Salina South High School - Preener Yearbook (Salina, KS)

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Concert Band Supplies depth The Concert Band added depth and musical talent to the South Band roster. The music performed included various overtures, pop and rock melodies. Winter and spring concerts were performed by the Concert Band. The Concert Band was comprised mainly of freshmen and sopho- mores. Musicians who played in- struments needed by the Marching Cougars occasionally supplemented that unit at performance. The overall activities of the band helped promote school spirit as some of the members participated in the Pep Band during the basket- ball season. 1. Brass players added pizazz with their crisp, clear notes. 2. The percussion section kept the beat rolling during practices and concerts. 3. Training musicians in the Con- cert Band, Mr. Bob Harder assures himself a good source for upper level bands. 4. Mel- low are the sounds from the clarinets, flutes and saxophones of the woodwind section. 'f al s aa H 7 2 . ' s H I

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Festival parade Highlights year An invitation to participate in the Cherry Blossom Festival at Wash- ington, D. C. last April 1 was the highlight of the year for the Cougar Marching Band members. Looking sharp in the parade and viewing the historic, national land marks were of equal importance to the students. Many hours of practice and drills were supplemented with money- raising activities, for each person was required to earn or pay S200. Mr. Bob Harder commented, I was very happy about the invitation and we really looked forward to the trip. Even with all the trip prepara- tions that went on, the band per- formed at the morning pep assem- blies and at football and basketball games, providing additional spirit and support for the teams. Pep Club members often chanted: Our band is Number One our band is Number One!! In addition to school activities, the Marching Band was invited to several outside events. Members went to Lindsborg to march in the Svensk Hyllningsfest. They were also featured as the honor band at the Band Day sponsored by Wichita State University, October 22. l. Pre-game warm-up enabled the Cougar Marching Band to play and perform their maneuvers with exactness. 2. Many of the Marching Band members also performed with the pep band during the early morning pep assemblies. 3. Precision drills along with good sound helped the band capture many number one ratings at contests.