana’ added singing, dancing, and even whistling to their half- time shows. Led by Drum Major Steve Schoppert and Assistant Drum Major Bry- an Elliot, songs such as Manhattan Trans- fer's ‘‘Why Not” featured a 190-member dance routine and jazz scatting while “Big Noise from Winnetka’ had band members whistling and rifle line members dancing with the Cowgirl Kickers. The choreography and ‘‘voice training”’ for these shows started in late August at band ‘“‘Round-up’’. This consisted of re- viewing marching fundamentals and learning the first of three shows. Vocal A Cappella Choir and instrumental music was memorized and dance steps and marching routines were learned. Other songs featured by the band includ- ed “All Night Long”, ‘Old Man River’’, ‘‘Ma- laguena” and “You'll Never Walk Alone”’. Auxiliary leaders for the ‘‘Pride of Lou- isiana’’ were Flag Captains Mandy Rog- ers and Teresa Miller, Rifle Captains Brian Daughadril and Darryl Cole, and feature Twirler Captain Patty Reeves. Drum line continued Lead trombonist Don Marchand takes a solo on “That Old Black Magic’ in the Jazz Ensemble’s concert held November 13. This concert featured Pianist Frank Mantooth as guest artist. (Photo by J. Cates) |The }and ‘Banc |McN [Pho ‘ng Front row: C. Bennett, A. Moore, K. Batchelor — Accompanist, E. Gremil- lion, C. Forbes, K. McKinney. Second row: S. Hebert, C. Smith, R. Brous- sard, E. Bordelon, Dr. W. Groves — Director, K. McCall, J. Dunlap, S. Blanchard, C. McMillen. Back row: D. Jackson, E. Gonzalez, D. Fails, P. Groves, T. Stewart, G. White, J. Nelson. Not shown: R. Castillo. (Photo by T. Maricle) 78 Organizations ne ee ee eee Music Educators National Conference 7 Front row: J. Connavino — Advisor, E. Gremillion, A. Moore, J. Barbry — President. — Back row: R. Currans, E. Hall, K. Batchelor , R. Broussard, P. Wren. (Photo by B.. Mericle) -

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Senior Francis Divirgilio helps to perform Aaron) Copeland's ‘Fanfare for the Common Man” in them Wind Ensemble’s Concert of American Music. This concert also featured works by Sousa, Bern- ’ stein, and Ives. (Photo by J. Cates) im Shady band members Kat Sanner (clarinet), Toni} Hebert and Dawne Pitts —(piccolos) help to makes a ‘Big Noise in Winnetka” at the McNeese-Louisi-| ana Tech football game. (Photo by T. Maricle) f Brian Daughdril, Rifle Captain, finishes an aerial stunt in the opener “Old Man River’’. (Photo by J. Cates) ee, by o- Ss é 7) po : e oath %, nr Ve: Doc's Pop Shop delon, Paul Goves, Steve Duff, Lori Vaughn — Choreographer, Rosemary Castillo — President, Karen Batchelor — Accompa- Joanna Dunlap. (Photo by M. nist, Suzie Blanchard, Terrel Bennett) Stewart, David Fails, Elayne Bor- Student Art Association lion, Mr. L. Schuh, Mr. R. Pozzatti — Visit-|h Front row: J. O'Hara — Vice President, S. ing Artist, K. Jatzlau, L. Bell — President,} Fontenot, A. Meche, S. Campbell, P. Gau- — G. Richard. Not shown: A. LaBauve. (Phot det — Secretary Treasurer. Back row: M. by G. Little) Chapman, D. Crowe, Mrs. H. Kelley, M. Gal- 80 Organizations