Moore Central Mid High School - Cub Yearbook (Moore, OK)

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with all that . . . Q Q t's a way to express yourself . . . CASUALLYV' said Terry Hallauer an alto saxophone player in the band. jazz Band wasn't just another band. It took a lot of practice and perfection to be selected. The 23 freshmen and sophomores that made up the band shared a lot of pride within the group of talented musicians. Jazz Band is a crucial part of a mu- sician's life if they are serious about becoming a professional, said Jason Brady, a trumpet player. Overall, we learn a lot and have lots of fun! said Kimmye King, pia- nist. The band practices once a week. They are very good for a first year jazz band, said director Brent Burdick. The style of Central . . . Jazz Band, that's where it was at! PLAYIT RICH71 Sophomore Scott Sandersfield and freshman jason Brady play the trum- pet at the concert. PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT proves Freshman Tony Summers as he plays the JAZZ BAND Alto Sax Terry Hallauer, Tony Summers, Brian Link Glen Wi Bari Sax Greg Fitzgerald Trumpet Erik Joyner, Chris Kyzer Cad Sorrell, Jason Brady Scott Sandersfreld. Trombone Chris Jefferson, Mike Connelly, David Leon hardt. Tuba: Chris Nelms. Percussion: Mike Russell, Steve Stanton, Kelley Young, Jason Bruce. Piano: Marla Wagner, Kimmye King, Lisa Birch. Director: Brent Burdick saxophone. . . I .' ley. Tenor Sax: Theresa Hulsey. I I -9 jazz Band 73

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1 Moore Pride is ts a great way to learn Q Q about music and meet o Oo -e-T657 QQ MARCHING DOWN MAIN STREET in the parade is the sophomore band. new people, said sopho- more Debbie Hallauer, flutist 2nd band. The sophomores were divided into three bands which also con- sisted of juniors, seniors and soph- omores from Moore West. Band director, Brent Burdick, said, The third band was one of the best bands I have every direct- ed. They are very talented musi- cians. Band keeps you busy. There is always something rolling, said Steve Stanton, percussionist 2nd band. I have a lot of good friends be- cause of band. It helped me learn a lot more than just music, said sophomore Angie Blackwood, clarinet 1st band. Band students added their own special touch to Moore Pride. V we M W i' WAITING FOR THE CUE to begin the pa- rade is sophomore Debbie Hallauer. SOPHOMORE BAND 1st Band Flute: Nayibe Gonzalez Debbie Cantu Laura Baker Deanna Hendricks JoAn- na Wamisher. Bassoon: Todd Hiler. Clarinet: Angie Blackwood. Alto Sax: Patty Lamaster. Trumpet: Eric Joyner. Trombone: Travis Reynolds. 2nd Band Flutes: Debbie Hallauer, Angel Hurst, son Hood, Amy Reed Sandra Mail-nos Michelle Thompson Clairnet- Jody Kelly. Bass Clarinet Tracy Ieffries Rena Dufner. Alto Sax: Michelle Schafer. Trumpet: Cad Sorrell, Chris Kyzer, Scott Sandersfield, Jennifer Swisher. Tuba: Mike Payne. Percussion: Steve Stanton, Kelly Young. 3rd Band Flutes: Melinda Herman, Becky Price, man Donna Watson. Oboe: Melissa Carter. Clarinet. Julie Bufkin Tina Hale D - mian Loehle Christy Mays, Shannon . Talaswaima, Dori Wardle. Alto Sax: Glen Wiley. Tenor Sax: Steve Lette. Trumpet: Jeff Marlar, Scott McGara, Chris Nicks, Jeff Rhodes. Tuba: Brian Baca. Percussion: Keno jones, Veronica Mar- tinez, Mike Russell. Kim Wright, Ruth Ann Flowers, Ally- .G 72 Sophomore Band Shannon Tarkington, Jennifer Water-

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74 9 OF COURSE, WE CAN PLAY I'IY French horn players, Lisa Birch and Mike Witty, practice a difficult number. E Q and is the Pride of Moore! said Melisa Little, flutist. Besides reading and playing mu- sic there were also a lot of other things members of the Honor Band learned. Responsibility, definitely, said Mike Witty, French horn. Band helped me learn to play different instruments, and the trips were a lot of fun! said Todd Hen- derson, trumpet. It took a lot of hard work to be- come part of the Honor Band. Becoming part of the Honor Band was a challenge. Everyone had a certain job to do. The slight- est problem would make the whole band suffer, said Chris Kluding, tenor sax. The '86-'87 freshman Honor Band was one of the best bands I have directed. They will go far, said director, Brent Burdick. WHO ME? Percussionist Jodi Berryman watches the director for her cue to start play- ing the xylophone. ONE Kr TWO Kr TIME TO PLAX The freshman band plays at the Fall Festivities Assembly.