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We need your help in finding out about you and locating other SYB Alumni. Our purpose in gathering Alumni information is to reconnect to the people who WERE the Sacramento Youth Band, to form an information network, and to build a base of "Band Supporters" to help SYB continue into and through the next 50 years of presenting music to the public, but mostly to offer a fun and educational musical experience to young musicians in the Sacramento Metropolitan Area. To register as an SYB Alumni, just click the ADD YOUR INFO box below and complete the attached form. Only the boxes with an asterisk are required, but feel free to add your personal thoughts as well. |
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Kendall Yee
Occupation: Music Educator/Band
Director Marital Status: Single From Kendall: I have been in service to music education for the past twenty-seven years...the apple not falling far from the tree, all my years of service have been in Sacramento City Unified at Luther Burbank High School, various elementary schools, and, presently, at Fern Bacon and California Middle Schools. All of you should know these last two locations since SYB Monday night rehearsals were held for quite some time at these two venues. My recreational playing has been with the American River College Symphonic Band under Dr. Les Lehr (that's the reason why I've kept in touch with Marge Ferguson), and my professional playing was with the California Wind Orchestra, also under Dr. Lehr. SYB has influenced my life to the extent that I took my high school band on tour to many of the same locations I first played back in the sixties and seventies with Russ Kline. I knew that much water had passed under the bridge when I had Jennifer Kline (Russ' granddaughter) and Angela Solorzano (Russ' great-granddaughter) in my band program at California Middle School. The Youth Band was a major influence in my life, and I can only hope that I can influence the lives of as many people in my teaching.  Send This Person a Message
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Clifford Gaither
Occupation: Busdriver
Marital Status: Married No. of Children: 2 Send This Person a Message
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Cathy Mauch (Charriere)
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Occupation: mom) Marital Status: Married No. of Children: 2 What year(s) were you in SYB?: 1979 until present What instrument(s) did you play?: sax, drums From Cathy: I started in the band as banner carrier when I was 9, I still am playing with the band as a "ringer" as I never really left. I have played all the saxes and when the need arises I switch to the drum line. My children now carry the banner with us for the last two years, however they are taking drum lessons and are almost ready to start their time as a band member. I have been a board member for the last 11 years and my mother still keeps active with the band, helping at the awards banquets and concerts. Send This Person a Message
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Linda Carlos
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Occupation: Marriage & Family ) Therapist Marital Status: Committed Relationship From Linda: Ok - I'll be the first Corinthian Color Guard person after Margie to sign in... While I was known as Mark's little sister during the 60's, I was drafted in the summer of '70. Being part of SYB from 70 - 75 was so enjoyable and introduced me to what it meant to be a responsible part of a team and to work very hard to achieve goals (including winning the "Class B" Color Guard championship -still a thrill 36 years later!) The friendships formed in those long practices, myriad of bus trips and many performances hold a special place in my heart. SYB also gave me my very first experience with leadership (CG Captain, then Director/Board Member). I am truly thankful and treasure the memories of long, sweaty practices & sore feet, countless late night coffee shop gatherings coming back from competitions, performing at every small and large town festival in Northern California, finding my "captain voice" , having the most amazing parents (mine and others) model selfless sacrificing for their kids as they served as drivers, candy sellers, hairdressers, equipment repairers, huggers, consolers, and encouragers. (I salute my folks, and the Fergusons, Gaithers, Gurys, Mullens, Yees, Hockings, Laings, and so many others.) I went on to be part of the JFK Band and Color Guard and marched in the Bicentennial Celebrations in Washington DC and Philadelphia in '76 and then instructed Color Guard for several years afterwards. Send This Person a Message
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John Landes
Occupation: Music Educator
Marital Status: Single From John: I played my first notes of jazz in that back room of Kline's at about 12 years old. My best friend, Steve Carey (d.1977) and I thought Stan Kline & Bob Johnson were the coolest, and they were! Russ had good taste & a fine program. Remember Ray Gaither and the big blue truck? Way back, I believe Joe Kline had a record store on Florin.....but my memory fades, just a bit. Best wishes to all. Send This Person a Message
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Janet Gaither
Marital Status: Single
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Ray Gaither
Marital Status: Widowed
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Ling Caplinger (Helphand)
Occupation: sculptor
Marital Status: Married From Ling: I played alto sax in the SYB in the 60s. My sister, Paula and brother, Will were also in the band. It was a great time! I now play in two community concert bands, a Dixieland band and a sax quartet. Send This Person a Message
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Michael Duffek, Jr.
Occupation: Account Representative
Marital Status: Married No. of Children: 1 From Michael: Started in the Junior Band in 1973. Played trumpet in the Senior Band and Jazz Band until 1981. I was also Drum Major for several years.I have been affiliated with the Sacramento Youth Band for over 33 years. In the mid 90's, my daughter, Carrie, played flute in the Band. Currently I am the President of the Sacramento Youth Band Parent's Assn. Send This Person a Message
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Tom McCandless
Occupation: Restaurant Manager
Marital Status: Married No. of Children: 2 Send This Person a Message
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