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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1984-07-25, Page 2• Page 2 t Tlmes-Advocot., July 23, 1984 BAND, DANCERS PERFORM — A portion of the 45 -member Ontario Youth Concert Band and the Canadian Folk Dancers are shown performing under the direction of George F. Houslander at the SHDHS auditorium, Thursday. Less than 70 people attended the performance but it failed to daunt the young performers. CAN DO — The Canadian Folk Dancers, who appear along with the Ontario Youth Concert Band, give their rendition of the can -can on the stage at SHDHS, Thursday. Dental Retirement Notice Dr. John W. Corbett wishes to announce his Retirement from the Practice of Dentistry in Exeter Effective August 1, 1984 All records and future appointments will be transferred to the office of Dr. W.J. McGregor 17 Sanders St. E., Exeter (opposite the post office) Phone Number 235-1171 Appointments will be confirmed by Dr. McGregor's office fc future treatment as necessary. Youth band plays to very sparse crowd The Ontario Youth Concert Band, which has played before thousands in some of the finest concert halls in Europe and other interna- tional and national perfor- mances, made a one-night stop in Exeter, Thursday. A disappointingly (almost embarrassing) small crowd of less than 70 was on hand to hear some of this province's top young musicians under the leadership of director George E. Houslander. Houslander said that it was the smallest crowd that the band has ever encountered. However, the band didn't allow the small number to detract from their perfor- mance. Joined by the Cana- dian Folk Dancers and vocal soloist Julie Renwick, the en- tourage took the audience through a wide spectrum of musical delights from the classics through to Moon River and the Beatles. All 45 members of the band range in age from 18 to 21. The main criteria used in the selection of each member are musical excellence, achieve- ment and personal character. The musicians come from all over the province; some are majoring in music at univer- sities, some have private tutors. Members are selected via a number of regional audi- tions throughout the province. Beth Twist, a former Clin- ton teacher who accompanies the band as chaperone and secretary, explained that the band was in rehearsal for two weeks at McMaster Universi- WHISTLE ALONG -- A sparse crowd greeted the appearance of the Ontario Youth Concert Band at SHDHS, Thursday, but they were enthusiastic, especially when conductor George Houslander asked them to join along in whist)ing and clapping for one selection.. Joining in from the left in the front row are Tony Armstrong, Fred, Matt and George Godbolt, Elwood, Marg and Jay Truemner and Nicole Eckles. ty in Hamilton prior to em- barking on their bicentennial tour of the province. Performances by the On- tario Youth Concert Band at such prestigious locations as the Stratford Festival, the Shaw Festival, Ontario Place, the National Arts Centre in Ottawa, television ap- pearances over CHCH-TV from Scarborough Centre, Toronto, plus the famed Chautauqua Music Festival in New York State, signify that this is one of the finest concert bands in Canada. During their . overseas tours, engagements have taken them to England, France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, the Netherlands and the Tivoli Gardens in Denmark. During their bi-annual tours of 1969 through to 1963 they also per- formed on the BBC in England, Netherlands TV, West Germany TV and broad- cast to all of Europe from Lausanne, Switzerland. An added dimension to their program is their 18 piece swinging stage jazz band (featuring many Glen Miller favourites), insturmental soloists, vocalist Julie Ren- wick, and the Canadian Folk Dancers. This group of talented young artists com- bine their music, song and dance to present a very ex - Stephen Stephen township has received approval from the Ontario Ministry of Transpor- tation and Communication for the purchase of a new grader. Council will be advertising the used machine tor sale. If not sold privately it will be in- cluded as a tradein on pur- chase of the new John Deere machine. Road superintendent Eric Finkbeiner has received a diploma for successful com- pletion of a course at the C.S. Anderson Road School at the University of Guelph. Ron Pickering who was added to the township road department staff on a proba tionary basis now becomes a full-time employee. Council voiced no objection to a pro- posed zoning bylaw amend- ment by the village of Grand citing and varied pro- gramme, under the direction of George Houslander. The accomplished group of young dancers choose their repertoire carefully to repre- sent the various and varying ethnic backgrounds that make up the people of Canada. Their country -wide programme is one of the reasons for their great suc- cess at the many celebrations and festivals they have at- tended both in Canada and Europe. In 1971, the Canadian Folk Dancers toured Europe for a month dancing at the Edin- burgh Festival, Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen, Brussels, Amsterdam, Paris and London; and in 1976 they toured Scotland for three weeks with the World Cham- pion Edinburgh City Police Pipe Band, and returned in 1981 to be featured at the Edinburgh Festival. The Canadian Folk Dancers have been seen on a number of television pro- grams, including Loto Canada, and have appeared with such Canadian stars as Alistair Gillies, Bill Connolly, Jimmy Shand, Glen Daly and John Cairney. Choreographer for the Canadian Folk Dancers is Sandra Bali Jones, a native of Scotland who at the age of 19 grader Bend. Information has been received from the village of Grand Bend that Stephen township is not included in any annexation plans by the village in the foreseeable future. The Keller municipal drain bylaw was given full ap- proval. No written appeals were recieved. Clerk -treasurer Wilmar Wein and councillor Torn Tomes . will represent the township as voting delegates at the upcoming conventnion of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario in Toronto. Reg Finkbeiner reported to council that he is progressing favourably on a township history project with the assistance of Muriel Mack. earned distinction as the youngest world champion, and later performed for HRH Queen Elizabeth during a con- cert at Holyrood Palace. George E. Houslander, con- ductor of the Ontario Youth Concert Band, has had an outstanding musical career in the professional field and as a music educator. He has played in the Toronto Sym- phony Orchestra on the C.B.C. Radio, and in the pit orchestra of the Royal Alex- andra Theatre. He studied at Oxford and attained his licen- tiate and fellowship from the Trinity College of Music in London, England. Houslander has been a guest conductor and ad- judicator at several of the leading universities and festivals in the United States and Canada. He has con. ducted many Broadway musicals and produced and directed a number of variety shows. He has achieved inter- national acclaim as director of the Ontario Youth Concert Band which, since its incep- tion in 1969, has toured Europe on eight previous occasions. I ntuckyFried Chicken 227 Marin St. N. 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