Round Rock High School - Dragon Yearbook (Round Rock, TX)

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X. as .L , Y A M A N A L, by Mis. .Ny Group Works to perfect performance One of the smallest active organizations at Round Rock High School was the seven , member orchestra. Members competed in pcar district and regional competition. Senior gf Kelly Drifmeyer made it all the way through these competitions to state and 4 if was a member of the state orchestra this ,V,,,,V 1 year. The group competed in many contests including a solo and ensemble competition held at LBJ High School in Austin. When asked what the judges looked for in these competitions, Mrs. Nancy Drifmeyer, or- 4 fhc c chestra director, commented perfection. r e The judges scored the competitors and fill- r ed out comment sheets to help the student up Q cili t perfect their talents. I r p.t sa., H V 3 'ii with Vickie McClure, junior, gets some helpful advice from Nancy Drifmeyer, while Christi Jones, sophomore, f tl ' , plays on her own. Freshmen Lisa Dowell and Monica Tasso and sophomore Christi Jones per- form a musical piece during orchestra practice in the band hall. Sean Edwards, sophomore, plays a solo on the bass. With only seven members in the orchestra each student received individualized attention from director Nancy Drifmeyer. Orchestra 55

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Bands play popular songs for contest The Round Rock Marching Band in- cludes all students in the Honors, Sym- phonic and Concert bands. After mar- ching season, the bands separated and performed several concerts during the remainder of the school year. They also participated in UIL Concert and Sightreading contests and in various music festivals. Some students in these bands chose to participate in extra activities, such as district, region, area and solo and ensemble contests. Directors of these bands were Richard Gibby, Richard Berkley and Joe Babcock. The Jazz Ensemble, an extension of the total band program offered students a chance to explore jazz. Entry into the Jazz Ensemble was through audition with their director Joe Babcock. The jazz band performed at the Spring Fling and several other events during the year. Tuning out all the other sounds of school, the concert and jazz bands practice a few tunes during the class hour. These members perform various popular pieces at their fall and spring concerts. During concert band practice, Margaret Smith, freshman, plays the xylophone. The percussion section is one of the biggest sections in the band because it includes snare drums, marimbas, tri-toms, xylophones and various other musical accessories that are used for achieving special sounds. 54 Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble .-1, -f e -1 Members of the trumpet section come in on cue as cert piece. Often, a specific section of instrument the whole band practices the finale of their con- will perform solos throughout a piece of music.

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New rules affect choir's program The new grading system affected many students as far as participation in extracur- ricular activities was con- cerned and choir was no ex- ception. Some choir activities had to be cancelled due to the new no pass-no play rule. Even the Spring tour fell victim to failing students according to Don Massey, choir director. There were 45 members in the two choirs, Mixed Choir and Girls Show Choir, both directed by Massey. The groups performed several times during the year and presented a fall concert and a Christmas concert. The choir members also continued their tradition of carroling in Christmas holidays. The Girls Show Choir received II's, excellent ratings in sightreading com- petition. Junior Tasha Baum received a I, a superior rating, in solo competition. Choir President Ronda Hudson, junior, received the Who's Who Award in Choir. Other officers were Baum, vice president, Gwen Barksdale, secretary, Kim Martinez and Karen Huff, librarians, and Cindy Thorn- ton, Kim Barnett and Kevin Castello, Student Council representatives. Commenting on his job as choir director, Massey said, Its great! I love it! That's why I teach. the hallways just prior to the Practicing their routine Kim Martinez, sophomore, Cari Steffel, junior, Don- na Shannon, senior, and Wendy Drummond, sophomore, rehearse for UIL SolofEnsemble competition. MIXED CHOIR: QBottom Bowl Don Massey fadvisorlg Whitney Allgood, Deanna Combs, Christina Carlin, Julie Hutchinson, Angela Withrow, Heather Mellorsg tSecond Rowj Amber Rogers, Becky Glasscock, Lacey Gollo , Amy Kusak, Lauralee Filz, Betty Bernal, Cyndi Ortegong 1Third Row? Rosemary Medina, Julie Davis, Karen Sill, Bernice Morin, DeAnn Helmkamp, Angel Laurence, Donna Clark, QTop Rowj David Wiles, Russell York, Kevin Castello, Bill Jenkins, Troy Hoss, Darrell Clark, John Bennett. Junior Pam Whitley sits quietly reviewing her choir notes before practicing with the choir. The show choir meets daily for one hour and they presente thirteen concerts during the year.