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Ms. Denys Shafer's first Ms. Shafer was very suc-
year as director of music cessful in increasing the
at Mead Public Schools number of students select-
proved to be a rebuilding ed to Class D All-State
year with only 18 students Band from three to six.
out for band. However, Tim Konecky and Chris
Mead still had a successful Gustafon both performed
year and was even able to in the Class D Jazz Band,
field aJazz Band. Both the while Aaron Nelson,
Concert and Jazz Band Aaron Nygren, Adam
performed numerous con- Petersen, and Mark Ras-
certs throughout the year. mussen all played in the
The pep band performed Concert Band. Tim
at many sporting events Konecky was also selected
and helped build enthusi- as alternate on bass guitar Aaron Nygren and Jason Lee share their talent during the Spl"ing
asm in both the players to the MEA All-State Jazz Concert.
and the crowd. Band.

The band plays theme songs from various cartoons during the Pops
Concert.
Jason Lee and Aaron elson play their trumpets in the Jaa Band
during the Fall Concert.

The Marching Band is lined up and ready to play
for the Nebraska Community Improvement
judges.

Band

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