Northeast High School - Viking Log Yearbook (St Petersburg, FL)

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CONCERT BAND Musically speaking One thing many do not realize is that there was more to a performance than just the practicing. In addition to their practicing during school time, the members of the Wind Ensemble and Concert Band learned about the history behind the piece they were playing. The purpose of this was so they had an understanding of how the composer meant the music to be played. Having the right expression of the music was as important as playing the right notes. The year would not have been com- plete without the traditional Winter and Spring Concerts performed by the Wind Ensemble and Concert Band. Many realized from the quality of the per- Front row - Laura Ross, Michelle Girard, Sandra Newell, Christine Wells, Tina Young, Lynette Hancock: 2nd row - Rochelle Poole, Dorothy Hartzig, Tracy Martin, Laurie Schreiber, Ioellen Fain, Mary Carmack, Karen Drapala: 3rd row - Ron Ferrer, Ierry Ray, Libby Chapman, Sam Har- ris, Kevin Conner, lon Styles, lon Blosser, Mark Neilson, Robert Slonaker, Mike Boykinsg 4th row - Merri Harlacher, Tammy Rodgers, Christine Clemons, Iohn Adcock, Iolm Alderman, Keirsten Conner, Leslie Cleaver, Richard Daniels: Back row - Wayne Griffith, Marval King, Carlton Grooms, Steve Coffey, Doug Prescott, Iohn Davis, Doug Younts, Dave Strid, Iimmy Bradshaw. Concentration is an important factor in playing an instrument: concentrating are Rochelle Poole, Laurie Schreiber, Dorothy Hartzig, and Tracy Martin. formances that a lot of practice had gone into getting ready for them. The Winter and Spring Concerts were not the only things the band did. They participated in a District Competition, trying to im- prove their proficiency. Depending on how well they scored, they had the chance to go on to the state competition. Like the preparation for their concerts they learned the history behind the piece of music, and put in many hours of practice. In perfect harmony the concert band prac- tices, keeping numerous things in mind, such as staying in tune and keeping up with the beat. 106 coNcERT BAND

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Clarinet chorus. The clarinet section helps to keep the band together during their Winter Concert. The Winter and Spring Concerts have become a tradition for the Wind Ensemble and Concert Band. Front row - Tammy Phillips, Karen Guzzino, Sue Rudynski, Sue Puckett, Lisa Smallwood, Marybeth Brown, Maureen Ryan: 2nd row - Lynn Culbertson, Ianeel Paglen, lackie Ferrell, Myra Miller, Iames Cauthorn, Ieanette Rivera, Alison Allyson: 3rd row - Iames Iackson, Mike Zinsmeister, Susan Clamage, Iulie Ioviak, Lisa Olson, Salvatore Migliore, Keith lohnson, Kim Todd, Tracy Peterson, Merri Harlacherg 4th row - Bill Peters, Iames Bova, Ion Fraze, Mike Huber, Ieff Hargrove, lay Fraze, Ioe Witko, Tim Schofield, Roy Short, Kevin Conner, Richard Taylor, Stephen Manning: Back row - Kelly Stefani, Chris Flynn, Mike Grove, Iames Miller, Todd Alexander, Shane Allen. A Touch of Brass! At the Winter Concert Iames Iackson and Mike Zinsmeister add to the sound of the Wind Ensemble. WIND EN SEMBLE WIND ENSEMBLE 107