Power Memorial Academy - Power Yearbook (New York, NY)

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M BRO. H. M. DELANEY Moderator -vs 'X 'S' 'D MR. A. CASSE DAY Director YQK Q 'if' .V fag MR. J. BARTMAN Assistant Director S M, BAND BRINGS BUUUUETS The 1956 edition of the Power band followed the precedent set by Mr. Casseday and Mr. Bortman when they first took control of the conducting responsibilities, namely, hard work and continuous practice in order to make fine music. Virhile the nucleus of the organization graduated last year, sufficient talent remained, augmented by enthusiastic new members, to maintain the Band in the highest caliber of high school musical organizations in the city. While marching up Fifth Avenue on Saint Patrick's Day the Band kept up the steady beat which enabled the Power Seniors to capture the coveted Cardinal Spellman Trophy as the best marching contingent among the boys' high schools. For this annual event the Band played a medley of Irish tunes, which they most diligently prepared for many weeks. With the Band's syncopation and the qualified instruction of Brother Delaney, the school's official drillmaster, Power won the Cardinal Spellman Trophy twice out of the three years it was offered. Another occasion on which the Band showed forth magnificently was the Holy Name Parade held in late March. Our contingent led the marchers during this demonstration of Catholic Action and acted as the Honor Band at the Church where the services were conducted by Bishop Furlong. Besides participating in parades, the Band performed for the Mothersl and Fathers' Club as .well as at the reception for the parents of the newly-arrived February Freshmen. The highlight of the musical season was the annual Spring Soiree where Bob Maglione on the clarinet and Tim Mertens on the baritone horn were the featured soloists. The Band is also known for its ability to play well in sections. Such ensembles as the trombone and saxophone quartettes were entered in the Catholic High School Music Festival held in May in our own gymnasium. Every ensemble ever entered in this contest by the Power Band has heaped further glory upon our renown organi- zation and this year was no exception. Undoubtedly the unique feature of the Music Department is the Power Dance Band. All through the year. at all the Academy's dances, the Dance Band, under the capable direction of Bob Maglione provided that hot and sweet music, which makes every dance such a social success. They have been acclaimed the finest such organization to be found anywhere. The seniors responsible for the maintenance of our high musical standards are: J. Delaney and P. Hyndman, on saxg R. Gil, D. Capece. Y. Quinn. and F. Martin on trumpetg R. Harding. on clarinet section, T. Mertens. on baritone horn: -I. Hauser. trombone: H. Dale. alto horn: E. Huyke, tubag W. Selzer. on drums and F. Dettenreider on flute. To these men go the good wishes of the aggregation they leave behind. May they have success in all their endeavors. I I I t I THE BAND AND GLEE CLUB COMBINE THEIR EFFORTS IN PRESENTING THEIR ANNUAL SPRING MUSCIALE IN THE EARLY PART OF JUNE. 91

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