Waterford Kettering High School - Kismet Yearbook (Waterford, MI)

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sic groups. Under the direction of Mrs. janet Hunt, the groups include Senior G i rl s' Chorus, junior Girls' Chorus, Girls' Chorus, Gleemen, M a d r i gal S i nge r s and Choir. All vocal music classesmeet once a day. During class time the members of the music group learn new music, practice old music and prepare for up c o m ing con- certs. However, not all of the preparation can be done during class time. Many hours a re spent after school and even on weekends practicing for coming concerts and competitions. Th e Instrumental M u sic Department is unde r the di- rection of Mr. Ge o rge Petter and Miss Judy Pete r s. There are two bands that make up this department, the Symphony Band and the Concert B a n d. March- ing Band is a combination of both bands. This year the bands held many fund raising projects. Mernbels of the Percussion section of the band include, Linda Newton, Kevin McGeachy, Glenn Polley, jim Siuniak, Pat Fitzgerald and C. C. Biggs. A A The Low Brass section of the band includes, ROW ONE, Dan Bartenbaker, jeff Laity. ROW TWO, Bill Tallenger, Mike Good. ROW THREE, Don Dlapham, Mike Conwell, Scott Wellemeyer. ROW FOUR, jon Roy and Dan Saylor. Pianist, Debby Babcock concentrates on a piano solo.

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vs Members of the Trumpet section, Dave Denoyer, Vickie Wilson and Dennis Franks practice a number before a Pep Assembly. Band members spend as much if not more time practicing outside of class as they do in class. Time and effort is spent preparing for Solo and Ensemble Festivals as well as preparing for con- certs, marching, participating in Pep Band, jazz Band and performing for the public. Members of the Saxophone section, Tim Teagarden, Maynard Myers, Denise Tuson and trombonist, Tom Duffield, spend some time during class practicing for an upcoming concert. Assistant Band Director, Miss Judy Peters, studied saxophone at a French music conservatory and was able to lend some valuable assistance to members of the Saxophone section. Miss Peters joined the staff this year. Participating in the band is a year round ac- tivity. john Corte, Ronda Henson, Randy Thompson, Becky Espinoza, Gary Ferris, Pam McNeal, Tim Thompson, Kevin Fangel, Rob- in Rice and Glenn Polley spend part of their summer preparing for the marching season. Don Saylor was another member of this year's band members to perform at the Introductory Assembly.