Northside High School - Aquila Yearbook (Warner Robins, GA)

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THE BLUE WIND BAND IS TRAD Pl ON Ak Holding the cymbals for Erik McCammon is Charlie Martin Mark Ogletree and the trumpet section stand while setting the rhythm for the student body. At the UGA versus LSU game, band members relax after performing

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Nb 4 4 UZ S ss ? During mid-August, while most people are cherishing the last few days of sum- mer, the Blue Wind Band and its director are hard at work. They practice new shows and new music for the upcoming football season. “Most people just don’t re alize exactly how much work we put into shows. We did a Top 40 and a classical show this year. This contrast shows just how hard we all worked,”’ states junior trombone player Steven Varnadoe. The band also plays at pep rallies, the Homecoming Assembly, Senior Day, and marches in the Christmas and Homecom- ing Parades. Marching season comes to an end. It is time for concert season. During this time, the band rehearses for the Christmas concert and most importantly, for perfec- tion of three pieces of music to be played at Band Festival. During this competition, the judges evaluate how well the band per- forms. The scale on which they are rated ranges from a one, being superior, to a five, which is poor. This year the band per- formed at their peak and received a superi- or rating. After the tension of Festival, the band finally has a chance to take a deep breath and relax before beginning practice for Spring Concert, which is the last perfor- mance of the year. The band is led by first year director, Jim Langley, who is a Northside graduate and played in the band. He attended the University of Georgia where he earned a degree in music education, played trumpet in the Redcoat Marching Band and Jazz Band. Susan Calkins, Joannie Kothan iek, Amy Elmore, and Steph anie Lashley enjoy a laugh after a grand performance The band leaves the field after a ‘job well done’ Mr. Langley demonstrates the proper way to play the trumpet

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The presence of the Blue Wind Band at football games and pep rallies is a tradition that has been with Northside since the beginning. The band adds that spirit-starting beat to get everyone fired up. They provide enter- tainment for young and old. The members of the band not only provide the spirit; they are the spirit. They develop character and integrity in an atmosphere of enjoyable fel- lowship with others who have the common interest of music. Their patient endurance and dedication in learning the music is greatly appreciated and applauded by all at Northside High School. P.J. Purvis plays the clarinet at the Christmas Assembly Cheering at a football game are Pat Luther, Susan Fuller, and Dottie Hunt Skillfully playing his decorated trombone is Billy Anderson