Southwest High School - Spirit Yearbook (Macon, GA)

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Southwest Musicians Slated to Attend Paris Jazz Festival The Jazz Ensemble, under the tion of Mr. selected group C Oscar Jackson, was from the Marching or Symphonic Each student dit ioned for his o posirion with only twenty-one stucents chosen for the Ensemble Although jazz was the most frequent style of music performed, the Jazz played Richie's Ensemble also Lionel popular music Lady’’ and Sax Case Full of Blues On Green Dolphin Street such as were two jazz selections performed ranging frorr music Of many famou Count Basie. The £ jazz music such as swinc¢ blues, and also modern r The Ensemble performec occasions, such as the Pageant the Sweetheart Co the Cherry also throughout the state of Gex participated

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From Gridirons fo Music Halls, The Patriot Band Always Excels After foorball season, the marching band split into a symphonic division and a concert division. Basically, the two bands performed for festivals and school functions, but they also played in a variety of spring concerts .' sa al Mr. Hunter, who year after year con- : bon ; sistently produces an excellent band, y WING W ¥ Vv, 1 , Wi = ps 3a believes the secret of success is of. {’ y . | ‘x ve a organization; consequently, his band is . yy we - i run by a band council consisting of band aye Vay SY 7 ; ‘ous gi: ‘ “Wp officers and section leaders. Another of his beliefs contributed further to the suc- cess of the Patriot band; he stresses making the piece musical, not just mastering technique The talented musicians who audi- tioned and were chosen for the sym- phonic band strove for perfection. Many of the students prepared for college music programs; others studied for per- sonal development. In concert band, students learned the basics of music, developed their talents, built their skills and became musicians. Periodically, both bands practiced after school aiming for a perfect rating at the annual festival. Also during festival season, the band participated in the Macon Christmas Ball, the Cherry Blossom Festival held in April, and the Rose Parade in Thomasville. They also participated in the University of Georgia State Honor Band and other festivals held throughout Georgia. Their hard work and their desire to be the best made the Southwest Marching Patriots what they were — SIMPLY OUTSTANDING! TOP. LEFT TO RIGHT: The Flute Section. Band Of- ficers: Sitting — Angelo Curry, Alonzo Harris, Moni- que White, Valerie Hicks — President. Kneeling — Lerangelia Murray, Kim Whitehead, Tammy Terry, Darry! Hancock, Kay Stuart, Kim Mills, Jody Mixon, Eldrida Carter. Standing — Fran Lucas, Charlissa Williams, Dallas Lancaster, Poul Whitehead, Tim Rogers, Dawn Davis, Selina Wash Terri Burnette. MIDDLE, LEFT TO RIGHT: The Clarinet Section. BOTTOM, LEFT TO RIGHT: The Percussion Section. The Trumpet Section, The French Horn Sec- tion, The Baritone Section. For a list of members in sections, see page twelve and thirreen ine oe 16 — Band