North Hills High School - Norhian Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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The Flute Ensemble was com- posed ofa few talented musicians. This small group of flutists had played in different churches, and at a concert in December. These players specialized in classical music, especially Bach. Their musical talents were brought forth and together at rehearsals three days a week. Not only did it take time, patience, knowledge and talent, but great determina- tion to become a success. Pictured at ri ht: Sandv Jones, Denise Rouda, ,Ian l-Eintz, and Anne Stahl. The Sax Quartet specialized in songs emphasizing the strong qualities needed to be a saxophone musician. These play- ers spent much time rehearsing to play fine-quality music. Pictured at left: Front Row: Bob Schneider, Mark Philips. 2nd row: Dt-an Henry, Susan Baacke. ' There were about eight determined players in the clarinet choir who were ready and willing to learn and experi- ment with the various types of clarinets available. It took many years of hard work and patience to completely learn the type of music used for clarinets. The satisfaction and excitement will always be remembered by the musicians ofthe clarinet choir. Pictured at right: Front row: Alicia Cald- well, Kathy Smith, 2nd row: Nida Carson, Julie Rodgers, Natalie Berry 3rd row: Judy McGraw, Cindy Gall, Karen Gibson. The group of seven percussion players in the Percussion Ensemble started a new thing in the North Hills Band Department. They played a mix- ture of drums and mallot instruments to help add a nice sound to the Band Department of '78. Pictured at left: Front Row: Bob Edwards, 2nd Row: Kurt Hunkele, Tony Ruffolo, Lance Haas, ,Iodie Fit- tererg 3rd Row: Richard Sutton, John Rathbun. Come From Many Hours of Practice If 'W lwmg. age H

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The Bock Ensemble played Contempor- ary songs while Glenn Guadagnino and Nancy Cooney added their melodic voices. The players in this ensemble brightened up the people around them while adding something new to the sound of music at North Hills. Pictured at right: Front row: Bob Edwards, Lance Haas, Dave Muehlbauer, Tony Merzlack, 2nd row: John Rathbun, Bob Spatafore, Nancy Cooney, joe Mercer, Bill Cousins, Jeff Breitinger, Randy Miller, Tim Rohland. NSEMBLE Stage Band was comprised of some of the best trumpets, saxes and trombones from symphony band. The group played com- positions from various jazz, rock and pop composers. They performed at school as- semblies, competitions, basketball games and concerts. Pictured at left: Front row: Rege Zurchin, Andy Carson, John Rutherford, Mark DiGirolamo, Angelo Frazetta, Bob Edwards, Tom Fleming, Steve Hawbaker, Paul Merlak. 2nd row: ,lim Buckley, Derrick Taylor, ,lanet Scheid, George Zimmer, Ken Wright, Warren Mercer, Monica Stattler, Denny Trltinger, Kirk McClure, Anita Stattler, Dennis Quinn. The Brass Ensemble of 1978 consisted of 21 fine players that wherever they went to perform, they filled the air with joy and excitement. When the ensemble got together to rehearse and perform, they re- minded you ofthe English Brass Bands of long ago. The Brass Ensemble of '78 will long be remembered by the 21 members who put in their time and practice to help make it great. Pictured at left: Front row: Cary Punzak, Frank Gitzen, Dennis Mclaughlin, jeff Paul, Allan Dye. 2nd row: Bob btanisha, Marc Crouse, Joe Walters, Allen Call, Zoi Panor- mios, Kevin Wire. 3rd row: Carl Lanke, Dave Wire, Steve Frye, ,Bill Lamb, Warren Mercer, Dave Groves, Everett Citzen, Dan Alderman. Musical Ability and Confidence

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WORKI G AS ONE The Marching Band of '78 began on June 20th, 1977. By early July, Mr. Mercer, Mr. Klemens, and Miss Kalogeros had selected the flagline, majorettes, and players. Throughout the summer, the 1977 members of the band practiced three nights a week, working hard to learn the music and routines. The third week of August was a week of anticipation. The Band practiced every night in preparation for Camp. On August 20th, the band left for Fomhell, Pa., the home of Camp Kon-O-Kwee. Ahead of them lay a week of trials, tri- bulations, discipline, determination, togetherness, and caring. During the week, old and new traditions were upheld such as the Master and Slave relationships, double GH's, morning e ercise, dressing up for dances, Stars and Rats, Bandmates, in itiation night, and the climax ofthe work, the Friday nigh show. Friday night at camp was a conglomeration of excit ment, fun, pride, and the unity that comes when a group erin dividuals does something great together. In no time at all it was football season and halftime becam a show in itself. Rocky, Sir Duke, and Star Wars were just few ot' the exciting sounds that made the 1977-78 marchin band one ofthe best. The Band Seniors of '78 will leave, bu will always be remembered as No. 1.