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1989 - 1993
The United States Naval Academy Band
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Michael Burch-Pesses , 21st Leader

Marching Band 1989
1st row: Dwayne McClaeb, Gayle Thompson-Steele, Gary Wolfe,
Michael Burch-Pesses, Byron Toney, Don Carter, Bob Rumbley
2nd row: Linda Reeves, Steve Fowler, Diane Tarabour, Larry Boozer, Richard Estrin,
Gerry Granata, Tom Steele, James Rodak, Alexandra Chappell
3rd row: Kathy Callahan, Reid Kiefer, Dan Leathers, Fred Weiser, Paul Burrucker,
Russ Devilbiss, Stan Moore, Jeff Scaringe, Bob Scholl, Tom Goloski
4th row: Dave Ward, Randy Martell, Roger St. Vincent, Dennis Blair, Lorelei Conrad,
Gary Leming, Jim Cunningham, Jim Bean, Dan Orban, John Ohlemeyer
5th row: Mark Gambone, Aimee Gambone, Richard Diefenderfer, Rick Chappell,
William Hunley, Ken Shrum, Jeff Diehl, Rhoades Whitehill, Joe Rakoski,
Bruce McDonald, Lori Salimando, Patty Zweibel
6th row: Scott Tarabour, Steve Dare, Joel Lewis, Randy Seidel, John White,
Nick Pastelak, Mike Thompson, Randy Pendleton, Rob Werntz,
Shaw Walker, Frank Russo, Gary Seitz, Max Murray
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The USNA Band Trombone Quintet, 1989.
Rhoades Whitehill, Lori Salimando, Jeff Diehl, Patty Zweibel, Joe Rakoski

Drum Major Gary Wolfe leads the marching band
in a Worden Field Pass In Review, 1990.

Electric Brigade in concert, 1990.
(L-R) Gary Leming, Erik Swanson, Mike Jarjoura, Bruce McDonald, Joel Lewis,
Frank Russo (hidden drummer), Max Murray, Bruce Smith, Jim Cunningham

The Original Crabtowne Stompers in San Francisco for Fleet Week, 1990.
(l-r): Mike Thompson, Paul Burrucker, Max Murray, Dewayne McClaeb,
Frank Russo, and Rhoades Whitehill.

The Naval Academy Band accompanies Mr. Lee Greenwood in his hit song
"God Bless the U.S.A." during half-time at the 1990 Army-Navy game.

CDR Burch-Pesses and the Band in concert
at the newly dedicated Alumni Hall, 1991.

The Superintendent's Combo with the Chief of Naval Operations, 1991.
(l-r): Mike Thompson, Bob Rumbley, ADM Frank B. Kelso II, Rhoades Whitehill, Max Murray

MU1 Lorelei Conrad rehearsing the Concert Band.
She went on to become the first woman officer and Band Leader in the Navy Music Program.

Three scenes from an eventful Electric Brigade trip to NAS Bermuda in 1991.

Electric Brigade 1991.
1st row: Bruce Smith, Erik Swanson, Joel Lewis, Jim Cunningham, Gary Leming
2nd row: Bruce McDonald, Jaff Scaringe, Ken Meeks, Frank Russo, Mike Jarjoura

A scene from Electric Brigade's production of "The Grinch Who Stole Music."

Concert Band 1992.
Standing Center: Michael Burch-Pesses
1st row: Richard Diefenderfer, Gerry Granata, Ronda Ory,
Diane Tarabour, Kathy Callahan, Russ Devilbuss
2nd row: Linda Reeves, Alexandra Chappell, Stan Moore, Marcia McNeil, Dan Leathers,
David Hanner, Reid Kiefer, Larry Boozer, Craig Young, James Rodak
3rd row: Ray Ascione, Ron Vazquez, Paul Burrucker, Tom Steele, Ken Shrum,
William Hunley, Rhoades Whitehill, Patty Zweibel, Jeff Diehl, Dan Drew
4th row: Adam Tillett, Tony Valerio, Steve Barzal, Don Carter, John White,
Kabin Thomas, Scott Tarabour, Dennis Blair, John Babcock, Randy Martell,
Dan Orban, Jim Bean, Roger St. Vincent, John Ohlemeyer
Standing Rear: Lou Berner, Bob Rumbley, Nick Pastelak, Rob Werntz, John Emerich,
Randy Pendleton, Max Murray, Gayle Thompson-Steele, Deborah McLaughlin, Gary Wolfe
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Lou Berner, Assistant Leader.

In the stands at an obviously chilly Army Navy Game in 1992.

The USNA Band Brass Quintet, 1992.
Rhodes Whitehill, Dan Orban, Jim Bean, Tony Valerio, Kabin Thomas.

The USNA Band Woodwind Quintet, 1992.
Steve Barzal, Kathy Callahan, Diane Tarabour, Alexandra Chappell, Dan Leathers.

The Next Wave at Fantasy Fest, Key West 1992.
Saxes (l-r): Larry Boozer, Craig Young, Paul Burrucker, Gerry Granata
Trombones (l-r):Dan Drew, Rhoades Whitehill, Patty Zweibel, Jeff Diehl
Trumpets (l-r): Gary Wolfe, Dan Orban, Randy Martell, Dennis Blair
Rhythm (l-r): Blake Cramer, Mike Thompson, John Emrich (hidden), Max Murray

Presidential Departure 1993
President George H. Bush's final official departure from Andrews Air Force Base on President
Bill Clinton's Inauguration Day, 1993. CDR Michael Burch-Pesses, conducting.
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A beautiful summer evening at the Annapolis City Dock, 1993.

Summer Serenade Children's Concert.
Mark Gambone ready to go into character at the City Dock.
Gee, I wonder what song they were playing...

1989 - 1993

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