Anaheim Union High School - Colonist Yearbook (Anaheim, CA)

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Helping the teacher, Stacy Holister, Bob Miranda, and Sharon Sabo, of Mozart Choir, lead 5th period glee class on many occasions. The three students were a great asset to the choirs and a great help to John Walker, the instructor. Christmas time was a busy period for all the choirs. The students practiced from September to December for the Holiday in Music which was held at the Convention Center. The program had students from other high schools. Adviser John Walker promoted a very successful year He devoted a great deal of time and ellort getting the students to perform with excellence. Receiving a more relaxed sound and getting a better feeling for the song, 5th period gathered around the piano. Stacy Holister and Bob Miranda of Mozart Choir, often helped the instructor , John Walker, direct the group and assist in other matters. Mi . Walkei devoted his time to create a great musical department. 18 - CHOIR

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;,M.Si»ee«ey,T. Smilk.C.Manm, nd K. LimJera . laslically !0 iKi (ee.Hiitu !! (kifinjcteiiw- Elite Mozarters entertained well HAVING an exceptionally busy year, Mozart Choir with its 25 nnennbers started off by pick- ing out their officers. Paulette Monahan, president; Joe Voss, vice president; Gayla Swenson, secretary treasurer; and Mike Seymour, publicity. Then it was getting students in the holiday mood by presenting a Thanksgiving program. Christmas was the time for the Holiday in Music presentation at the Anaheim Con- vention Center, in which all the high schools in the Anaheim District participated. Raising money includ- ed having many egg sales and having a booth at Anahi ' s great Mardi Gras Carnival. During second semester the group practiced for festivals at Newport Beach and they also sang at convalescent hospitals, shopping malls, women ' s luncheons, and the Spring Concert. Mozart was held 3rd period, during that time they spent going over songs for different competitions and concerts. Standing instead of sitting re- ceived better results in the harmony. They worked hard the v hole year. TOP ROW: Patty Wallace, Roger Hardin, Olivia Sotelo, Lisa Detanna, Robin Buttrum, Robert Sheesly, Claudia Methery, Ray Torres. Bob Miranda, Cassie Miller, Sharon Sabo, Kevin Rapp. SECOND ROW: Jeffrey Jones, Stacy Hollister, Maria Avila, Mike Seymour, Mandy Wil- loughby, Gayla Swenson, Joe Voss. FRONT ROW: Brian Bez, Tim Slenker, Mary Johnson. The Mozart Choir had a very active singing year. ,ilof « ' John Walker played the piano, directed, advised, and made sure that the different group levels were ready for their many performances in 1976- ' 77. CHOIR - t7

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Glee Chorus made beautiful music WORKING hard through the year Mixed Chorus and Advanced Glee prepared themselves under the direction of John Walker, for different performances. Studying their music and getting the tones together to make perfect harmony was the goal for the two combined I groups. Held 5th and 6th periods they practiced regularly. First production was the Thanksgiving program which was performed for the student body to get them in the hol- iday spirit. Then the Christmas program Holiday in Music . TOP ROW: M. Pangle, S. Yum, S. Tbomas, J. Austin, W. Carrol, J. Striegel, T. McAllister, K. Sudbrink. SECOND ROW: V. Corder, L. Mosqueda, B. Caruana, B. Mispagel, N. Shores, S. Sabo, J. Schantzen, A. Bass, R. Delahoya. THIRD Listening to instructions and practicing is the class times main purpose. Pay- ing attention to the instructor, John Walker, was very important to receive a quality choir. There must be complete attention and cooperation at all times. iKpartwe held at the Anaheim Convention Center for two full house performances. Second Semester was devoted to competi- tions and the Spring Concert. Competition Festivals were held for many schools who are rated on many other things than sound. All of the choirs participated in the Spring Con- cert, March 24th. Finally the final concert was held at the end of the year in our Auditorium. The 1976-1977 school year was an exciting and an immensely busy one for the Advanced and Mixed Choirs, also for director Mr. Walker. ROW: C. Mount, D. Ruston, C. Spencer, J. Laney, J. Downs, M. Fronchi, M. Caskey. FRONT ROW: B. Hawkins, E. Donavant, G. Shikui, M. Madsen, L. Oriskey , J. Hafner, J. Esposito, Y. Loria made up the Advanced and Mixed Glees. The IVIixed and Advanced Choirs wore robes for their performing attire. Keep- ing the wrinkles out was a hard thing to do, but by taking care of them and see- ing that they were hung up properly made it easier. The job was well done. CHOIR - 19