Sandia High School - Crest Yearbook (Albuquerque, NM)

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X N V . I ABOVE RIGHT: Robert Lucero keeps the beat during a stage band concert in the media center. ABOVE: Saxophone players work together in order to be heard. TOP: jan Everett, Wes Chilton, Diane Hill, Lori Lovato. ROW: Tim Frock, Dana Martin, Jim Golf-len, Ken Pino. THIRD ROW: Mark VVitten, David Cole, jim Keller, Mr. Ted Rush. Talent, Hard Work Play Major Role In Band's Success The two stage bands in '76 consisted of students interested in expanding their musical experience, selected by individual audition. The first band had several concerts in the media center and other places around school. After first semester they were unable to perform in front of an audience because of the loss of key members. lnstead they practiced daily to achieve the ability of playing various styles of music. Mark VVitten, who played trumpet for this group, was one of two people from New Nfexico selected to play in the Macy's Thanksgiving parade and the Rose Bowl parade. While playing at the West Mesa Stage Band Festival, the second stage band received the highest possible rating, judged on several different areas. The student body was enriched and entertained by these groups. Mr. Ted Rush and Mr. Tom Martin brought these bands to a higher level of musical ability. LEFT: .Xnnique Torres concentrates on playing the right notes during a performance. ABOVE: Dave Stevens, Brett Kainmerman, Gina Yvindell. Lisa Goetz. SECOND ROW: lfric -lewel, Tommy Vkatter. Judi Smit, THIRD ROW: Eric Callaway. jeff Grossoehme, Clary Harrington, Gary Sena, .lim Field, Brett Vllhite, Steve .-Xllender, Scott Jordon, Steve Reider. l.aurie Busick. 95

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Continentals Exhibit Enthusiasm, Talent While Performing During their many performances, Continentals succeeded in presenting to their audiences a taste of music from the many cultures throughout the world and music of the many different eras during the course of American history. The Continentals, as a group, were members of the concert choir and by auditioning, were selected to become a part of this elite group of singers. They had many concerts at school, sang at sweetheart banquets at several churches, and had the privilege of singing their ltalian concert for an ltalian dignitary. Many of their members were chosen to be a part of the all-state Mixed Chorus. The '76 Continentals were Cheryl DeiVlasters, ,lean Gerrish, Karen VVomelsduff, first sopranosg Denise Dawson, Jeanette Nail, second altosg Scott Bryant, Larry Plath, David Stokes, second tenors, Jamey Randall, baritone, Andy Large, bass. Members of girls' chorus were Julie Wagner, Tina Kelly, and kloanne Field. Mr. A. V. Wall directed Continentals. 'E et... 'T' Q . as .se viii . rt-at-xi 2 S Si ABOVE: Delano Scott does his part of the program with the choir backing him. RIGHT: Continental members are Karen Vliomelsduff, Denise Dawson, Peggy Lewis, xloanne Field, Donna Leigh, Tina Kelly, ,lean fierrish, Cheryl Dc-lVlasters, Julie Wagner. SECOND ROW: Carl Duimstra, Scott liryant, David Stokes, Larry Plath, Gary Wlnnelscluff, Delano Scott, Tom Schuch, :Xncly Large. 94 BELOW! Although there were many fun parts of the performance, it tlid have its serious moments. LEFT: Continentals pair off to set the mood for a song of love. A

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Marching Band Halftime Shows Entertain Matadors VVhat would a football game he without watching a marching hand during halftime? Or going to a pep rally and having no music there to raise your spirits? Wlell, the Sandia High Marching Band, under the direction of 'llom Martin, did a good joh of fulfilling our expectations of always being there. Besides performing at games the band marched in the annual Christmas parade and was awarded third place. A lot of hard work went into their performances. The hand practiced Monday through Friday starting at seyen in the morning. They also had extra practices when needed to prepare them for the performances. The marching hand raised money for the band program by sponsoring a ham dinner, and also sold grapefruit and oranges. The drum major for this year is Mark Wittt-ri, who also played in the lVlcDonald's All-American Band at the Macyds Thanksgiving Parade and the Rose Bowl Parade. 3 af 'Q ,K A Y , - W 9.24, Z M QW., J' ABOVE: Giving an afternoon performance tor an assernhlx crowd on the outside haskethall courts. the hand prefers to not march. RIGHT: Xleinhers of the hrass section patiently wait the handls entrance onto the field during an evening footliall game. 96 LEFT! Drum Major Mark Vilitten leads the Sandia lwarchingliand through just one of the seasonls halftime shows. BELOW: Adding an extra twist to each performance, Sandy fox. one of the three haton twirlers. steps to the heat of ulvp. Lip, and .Xwayf