To Full Houses Band is more than getting out of two classes every Friday. The most demanding facet of playing in La Salle's Concert and Stage Bands is the constant activitiy that calls for versatility. The year for the music department began in early August. An annual Band Summer Camp has been gradually established. Not only does the camp begin the year musically, it gives the freshmen a general introduction to the school. There are two main concert events during the year. The Chnstmas concert and the Spring Festival of Music showcase the individual and collective talents of the student mus1cians. Practices for these concerts ultimately consume much time and energy. Going out for concerts was usually more enjoyable. The Wisterians have played, in the last four years, at Mount St. Josephs, Merion Mercy, Gwyned Mercy, Girls High, West Catholic, Saint Basils and William Tennant. The girls enjoyed the music, and the music1ans enjoyed the girls. But competitions have also been a part of the bands activity schedule for the past two years. In '79, they took Second place at the rirst Annual Bishop Kenrick Competition. Led by its seniors, the Music Dept. has established a set a standards for it s members to meet in the years to come. They can thank us for all the fun. Mike Marek
"Ah one and ah two ••• "
Some thoughts and moments from the past year in La Salle's bandroom: There were many new teachers thi s year. Mr. Rocke Bene assumed the position of Trumpet Instructor. He replaced Mr. George Hosfeld, who had taught at La Salle for eight years. Mr. Hosfeld died in February ... Mr. Dealy became the Percussion teacher, Mr. Phil McCulland gave lessons to the lower brass . . Some familiar faces were m1ssmg, too. Most promment was Beth. She never did appreciate modern chair sculpture anyway ... Then there was the concert at West Catholic. Mike Parker thought he had died and gone to heaven ... If the snow falling on Mr. C. dunng Sleigh Ride wasn't funny, the hands seen dropping it from the ceding were . . Joe Kobulsky's profuse sweating during those unending drums solos ... Will the Quigleys ever be able to correctly pronounce Whalen?