Scotch Plains Fanwood High School - Culmen Yearbook (Scotch Plains, NJ)

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ORCHESTRA PRESENTS A RANGE OF SELECTIONS String, woodwind, brass and percussion instruments are the sections which blend and form an orchestra. Under the direction of Mr. Checchio, the orchestra at S.P.F.H.S. is a small but integral part of the total music program. A diverse selection of musical com- positions were chosen, rehearsed and finally performed by the members of our orchestra. This performance consisted of A Night of Music presented in January. Selections ranged from the Broadway musical Funny Girli' to such classic works as Marche Militaire Fran- cais from the Algerian Suite. Mr Checchio Zonks the band Scott Samenfeld Won't play second 181 fiddle to anyone

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x ' 1 xx The band plays on . . . and on . . . and on. 180 BAND BIDS CLASS OF '69 FAREWELL The band is responsible for much of the school spirit exhibited at football games. This year, under the direction of Mr. Checchio the marching band of S.P.- F.H.S. performed contemporary pieces such as Classical Gasi' along with more traditional numbers in the half-time shows. After football games and pep rallies were concluded, concert band began prac- tice for its Band-Tasia 9 Concert. This program was held in April and the band performed compositions such as Nordic Trilogy and '6On the Trailv from the Grand Canyon Suitef, Memorial Day, the band emerged once again in full uniform to march in the annual parade. The year terminated with sophomore and junior members of the band playing Pomp and Circumstanbeu for the 1969 Commencement ceremony.

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,ml k h X, MOONGLOWERS - S.P.F.H.SfS BIG BAND Formed thirty years ago as one of New Jersey's first high school stage bands, the Moonglowers have long upheld a tradition of professional excellence. Utilizing the talents of the best musicians in S.P.F,H.S., the Moon- glowers gave several benefit performances this year, including the annual Night of Musicf' the P.T.A. Scholarship Fund Dance, the Miss Union County Beauty Pageant, and their annual school assembly. Contrary to popular belief, the Moon- glowers, under the direction of Mr. Cecchio, usually play contemporary music, rather than 'coldiesf' Since the group is a class, not a club, each member gets academic credit for his participa- tion. Moonglowers is open by audition to any music student who desires to have the truly unique experience of playing with S.P.F.H.S.'s own Big Band. we Alf f X I wonder what would happen if I stopped playing. Mark Moritz. In moments of anguish Gary Hontz blows his horn Q The band gets more horns every year