Originally published in The Vidette-Messenger of Porter County on May 19, 1956.
First Elementary Band Formed
Twenty-three musicians comprise the roster of the Valparaiso city schools’ first elementary band.
Miss Marianne Harken Directs New musical Group
DIRECTOR MARIANNE HARKEN, seated at piano is shown with several members of the city’s first elementary school band, during a practice session. Left to right, Don Arnold, Jane Lamb and Nancy Fisher. The band was organized during the second semester and practiced once a week before and after school hours
(V-M Staff Photo)
Under the direction of Miss Marianne Harken, the band was organized at the start of the second semester.
All instruction to its members was given before or after school hours. The group is from the various schools. Practice sessions were held once a week.
Specific standards of playing ability were required for eligibility as a member.
The group performed during the recent musical presentations on successive evenings by the five city elementary schools at the junior high schools at the junior high school gym.
Comprising the roster are: Rusty Sievers, Vendo Toming, Jom Eckert, Martin Seelig, Jolene Eick, Freddie Morphis, Richard maudlin, Johnny Bevan, Nancy Fisher, Mike Decker, Don Arnold, Jane Lamb, David Flesner, C. Sue Lamberson, Sharon Jankowski, Betty Robbins, Marcia Guilford, Susann Villiaume, David Perry, James Bernhart, Mary Green, Kim Froberg and Tom Topper.
