--------------------------------------------------~B Strike Up the Band Hardi ng Academy's Wildcat band sustained several changes during the 84-85 school year. The most dramatic change was the arrival' of the new band director. Steve Holder. Mr. Holder's arrival brought new ideas and new spirit to an old band. The band members purchased jackets and un iforms at the beginning of the year to up-date their wardrobe. Throughout the year members of the band participated in solo ensemble , regional band concerts, junior and senior all state cl inics, a patriotic concert, a Christmas concert and a Christmas parade . While Mr. Holder wasn't involved in directing the band , he worked toward his doctorate degree in Music. Mr. H older's goal for the coming year was to have band during school hours where more people could participate. t.:f~ Working Toward Perfection. The band members warm up before starting to play at the basketball game. - photo by Doug Kilman. Jazz it Up. Bobby Boaz puts 0/1 his e nergy into playing an instrument almost as big as he is. photo by Doug Kilman . Harding Academy Band. Front row: Farrar, Hines , Gibson , Ellis, Fouts, Boaz. Flippin, Birm· ingham, Romine, McCloud, Wilson, Holder·director, Ryan, Richards, King, L. Underwood, A. Underwood. ~ photo by Matt Wissinger . Keeping th e Beat. Dane Flippin gets the rhythm as he plays to "Little Willie" during the Central Arkansas Christian basketball game. photo by Doug Kilman . Multitalented! Steue Holder directs and plays the trombone at the same time. ~ photo by Doug Kilman. A N o Music 315
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy NTc5NA==