Redwood High School - Log Yearbook (Larkspur, CA)

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ROW ONE: R. Daveler, M. Morse, J. Shew, S. Gabbs, S. Ray, J. Ray. ROW TWO: J. Reznor, J. Roberts, B. Blackmore, W, Cole, K. Larsen. ROXV THREE: T. Graefe, D. Nightingale, B. Nelson, D. Smith, G. Nilsen, M. Barkowska, J. Larson. ROW' ONE: M. Morse, E. Henrich, S. Ernst, J. Ray, R. Daveler. ROW' TXVO: B. Schrader, J. Larson, D. Smith, D. Nightingale, B. Blackmore. 9 vw., ,ff gmwffz You push the first valve down . . . Ready . . . Mark time . . . MARCH! A score of music students marched around the field to the steady rhythm of the bass drum. The stu- dents were practicing their part in the half- time entertainment at the football game. They learned that keeping their minds on the forma- tion and also on the music was not an easy job. Redwood High's Marching Band was com- posed of members of the Advanced Band which met first period. Before each game they prac- ticed in the parking lot amid the fog. They for- got the cold as they concentrated on their for- mations and music. At each half-time, as the Redwoodite saw them marching down the field, horns gleaming, uniforms impeccable he beamed with pride and said, Hey, look at that! That's our band! Oh boy! Rally today! As soon as the Red- woodite entered the gym he was greeted with rousing sounds issuing from the Pep Band. The members were volunteers, and practiced on their own time after school. The Pep Band added a sparkle to the eye and let the Redwoodite for- get for a moment his impending final. Arrayed in brilliant scarlet vests, they played their shin- ing instruments with the embellishments and enthusiasm of those absorbed in their work. The Redwoodites knew that no rally would he com- plete without the Pep Band. As the last strains of the Penthouse Sere- nade echoed across the dance floor, couples re- luctantly prepared to leave. The Redwood High Dance Band was entertaining the student body in the gym. The music program covered a wide range of interest, the most important function was that of encouraging the spirit and raising the morale of all Redwood students. 95

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WW Many hours of prlctice were spent in polishing the presentations of the A Capella Choir. The audience was hushed, as seldom it is at an assembly. Suddenly the silence was ended by a burst of applause as the choir of voices faded into the last notes of the fmal program one evening this spring. In addition, enthusiastic responses to the per- formances of the A Capella Choir, under the direction of Mr. Arthur Wigell, at concerts and programs continued throughout the year. Highlighting the year, the group presented a Christmas performance for the Red- wood Student Body. The choir was enjoyed by its audience. Another Christmas program was the musical medley over the radio station KTIM. This musical broad- cast Was also taped and sent to a school in Germany, All in all, the busy choir was able to give four Christmas concerts in one week. Activities were concluded with a traditional performance at the graduation exercises. A prelude to the A Capella Choir is Beginning Choir, which meets every fifth period, also under the direction of Mr. Arthur Wigell. The annual Spring Concert was highlighted this year with the participation of Beginning Choir. After a semester, those qualified for A Capella Choir immediately became members. The Beginning Choir practiced for their part in the Annual Spring Concert.