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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1983-04-27, Page 3The CHSS choir has performed at a number different functions during the past year. a special Choral Workshop earlier in the year helped to develop their musical talents. Ntarg ie Wise photo) usic club formed in 1980 By Margie Wise Two years ago, in the fall of 1980, a music club was formed under the supervi- sion of Rob Parr, a math teacher at 1'I -ISS. Dedication and enthusiasm has kept this club alive and growing. A choir of 30 members was formed first, followed by the formation of a school band consisting of 20 members. That year the band entered a float in the winter carnival parade. The choir sang in many area churches. In May the choir and band put on its First Spring Concert. The following vear both the choir and band increased in numbers. Also, a girls chorus was formed under the direction of Louise MacGregor The one main change this year was the in- stallation of an instrumental music course in night school We were finally reaching out for our goal; the introduction of music into the day time curriculuin. Members of the music club and parents of these members worked with School and Band Ad- ministrators to convince the board to put music back into the schuul curriculum. Around Christmas that year, the hard work had paid off. ('1 -ISS would get a music course during day school. l'he choir and girls' chorus sang at quite a few church services and in April they entered in the Kiwanis Music Festival In May they put on a Second Spring Concert. This year they now have a Grade 9 and 10 instrumental music course. The choir has between 45 and 50 members. The band has 27 members and the girls' chorus, 30. All have participated in many church services, a choir workshop and many other concerts. The music program at CRSS has grown larger and better. Thirty-one students have signed up for Grade 9 music next year. This is a result from the support and financial aid of the Centen- nial Band and the CHSS students' council. The Centennial Band donated quite a few instruments and the students' council gave up money to help pay for new instruments and miscellaneous expenses. Music workshop improves sound By Brenda Harris The big event was finally here, on February 25 and 26, the day that the CHSS choir was to improve their tone and sound. Almost everyone has un- proved due to the new techni- ques learned. Not only did Mr. Rowbotharn tune voices up but he made everyone feel so comfortable as he jok- ed around with everyone. He started practices with physical warm-ups as well as vocal warm-ups. They really helped. It's much easier to reach to high notes They call him the "fearless leader." Many others know him as ',oh Parr, the music director at CHSS. Louise McGregor, right, is the aecomr nist for the choir. ( Margie Wise photo) We found your SLc'eetsJx)IS $29.95 L. No Exchange or refund on SCA le uertb$ SHJES E *POP( 235 061 1 Clinton 4R? Ur -,9) Quality & Service Since 1938 VISA after you've relaxed all of your muscles ( oh, 1 mustn't forget the low notes either! ) So the day began with a bang! Not only did everyone enjoy ourselves singing but they also enjoyed the meals prepared by the women of Wesley Willis Church in ('lin- ton as well as Rick ( the guy in the cafeteria, you know! ) That night, everyone's voice was pretty worn out so someone else provided noise; and with that everyone headed to the cafeteria where the Broad- casting Club put on a dance. Those that finally made it to bed around 3 a.m. did a good job of staying awake on Saturday to rehearse for the concert to be given that night. The concert was a success with everyone complimen- ting on how well the choir's` tone had improved. ( And that was just in two days ). If you didn't get the oppor- tunity of making it to our last concert make sure you corse to our Spring Concert on April 30 We'll be looking for you. CHSS Sp by Kathy Staddon What's corningThe CI -6S spring concert is corn- ing on April 30 and a will be the music club's best perfor- mance yet. The band has improved over the past year and members are now tackling harder music. They have niu.sic for everyone's taste. There are theme songs from television shows, music for - classic lovers and for the lit- tle children ( and children at heart ), a new version of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. The concert will also have a medley of ruck featuring The Beatles Party time By Kathy Staddon The Music Club is not led with a whip and chain t sorry Mr. Parr... only joking ). Everyone will agree that there are many good times during choir and band but the best tunes are the par- ties. At the end of the school year parties are always great and thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Wittich ( and their cot- tage) students have had a place to have fun. Of course with the parties comes the work, if you call Christmas carolling work. For the past three years the choir has dragged themselves in the freezing cold through snow banks 10 feet high to have the joy of seeing people's faces light up as they sing. Being a school choir the students must make the rounds to the teachers' horses and not one member would miss the Jewsons' house, not with Mrs. J's cookies waiting for everyone. Of course after carolling, everyone badly needs warrning up so... over to Mr. Parr's house the carollers all go for cookies and hot chocolate. After get- ting nice and toasty warm, a good snowball fight is in order. I'm sure A.L. will remember these fights with fond memories. After every concert the choir holds d party. What is a concert without a party? A.D.'s home always seemed to:accomrnodate everyone. After the Christmas concert this year there was a party at the Hearns'. That day at school had been Mistletoe Day and of course it con- tinued through the night and into the party. That was a smacking good time. All in all the music club not only works hard but also enjoys great times. The par- ties wouldn't be so good if it' weren't for people who donate their homes and time. Thanks to everyone who helped make the parties great successes. CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY APRIL 27 1983 PAGE 3 It's coing...so don't miss it? The choir is stupendous and they also promise to please a variety 01 tastes. What can't be found ui the choir can be found in the girls' chorus. For the younger genera- tion there's a song arranged from a nursery rhyme. There will also be a Beatles' medley or songs. For all those who fell in love during the sprung, there's special music. The concert is on April 30 at 8 p.m. It will be held in the CIES gym and the tickets are *3 for adults and $1.50 for students. This is a chance for all of the people who have been missing the CHSS concerts to corse and hear the students. The students are convinced that they are talented and they would like to share their work with vou. So mark April 30th on your calendar and tell everyone else 1'd like to thank Brenda Harris, Bill Jewitt and Margie Wise who helped we get off the ground in this pro- ject. As well Mr Parr-, Louise MacGregor and the whole music club should be thanked fur being the wonderful people they are The CHSS band are devoted musicians. Under the direction of Rob Parr the students practice several times a week. Their efforts will be see and heard this Saturday [tight at a special concert. ( Margie Wise photo) Competitions brings out the best ByFBill Jarvis When the CHSS choir began in 1980 its members didn't think much about competition. They were wor- ried about finding new members and music that was not too hard and yet entertaining enough to at- tract audiences. It wasn't until after the first performance in May of 1981 that members began to realize that they had talent and that the community was in fact supportive. This new confidence gave them incen- tive to strive for new heights. In December of 1981, Mr. Parr asked the choir if it would be interested in put- ting talent to the test to see how they compared to other choirs in Ontario. It was decided almost unanimously to go to the London Kiwanis Festival that was to be held in May of 1982. Members dove into the music they would be singing at the com- petition. The repertoire, which consisted of two songs, one compulsory and another different in style free of choice, was attacked in full force by the 40 singers in the choir at that time. The time flew by until the day of the festival and of course as the true professionals we are, nobody thought we were ready. to Saunder's Secondary School auditorium proud and confident. 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More important though it should be realized that even though the choir was up against choirs that practise five times per week, CHSS came within two per- cent of placing first with a very respectable score of 82 percent. The day, however, wasn't over yet because Central Huron had also entered a SSA Girls' Chorus under the leadership of Louise MacGregor. Again they were up against very tough competition and again they placed third with a score of 79 percent. Well, that day almost a year ago, will soon be with the choir again. This time however, CHSS will be ready. This year they have entered in a SAB (soprano, alto, bass) level, a SATB ( soprano, alto, tenor, bass) bevel, a SSA (first and se- cond soprano, alto) and finally a SA level. Thanks to last year's Kiwanis Festival, members now know what to expect and with a year of practising since that time, they have developed tremen- dously in tone, balance and blend of voices. Mr. Parr and Mrs. MacGregor have tried to develop their methods of direction and are now superb. There are some moments of doubt but those times disappear with new surges of confidence. As for losing - who cares - "It's not whe:her you win or lose, it's how you play the game" - and the CHSS choir all play well! Oneida's Great 1 ce Settin le! Full Lifetime Warranty Hurryt Sale ends May 31. 1983 Your once -a year opportunity to re,r;eive spectacular savings on tarr,r,il,, fine quality silverplated and stainless tableware from Oneida 5 -Piece Place Setting includes Teaspoon. Dessert/Soup Spoon IJunre, I*•,+a Dinner Fork. 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