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Musicians On The

Run

usic, no matter what type, has January, February and April.
M A major highlight of the year wa
always played an important part in
today's society. On occasion it was Shane Swanson's honor. He was one of 1 o·
even taken for granted. Could you imagine musicians selected from 5,000 applicants t1
going to a football game or a pep rally and be a member of McDonald's All-America.
hearing no music? Well, thanks to the bands High School Marching Band. He was abl•
and orchestras, there was never an to perform at the Macy's Thanksgiving Da·
abscence of music. Both kept very busy. Parade in New York and at the Fiesta ant
The marching band performed at the Rose Bowl Parades.
River City Roundup and placed 3rd. They Band All Staters were Bobbi Johnsor
entered the Plattsmouth Marching contest Walter Chung, and James Saker. All Stater
and the Nebraska State Band Directors for orchestra were Jeanna Trembly, Laur.
Marching Contest and received trophies Witte, Jolene Holter, Nancy Kaldor, Mar'
from both competitions. They were also Methe, Dawn Enzaro, Coleen Schaaf, an<
heard at five of the football games. Laurel Thiel.
Concert Band performed at three The String Orchestra performed at th•
i.o-school concerts. They were also the State School Board Convention i1
guest band at the Central States Community November and kept their record of a # .
college Honor Band Festival in Columbus, rating. They also participated in th'
Ne. In addition, they entered the District Hastings Honor Chamber Orchestra, th'
Music Contest in April. Beatrice Orchestra and the District Musi<
The main job of the Stage Band was Contest.
to perform at basketball games. They also The music department kept up with th'
performed at other places throughout the excellence theme, shown in their outstand
Omaha Area, including several contests in ing achievements.

Members of the marching band prepare for a
performance .
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