Alumni Join Doniphan Bands For Spring Concert

Friday, April 26, 2019

Ron Smith

The spring concert by the Doniphan High School and Middle School bands on Thursday night included a special evening for DHS band alumni. Alumni were invited to enjoy dinner and participate in the concert. Special guests included former DHS band teachers Paul Ripley, Vernon Allen and Brenda Pigg.

DHS band alumni pose with former DHS band directors Brenda Pigg, Vernon Allen and Paul Ripley following Thursday's first-ever Band Alumni Night and Spring Concert at Bill L. Wright Gymnasium. (Ron Smith)
Four generations of DHS band directors were on hand for the first DHS Band Alumni Night on Thursday. From left are current band director Donny Falk, Brenda Pigg, Vernon Allen and Paul Ripley. Combined, they led the DHS band program for more than 50 years. Allen was a DHS band student taught by Mr. Ripley while Mrs. Pigg was a DHS band student taught by Mr. Allen. Mr. Falk was a DHS band student taught by Mrs. Pigg. (Ron Smith)
The beginning band plays 'Chorale' to open Thursday's concert.
Band director Donny Falk leads the beginners with 'Anasazi.'
DHS band alumni joins students to play 'Falcon's Flight.'
Former DHS band director Brenda Pigg leads the intermediate band in R.O.C..K. In The USA.
Carson Arnold and Simeon March play alto sax with the DHS Jazz Band.
Carson Arnold and his alto sax were featured on 'The Green Mill,' written by DHS band director Donny Falk.
John Chesworth plays 'Serenade Basque' on the baritone saxophone for the concert audience. Chesworth will be playing the same piece Saturday at the state music contest at the University of Missouri.
The intermediate jazz band plays 'Milo On The Midway.'
Mr. Vernon Allen leads the high school band in 'The Power Of Love.'