Miami Norland High School - Valhalla Yearbook (Miami, FL)

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Mastering a musical instrument is just one of the prerequisites for playing in the Miami Norland Concert Band. Many long m m E During the year, the Miami Norland Dance Band per- forms at the Viking Varieties, the Calendar Dance, the Every organization must constantly have new members ascending through the ranks to supersede graduates. The Miami Norland hours of individual practice and after-xchool rehearsals are 1'6- quired to produce polished and professional band presentations. 2 Aquatic Show and other xchool functions. They provide the audience with a versatile selection of musical pieces. Reserve Band serves such a purpose and it is composed of aspiring students seeking a position in the Marching or Concert Bands.

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' . . , is? ' Wss MARCHING BAND-BRASS, BARITONES AND MARCHING BAND-TRUMPET t 9 - b . S: Bottom Row: G. Moore, L. Wilson, J. Ward, R. Wilensky, D. Lyles. Top Row: J Jenkins, W. FRENCH HORNS: L. Gonzalez, K. Teller, T. Fansler, Williams, B. VVeatherford, J. Keegan, J. Maurice. K. Goode. IARCHING BAND-DRUM AND PERCUSSION: G. Sortor, H. White, B. .curran, B. McManus, R. Webb, R. Boggy, K. Horn, J. Paulson, D. Hansen. MARCHING BAND OFFICERS: D. Fans- ler, Treasurer; T. Fansler, Pres.; R. Lawton, Vice Pres.; B. Bennett, Secretary. 145

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m .r.,. Wmiw i rm i ,W gi - s, k' .4! in . I BAND MAJORETTES-B. Finney, Drum Majorette; L. Hartley, P. Schwartz, M. Frogge, C. Hastings, C. McGovern, L. Lennox, P. Cholmondeley, K. Weaver. Precision And Ability Typify The Band Norlandis impressive array of musicians, led by Mr. Gene Greco, have been widely applauded throughout the year. The Viking Marching Band, highly regarded wherever they have performed, delighted audiences of all ages with their snappy half-time shows and varied innovations such as their luminous uniform lights. Their well-ordered maneuvers and discipline measured up to the superb traditions of the previous two years. The majorettes awed the spectators with their imagina- tive dance routines, high-strutting precision, and spectac- ular performances in which they twirled batons of fire. The Concert Band practiced the entire year on the assortment of overtures and symphonies, and presented these at their annual Spring Concert in May. The Nor- land Dance Band, performing at many school events, provided live music at extracurricular activities, such as Viking Varieties, Calendar Dance, and Aquatic Show. This year, the band participated in the district con- test held in Key West and sent selected members to Daytona Beach for the annual convention of the top musicians in the state. Due to the influx of students this year, positions in the concert band were at a premium. Thus, the Re- serve Band was organized to provide instruction and practice for students not participating in Concert Band. u s . q COLO GUARD-L. Hurn, Captain; C. Kelly, C. Galvin, L. Guzman, M. Flatten, V. Miller, C. Sharp. 147