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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1994-03-02, Page 11TTY_ Times -Advocate, March 2, 1994 Page 11 South Huron musical groups !Grant advance to the nationals EXETER - Last week the South Huron District High School bands and choirs participated in the re- gionals of the Musicfest Canada competitions. On Thursday, February 24, the South Huron U.H.S. 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 stu nts the opportunity to sing more challenging and "cappella" or unaccom- panied 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 pri- vate vocaLpusic teacher from the London area, and Richard House- holder, from University of Windsor Faculty of Music, were the adjudicators for this per- formance. Sarah Asselstine was impressed with the balance, good diction, and energy of this group. She also commented "Set Me as a Seal" is a "very difficult work - good for you"! The Chamber Choir was award- ed a bronze standing. The school's Concert Choir is a 65 member, non - auditioned music ensemble that is open to all students in the school. They performed three contrasting folk - songs, "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: Richard Householder commented that there were "good dynamic contrasts; good tempos". He particularly liked "Russian Picnic". He said it had "good energy and good phrase leading, and good ex- pression". His final comment read, "This was your most effective piece - good range of expression, good momentum." All three adjudicators complimented and congratu- lated O.A.C. student accompanist, Erin Kraftcheck, on her level and skill of accompanying. Chalmers said to Kraftcheck on the audio tape critique, "Congratula- tions to the accompanist. Most choirs can't do "Rus- sian Picnic" because they don't have anyone who can play those figures the way you do!" Kraftcheck was awarded a Musicfest Canada pin in recognition for her outstanding contribution to the choir. The Concert Choir was awarded a Silver place standing and given an invitation to participate in the Musicfest National Competition in Toronto in May. On Saturday, February 26, the Concert Bad, Wind Ensemble, the Jazz Bands with their cond tor, Rob Robilliard, went to Hanover to compel the Music - fest Canada regional. The Concert Band is the intermediate band at South Huron which has a Targe number of students -who are in their second year of playing or senior students working on a second instrument. The Concert Band performed a march, "Allied Honor", a three move- ment piece based upon themes by Handel called, "An Occasional Suite' and a James Swearingen composi- tion entitled, "Exaltation". The band was compliment- ed for their "dynamic range' and "very effect blend and style". The Concert Band received a Silver ("Very strong silver") just missing qualifying for the Nation- als. The second group to perform was the Wind Ensem- ble. This musical group consists of mostly senior stu- dents with the most experience in a band situation in the school. The first piece performed was "El Capi- tan", a traditional American march by J. P. Sousa. Compliments were received for the fell of the 6/8 ver- sus 2/4 time. The second piece featured O.A.C. french horn solo- ist, Chris Passmore. "Concert Rondo" was originally written by Mozart for the french horn and strong or- chestra. Adjudicator, Denny Ringler, ,omplimented the band for achieving the delicate balance, the piece de- serves. The final piece was the test piece, "Festivo". Written by a Russian defec- tor, Vaclav Nelhybel, the piece con- jures up images of espionage and de- ception. The percussion section did a fantastic job. The adjudicator said "I would be very proud to have you as my band." 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. Some schools start music in grades six or seven. At South Huron, the students start instrumental music in grades nine and 10. This disad- vantage can show up at this level of competition, how- ever, the group rose to the challenge on this occasion, said Robilliard. The first piece was a Latin number called, "One More Time, Chuck Corea'. This piece featured on so- los: Lorna Miller, tenor sax; Aberley Brunzlow, trum- pet; Troy Ducharme, guitar; Heather Steckle, congas; Jeff Bowen, bass; Ann Marie Mittelholtz, piano; and Dave Morlock, drums. Adjudicators, Jeff Jarvis and Phil Sims, complimented the trombone section for their excellent sound. The second piece was a ballad entitled, "Yesterday When I was Young'. Vocal soloist, Bronwyn Pearson, was "expressive, in tune and very nice to listen to (ma- ture concept) - good enunciation." The third piece was a swing chart called, "Shapin' Up" by Lennie Niehaus (he wrote the soundtrack for Follow that bird) and featured Laurie Coolman on trombone and Molly McClure on trumpet. The Jazz Band received a Gold Award and also auto- matically qualified for the Nationals. One person from each band received an Honour Award. Heather Steckle, percussionist with the Con- cert Band; Chris Passmore, french horn with the Wind Ensemble; and Dave Morlock, drummer with the Jazz Band were nominated for this recognition. This year the festival established an All-Star Jazz Band and tw' 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 Claessens and Robilliard credit the students for their excellent work and deportment each day. GRANTON - The Anglican par- ish bible study group met at Marga- ret Oakley's home on Wednesday afternoon, March 2. At the St. Thomas' Anglican church on Sunday, February 27 the Res Stephen Emery continued with his Lenten theme message about awareness of sin, coming out of denial, confessing, repenting and asking forgiveness. Everyone is invited to attend The World Day of Prayer Service, March 3, Friday evening at 7:30 at the St. Thomas Anglican Church. The Wesley United Church. Com- munity Bible Church, Granton United Church and the Anglican will all be participating. The theme is "Go See and Act". The special speaker will be Mazie Allen, Lon- don. showing slides on the topic "Today's Modern Women in the Holy Land". At the United Church on the sec- ond Sunday of Lent, Pastor Norma - lie Voakes spoke on "Unforgotten Debts". The choir sang "Beyond the Sunset". April Bryan, leader of the Sunday School presented a Lenten Cross that the Sunday School had made and put a lily on for each Sunday of Lent. Each Sun- day they remove one lily to sym- bolize how the crowd dispersed one by one as the Crucifixion ap- proached. Matthew McRobert re- moved today's lily. Unit #3 of United Church thank the willing helpers for Thursday's Turkey Pie Making. They made al- most 700 pies. The Granton United Church is having a fund raiser, at Kirkton Shuffleboard Hensall February 22 6 game winners Hazel McEwan Pat Davis Russell Ferguson John Pepper Pearl McKnight Hugh McKay Dave Woodward Bruce Watson Exeter February 23 4 game winners Steve Harpchak Gordon Hoggarth Ann Northey 3 game winners June Hodgson Doris Denham H.B. Walsh February 24 5 game winners John Pepper Allen Berry Doris Denham 4 game winners (;race Farquhar John Dewecrd Pearl McKnight 3 game winners Wm. Baechlcr Sena Gosar Lloyd Lovell 484 464 444 392 388 358 349 347 327 306 298 249 178 142 436 370 364 435 304 285 250 219 210 Community Centre, March 8 at 7 p.m. Jack Riddell, Dashwood, a former member of the Granton Church has offered his service as auctioneer. There are many inter- esting things to bid on. The boys and girls have been en- joying skating on the ice beside the former railroad track in the village. Watching the girls manouvering, I'm sure they have had a close eye on Olympic skating on T.V. Florence Riddell is still a patient in Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. Get well wishes go to her. 11 '171c/E Numbers In the TA Phone Book for Dinney Furniture and Dlnney Funeral Service were transposed The correct numbers are: Dinney Furniture 235-0173 Dlnney Funeral Service 235-3500 arin Aid Clinic Repairs and sales of all major brands available. 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