A Call for Band Programs
Scroll below to view years 1958 - 1969:
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ABOUT donating a program to the TCHS Exhibit should be directed to:
Subject Line: PROGRAMS
Programs 1958-59
Robert Fleming, Band Director
Dr. Carl Scheig, Orchestra and Instrumental Music
Programs 1959-60
Robert Fleming, Band Director
Dr. Carl Scheig, Orchestra and Instrumental Music
Donate your 1959-60 programs!
Programs 1960-61
Robert Fleming, Band Director
Clinton Foster, Assistant Director
Programs 1961-62
Robert Fleming, Band Director
Clinton Foster, Assistant Director
Programs 1962-63
Robert Fleming, Band Director
Clinton Foster, Assistant Director
Below: October 26, 1962 -- Day of the BIG SNOW! (*See story in Memories and Short Stories: "Big Show -- Bigger Snow! What to do??" by Rick Bartunek WGH '64, who writes about what happened the day of the big game with Massillon, when a snowstorm covered Mollenkopf Stadium in a six-inch-deep blanket of white -- the game, and the half-time show, did go on!)
First Band Night 1963-64
Robert Fleming, Director
Clinton Foster, Assistant Director
Above: First Annual Band Night Program, donated by Elaine Marshalek Ferguson WGH '65
Above: Note that the program shows a photo of the 1962-63 WGH Band, but it was the 1963-64 band that performed in the First Band Night (below). Mr. Fleming and Mr. Foster decided to surprise the audience by introducing the WGH Band wearing their brand new black, white and red uniforms.
The last paragraph on the Band Night program states: "And finally, we proudly present the 1963-64 Warren G. Harding Senior High School Band in their new uniforms, which were purchased at a cost of $11,378.10. This band is now not only one of the best bands in these United States, but it is also one of the best dressed bands." from the Warren G. Harding First Annual Band Night program, donated by Elaine Marshalek Ferguson WGH '65
First Band Night Majorettes 1963-64 --Top row, from left: Colleen Lowry, Michelle Santucci, Jeanne Conti, Betsy Paddon, Marlene Adams. Front row: Bonnie Knight, Sandi Parti, Head Majorette Leslie Armstrong, Nancy Turner, Pat Bilchak.
WGH Band Halftime vs Cleveland John Adams -- September 13, 1963
WGH Band Halftime vs Akron South -- October 4, 1963
Second Annual
Band Night 1964-65
Robert Fleming, Director
Clinton Foster, Assistant Director
Above: All 1964-65 Programs donated by Kay Iacozili Ralph WGH '66
Third Annual
Band Night 1965-66
Robert Fleming, Director
Clinton Foster, Assistant Director
CORRECTION above: In DANCE BAND, correct spelling is 'Carol Ormsby.'
Above: All 1964-65 Programs donated by Kay Iacozili Ralph WGH '66
Fourth Annual
Band Night 1966-67
Robert Fleming, Director
John Kobasiar Jr., Assistant Director
with the new WWR Band
Above: The WGH Majorettes to the left: Correct name is Colleen Tomlin. WWR to the right.
The WGH Majorettes -- Top row from left: Valarie Vine, Dee Keadle, Carol Principi, Nancy Nickle. Front: Debbie Stanley, Stephanie Polous, Head Majorette Jill Klipple, Colleen Tomlin, Terry Herlinger.
From 1966-67 football programs, the band halftime shows:
Above: In "American Legion March," note that band senior Charles Hefling WGH '67 designed the precision marching drills that the band performed on the field.
Above: 1966-67 Program donated by Jim Brodell WGH '70
Above: The WGH 1966-67 Concert Band, with Charles Hefling as soloist, performed on the Packard Music Hall Stage February 12, 1967, two days after their Mid-Winter Concert. Note that the WGH musicians were joined by the Packard Concert Band on Sousa's famous march "Nobles of the Mystic Shrine."
Above: Unusual program style where the "W" folds-out to the concert selections list. Donated by Joe Petiya WGH '70
Fifth Annual
Band Night 1967-68
Robert Fleming, Director
Assistant Director, John Kobasiar Jr.
Above: All 1967-68 Programs donated by Jim Brodell '70 and Joyce Ormsby Meyer '69
Sixth Annual
Band Night 1968-69 First Fleming Legacy
John Kobasiar Jr. , Assistant Director
Programs 1969-70 Fleming Legacy
East Junior High School 1965-66
John S. Kobasiar Jr., Director
Above: East Junior Band 1965-66 Program donated by Jim Brodell WGH '70
