Northwest Cabarrus High School - Dynamis Yearbook (Concord, NC)

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K 0 Pt 933 AQ, lv? Northwest boasts four separate band Band Symphonic Band Concert Band and the Iazz Ensemble The Marching Trojans took on a new appearance this ear with new band great lob directing the band with th- help of Mr Don Richards, director. The Symphonic Band is made up o the more experienced musicians. Thi band plays music of a more challengim nature and is made up of 63 members The Concert Band is basically for thi less experienced musicians as a training band The Concert Band is on a more in Qc X, 1 v g i programs. They consist of the Marching - if ' K ' . 6 . . Suzanne Beam, Kim Barringer, and Tamara jones march in step with the rest of the band. Y uniforms and flags. The Band Aide Club helped purchase these items. The Marching Trojans performed at football games and went to band competitions held at Central Cabarrus and Mooresville, where this year they re- ceived a rating of Excellent . They also participated in the Concord and Kan- napolis Christmas parades. The March- ing Band is made up of 95 members and is headed by Mr. Van Mathews, our new associate band director who really does a termediate level and it is made up of 32 members. The jazz Ensemble plays music of the Big Band Era , the 40's and 50's. Thej also play contemporary music. The Ensemble consists of an electrie bass, a piano, four trumpets, foui trombones, and five saxs. y This year the 16-member Ensemble performed for City Fest held at the Hilton Hotel located in the University Place. They performed at other events throughout the year also. Majorettes, flag girls, drum majors and musicians all make up our award-winning Marching Trojan Band. 40 X Organizations

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first edition for the 1987-88 school year. ,inda Sheely and jeff Drye decide which photos re the best. Rita Christy and Editor Brooke Tyson take time out from their busy schedule to admire Brice Pender, Karen Wessler, and Michele Kelemecz search for new and exciting information for their next edition. V l' 4 ,.,f M, it i e K U 2? 4'.S'2H K Mr is 9 S' i ' if ix.. ill? Jf Clockwise from top: Rita Christy, Brooke Tyson, Natalie Troutman, Karen Wessler, Michele Kelemecz, Mark Denny, Brice Pender, jason Kauffman, Mrs. Smith, jeff Drye, julia Green, Trojan Times X 39

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The Marchin Band spends many hours practicing The Marching Trojans show off their new uniforms and flags in the Concord Christmas Parade. Outside of Scgggl timgl -av f Drum Majors Maria Faust and jamie Dalton lead the Marching Trojans. 1 A ris f lf 1 V sf X., . f Band Directors Mr. Don Richards and Mr. Van Mathews. ' W it