University of Northern Iowa - Old Gold Yearbook (Cedar Falls, IA)

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Jazz Band I performa at one of three home con- certs given throughout the year. The popularity of the group is shown by the four to five hundred fans that attend each concert. PW» fry Dtmi w« wr. Saxophone solos accompanied the various high- lights of the jazz band concert and could also be heard on the Jazz Band I's most recent record. fry DivtJ Wifutr. Playing the tenor saxophone is senior psychology maior Kate Adler. She proves to the audience that m t only music majors know how to put on a good musical performance, Pholo by DwM Wagwr. Student Life 29

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ALL THAT JAZZ Traditional, l atin, Jazz-rock, Big Band music and more. Various tunes could be heard being performed by the Jazz Bands at home concerts, high schools, tours, and fund raisers throughout the 1988- 1989 school year. 1 don't really have a favorite kind of music to play. I enjoy playing the Mod- ern Funk Jazz, as well as the Traditional and Latin Jazz, said senior Jazz Band 1 member Kate Adler, who played the ten- or saxophone. Home concerts were free, while con- certs to raise money cost two dollars a ticket. Putting on a performance cost the music department from three to seven hundred dollars per performance. Three bands performed throughout the year. Each band had fifteen to eight- een members. Jazz Band I was the most prestigious band, while students in bands II and III hoped to progress into I in the future. The UNI Jazz Band originated in 1950, and was originally a student-run organ- ization. The activity became so popular that the University decided to introduce the Jazz Band into the academic cur- riculum. Students then received one hour of credit per semester for being involved in the class. To be admitted into the ensemble a student must audition. The qualifications I look for are good instrumentalists, the ability to sight-read, and the ability to improvise, said director of Jazz Band I Robert Washut. Jazz Band I practiced twice a week for two hours as a group, but band members practiced individually for many more hours. Senior James Miller was a trombone player who had been a member of Jazz Band I for six years. I try to put in at least one or two hours a day on my own. It doesn't al- ways work out that way but I try, said Miller. Although all members of the band took an active interest in music, not all were music majors. I would love to play the saxophone in a bar for a living, but how would I sus- tain myself? I'm a psychology major, which hopefully will be able to support me, said Adler. Miller felt differently. I will probably teach music in a few years, but I would like to perform for a living, said Miller. Whether students used Jazz Band for an extra-curricular activity or for prep- aration as a performer, they all gained multiple benefits. In Jazz Band I became a better musican, travelled to places I otherwise wouldn't have, and made a lot of good friends, said Adler. — Sabra Craig Bass player Matt Glascock diligently concentrates on giving his best performance at the 39th Annual Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz Show. PMo d vW Wtfntr 28 Jazz Band

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DAYS LIKF THIS Dear Mom and Dad, How’s everyone doing? I a doing pretty well this spring semester. Today I got back my test in marketing. I did all right. The last few questions gave me a little trouble, but you know me, I always come through. I attended an Intellectually stimulating lecture in Humanities I. My professor discussed ancient Greece and the vast land, of Mesopotamia. He called on me during class to check my knowledge on the subject. I felt so honored I was speechless, to say the least. After a delicious lunch in the cafeteria, I attended French class. Je parle francais comm ce, comm ci. This means I speak French so-so. My drill partner, Bertrand, asked me if I wanted to go to a basketball game with him. I thought this was considerate of him, so I semi- generously accepted. Oh, Mom and Dad, I have a favor to ask. Could I go to Daytona for Good days accompany the bad, and keep Brenda Peiffer in a sane condition. r%c « fry fXmJ Ivegrtt Enthusiasm wasn't a common emotion seen in the food center towards the end of the semester. Pkyo ty Dtni Wtgatt. The fungus growing on Brenda's sweatshirt was sent home to Mom to be dealt with. Ph-x fry Wtgnri spring break? It’s been a tough semester; I deserve a break. The only catch is that I am a little short on money. I think the reason is because my books cost more this semester than any other. My friends and I have picked a motel of reasonable cost. Since all of us have started our diets this week, food should not be a problem at all. So don’t plan on me being home for spring break. I will, however, be home next weekend to do some laundry. I have to go to class right now. Send my love to Sally and Billy. Love and kisses, P.S. Send money — and I forgot to mention that they designated me to drive for the trip, so I need the car. Talk to you later. — Maureen Hood