Occupation:  Woodstove installer
Marital Status:  Single
What year(s) were you in SYB?:  1968-1975
What instrument(s) did you play?:  tuba/sousaphone
Have you used your musical talents since participating in SYB?:
moved to Santa Crux & joined the Watsonville Band. Played for the Pope and the presindent, traveled to twenty one countries in culturel exchanges
From Brian:
Hi my name is Brian and I'm a "bandahollic"
 I had quit drinking in '83 and moved to Santya Cruz
and was in need of a replacement hobby.
Luckilly I found the watsonville band in 1987 and was very happy with it's management until  the manager retired  just after a condutor change.
 We traveled internationally as did the "comunity band at sea" (band camp on a cruzship for adults) So I got to play at the whitehouse and the 
vatican as well as others. (21 countrys in all)
 "Band music bin bary, bary good to Me!
 See ya at the gig!
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Occupation:  Assistant Transportation 
Administator
Marital Status:  Committed Relationship
No. of Children:  1
What year(s) were you in SYB?:  1981-1985
What instrument(s) did you play?:  Bass Drum, Drum Major
Have you used your musical talents since participating in SYB?:
I have used the leadership qualities implemented by the band leaders to become successful in life. I still love the sound of music played by a band. The sound of many instruments coming together to form a unique presence is second to none.
From Daniel:
Band years where a lot of fun for myself and my big brother Thomas. Both Tom and I still live in sacramento. Looking forward to seeing everyone at the reunion.  To me the best years where when I was Drum Major because I got to see the parade in front of me. Thanks for all the good memories.
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Occupation:  Property management
Website:  www.SunAndFunVacationRent -
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Marital Status:  Committed Relationship
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Occupation:  musician/teacher
Website:  singinghawk@caltel.com
Marital Status:  Divorced
From Dannie:
SYB 1969-1974. Currently professional trumpet player and teacher Stockton U.S.D, 19 years
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Occupation:  retired
Marital Status:  Widowed
What year(s) were you in SYB?:  1958 - 1964
What instrument(s) did you play?:  Clarinet,Oboe and Piano
Have you used your musical talents since participating in SYB?:
Only for personal enjoyment. Didn't play for many years and refound all the peace and joy of music. Have been playing quite a bit in the last few years. Time for a new piano. Many thanks Russ, his family, and all the parents who gave the gift of music to us.
Other Talents & Experience:
Best experience was being able to see Ella Fitzgerald perform.
From John:
Still play the piano. Took lessons from Russ Kline's mother, Maetta. Have a copy of the Green Album from 1963, and a full color picture from the back of the album. Can copy the album to CD if website would like a copy.
Anyone remember the Northern California Tour?
(Yreka/Alturas/Ft Bragg, etc)
 
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Occupation:  Retired
Marital Status:  Married
No. of Children:  3
What year(s) were you in SYB?:  Started at Music Camp in 1969 and stayed 'til the 90's.
What instrument(s) did you play?:  Directed the Junior Band
From Janice:
After teaching elementary school band for 43 years, and directing the Sacramento Youth Band for over 20 years, I AM RETIRED.
I work one day a week as a volunteer for The Blood Source, I play one evening a week with the Sacramento Concert Band and one evening a week with the West Sacramento Community Symphony, twice a year with RCTC and the rest of the time I "fritter away."
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Occupation:  Tax Resolution Agent
Marital Status:  Divorced
No. of Children:  1
What year(s) were you in SYB?:  1992-2003
What instrument(s) did you play?:  Trumpet, French Horn, Baritone, Percussion
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Occupation:  Machinest, HVAC 
Specialist, and Student
Marital Status:  Married
No. of Children:  3
What year(s) were you in SYB?:  1964 to 1968
What instrument(s) did you play?:  Clarinet
Have you used your musical talents since participating in SYB?:
Casey could play most anything, but in particular picked up the guitar for his own pleasure. Ask his daughters he also loved to play "Queen" loud early in the morning.
From Casey:
Casey passed away 2 years ago and will be missed.  After checking with his wife, as his sister I am entering some information on his behalf.

Casey was in the Navy in submarines during part of the Vietnam Era.  Married Shirley Byrnes, they were married for 33 years. 

They have 3 daughters, Shannan, Holly, and Ariel, and so far 3 granddaughters Alyssa, Dorian,  Lily, and a 4th on the way in October or November.  All his daughters, were exposed to the Clarinet at some point.

Casey and Shirley moved to Woodland, CA.  He worked as a Machinest, and as a Heating and Air Conditioning Specialist.  

He also was a graduate of Yuba College and finished his Junior year at UC Davis.  Member of Mensa.

Casey loved building radio controlled Model Air Planes and flying them.  Was into Animals, Volunteered at the Sac. Zoo. and fed the Hawkes at UC Davis.  Loved Reptiles and dogs.  He had a green thumb, worked in his garden.  He had many hobbies.

He enjoyed the SYB Band.  Music was a big influence on him.  He and his best friend, Norman Papini were always into something.  
 
We both took lesson from Russ Kline Music on Franklin Blvd.  March in many parades, played in many concerts and generally had a good time.



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Marital Status:  Single
No. of Children:  4
What year(s) were you in SYB?:  1957 - 1967 1969 2 mo 1971 2 weeks
What instrument(s) did you play?:  trumpet melephone guitar trumpet
Have you used your musical talents since participating in SYB?:
Directing - Recording - Writing - Performing Teaching - Movie sound scores
Other Talents & Experience:
Movie production
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Occupation:  salon owner/stylist
Marital Status:  Married
No. of Children:  1
What year(s) were you in SYB?:  1971-1981.??..9 or 10 years, ask bill hocking
What instrument(s) did you play?:  base drum, bells, flute & piccolo
Have you used your musical talents since participating in SYB?:
yes, a little. I played in a community band 2 seasons several years back. flute, that is.
Other Talents & Experience:
I've been a practicing hairstylist since 1980. I currently own cool cuts salon in cool, ca. I am a mother to a 6yr old daughter.
From mary:
I think about SYB... Dad was president, mom co-designed the 1976 iniforms, bill won the directors award, once there was 11 or 12 piccolo players, we won alot of first place awards, so many memories. Russ Kline gave me my first music lesson with my bells. I still have them. I was in the Jr. Band first. There were 5 of us hocking's in the youth band. Mom and dad (Bette & Bob)were much a part of all the fun we had. They are gone, but not forgotten, by all who loved them.
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