1989-1990 Western (Magnificent Seven) Mr. Terry Gladfelter Joel Slingbaum
Howard Samson
Last updated on: March 7, 2011
Jorge Martinez - "Man we had some good times!!" (07/08/2005)
Band Alumni
2004-2005 The Planets Jim Wright Katie Schmidbauer
Michael Weintraub
Katie Schmidbauer (2001-2005) - "I remember in 8th grade coming over to the high school to play with the band for a football game, I didn't think I could ever do it. I remember watching Kim up on the podium and thinking how awesome that was. I can't believe that five years later I am looking back having had the privlege of being drum major of The Sound of Pride, with my heart full of amazing memories...it was by far the best experience and I will never forget it. Thank you everyone who was a part of it, and for current and future members, enjoy every states trip, parade, football game, bus ride, competition and rehearsal." (05/18/2006)
2002-2003 Going West Jim Wright Erika Kamsler
Michael Weintraub
Andrea Cann (2001-2005) - "Gatlinburg in my freshman year was awesome! I had a blast even though we got last place in the competition... lol. The states trips were really fun. Overall I met a lot of people and have a great initiation into highschool, band was an enormous part of my life, and a memory I will never forget!! (07/27/2005)
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Andrea Cann (2001-2005) - "Gatlinburg in my freshman year was awesome! I had a blast even though we got last place in the competition... lol. The states trips were really fun. Overall I met a lot of people and have a great initiation into highschool, band was an enormous part of my life, and a memory I will never forget!! (07/27/2005)
2003-2004 Phantom of the Opera Jim Wright Stephen Conlon
Katie Schmidbauder
Matthew Rodriguez (2003-2004) - "Drumline was 3rd in the state.
Peace was finally made between us and Western High. It was all good." (11/04/2005)
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Jason B Kennon - 1999-2003 "Wow where do i start... Been through 3 band directors, ya it was fun.. cough... my favorite competition by far.. Santa Luces 2000-2001. Scoring 96.5. what a rush. I would like to thank Mr. Wright for taking us to our first states competition, it was a blast!! I will always have great friends with the band, my best years of high school lie buried with the Sound of Pride. Music is my life. Thank you S.O.P. for 4 great years. Peace out." (09/28/2005)
1993-1994 Western Theme: Mr. Gladfelter Kathryn Moller
Silverado
Ballad of the Billy Kid
Root Beer Rag
Fivel Goes West
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1992-1993 Elton John Theme: Mr. Gladfelter Kathryn Moller
Goodbye Yellow Brick Rd Debi Samson
Sat Night's alright for fighting
Daniel
Honky Cat
Don't Let the Sun Go Down
Jill Westeyn (Oboe) - "Walt Disney World (several times), Boardwalk and Baseball, Philadelphia, Thanksgiving Day Parade, Many Marching Competitions. I made a career of music and am loving it!
I play professionally for the US Air Force Band in Washington, D.C." (01/10/2006)
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1991-1992 MacArthur Park Mr. Gladfelter Debi Samson
Glen Lerner
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1990-1991 Caption Blood Mr. Gladfelter Brian Boghner
Little Mermaid
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1982-1983 Theme from Styx Mr. Terry GladfelterAlain Broudier
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1979-1980 Yellow Rose of Texas Mr. Bill McGhee
Alan Parker - Lots of high mark time! (02/27/2006)
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1974-1975 Mr. Bill McGhee Don Hertig/Mary Anne ???
William R. McGhee - "I was band director at Cooper City High School from 1974-1983.
I am very pleased that you have continued to live up to the name I gave the band, "The Sound of Pride". Keep up the good work." (08/02/2004)
Rik Ross - "We marched in the Gasparilla Parade in Tampa, FL" (12/13/2005)
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1973-1974 Lone Trombone Player Jack Montgomery John (or Fred?) Revell
anonymous - "Band of the Day at Disney World, That was a blast." (07/18/2005)
