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The Citizen, 1991-04-24, Page 26PAGE 26. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 1991. Entertainment Students enjoy Making music Wade Whittaker-Cumming directs a rehearsal of the combined Blyth Festival Singers and Goderich Harbouraires choir preparing for the “Spring Serenade” concert May 4 at Memorial Hall. The concert features songs based on a theme of love. Singers want more Blyth in choir Blyth Festival Singers would be delighted to put more “Blyth” in their choir. Though the group practices and performs on the Blyth Memorial Hall stage, Blyth representation is relatively low. More of the 30-voice choir comes from other communi­ ties such as Belgrave, Brussels, Clinton, Ethel, Goderich, Seaforth, Walton and Wingham than from Blyth itself, “The choir consists of people who carry on the same daytime activities as everyone else,” says choir member Mary Hearn. “They come from all walks of life and for them is a special hobby.” While some people may be intimidated by the prospect of Young writers win contest Martha Henry, artistic director of The Grand Theatre, has an­ nounced the winners of The 5th Annual Young Playwrights Compe­ tition. Winning entries in the Senior and Intermediate categories were chosen from 46 scripts sub­ mitted by contestants between the ages of 13 and 19, attending school in Southwestern Ontario. The high calibre of work submit­ ted to the Senior division made the choice for first and second prize very hard for the judges. Jonathan Lipke, an 18-year-old student from H. B. Beal High School in London, has been awarded first prize for "A Matter of Exposure”. Notably, last year Jonathan received third prize for "Barbarian on My Back”. Second prize is awarded to “Sneaky Little Devil” by 17-year- old Michael B. Hay from John Paul 11 High School. From the innovative ideas and impressive writing en­ tries, the judges felt that a third prize should be added to the Senior division and awarded to "Sick­ ness” by Jeff Kilbreath, an 18- year-old student from London Cen­ tral High School. The first prize entry in the Intermediate division has been awarded to “Songster” by Mary Greinar, a 15-year-old student from North Lambton Secondary School. Forest. The second prize entry. “Night Stalker H.I.V.”. was sub­ mitted by 14-year-old Diane Skinn. a student from Sacred Heart School, Wingham. The winning authors will have the opportunity to participate in the rehearsal process and see their material workshopped by profes­ sional directors and performers. Winning playwrights receive a subscription to The Grand's 1991-91 season, as well as a cash award. trying to join such a professional­ sounding choir it isn’t difficult. The choir practices one night a week, and membership is open to anyone who likes to sing. “There is no audition nor any musical training necessary,” Mrs. Hearn says. The group is fairly flexible about membership, she says, adding that some may choose to come out for a season and skip the next one. “We’re fairly adaptable that way.” Membership fees are low at $45 and there are few added expenses. “We try to keep the costs down so it doesn’t deter anyone from join­ ing,” says Mrs. Hearn. “Basically it’s a great opportun­ ity for people who enjoy any kind of music. We have sung everything Judges for this year’s competi­ tion were artistic director of Thea­ tre Francais de Toronto and Asso­ ciate Artist of The Grand Theatre Diana LeBlanc, former Blyth Fes­ tival actress Kate Trotter, actor/ director/writer Charlie Thomlinson and artistic director of London’s new TheatreFaux, playwright Michael McKinley. Public readings will be presented Songbirds Suvany Larprom and her sister Manivan, at the piano, were part of the entertainment at the annual Mason’s Ladies' Night held at the Ethel Hall on Saturday evening. Area youngsters performed for the lodge members, their spouses and the widows of past members. from rock to madrigals. Also with the talented conductors we have guiding us it can be an excellent learning experience as well,” she said. Blyth Festival Singers will be presenting their “Springtime Ser­ enade” at Memorial Hall on May 4 at 8 p.m. Sharing the stage with the Goderich Harbouraires, the Festi­ val Singers have themed their portion of the program this year around the springtime thought of love. Selections include music from West Side Story, “The Way We Were”, early love songs (madri­ gals), Scottish Folk Songs and one original arrangement by conductor Wade Whittaker-Cumming. in The McManus Studio Theatre, April 26 (Intermediate) and April 27 (Senior). Staged readings of the scripts are presented at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are free, but reservations are required. To reserve tickets, visit The Grand Theatre Box Office at 471 Richmond Street, or call (519) 672-8800. Toll Free from area code 519 at 1-800-265-1593 and from Detroit area at (313) 961-4918. spring activities April has been a very special month at the Clinton and District Christian School. Spring has arrived and with it came many particular activities related to the new season. Many of the senior students handled the daffodil sales for the Cancer Society on the street in Clinton during the first week of the month. Sixty-one bunches of the cheerful daffodils were sold at the school. This was the first year that our choirs were entered in the Music Festival hosted at Mitchell. Both junior and senior choirs participat­ ed in the school choir division on April 11. Both choirs were success­ ful in placing second in their classes. Congratulations to the students; also, a special thank you is extended to our choir director, Mrs. Jean Lubbers, and our pian­ ist, Mrs. June Hardie, for their patience and perseverance. April 12 was the day of the Fine Arts Festival 1991. This year the Festival took the “silent” format. The students were entered in creative writing and art classes for each grade level. Our school placed first, second, or third in 17 of the divisions. The following students were winners: in art, Sarah Slote- graaf, Amanda VanDuke, Jennifer Brand, Rachel Lammers, and Lisa Wynja; in poetry writing, Jessica VanMaar, Derrick VanDriel, Carolyn VanSlightenhorst, and Karen Damsma. Frances Reinink, Curtis DeBoer, Dan Sams, Lynda ANNUAL SPRING MUSIC CONCERT Central Huron S.S. Clinton WEDNESDAY, MAY 1 8:00 p.m. ART ON DISPLAY ADMISSION: SILVER COLLECTION EVERYONE WELCOME I Dykstra, and Willena Ramaker. Ribbons and certificates have been awarded. The week of April 15 was the beginning of Canada Fitness test­ ing. Students of Gr. 1 - 8 are individually tested and scored against fitness standards to achieve their level performance of: excell­ ence, gold, silver, or bronze. Crests are awarded in the various levels. It is always good to see the students try hard to achieve these fitness levels. They practise and work Continued on page 27 Weddiiiq Anniversary MOM & DAO Gordon & Almeda Johnston The family of Gordon & Almeda Johnston invites you to help celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at the Londesboro Community Hall on April 28, 1991 between 1:30 & 3:30 P.M. Best Wishes Only Love from your children