Edsel Ford High School - Flight Yearbook (Dearborn, MI)

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INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC Annual event draws future Edsel bandmen The band, which is led on the field this year by drum major David Bye, is present at all home football games to help firc-up the crowd. The band’s spirit does not stop after the football season though. The pep band performs at all home bas- ketball games and pep assemblies. This year the pep band is led by Jim Repa, who arranges most of the music played. In addition to supporting the athletic teams, many other students practice for the Solo Ensemble Concert held annually. This concert gives the mu- sicians a chance to compare their musical talents with other musicians. The majorettes are always ail attraction during half-time entertainment. Above, senior Debbie Gallagher salutes, while the band plays Edscis alma matter. The hand finds constant practice necessary to maintain readiness for their many year-round activities. Mr. Eldon Scott prepares the group for seasonal and miscellaneous events. 29

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The Edsel Ford hand performs before a large crowd of anxious students and parents awaiting the start of the T-Bird-Fordson game. Kathy Schwarzofj, who plays the unusual instrument the glockenspiel, is waiting for her cue while Ron Cseke. and Dan Dennis perform. Hand Day at Fdsel is always a thrill for the junior high hands, Edison, Stout, and Smith. Shown here is Edsel’s hand director Mr. Eldon Scott conducting all four hands from the stands. 28

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VOCAL MUSIC Enthusiasm grows in performing arts Miss Eileen Kelly Mrs. Ruth Stolfo Mr. Jesse Young With a larger choir this year, Mr. Jesse Young has had a harder time getting voices to blend. Yet, successful concerts are evidence of Mr. Young’s, as well as Miss Eileen Kelley's and Mrs. Ruth Stolfa's, patience and experience in directing. More students are now participating in Vocal Music Department programs. With new people come new ideas, and one which has developed is working with contemporary music. In this year’s Christmas program, the senior members of the music depart- ment used contemporary music in their presentation of American Christmas — Past, Present and Future. Another new idea the music teachers are en- couraging is a more creative approach by the stu- dents, such as composing, arranging, and performing a fight song. By using contemporary music and en- couraging students to compose, the Vocal Music Department has provided some unique ways of self- expression for students. Under the direction of Miss Eileen Kelly, the sophomore chorus excels with superb voice quality and control.