Lake Braddock Secondary School - Lair Yearbook (Burke, VA)

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Combining choreography and melody requires concentration for Concert Choir. memDers prac- movements to Hard Knock Life from “An- Intent on coordinating movements with the • music is Lynn McAlister. ™ Ito-Kc-Mi Notes of do-re-mi rang out from Ms. Olga Morales' first period class as members of the Concert Choir began warming up their vocal cords. The eighth and ninth grade girls sang both serious and popular music in preparation for performances given at the Christmas Concert on December 23 and the Spring Concert on May 19. Members competed individual- ly in the All Regionals in November, the All County in January, and the District Festival in early February. Each girl receiv- ed ratings such as superior or ex- cellent for their pitch, loudness, and memorization of the music. Although the class required a lot of effort, everyone enjoyed themselves and took pride in their song-filled melodies. i Music. Drama, and Art 303

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Smiles are abundant as the choir rehearses for thier Spring Concert During first period Dawn Laverghetta. Elaine Char- ron, and Tracy Kline enjoy a short break. Following Ms. Morales’ choreography directions, no Christmas Concert is Gonna Rise Up Singing.” CONCERT CHOIR: Elizabeth Ashley. Lon Bogard. Dawn Bonner. Kim Booth. Elaine Charron. Teresa Davis. Lisa Deaver. Michelle Dumas. Brandi Drago. Karen Gilmore. Michelle Frary. Margaret Graff- weg. Ann Guiberson. Jane Homola. Faith Jones. Tracy Kline. Dawn Laverghetta. Stephanie Mairs. Amy McDowell. Sheri Meir. Cheryl Mezes. Mary Mead. Lynn McAlister. Roxanne McLeod. Sue Nerseth, Laura Podolny. Connie Pappas. Nancy Paek. Jenny Rivers. Jeanme Pedersen, Lisa Rodrigues. Becky Skaggs. Laura Schweize' Julie Sebastianelli. Patti Strecker. Michelle Vhek. Kim Wheat. Debby Wilkins. Holly Yeats. 302 U.S.O.

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Those who saw the Intermediate Swing Singers perform, soon observed the talent, skill, and drive of the group. Although numerous eighth and ninth grade students auditioned, only ten girls and six boys were selected. Throughout the year, the sixteen member song and dance team, along with the Guitar Ensemble, performed at many nearby schools. They usually gave hour long presentations con- sisting mostly of popular music. The two major shows were the Christmas Show held on December 23, and the Spring Con- cert held in May. Highlighting the spring show was Kelly Stamback’s awe inspiring solo, ‘‘The Rose . Each performance demanded hours of rehearsal, which were held after school. The quality of the performance justified those rehearsals, proving that old adage that practice makes perfect. INTERMEDIATE SWING: Director: Olga Morales. David Bova. Vinnie Caporuscio. Karen Champigny, Rob Churchman, Erin Corning, Tania Demchuck, Tim Foster. Leigh Anne larance. Duke Lash. Lissa Lindenauer. John Petrillo. Jenny Schleyer, Sara Sowders, Kelly Stamback, Tanya Stowell. Rich Thompson. Kathy Vogelsang and accompanist TomiAna Trimm. Pondering the stability of her makeshift stage, Tanya Stowell practices a new routine. 304 u.S.O. And Swing Singing a slightly updated version of 'Grand Ole Flag' are Lissa Lindenauer. Kelly Stam- back. and John Petrillo. £ (|X Performing at Orange Hunt Elementary School are Intermediate Swing Singers Robby Churchman. Dave Bova, and Leigh Ann Larance.