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BOTIOM ROW: Kathy Johnson, Susan Harford, Karen Beachley, Diane Bohna, Ted Koval!, Charles Wolfe, Jim Kuhoric, Alan Kostelnik, Bill Snyder, touis Gates.
ROW TWO: Ken Harasty, Steve Schubert, David Colley, Julius Marciano, Sheila King, Martin Smith, Ronald Riffle, Ron Sheba, Joel Grantz, John Scerba, Fred
Dobek, David Vayda, Ted Whitson. ROW THREE: larry Miller, Ira Chrise, Curtis Shaw, Charles Suba, Frank Wheaton, Phillip Sharpe, Wayne Porter, Bill Batovsky,
Mark Buseck. Gary Steeber, Charles Crow. STANDING: Dante Capriotti, Ray Brumley, John Roll, Mr. Montagna, director; Carmen Sabatini.
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Concert Band
Each day at 2:35 p.m., Mr. Montagna stepped before
the group, raised his baton, and commanded the
Concert Band's attention. From mid-November to late
May, the most talented musicians at Redstone daily
spent hours mastering difficult overtures and solos.
To perfect a selection of average difficulty required
approximately ten hours of practice by each individual.
A moving arrangement of "Adestes Fideles" high–
lighted the Christmas program, while "Badinage for
Brasses" and "Maiestic Overture" were features at the
senior play. During the Easter assembly, the band
performed a stirring rendition of "Aida Overture".
Talented students with ambition attended the All–
County and All-District Bands as a reward for their
diligent efforts. This is a great honor reserved only
for the outstanding musician; competition is keen for
membership in this select group.
The Concert Band, playing an important role at
Baccalaureate and Commencement, ended the school
year actively. Mr. Montagna has developed an effi–
cient organization; these musicians will continue to
play and enjoy fine music for many years.
Mr. Montagna demands perfect harmony in the brass section. Skilled
musicians note each remark for fvture reference.