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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1988-05-11, Page 26PAGE 26. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 1988. Area musicians score big at music festivals A number of young area musi­ cians scored big at the Midwestern Ontario Rotary Music Festival in Walkerton April 27 to May 7 with three, Angie Yoon of Brussels, Patrick Cull of Belgrave and Jeremy Van Keulen, RR 2, Blue­ vale, winning scholarships. Nearly 30 youngsters from north Huron joined close to 6,000 other competitors at the 10-day festival which is one of the highlights of the musical year for young musicians and singers from Huron, Perth, Grey and Bruce Counties. Blyth Girl Guides and leaders got closer to nature Saturday when Ron Spurr of the Ministry of Natural Resources [back left] took them on a tour through the Hullett Wildlife Area. The Guides are working on their bird-watching badge. Largest piano recital yet held by Blyth teacher's students The annual Piano Recital pre­ sented by Shirley E. Vincent A. R.T. C. took place on the evening of April 25 in the Blyth United Church sanctuary. The number of performing musicians was one of the highest to date, 29 playing solos and 10 of these, in duets as well - all beautifully executed. Stephanie Lentz was chosen to thank Mrs. Vincentfor her untiring efforts in making each student arrive, at his or her potential in piano; and to present their teacher with a gift. Rather than choose the conventional method for such a pleasant duty, Stephanie opted for fourversesofher own composi­ tion, which are the following: There once was a lady named Local high schools to perform at Huron Country Playhouse Huron Country Playhouse is taking an active role in this year’s theatrical productions at South Huron District High School and Central Huron Secondary School. Sandy Macdonald, Artistric Dir­ ector at the Playhouse has helped to organize a two-day event at the Playhouse on June 3rd and 4th. On June 3 at the Playhouse, Central Huron Secondary School will perform a new version of “Les Miserables,’’ one of the world’s greatest literary classics by author Victor Hugo. This non-musical stage adaptation is the story of ex-convict, Jean Valjean, and his relentless pursuit by “law and order’’ police Inspector Javert. It is filled with fascinating vignettes of 19th Century France, and the audience will be treated to a brilliant cast of characters who weave an exciting tapestry of Eleven-year-old Angie Yoon won a $200 music scholarship as a result of being named the overall winner in the Senior Piano Divi­ sion. She was the only local artist invited to play at the Festival’s grand finale, the “Highlights Concert’’ held Saturday evening at the Walkerton District Secondary School. Playing at a Grade 6 level of music, the Grade 6 Brussels Public School student took five first place wins and one second playing solo, as well as capturing a third-place win in a duet with schoolmate Shirley, Who kept her hair nice and curly, Because she was great And was wed to a perfect mate She had the perfect life, surely. There once was a haven on Dinsley, Where students would play on, superbly, When they opened the door How the music would soar To the heavens from the haven on Dinsley. There once was a great music lover, Whom over her students did hover, Once she got her Grade 10 She started over again To teach students to be just like her. humankind at its best and worst. On June 4 at the Playhouse, “The Farm Show”, a play about local Huron County residents is South Huron’s choice for this year’s spring production. Sixteen years ago. Theatre Passe Muraille, a Toronto theatre group, came to Huron County to experience first hand what rural life was all about. They lived and worked with people in the Clinton area, interviewed dozens of ‘colourful’ residents and finally wrote The Farm Show. Curtain is 8:00 p.m. for each production and tickets are $4.00 and available NOW (cash and cheques only) at Greeting Card World in Exeter, South Huron District High School, Central Huron Secondary School and at Huron County Playhouse (238- 8451) in advance and at the door the night of each performance. Laura Doumaof RR 4, Brussels. Both girls are students of Joanne King of Brussels. Patrick Cull of RR 1, Belgrave, a student at F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham, was another of the area’s major winners. Playing at the Grade 9 level in Senior Piano, Patrick also won a music scholar­ ship as the result of winning two first place ribbons in pianos solos, including scoring a mark of 92 in the Romanticism class, the highest mark recorded at the 1988 Festival. Patrick is a student of Judy Morton of Belgrave. There once was a smart music teacher, Whose students would occasion­ ally upbraid her, “NO MORE SCALES!,’’ They would cry For their fingers were a-fly! But secretly they loved and admired her. Shirley was delighted with what Stephanie read and kindly thanked all herstudentsfor their gift, as well as Rev. Lorenzo Ramirez for his opening, welcome and closing remarks, and Joan Watson for her assistance. Again, thisyear, all proceeds from the recital go to the Blyth U.C.W. Evening Unit. The 29 performers at the 1988 Vincent recital are as follows: Erica Clark, Evan Hickey, Rose Ann Machan, Tammi Medd, Kim Fer­ guson, Kevin Ansley, Nicole Mid- delkamp, Darrell Lavis, Margaret Ann Stewart, Amanda Hickey, Lisa Watson, Abigail Ramirez, Diane Hallahan, Carrie Ansley, Sherri Lavis, Maryanne Perrie, Marie Cronyn, Erin Hickey, Shawn Clark, Pauline Stewart, Andrew Perrie, Courtney Sauve, Stephanie Lentz, Tammy Middelkamp, Aaron Sauve, Shawna Walker, John Ramirez, Jodee Medd, and Laurie Little. Mrs. Morton also accompanied several young vocalists at the festival, including her own son, Ian, who placed first in the boys 13 and under division, and Dan Ward of RR 1, Belgrave, who also took a first in the Elementary School Vocal Division, boys with changed voice. Both boys, Grade 8 students at East Wawanosh Public School, won scholarships as the result of their prowess, while Dan and his sister, Janette, also placed first with a vocal duet. Janette Ward also placed third with a vocal solo in the girls, 12 and under division; while a third sibling, Andrew, placed second in the boys, 6 and under division. Both were also accompanied by their teacher, Mrs. Morton. Other piano students of Mrs. Morton’s who did well at the Festival were Jayne Vincent of RR 1, Belgrave (second, 6-11 years); Katie Rowbotham of RR 2, Listo- wel (second, 8-12 years); Rowan Kerr of Belgrave (third, 6-11 years); and Sherry Taylor of RR 5, Wingham, (third, 6-11 years, Canadian class). Piano teacher Mary Lou John- stonofRR2, Bluevalealsohad a large number of winners at the Rotary Music Festival, including a number of youngsters who placed first with marks in the high 80’s, and one young lady, Lorie-Ann Black of RR 5, Brussels, who placed first with a mark of 90, the highest mark in the Junior Piano Division. Lori Ann also had a third place win, while her sister, Susie, took a second in the age 7 and under division. Other top students of Mrs. Johnston’s included Jeremy Van Keulen of RR2, Bluevale, who won the Andrew Place music scholar­ ship for the Junior Piano Division by placing first for a mark of 89 with a piano solo, as well as placing third in two other categories. Jeremy ’ s sisters J oanne and J an each took a fourth-place win in their piano solos, while Jan joined with Carla Johnston and Janice Nicholson to place first in the Piano Trio class, for ages 12 and under. Jan and Carla also played in the Piano Duet, but did not place; and Carla was fourth in her piano solo HAPPY 2ND BIRTHDAY BRANDON Love Mom & Dad & Mitchell class, ages 12 and under. Janice Nicholson was also first in her piano solo, with a mark of 89. Other students of Mrs. Johnston whodid well were: Pat Cowman (first, 11-15 years); Jim Cowman (second, 14 and under); Marlene Albers (tie for first, 11-18 years); and Dana Mathers (two third-place wins, 10 and under). In addition, Pat and Jim Cowman placed third in a piano duet, with a mark of 86. Londesboro piano teacher Gail Lear also sent a number of winners to the Walkerton Festival, as follows: Sara Lyons of RR 1, Londesboro (second, 11-18 years); Glenna Buffinga, RR 1, Clinton (second, 11-18 years); Deanna Lyon, Londesboro(two fourths, 11-18 years); Melanie Knox, RR 1, Blyth (fourth,'11-18 years); Elly Wilts, RR1, Auburn (fourth, nine and under); Amy Wilts (fourth, eight and under). Sara Lyons also teamed up with Denise Hulley of Londesboro to take a fourth place win in a piano duet, despite it being their first time playing together; while Melanie Knox joined Jennifer Nott of RR 4, Clinton, to also win a fourth in a piano duet. In a separate event, several choirs from Grey Central Public School competed in the Stratford Kiwanis Music Festival, which ran at the same time as the Walkerton event. On May 2, the Grade 7 choir placed first; the Grade 8 choir placed second; and the Junior Choir (Grades 5-6) placed third; while a group of 12 singers from Grades 5-6 placed fourth. On May 4, The Grey Central Grade 6 choir placed first in their division; and on May 6, the Intermediate Choir (Grades 7-8) placedfirst, as did the Interme­ diate Group of 12; while both the Junior Choir (Grades 5-6) and the Primary Choir (Grades 2-3) both took a fourth place win. 25tA, rfwtcuvt&Vtty Thefamilyof Michael and Dorothy Gulutzen invite re­ lations, friends and neigh­ bours to a dance in honour of their parent’s anniversary on Saturday, May 14 at the Brussels Legion at 9 p.m. Best Wishes only.