Sibley High School - Keewaydin Yearbook (West St Paul, MN)

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SYMPHONIC BAND Somber Uniforms but Colorful Music “Begin when you’re ready,” stated Mr. Minors to students auditioning for Symphonic band last year. A member must play well in order to play the difficult music. To distinguish Symphonic band from the other bands the girls wear long black dresses, and the boys wear tuxedos. Some members also optionally participate in the Pep band at sporting events. SYMPHONIC, BAND FRONT ROW: K.McArdell, P.Matson, R.Mains, E.Drake, T.Koch, J.Schubert, A.Schindler, S.Wilson, B.Robinson, H.Fobes, H.Gesell, SECOND ROW: E.Schlick, B.Olson, D.Riggs, C.Ni- chols, L.Pierce, B.Robinson, S.Hanson, M.Gangl, P.Peterson, THIRD ROW: L.Giorgini, W.Kempe, A.Mayers, A.Melin, K.Kyro, M.Hallgren, K.Loida, P.Williams, D.Otte, G.Freeman, R.Deitner, R.Mains, D.Glewwe, P.Mattsen, J.Ehlert, P.Nicholas, P.Glewwe, FOURTH ROW: M.Rabuse, K.Holmquist, S.Larson, M.Schmidt, G.Gustafson, J.Zinnel, D.Divine, J.Hildebrandt, D.Gunderson, D.Brown, T.Gunderson, FIFTH ROW: Mr. Minors, C.Villars, F. Weber, G.McCann, S.Foreman. TOP: Practice, Practice, and more Practice. LEFT: Sean Coleman plays at a pep band event.

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JAZZ ENSEMBLE | Small Group With Big Ideas Improvisation is a big part of being a member of the Jazz Band. At the snap of a finger any player can be called to make up a tune in front of an audience. Jazz Band plays popular music, and an audition is necessary to become a member. They wear handmade shirts for jazz contests and special performances. JAZZ ENSEMBLE FRONT ROW: P.Mattsen, J.Schubert, A.Schindler, AAMMontgomery, M.Storms, J.Esslinger, R.Ehr- lich, D.Gunderson, SECOND ROW: M.Rabuse, D.Divine, R.Mains, R.Erdahl, D.Sorenson, G.Gustafson, D.Glewwe, THIRD ROW: Mr. Minors, P.Glewwe, T.Gunderson, F.Weber, M.Schmidt, D.Brown, G.Van, J.Yahn, E.Vincent, J.Barber. ABOVE: Homeroom practice starts out with a warm up on your own instrument. RIGHT: Bob Ehrlich playing the drums. 12

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CONCERT BAND Larger than Ever “Playing music is not as easy as it looks,” stated a Concert Band member. Sight reading music, holding sectionals, and practicing a lot for three months prepares the Concert Band for a performance. A concert consists of songs chosen from varied styles of music. The Concert Band wears the marching uniforms for a performance. CONCERT BAND FRONT ROW: K.Svee, K.Hamilton, G.Witt, L.Todd, M.Daugherty, K.Berreman, P.Osmundson, C.Winter, D.Olsen, C.Walker, C.Gaard, K.Bredvold, SECOND ROW: J.Ste- fani, K.Doheny, D.Ihfe, AAMontgomery, C.Gawreluk, D.Koenen, K.Peterson, K.Kuller, E.Debuhr, M.Rhein, J.Boller, C.Caumiant, E.Vincent, D.Sorenson, K.Christensen, D.Lehman, J.Julson, K.Johnson, $.Tongen, THIRD ROW: A.Kaufman, L.Graaf, G.U- selmann, C.Racine, L.Krause, M.Vanderah, L.Clemens, J.Neveu, C.Bird, J.Anderson, C.Norman, B.Kanevsky, S.Coleman, P.Mo- sentine, E.Borchers, D.Deitner, G.Osmundson, D.Sack, B.Phipps, M.Hinterthuer, J.Martin, B.Kubes, D.Tako, FOURTH ROW: E.Sher, M.Pihlstrom, $.Gangl, V.Jeanson, J.Schoenbeck, S.Glewwe, L.Ehlert, J.Littler, P.Dolny, J.Kerr, S.Skar, J.Selvaggio, S.Sowada, G.Spanjers, E.Ross, S.Keller, D.Anderson, D.Loida, M.Helmken, J.Frantes, D.Wright, FIFTH ROW: S.Wedekind, D.Camm, G.Damian, R.Ramlow, B.Aune, T.Gustafson, J.Mendez, J.Esslinger, J.Halberg, L.Richgel, C.Berg, P.Schaberg, E.Julson, R.Mertensotto, K.Pogatchnik, L.Hildebrandt, Mr. Minors, SIXTH ROW: K.Dostert, D.Leabo, R.Ehrlich, J.Amundson, S.Pavlik, ).Barber, N.Pfender, M.Overn. ABOVE: Jackie Anderson, Carrie Bird, and Catherine Norman. BELOW: Karin Johnson, and Scott Tongen. 14