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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1994-06-01, Page 3Feature Students travel with marching band BY TIM CUMMING Expositor Editor Many teenagers have dreamed of joining a band, touring through the United States and playing the Skydome. More than 60 young people from Seaforth, Clinton and area have done just that with the Seaforth and District High School All -Girls Marching Band. "I've made a lot of friends, met a lot of `peaple;"— said Greidanus, a fifth -year band mem- ber from Seaforth. "It's been an experience." Joining the group has allowed the Seaforth resident to learn musical skills, meet new friends and travel in the United States and Canada. More than 60 other girls from throughout Huron County have also taken the opportunity to learn to read notes, play instruments and perform while marching. The marching band has earned a good reputation wherever it has gone, whether playing at Santa Claus parades, to an elite group of European VIP's in Toronto or charming American audiences in the United States. The band has won awards in big parades in Florida and at the Calgary Stam- m. Although the band draws mem- bers from throughout Huron County the town of Seaforth has benefitted by its association with the young students. The band has appeared on television in Canada and the United States. The town has, in turn, supported the band, according to Charles Kalbfleisch, band director. "The town helps us, we really appreciate the support." Many viewers compliment the girls as very responsible for their age, according to Krista Greidanus. Playing with the band is hard work, complete with practices but the band also has an enjoyable time. "It's a lot of fun...to be able to play in Toronto is exciting," said Suzy Francis, a Goderich band member. "I always wanted to be in a band." She is entering her fourth year in the band and has already been to Toronto, London, Fort Myers and Myrtle Beach to perform. She joined the band, she says, because the people. Many young people j Tb 'after hearing about it from friends who have joined the band. The band is led by Charles Kalbfleisch, a retired Huron County teacher, who is described by one band member as "tough when he has to be." "He does what he has to do," said Suzy Francis, of Goderich. "If it wasn't for him we wouldn't have gone this far." Kalbfleisch emphasizes commit- ment from the 64-72 girls who make up the band. "You've got to make a lot of commitment if you want to go places and see things," said Cori Fell, a member from Goderich. "You have to work hard to get the (good) name the band has." The girls have a colour party and play modem music in their reper- toire. The band, in Kalbfleisch's words, is "in the entertainment business." The band leader is assisted in the training of the girls by former band members such as Seaforth's Kari e • THE HURON EXPOSITOR, Junes 1, 194-3 If you wish to secure a lifetime income from an RRSP or are interested in other RRSP investments of very competitive rotes, colt Arnold J. Stinnissen 527-0410 133 SunLife McLaughlin Chev-Olds Ltd. 13 Main St. Seaforth. 527-1140 •Service •Selection 'Savings •Satisfaction 'Leasing 'Complete BODY SHOP Service Frozen Split & Individually Wrapped CHICKEN BREASTS 2.79. SALMON STEAK HALIBUT 6.99 STEAK LB. PORK Deli Sliced - Storemade Dressed PORK LOIN TTM CUMMING PHOTO DANCE TO THE MUSIC- The colour party of the Seaforth Girls Marching Band leads the rest of the band down the streets of Seaforth during a practice last week. "You have to work hard to get the name the band has..." Vincent, who assists as an adult instructor. She says new band mem- bers enter knowing very few of their new band -mates and end up making lasting friendships with people from a wide area. "I think it gives the girls a lot of self-esteem," says the adult instruc- tor, who started her involvement with the band more than 10 years ago. "They learn the skills, they learn respect for the music and for the instruments themselves...I've never forgotten what I learned (as a member)." Music is not the only skill the youngsters learn, according to the Seaforth woman. They also learn about working together as a team. "They form friendships they will never really forget" Clinton band member Lori Kumm notes she's met many band mem- bers from other areas such as Goderich and Seaforth. The marching band welcomes new members even if they don't necessarily have a musical back- ground. Adult instructor Kari Vincent says it's a shame there aren't more girls who take advan- tage of the opportunity to tour with the band. "What we're looking for is dependable people," said Kalbfleisch, who has been involved in music for 30 years. The band practises on Wednesday nights from September until May. While the band gets calls to play all over North America it doesn't neglect its own area, said Kalbfleisch, who has been band director since 1978. The girls per- form at parades in Seaforth, Blyth and Hensel! as well as trips to other cities. The Seaforth and District High School All -Girls Marching Band began in 1955. When Kalbfleisch took over in 1978 he converted the group from a bugle band to a brass and woodwinds band. TTM CUMMING M TO THIS IS KINDERGARTEN - Michelle Trapnell, 6 and Matthew Cartwright, 5, show the 'Kindergarten' sign to grandparents who attended 'Grandparents' Day' at Seaforth Public School on Thursday. • TIM CUMMING PHOTO MARCHING BAND - The Seaforth District High School All -Girls Marching Band had their last practice for the season last week and marched their routine down the town's streets. On June 25 the band is producing "They get a major trip every year." a video to be sent to Walt Disney Being in the band is an experi- World to propose playing there. The ence they never forget, he says. band is planning a trip to Orlando "It's something you remember all next year. your life." The young musicians have an opportunity not many people their age ever get, said Kalbfleisch. "How many kids have ever played the Skydome?" he asks. Legion honours D -Day The band will hold its major fundraiser on June 12 at the cafe- teria of Seaforth District High School. Barbara Scott, public relations officer for Seaforth Legion Branch 156, is away on vacation to Britain for six weeks, and I started last week's column saying if there were any errors or omissions to blame Jean Ross. There was only one omission, the complete column! It took off for the holiday weekend. So, I'll try again! The general meeting of Branch 156 was held on Thursday, May 19. Comrade Steve Maguire, President of Clinton Branch 140 and Provin- cial Leadership and Planning Chair- man, was in attendance to install John Lansink as incoming president. He also assisted Jim Watson and Al Nicholson to initiate new members Wm. Praiser and John Steffler. The membership congratulates John and welcomes the new members. Donations were approved for the Canadian Mental Health for S200; Seaforth Minor Ball, $1,000 to help purchase a pitching machine; and 5200 was donated to TVO toward the production of a war documen- tary, 'No Price too High.' The membership expressed their appreciation to Errol Slollender, past -president, and retiring Henry Ziler for their dedicated commit- ment to the branch. Henry has been the veterans service officer for a number of years visiting the sick and shut-ins and helping to make life a bit easier for the veterans at Parkwood. Frank Phillips was also thanked for the long hours of hard work he has put in on the Huron County Museum project and our J Seaforth Legion BY JEAN ROSS show cases. Jim Watson, organizer for the D - Day 50th Anniversary Dinner on June 5, asks that anyone who hasn't replied to their invitation please do so now. The Auxiliary lunch commiuee would like to express its gratitude to all the men and women who faithfully showed up to help with the many funeral lunches in May. A true sign of comradeship. There pre two important World War II historical dates this next week. 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