The Black and Gold 1976
In seeking to maintain the tradition for fine McKinley concert bands, officers of the largest organization on campus selected "Caring Makes Our Band One" as the goal to achieve this year. Setting the high quality of music involved much workmanship, time and dedication. Playing at pep rallies, assemblies, ROTC retreats and bicentennial activities interlocked with sectionals, practices and concerts.
Communicating the state of music at the annual Spring Concert and the "Troika" tri-band concert was an important task. McKinley alumni themselves, Directors Mr. Henry Miyamura and Mr. Grant Okamura guided the Wind Ensembles I and II and Symphonic I and II bands.
To highlight the Bicentennial year, approximately 198 members along with 22 parents and 25 chaperones, journeyed to the mainland during the Easter vacation to perform on Capitol Hill and in front of the White House for the president and to march in the Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington D.C.
The potentiality for problems was minimized by the teacher and students who cared for the organization and for the excellence of music.
McKinley High School Class of 1977
40th Reunion Summer 2017
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