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
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