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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1994-03-09, Page 22PAGE 22. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9,1994. Seaforth band marches off to Myrtle Beach Off they go Members of the Seaforth and District High School Marching Band are preparing to leave this Friday on a trip to Myrtle Beach, Florida, where they will perform at the Convention Centre. The Seaforth and District High School Marching Band is off to entertain the people of the Myrtle Beach area. The group will leave with 64 band members and 20 adults at 4 p.m. Friday, March 11 and return on Sunday, March 19. The band will perform on Monday morning, March 14 at 9:30 at the Convention Centre. This is a reception for visiting tourists put on by the Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce. It usually attracts three or four thousand tourists. They will play at the main Myrtle Beach Mall School bands in festival Last week the South Huron District High School bands and choirs participated in the regionals of the Musicfest Canada competitions. On Thursday, Feb. 24 the SHDHS Concert Choir, Chamber Choir and their conductor, Ruth Claessens, travelled to Leamington to participate in a Regional Musicfest Canada Festival. The Chamber Choir is a newly formed ensemble this year at South Huron. This auditioned group is made up of 17 senior students, who are also members of the Concert Choir. This group was formed to give committed senior level students the opportunity to sing more challenging and "a cappella" or unaccompanied repertoire. In competition the Chamber Choir sang the folksong, "Danny Boy", a madrigal "All Ye Who Music Love" and a contemporary piece, "Set Me As A Seal". Sarah Asselstine, a private vocal music teacher from the London area, and Richard Householder, from the University of Windsor Faculty of Music, were the adjudicators for this performance. The South Huron District High School Concert Choir is a 65 member non-auditioned music ensemble that is open to all students in the school. They performed three contrasting folksongs, "Shenandoah", "Ching- A-Ring-Chaw" and "Russian Picnic". Because this performance was the last of the day, the Concert Choir was adjudicated by an additional adjudicator John Chalmers, a teacher from Mayfield Secondary School of the Arts in Brampton. All three adjudicators complimented and congratulated student accompanist, Erin Kraftcheck. Erin was awarded a Musicfest Canada pin in recognition for her outstanding contribution to the choir. The Concert Choir was thrilled to be awarded a Silver place standing and given an invitation to participate in the Musicfest National Competition in Toronto in May. On Saturday, Feb. 26, the Concert Band, Wind Enscable and the Jazz Bands with their conductor, Rob Robilliard, went to Hanover to compete in the Musicfest Canada regional. The Concert Band is the intermediate band at South Huron which has a large number of students who are in their second year of playing or senior students working on a second instrument. They performed a march, "Allied Honor", a three movement piece based upon themes by Handel called, "An Occasional Suite" and a James Searingen composition entitled, "Exaltation." The band was complimented for their "dynamic range" and "very effective blend and style". The Concert Band received a Silver and just missedg qualifying for the Nationals. The second group to perform was the Wind Ensemble. This musical group consists of mostly senior students with the most experience in a band situation in the school. The first piece performed was "El Capitan", a traditional American march by Sousa. The second piece featured OAC French horn soloist, Chris Passmore. "Concert Rondo" was originally written by Mozart for the French horn and string orchestra. The final piece was the test piece, "Festivo". The Wind Ensemble received a Gold Award which automatically qualifies them for the National Finals in Toronto in May. At 3:30 p.m. the Jazz Band competed against seven more experienced groups, who had begun instrumental music as early as Grades 6 or 7. The first piece was a Latin number called, "One More Time, Chuck Corea". This piece featured on solos: Loma Millet, tenor sax; Amberley Brunzlow, trumphet; Troy Ducharme, guitar; Heather Steckle, congas; Jeff Bowen, bass; Ann Marie Mittelholtz, piano; and Dave Morlock, drums. The second piece was a ballad entitled, "Yesterday When I Was Young". Vocal soloist was Bronwyn Pearson. The third piece was a swing chart called, "Shapin' Up" by Lennie Nichans (he wrote the soundtrack for Follow That Bird). It featured Laurie Coolman on trombone and Molly McClure on trumpet. This chart was played with lots of drive and energy. The Jazz Band received a Gold Award to qualify for the Nationals. One person from each band received an Honour Award. Heather Steckle, percussionist with the Concert Band; Chris Passmore, French Horn with the Wind Ensemble; and Daye Merlock, drummer with the Jazz Band were nominated for this recognition. This year the festival established an All-Star Jazz Band and two students from South Huron were chosen for this group. Trumpet players Molly McClure and Kim Passmore received this honour. The school won the door prize which was a shiny, new Yamaha trumpet. The day was very long but musically very successful and Mrs. Claessens and Mr. Robilliard wish to thank their students for their excellent deportment each day. Huron hosts budget consultations on Tuesday at noon and Thursday at the Inlet Mall. Both of these events are well publicized on the local TV and in the newspapers. The band began working for this trip last April by preparing for upcoming parades in June and July. April and May are our recruiting months, and it is necessary to look for new dedicated members who are willing to work hard and learn our marching drills. The students come from high schools across the county - Seaforth, Clinton, Goderich, Exeter, and St. Mike's in Stratford. There are also elementary students from Clinton, Holmesville, Goderich, Seaforth and Brucefield. The band has prepared a marching drill beginning with Canada's national anthem. The routine begins with a pin wheel using the music, "Old Time Rock and Roll", followed by the "90210" theme and finishing with an electric piano solo of the same number. From a W formation, the girls play "Wipe Out" featuring two drum solos followed by the wheel formation using the song, "Joy To The World". The band moves into a circle for the song, "Pretty Woman", and dances in time to the music. The drill ends with the formation of a heart and the song by Bryan Adams, "Everything I Do I Do For You". Members will spend one day touring Charleston, South Carolina where the American Civil War began at Fort Sumter which is located in the centre of the harbour. The band will have a walking tour of the old homes, visit Citadel University, City Hall, and the old slave market. The drum major this year is Janine Jones, who leads the band through the routine. She is also responsible for training the dancers, who form an integral part of our routine. The flag twirlers are trained by Angie Good and Julie Williams. They are also part of the choreography of the marching drill. The band has traditional flag carriers that advertise our country, province, and Huron County Towns. The band is sponsored by the Huron County Board of Education and also receives donations from service clubs, legions, and the Town of Seaforth. The girls raise money by performing in parades across Southwestern Ontario. They performed in 15 parades and played to a live audience of over one million people and were seen by over 200 million on TV. They appeared nationally on Global, CBS, and the Super Channel in Europe. The band members are proud to represent Canada during the Can- Am Days in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Brussels PS news Gr. 8s go skiing Ontario Minister without Portfolio, Ministry of Finance, Brad Ward announced March 7 that he and Huron MPP Paul Klopp, will be holding pre-budget consultations in Goderich and Clinton on Thursday, March 10. Mr. Ward said "since the budget affects all Ontarians, we believe everyone should have a say on what the budget should look like." Mr. Klopp says as part of his commitment to ensure the people of Huron County are heard by the government, he is holding pre­ budget consultations for the third year in a row. "It's important to hear the needs of rural communities. We do have a voice, and we should be heard," Mr. Klopp added. A consultation guidebook released by the Finance Ministry, Preparing for the 1994 Ontario Budget, says that the government's three priorities are: supporting job creation, maintaining and improving services and controlling the deficit. It points to the government's achievements in striking a balance between these competing priorities. "Since taking office our government's policies and programs have helped over 300,000 Ontarians find work or keep their jobs" Mr. Ward said. "We have maintained quality essential services, while cutting the cost of government. And the deficit is on a downward trend." By Tanya Mawhinney and Amy Crawford On Wednesday, March 2 the Grades 7 and 8 received a visit from Mrs. Scott-Booth, from the Stratford Art Gallery. They made a cololirwheel with primary and secondary colours. The Grade 8s went skiing on March 4, to Kevin White's shack to roast weenies and hot chocolate. Mrs. Perrie had been supervising outdoor practices at the school. Mrs. Perrie, Mr. Kemp, and Mrs. Hooftman supervised the class. The people who spoke at the Legion from Brussels were Tricia Teeft, Justin Ruttan, Nicole Bernard, Amy Crawford, Amber Ruttan and Mandy Sellers. The winners spoke at Seaforth on Saturday. Congratulation to Tricia Teeft for winning her division. Good luck! Constable Marshall came to visit the Grade 6s on Tuesday. He talked to them about drugs. On Tuesday, March 1, Grades 5 to 8 attended a special presentation 'Higher Ground' - courtesy of the Wingham Kinsmen. It was about grade performance, self esteem, peer support/pressure, alcohol and drug use. Primary classes have been researching various topics. Mrs. Clark's class is researching marine life. Ms Anonech's class is researching the ocean. Mrs. Tedesco's class is learning about Saint Patrick's Day. (C~ NOTICE TO PARENTS A of Huron County Board of Education Elementary and Secondary Students CHANGES TO SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR 1. Easter Monday IS a school Holiday 2. Classes for elementary students will be held June 27 and June 28. We regret any inconvenience. These changes to the school year calendar resulted from negotiations with our employee groups as required under the terms of the Social Contract Act. G. Craig Chair HELPING THE WORLD WRITE NOW CODE For information, call 1-800-661-CODE Londesboro Community Hall SUNDAY, MARCH 20 9 a.m. -1 p.m. Pancakes, Bacon, Eggs, Toast, Coffee, Juice, Sausage or Ham, Hash Browns. Maple Syrup supplied by Pullen Maple Products, Clinton. SPONSORED BY: Londesboro Lions Club Old Tyme Country Breakfast at the