Christian Brothers High School
1972 - 1973
Brother Joel, the band moderator, is standing in the back next to Ralph Hale
This Year marks the 100th anniversary of the Christian Brothers High School band, the Oldest High School band in America.
The Band Today (found in the 1973 spring concert program)
"The present band numbers some sixty members, many whom begin their music training in their first year at the high school. Individual lessons are given within the school day by Mr. Hale and the performing band meets daily after school for two hour rehearsals. Since 1960, parents of the band members have formed a booster club which sponsors projects to pay band expenses and to promote band interest. The boys themselves develop an intense loyalty to the group and have a professional attitude toward their work. Band officers, for example, literally take charge of the many activities found in all band rooms. The young men are trustworthy and competent. Musicianship, loyalty and leadership-just three of the many traits a century of students have learned through their association with the Christian Brothers High School Band."
Governor Signs Oldest Band in America Proclamation
James Richens, Ralph Hale, Jack Hale, Donald Sinta.jpg)
Donald Sinta and Francis McBeth
Alumni Band
Personnel
Concert Band
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Clarinets |
Saxophones |
Trumpets |
Trombone |
Percussion |
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Craft Beck Steve Baucum David Jones Chris Robilio Chris Land Terry Turner Ralph Buchalter
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Brad Allison Mike Corbett George Powell Bill Lauerman
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Bob Allison Jack Hale Edward Gish Ned Bass Mike Theil Bill Robilio Howard Pinkston Jim Albonetti Pat Walsh
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John Thompson Lester Hughes Marc Silberberg Eddy Snell Bill Brown
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Robert Richardson Scott Wallace Peter Thompson Joe James Steve Ragsdale Steve Smith Jeff Bailey Ray Morton
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Flute |
Horn |
Baritone |
Tuba |
Organ |
| Mike Thomas
Tim Glidewell |
Ricky Blythe |
Ricky Jacobs Steve Chritianson |
Pat Mason David Bernheim |
Allan Long
Brad Clasgens |
Band Officers
| President | Vice-President | Secretary | Librarian |
| Bob Allison | Jack Hale | Lester Hughes | Edward Gish |
Spring Concert Program
Director's Message:
My sincere congratulations to you, Mr. Hale, and the band members for making possible this Centennial Celebration of the Christian Brothers High School band.
The Band has been an important factor in moulding young men into reputable citezens for Church and State right here in Memphis.
it is my wish and prayer that the band continues the glorious traditions established in the last one hundred years. May God continue to bless and prosper you.
Sincerely yours in J.M.J.,
Brother H. Adrian, F.S.C.
Superintendent - Director