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

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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

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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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ORCHESTRA-VIOLINS: D. Oakes, D. Wantuck, T. Wantuck, B. Baldwin, J. Bernie, S. Ginsberg, M. Stultz, J.Fie1der, J. Munc, L. Sinko, B. Smith, B. Frost, S. Pletzer, J. Baker, B. Kangeiser, W. Jones, B. Zarabinski, A. Freid. VIOLAS: C. Farler, F. Dinerman, C. Baldwin, A. Forges, B. Frimowitz. BASS: T. Foust, J. Brown, B. Wasserman, L. Ponte. PIANO: L. Bartlett, J Kay. CELLOS: G. Ghys- 5615, C. Mauldin, S. Margolis, B. Eagerman, E. Bass. FLUTES: J. Naclerio, R. Rosencrantz. CLARINET: J. Miller, A. Cohn, S. Ryan, A. Major, S. Hoss. OBOE: M. Wings. SAXAPHONE: J. Posner. TRUMPETS: J. Jenkins, W. Williams, D. Lyler. FRENCH HORNS: ORCHESTRA LIBRARIANS: Barbara Baldwin, Connie Kangeiser, Judy Munc. 148 Classical Music Introduced By Orchestra String instruments in an orchestra generally carry the melody of a musical composition. The music depart- ment did not have enough strings to constitute an en- tire orchestra last year; however, new string musicians came to Norland this year, and augmented the original ensemble. Mr. William Bobrick, the Orchestra Direc- tor, fused the strings and other instruments with sup porting groups from the concert band to produce the 1963 edition of the Orchestra. This relatively new group planned and executed a recital in conjunction with the choir for the Christmas Concert. Exhibiting musical skills, the orchestra played before a school assembly in Which they presented their rendition of Exodus. Besides their musical activities, orchestra members held a car wash and sold candy to purchase equipment, in'structional aids, racks, and music sheets. The strings such as violins, Violas, cellos, and double basses are extremely versatile instruments by Virtue of their wide octave ranges and the many types of sound Which they are capable of producing during performances.