Woodbridge High School - Valhalla Yearbook (Woodbridge, VA)

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PLAY IT AGAIN Did you learn your A flat scales for tomorrow ' s test? What ' s the rhythm for the third measure?” These questions and more were asked in the varsity bond room. Mrs. Linda Gammon-Chairmonre and Mr. Gory Zolmon were very dedicated in their work with the varsity bonds. They spent many long practices to perfect the band ' s general ploying ability. The goal of oil the varsi¬ ty musicians was to ploy well enough to moke the upper concert or symphonic bonds. The varsity bonds performed four concerts this year and with Am I in F or E flat?? Ivy Tillman suc¬ cessfully executes precision while per¬ forming her piece of music. With exten¬ sive practicing she improves. each performance there was o notable improvement. In the spring, the bands hod on evaluation of their progress where three pieces of their best ployed music were played for o judge. In Festival the scores ranged from l-IV; I being a superior rating which students worked toward. Kristen DeMarse said, ”1 like playing in the varsity band, but I think marching band is more exciting.” Jodi Heoly said, ”1 like playing the trumpet, and I hope to make if to Symphonic Band by my senior year.” Loud Noisesl Confidently roaring I wonder if Druce Springsteen started through o piece of contemporary out this way? Varsity bond percussionist music, the brass section demonstrates Sonio Jolley ponders while the rest of their skill to perform more difficult the bond rakes time out to correct music. errors. Varsity Band 23

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rx H. Are we going to ploy some Van Holen? Leslie Oswalt concentrates on getting the appropriate rhythm to lead the band. It is necessary to maintain tempo. I hear o B flat instead of Cl Mrs. Linda Gammon-Chairmonte directs the varsi¬ ty band with overwhelming skill. She also directs the marching band in the fall.

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Bands At Their Best What did you get when the best bond members were placed in one room ond in¬ structed to ploy? — the Sym¬ phonic Bond, composed of the very best bond musicians in the school. The Symphonic Bond has and always will represent the elite of band members in our school, and this year ' s high- ranking band once again had that quality. In the early parr of the year, all of the band members were gathered together. Their purpose was to audition for a place in the highest level band. The com¬ petition was tough: only the elite would become o part of this respected organization. Lynn Taschek, a senior member of the Symphonic Band stared, The Symphonic Band is the best and it was hard getting into it. ' The competition was very tough. The Symphonic Band held the pride and respect of being the best bond in the school. They well deserved this honor through their long hours of practicing and hard hours on their instruments. Clarinet Trio! . . Three clarinet players of the Symphonic Band attentively watch their music while playing a dif¬ ficult piece. Hours of practice made them the best band in the school. A little bit louder... Flute players Pen¬ ny Anderson and Kim Whited concen¬ trate on iheir music. It took much dedication and rime to perfect one ' s musical talent. Upmost concentration . . . Symphonic Band members Penny Anderson, Maria Basile, and Elsie Pelot demonstrate strict concentration while practicing in class. Trombone Tunesl . .. The trombone section of the Symphonic Band mokes their excellent musical talent even bet¬ ter by putting in long hours of practice. Their practice helped them to become the best band in the school. I