"They Are Making America Musical"

John F. Gottschalk of Sonora, California

Member, American School Band Directors Association

"I believe that a musical education is essential for every child and that such training will be a valuable asset to him no matter what his vocation may be", says John F. Gottschalk, an Active Member of the American School Band Directors Association and Director of the Sonora Union High School Band, Sonora, California.

Mr. Gottschalk received his advanced degrees from Michigan State University. He is a very fine clarinetist. During the four years he has been conductor of the Sonora bands, they have won many state and regional honors. This past year the band received a "Superior" rating in both concert and sight reading. Many of his players won top honors in solo and ensemble competitions as well as receiving high honors in the state and divisional honor bands. This year the band was one of ten selected from California and Nevada to appear at the opening ceremonies of the VIII Olympic Games at Squaw Valley.

Within a school enrollment of 750, there is a concert band of 79, a training band of 54, and special instrumental classes. Both bands are completely uniformed because of the efforts of the fine Band Boosters Club.

Mr. Gottschalk is extremely proud of his two sons, Clayton, a graduate of Michigan State University and currently conductor of the Gustine, California High School Band; and Robert, who plays euphonium in the University of Michigan Band.

The SCHOOL MUSICIAN takes pride in presenting John F. Gottschalk who is devoting his life to the great work of "Making America Musical"