West Leyden High School - Shield Yearbook (Northlake, IL)

Page 66 text:

Taking a slight pause, necessary to relieve the tense daily practice sessions, Cathy Mecko rests her cello and bow and takes a breath before continuing on with the music. Showing the other side of Stage Band, Kevin Asher and Ms. Sidler take a moment to relax and clown around to relieve the pressure prior to one of their concerts. Performing one of the many tunes played during the Christmas Assembly are Stage Band members Sal Occhipinti, Lori Platek, Lee Brigham and Pete Ribando. 62

Page 65 text:

[nj(o) LMJULnj Varsity Band: Front row: Lisa Zussman, Janet Voss, Kelly Hoffman, Adam Machaiek, Linda Kesee; Row two: Jeff Byker, Steve Kalish, Kathy Stout, Fran Ingrassia, Debby Rubolino, Anne Bailey; Row three: Ron Dubrock, Ken Schmidt, Ben Italiano, John Misko, Kim Blake, Doreen Sobioch, Kurt DiCico, Jim Schwichtenberg, Jim Majors, Tom Drozd; Row four: Cory Starr, Jeff Asher, Rick Behnke, Pete Delestrez, Dave Mocinski, Gerry Albers, Bill Brown, Scott Martens, LouAnn Schultz, Mike Michaiek, Bob Misasi; Row 5: Kim Aubrey, Sheri Oneby, Tom Jaeger, Mike Caffero, Chuck Reed, Rich Brain, Roger Rodefer, Mr. J. Idaszak, director; Row six; Roberta Prost, Dave Ceick, Vito Ingrassia, Chris Drozd, Roger Bain, Andy Ryndak. Cadet Band: Front row: Cheryl Bieber, Dwight Paulus; Row three: Steve Lee, Rock Patty Smith, Nadine Parenti, Julie Duda, Joan Cochairo, Sue Bussa, Dawn Keller, Loraine Kolasa; Row two: Debby McMul- len, Kathy Smith, Lou Perro, Laura Shekut, Lynn Thacker, Camile Aldana, Steve Scacia, Scorn, Carl Peterson, Cliff Johnson, Steve Vandenberg, Fred Kolassa, Ken Trenhale, Chris Halverson; Row four: Dan Cooper, Tom Mariani, Kevin Bedard, Steve Vazzano and Mr. J. Idaszak, director. Beautiful Sounds The coming of age of the Music Department has brought with it an outstanding reputation, as well as, many perfected musicians. As you hear the familiar strains of Rocky throughout the fieldhouse, you get a sample of some of the talent that has been developed within the depart- ment. The fame of the Marching Knights has spread throughout the state, as seen every October on State Street during the annual Columbus Day Parade. After many hours of practice, the Concert Band, directed by Mr. Joseph Idaszak, presented many football half-time shows and added an entertaining touch to the home basketball games. The band ' s annual spring trip brings a climax to a hectic concert and marching schedule. Led by Steve Guzzi, Kevin Asher and Mark Stroebel, the Stage Band has grown considerably over the past two years. In an effort to educate people about jazz, the Stage Band, directed by Ms. Karolee Sidler, practices once a week for three hours in preparation for their Parents ' Dance, assembly performances and the Mewlrep Jazz Festival. The Concert Orchestra rounded out their year by adding the seasonal music department concerts to their already hectic schedule. Providing music for the annual spring musical, which was THE MUSIC MAN, is a major task taken on by Orchestra members. 6T

Page 67 text:

Orchestra: Front row: Jerry Kennedy, Linda Ceragioli, Laura Leander, Carol Hartman, Mary Misko, Terry Kiesling, Lori Schmidt, Anna Misko, Linda Greer, Therese DeFranco, Lynn Clemens, Debbie Yarbrough, Lee Brigham; Row two: Ms. K. Sidler, director, Janice Barwald, Lori Buczkiewicz, Dori Stanislawski, Donna Gron- ewald, Paula Schwartz, Terri Petersen, Debbie DeLazzer, Lorri Platek, Debbie Drennan, Sue Ensign, Terry Albright, Jill Brandt, Joe Ropinski. Row three: Larry Crampton, Bob Nugent, Nick Kernene, Bill Hjelmgren, Kevin Asher, Peter Ribando, Scott Pack, Chris Paschen, Mark Strobe!, Frank Romanow, Jim Krenc, Jim Kunsman, Larry Lloyd. Stage Band: Front row: Sal Occhipinti, Lorri Platek, Steve Cuzzi, Scott Pack, Peter Ribando, Lee Brigham, Debbie DeLazzer; Row two: Mark Strobe!, Kevin Asher, Cecelia McCrary, Larry Lloyd, Bill Hjelmgren, Wayne Jacobs; Row Three: Ms. K. Sidler, director, Frank Romanow, Vito Ingrassia, Andy Ryndak, Chris Paschen. Beautiful Sounds Raising money by selling coupon books and ceramic bells to lessen the cost of their Spring Tour and trip to the Mewlep Music Festival were a vital part of the tasks undertaken by Orchestra members, led by officers Debbie Drennan and Janice Barwald. Not to be outdone by their cronies in the Music Department, the Concert Choir, headed by Mr. Oscar Roth and officers Bryan Gottmann and Cheryl Firlinger, produced a grade school Thanksgiving Assembly, staged the Broadway musical, THE MUSIC MAN, performed at area hospitals and clubs, as well as keeping their regular concert schedules. Providing a light respite from the deep symphonic harmonies of the Orchestra and Concert Band, the Choir found itself in more demand this year than ever before, presenting a wide variety of music to its many varied audiences. Together, all of the music groups find themselves spotlighted again and again throughout the year, drawing the year to a close in combined performance, the Ice-cream Social. Together the Music Department proved that long days of practice produce musical Knights! Handbell Choir: Karen Morris, Gloria Johnson, Lois Kondath, Janet Scholz, Noma Velarde, Mr. O. Roth, director. Not pictured: Laura Eubanks, Jeanne Eubanks, Tony Carruso, Laura Gloudeman and Darlene Helminski. 63