< Previous66 It's· the ''REEL" thing While other students par-ticipated in school activi-ties, Video Tape Club saw them through a different perspective -the eye of a TV camera! With a meeting every two weeks, this club's main purpose was to produce the "YEAR END" video tape. This was a col-lage of main events that occurred at BHS. The members also pro-vided a service to advisors who wanted their club activities taped. Tapes of their own were made, in which they were able to experiment with special effects. Those who were interested in the art of filming benefitted from their experiences gained through Video Tape Club. Lights. • • camera • • • action • • • Top: Rich Kinney synchronizes . the soundtrack. Center Right: Howard Yee learns the basics of shooting film. Center Left: Cam-eraman's-eye view. Bottom: Rich Kinney and advisor Ann Thompson watch the monitors . • .. Strings and things Although the String Orchestra was small, it was a lively group. This was the sixth year that BHS had a strong program, and the th i rd year they had performed. Mrs. Westerlund, the director com-mented, "They are coming along very well; every year I notice an improvement." The String Orchestra played everything from Bach to modern music. They started bringing in band students so they would have the full orchestra effect, instead of just strings. The group was not established enough to go on tours, but it had a lot of talent. A few members were even given the honor of being inducted into the All-State Orches-tra. The string program has a lot of potential and will, hopeful ly, become more popular in the future. Top: String Orchestra -Front row, lef t to right: A. Sanderson, S. Westerlu nd, N. Waldoch, A McCully, D. Anderson, K. Halverson. Back row: J. Evans, R. Kin-ney, K. Keyes, K. Koezer, S. Westerberg, M. Strohfus, M. Demarais, P. Gilbertson, T. Nguyen. Middle: An enthralling prac-tice . Bottom left: Jenny Evans works on her specialty, the bass. Bottom middle: Mrs. Westerlund conducts an everyday practice. Bottom right: Dueling violins . 67 I 11, 11 68 . • First row, left to right: T. Alfred, L. Abicht, S. Anderson, C. Strand, A. f>lelson, K. Linnan, M. Kapanke, M. Thur, D. Huberty , P. Harum, S. Oldenburg, J. Seidel, 8. O'Brien , J. Eno. Second row: A. Steinhauer , J. Larson, M. Finnegan, S. Rose, C. Oukrup, R. Deluca, L. Huerter , J. Breezinski, L. Hoff, D. Jared, D. Trembley , T. Cooksey, L. Seifert, S. Sweiger, P. Nelson, T. Howard , A. Peterson, L. Retterath, L. Ullman, S. Miller, L. Nathe . Third row: M. Kraft, T. Peichel, D. Sweitzer, D. Martin, K. Fleming, J. Ehr, K. Keller, P. Driver, K. Gleason, A. Klatt, M. Murken, A. Kuz, K. Grady, V. Roszak, K. Denker, G. Tentis, S. lstad , L,. Holst. Fourth row: L. Kaehn, G. Burns, T. lrgrom , D. Elsass, B. Hasse, C. Holbeck, G. Heinz, S. Funk, S. Cochran, M. Posey, J. Von Herpe, H. Yee, C. Brandon , D. Jense h, G. Bestul, K. Erickson, D. Gjerdrum, J. Stark, S. Kreitz, C. Dibble, M. Manley. A favorite pastime Symphon ic Band once again proved to be a beneficial experi-ence for all. For many it was a step to Wind Ensemble, but for others it was merely a way to put their musical talents to use. 111 love music, and I wish I had more time to put into it," said Jane Ehr, a Symphonic Bancl member. Most of the members had shown gn~at i_mprovement by attend ing other concerts, reading articles on different aspects of music, and also by playing solos, duets and ensembles . The members decided not to have uniforms, but that didn't dampen their enthusiasm. They sold fruit, Happenings books , and held a pancake breakfast. All the money earned from these fund raisers was put into band accounts for future use. Top left: Group work is important. Top rjght: Sheila Miller develops her individ -ual skill. Botto m: Symphonic Band. Row 1, left to right: K. McPherson, A. Johnson, J. Ericksen, M. Wilson, T. Collier, T. Noldin, M. Regan, C. Cenci, C. Halling, M. Block, J. Bolland, K. Anderson. Row 2: K. Klang, W. Roehl, N. Palmer, R. Ingersoll, J. Fredericks, B. Wiard, S. Hartman, L. Bonderson, S. Astleford, H . Bratland, R. Meel, C. Ander.son, T. Bonderson, R. Gustafson, P. Ballard, G. Dennis. Row 3: J. Davidson, B. Halvorson, T. McBroom, S. McMann, rv,. Saindon, B. Newman, G. Dennis, R. Ness, A. Engelmann, L. Gilje, B. Schrag, B. Gustafson, C. Gustafson, D. Sale, B. Bloom, D. Covart, K. Vihovde, W. Pyle, T. Foley. Row 4: K. Haugen, P. Krueger, . D. Newman, C. Catania, T. Addabbo, K. K. Reid, T. Perry, J. Jordan, M. Meirs, J. Dripps, S. Lannon, P. Muyskens, V. Thorp, D. McGee, K. Larson, J. Juliar, J. Smart, J. Banke, P. Kersten, S. Koski. _,- ---------~----------------------------~---""""'-----i-,. . : . Sounds .so good The Wind Ensembles' prestigious reputation was a tough one to live up to. Hard work and dedication composed the base upon which the concerts were built. The band performed throughout the year, sponsored an i nvitational in December and · went on a fun-packed, . busy tour. Unity was stressed and band members all worked together to produce the best possible sound. A greater sense of friendship was estab-lished through various social activities such as the get-acq-uainted party in the fall and a winter sleigh ride. The state con-test in the spring gave individuals and ensembles a chance to receive recognition for their efforts. Drummer Chris Catania expressed the feeling of many of the members when he remarked that, "Wind Ensemble was fun, challenging and a worthwhile experience." Upper: Wind Ensemble members Lower left: Everyone contributed to daily rehearsals. Lower right: A wide variety of instruments added variety. ~ Jazz never sounded this good ! • had no tryouts but one had to be a junior or senior, and sopho-mores needed special approval. Mr. Gaymon said "That Stage Band is a ground building group for those who wish to go on to Jazz Ensemble." The organiza -This year's Stage Band, under tions played one concert a tri -the direction of Frank Gaymon, mester and they tried to get to added swing to the music depart-the junior highs at least twice a ment. The group met everyday to year. Some of the groups favorite perfect their many different songs were Ease on Down the styles which included swing, Road, from the Wiz, and Back Top: Stage Band . Bottom left: Let' s get it on . Bottom right: Hey, that was good . 1 jazz, pop and rock. The group Home Blues by Charlie Parker. 70 P. Ballard, J. Bonneville, J . Dennis, C. Doane, P. Driver, K. Fleming, J. Fredericks, cont. D. Gjerdrum , J . Gulick, H. Hagen, J . Johnson, S, Koski ,: K. Larson, M. Lundquist, M. Madden, B. May, M, Mayers, R. Morgan, cont. D. Myers, J. Naatjes, S. Nelson, N. Palmer , J . Pasquale, B. Payne, T. Perry, K. Reid, D. Schweitzer, M. Sorteberg ~ .· ~, Coming through loud and clear The Jazz Ensemble, one of the most _ active groups around, per-formed at many functions throughout the year. The Ensem-ble played one concert each tri-mester and also performed at several festivals and area col-leges. The group, consisting of twenty seniors under the direction of Don Gjerdrum, was chosen to play for the Music Educators Clinic. Said Gjerdrum, "We feel very fortunate to have been chosen as the only high school Jazz Ensemble in the state to perform for the Annual Music Educators Clinic." Top left: Practice makes perfect. Top right: Simple? Bottom: Front row, left to righ t: Tom Addabbo, Jill Pederson, Joy Davidson, Beth Halvorson, Mike Sain -don, Jim Bolland . Second row : Kathy Klang, Bruce Michelson, Steve Lannon, Chuck Brandon, Dave McGee, Jeff Juliar. Third row : Scott Best, Rhoda Gustafson, Glen Goodwin, Jim Jordan, Steve Nelson, John Dripps . Not pictured : Dave Barnes . 71 72 Bigger -and better The marching band added to the high spirits of home football game crowd with their rousing • rendi-tions of pep marches and contem-porary favorites. This year the homecoming presentation was designed by drum major Jon Smart, who selected the music and combined it with formations • to produce an entertaining show. The Flag Corps also worked hard and added dimension to the group. Mr. ·Anderson, who directed the group, remarked that, "Each game the enthusiastic band provided a little bit more color." When cold weather came, the group converted to a pep band to play for basketball and hockey games. Band Members: K. Anderson, P. Ballard, J. Banke, J. Bolland, T. Brue, P. Cole, D. Covart, D. Covart, P. Driver, M. Feckler, K. Grady, K. Grams, B. Gustatson , J. Harvey, G. Heinz, G. Heppn·er, G. Hock-ensmith, D. Jared, J. Jones, D. Jordan, J. Jordan, J . Juliar, K. Keller, S. Kreitz, K. Linnan, P. Madison, T. McBroom, D. McGee, S. McGee, D. Messina, K. Mittel -stadt, C. Nelson, V. Nelson, D. Newman, S. Owens, J. Pearson, J. Rice, M. Sain-dan, D. Schweitzer, J. Smart, M. Sorte-berg, D. Stramowski, D. Tollefson, J. Van Herpe, N. Wasilowski, B. Wiard, W. Youngner . Upper left: Marching band and Flag Corps . Upper right: Stephanie McGee attempts a challenge. Lower left: A step towards progress . Lower right: Marching band shows its form . The new band; Sophomore Wind Ensemble The Sophomore Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Sharon Haugen, was a new addition to the music program this year. The band, a select group of students who tried out for the Band in ninth grade, performed at several con-certs throughout the year. Ms. Haugen said that, "The Sopho-more Wind Ensemble was a good bunch of kids who play well and have a lot of potential." The Band sold fruit and Happenings books to help pay for their uniforms and tour. Most of the Sophomores really enjoyed the new band because it was the way in which they met other excellent musi-cians. The Band also performed at a contest which · was held in the Metropolitan area. Top: Let's play. Middle left: Sophomore Wind Ensemble gives all it has. Middle right: Clarinets perfect a piece of music. Bottom: Sophomore Wind Ensemble. Band Members: R. Bedard, K. Bowker, S. Brummer, C. Clough, P. Cole, D. Covart, B. Dale, K. Engleson, M. Erickson, D. Furrie M. Gorham, K. Grams, J. Julick, C. Hauff, A. Hetland, M. Hilborn, J. Holden, P. Johnson, J. Jones, L. Koenig R. LaBounty, S. Lawler, M. Lundquist, K. Madson, R. Martin, S. McGee, C. McGuire, S. McMann, J. Merck, D. Messina K. Mittelstadt, C. Nelson, K. Nezerka, V. Oulman, S. Overdier, J. Palmer, J. Pasquale, B. Payne, J. Pearson, K. Peterson K. Reyes, J. Robinson, M . Scheurer, L. Schultz , T. Sever, J. Solheim, C. Soller, N. Stellner, D, Stramowski, D. Swenson P. Theroux, J. Uphoff, J. Upton, K. Wolf, R. Wolfe, W. Youngner, J. Zimmerman • 73 Hol~day spirit sparkles. through "A Winter Celebration" was this year's holiday chorus concert with the Treble Choir, Free Style', Triple Trio, Sopho-more Mixed Ensemble, Chamber Cho-rale, and the Choraliers all joined together to present a beautiful holiday show . The lunchroom was trans-formed from _ its everyday appearance into a glittering, wonderful winterland complete with candles and a Christ-mas tree. The program began as each chorus member walked in holding a lighted candle, creating an atmosph~re of solemnity and anticipation. Each group, in turn, performed a selection of holiday carols. As one viewer com-mented, "It was one of the most nicely presented concerts I have ever seen." Pg. 74 -Upper: The final product. Center: Chamber Chorale adds charm. Lower left: Everyone joins in to sing "Halleluia ." Lower right: The choirs file in. Pg. 75 -Upper left: Triple Trio awes the audience. Upper right: Choir members enter by candlelight. Center left: A glowing procession. Center right: Fam-ily and friends join in the festivities. Lower left: Free Style does its stuff. Lower right: Mr. Squires receives applause. 74 • 75 Next >