Walter Johnson High School - Windup Yearbook (Bethesda, MD)

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Band: first row: P. Stolzenbach, B. Frosh, D. Garlock, F. Har- mantas, R. Eisenberg, L. Armstrong, K. Fordyce, D. Lane, B Abraham, R. Gianfagna, E. Smirnov, S. Kessel, L. Weinberg, B. Levin, F. Wolfenstein, P. Long, J. Martin, G. Coleman, M. Axilrod, M. Feldman, J. Zornig, second: S. Rich, T. Lucas B. Creitz, M. Friedman, M. Mock, P. McCurdy, A. Rudd, G Lamson, G. Cramer, P. Brethouwer, B. Philips, M. Newman D. Martin, B. Kraas, L. Kent, T. Stanford, M. Von Eckardt G. Rasmussen, D Teel M. Painter J Shahan' third. M h r . , , . , ' . S e - line, B. Von Eckhart, J. Olaksy, T. Holliday, J. Christenson, 1 a 1 B. Davis, S. Surosky, R. Racusin, D. Pearlman, W. Barbee, B. Snider, J. Goldman, T. Toone, R. Hogan, R. Harris, J. Wechsler, N. Eddy, P. Waldrop, S. Herrellg fourth: G. Flynn, E. Whitmores, D. Wingert, B. Carow, M. Karel, D. McCann, J. Munzer, J. Cannons, R. Cooper, J. Baxter, P. Archambault, T. Wolaver, L. Thomas, B. Frank, B. Abbey, T. Green, E. Janus visited Needham, Massachusetts, in March and later played host to members of the Needham High School Band in a novel exchange maneuver. Pops Concert Gets Band in Boston Madrigal Singers: first row: S. Brelick, A. Ross, J. Pepper, P. Hinkes, R. Redding, C. Peterson, second: A. Franklin, M. Weiss, A. Myrup, B. Seiders, S. Kizerg third: P. McKay, S. Curley, J. Harpster, J. Martin, J. Levine, G. Hermann. Named r,'.s-..,,...w. W.. . W. . M A for an unaccompanied polyphonic arrangement of a medieval poem of amorous character, Madrigals kept alive this popular musical form of yesterday at many concerts this year. This group is composed of some of the school's best singers. 124 Departments

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Abilities g Band Boosts WJ Team berts, P. Hinkes, L. Stephenson, G. Potter, M. Taggart, J. Eaton, third: P. Mckay, C. Crawford, A. Franklin, M. Gil- lxss, J. Berne, B.. Donahue, J, Pepper, B. Gerrie, H. Leech, A. Myrup, B. Griffith, J. Levine, G. Hermann, S. Kizer, C. There's no businses like show business was the rallying cry for members of the six choruses 3 55 sophomores signed up for beginning mixed chorus, while another 50 altos, contraltos, and sopranos joined the girls chorus. Juniors who wished to try out for the elite concert chorus in their senior year further developed their voices in the advanced mixed chorus, and at the end of the year, 59 of them participated in try-outs for the concert chorus. That group, goal of every aspir- ing vocalist, sang at the Honor Society Induction, the Christmas and Easter Assemblies, and at Bac- calaureate. The concert chorus and the madrigal group also taped several Christmas songs. These were played on WMAL radio during the holiday season and on the morning of December 25. One more vocal group added its harmony to the euphony of the other choruses, the Madrigals. This traditional group, chosen from the fifth period con- cert chorus, caroled at Mr. Gregory's home, the Baptist Children's home, Suburban Hospital, and the Alta Vista Rest home. They also presented their program of songs to a meeting of the Federal School Men's Club. Mr. Frank Hardin of WMAL Radio captures the interest of listen- ing choristers wtih an anecdote on show business. Lectures by professionals outstanding in their fields supplement classroom discussions in many of the courses offered by the school. Peterson, J. Garland, fourth: S. Syemour, P. Peeples, A. White, K. Butler, L. Young, K. Eldridge, J. Stallsmith, M. Loftus, B. Seiders, R. Ide, J. Harpster, N. Conklin, J. Martin, S. McKean, P. Rebol, V. Lochte, L. Gaarden Departments 123

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Mr. Larry Phillips leads his chorus in the song, O Holy Night, in preparation for the Christmas Assembly. John West, Bob Beale, Scott Slater, John Kirschwer, Ken Hanson, Jim Sharon, and John Winston strive to obtain proper harmony. Accomplished Choristers Scale Musical Heights Band members who enthusiastically and forceful- ly sold tickets to the February 15 Pops Concert had a purpose other than need for an audience. Their motto for this year was Get the Spartans' Band in Bostonlf' for a four-day field trip had been ar- ranged, taking the lucky musicians to Needham, Massachusetts, in March. They stayed with mem- bers of the Needham High School Band and per- formed with them. The orchestra and dance band also participated enthusiastically in the school's musical activities. The orchestra appeared in The Vagabond King and the Christmas Program While the Dance Band play- ed for the morning dances in the gym and at other school functions, such as the Slave Auction. Participating in a less active Way were the Music Appreciation classes, who substituted record play- ers for sax and trombone. They derived such music- al truths as the fact that, while Beethoven and Bru- beck may both sound good, they do not go Well to- gether. Dellartments 125