Miami Palmetto High School - Palm Echo Yearbook (Miami, FL)

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,R .sv X i I 'X 'I' i Y? -- ' X QS X R Q The Panther Band kicks OH the homecoming festivities as it leads various floats while marching at the head of the seventh annual homecoming parade. Drum majors Tom Meyers and Kevin McVeigh work hard' with band members to lead them through inspiring performances. Moving into position during the half-time show of the Miami Springs game, the brass section completes another precision drill and prepares to play. The Panther Band pauses with their director, Mr. Joseph Bragg, and the majorettes prior to preparing for the oncoming football 60 Besides drilling the band after school, Mr. Joseph instructs musically-inclined students during classtime improve their talents.

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Keeping in line as well as in beat, the Performance of the clarinet section improves as a result of continuous work and practice. trombones add lheif Illlfnf I0 the Sll0W- Ending one of their precision drills in the form of the letter P, Panther Band maintains the tradition of playing the Alma Mater. Drum major Kevin McVeigh makes use of his whistle to halt the band as they march onto the Held in order to lead entertainment of half-time show.

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elected members of band display their talents by performing Mexican music to the Panther Prowl audience. 'enior Carole Fain follows her sheet music as she adds her vccompaniment to the rest of the instruments in the class. Panther Band Marks Time in Bowls Working together, Drum Majors Tom Meyers and Kevin McVeigh led the Panther Band at game half shows throughout football season and at various parades. Larger than ever before, the 120 member marching band stepped in time to Orange Bowl festivities. Under the direction of Mr. Joseph Bragg, the band distinguished itself by participating in many special activities. For the Hfth consecutive year, they hosted two band clinics, the Area Band Direc- tor's Clinic and the District Clinic. The band proved its talents in presenting con- certs for the enjoyment of all. Leading the year to a close was the Fourth Annual Band Jamboree. Spon- sored by the band and featuring booths by various school organizations, it provided funds for the band's expenditures. Its preparation and excitement concluded a year of hard work for the band. 61