Northwest High School - Silvertip Yearbook (Wichita, KS)

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it .,sf '-s-..,-:m.. A Q V Q Ss' -- ' ABOVE: Solo performances can enhance any concert. During the Christmas concert,junior Sharla Vogt sings jeru Bambino. LEFT: Performing at one of the many band concerts i . ,, , . ,, , throughout the year, the Concert Band performs Clmriot: ofFire, during the spring concert. e Mfufrwsfr --,' H wifi :rf-wr ft ,w:er-mffaggz ?4iffff:i.5i Wifffzistifl ,ul , nies fi' u 3'-. FAR LEFT: Singing at only one of the concerts given during the school year, the Northwest Singers perform Where Doer Summer Go? LEFT: Consisting mainly of brass and wind instruments, the Stage Band gave members the oportunity to per- form solos during songs. Take the 'A' Train gives junior Greg Paugh the chance to play his guitar. ABOVE: Performing for the Wichita Flyers Semi-Professional football team's half-time show was a highlight for the Grizzly Marching Band. Songs such as Tomorrow and the theme from Razkierr oflhe Loft Ark added a change to the traditional marching drills. In the above picture members of the percussion section in the band break from the 'tradtional' mold and do a few tricks of their own. Concerts ' 49

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NW vocal, instrumental students perform many school, local concerts Performing in concerts was one of the chief objectives of both the instrumental and music groups. Numerous hours were spent in learning new music and choreography for concerts. Students donated endless hours outside of school in rehearsals and performances. Students in the instrumental music department were active. In addition to three school concerts, orchestra members played for the all-school musical and for the vocal students at the Christmas concert. Members of the Marching Band performed at all home games and in a special Band Blast at the end of the performing season. In addition members marched in the kick- off of the United Fund Raising Parade and in the Bandorama at WSU. Participating in the River Festival, the Stage Band performed for a large noon audience in Heritage Park. Members were also active in various school concerts and programs. Vocal music students were equally busy in giving performances. The Northwest Singers, the main performing group of the vocal music department, gave over 50 con- certs, singing at the Wichita Country Club, Cotillion and various church and civic func- tions. Members of the Concert Choir produced many highlights including singing with the Wichita State University Acappella Choir and performing at the Flint Hills Choral Festival. These members also presented many concerts at schools and area junior high schools. Major involvement for the Concert and Sophomore Choirs were Bearlerque and City and Regional Music Festival. During the summer months a few students traveled to Europe with the Mid- American Choir and Band for a three-week tour. In Europe students performed and went sight-seeing. junior Mark Tucker was selected to perform with the Lion's Club Ci- ty Band. ii' in Ii? Ai 48 0 Concerts J LJ' ff J' X ive. fa .i I rf!

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Instrumental groups remain active in concerts, performances, contests American Heritage Dzbtionary describes the word spirited as the art of being energetic and vigorous. The definition is an adequate description of the various performing groups in the Instrumental Music Department. During football season the Marching Band entertained the crowds at all the home games. Marching drills ranging from the theme of Raz'a'er.v of the Lost Ark to Annie's Tomorrow were performed throughout the season. The Marching Grizzlies traveled to Liberal for the first game of the season, and shared the half- time show with the Liberal band. Mar- ching Band members also participated in the Band Blast, an indoor performance of all half-time shows, and Bandorama, a marching show held at Wichita State University for all seven Wichita high schools and Derby. Composed of volunteer musicians, the Pep Band, helped arouse spirit at all home basketball games. The only basic require- ment for being a member of Pep Band was to perform in a minimum of four home games. Pep Band provided music for the performances of the Banner Bears and Honey Bears during half-time festivities. Pep Band members also pro- vided music for the Sub-State Basketball Tournament held at Northwest. The Stage Band had a different swing blue tuxedos and females dressed in black dresses. Stage Band members hosted jazz in the Round which was a circular concert where all seven Wichita high schools were invited to perform in a one night jazz con- cert. Each band had approximately 25 minutes for a concert, then the members of the audience turned their chairs and listened to the next band. jazz Band members also participated in Bearlerque and a jazz clinic which was held in Newton. Music for Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma! was provided by the Nor- thwest Orchestra. Many long hours of practice went into providing accompani- ment for the cast members of the school's three-performance musical. In addition to Oklabomaf, orchestra competed at City and Regional Contest where it received II and III ratings respectively. Northwest's Concert Band was involved in many activities ranging from marching in the annual River Festival Parade to playing Pomp and Czrcumrtance during Commencement activities. All 67 members had something in common, they all liked making music. The Concert Band received a II rating at both City and Regional contests. Members concluded their year with a Senior Concert which gave seniors the opportunity to direct the band or perform a solo. and different attire to add to the at- mosphere of their music. Males dressed in -,cf Decked out in his Pep Band shirt, Instrumental Director Berle Willis, directs the Pep Band during one of its many performances. MARCHING BAND: Shane Applegate, Gordon Bedichek, Mike Bedichek, Patrick Brewer, Kevin Brightup, Kelli Brown, julie Carlson, jeff Chester, Diana Cooper, Darwin Crawford, Marty Crawford, Greg Crotchetr, Cheri Cuevas, Todd Dillion, Carla Dimick, Bonnie Dodd, Toni Dodd, Melanie Doubrava, Wendy Doubrava, Katherine Duncan, Todd Edwards, Cheryl Flowers, Terry Green, Nola Gutzman, Elizabet Henriksson, Proc Hoff- man, Randy Holland, Michelle Hunt, David jantz, Andrea johnson, Katherine jones, Scott Keimig, Tracy Malcolm, William Manley, Becky Marshall,jane McCarty, Alison McCue, Paul McGinty, Ken Merry, Scott Mon- inger, Charles Moreno, LeAnna Nicholson, Mike O'Hern, Chris Phillips, Brenda Picknell, justin Potter, Cheryl Priebe, Don Rice, john Schwiethale, Terry Sherbondy, Anthony Smith, Mike Smith, Randy Stone, Mark Tucker, Mark Vanderveen, Susan VanSteinberg, jeff Walker, julie Watson, Ed Webb and David White. 50 0 Instrumental Groups