Parkview High School - Spirit Yearbook (Little Rock, AR)

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Q7VIusic make rs mile and the world smiles with you could also apply to singing. Beautiful voices blended in harmony could lift even the lowest spirits, and the PV Choir and Madrigals did just that for people. Working with kids and hearing good music were pleasures enjoyed by Richard Hardin, who directed the 50-voice Choir and the 14 select members of Madrigals. I enjoy the choir, but half the people won't cooperate, said Deidre Gardner, ' senior. Choir members performed in 13 out-of-school concerts. At the Arkansas Tech competition in Russellville, they earned a two rating. At the same competition, the Madrigals received a one, the top rating given. Most Madrigals enjoyed the closeness of the small group. I prefer Madrigals over Choir, said junior Mike McKinnis, who was a member of both. The vocalists weren't the only ones, however, who reaped the benefits of Choir and Madrigals, as other members of the student body learned to appreciate the beautiful music the groups made in special assemblies throughout the year. Vibrating volces. In preparation for the opening of the new auditorium, the Choir helps test the acoustics. Role ofthe robe. Like all Choir members, senior Marion Watson dons her robe as she prepares for another performance. 216-Academics! Organizations

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over Beethoven Sterling Ingram, director of the bands, filled his time teaching instrumental music to dedicated Patriots. Some Band members even said that Ingram believed that only God came before Band, an idea shared by a number of his students. Made up of selected members of the Concert Band, Pee Vee Jazz, the stage band, gave its members a chance to play something other than marches or concert pieces. Stage band is a lot of fun, said Jimmy Ives, sophomore, We learn how to improvise, such as playing solos from ear, and we learn jazz music. Oompnpa. David Winters, who plays the tuba in the Marching Band, has to can'y 40 pounds of weight on his shoulders everytime he marches. Hug Tam: lfnltl Becky Hodge, Sharon Nirkles, Gena Blanks. Iblekl Susan Moore, Gena Lovett, Timmy Burks, Gilda Carson. Watch the maestro. Gigi Johnson plays the violin in practice during third period as the Orchestra prepares for its first appearance before the student body at the Christmas assembly. GD V8 GG P8 EDD GZIP G9 Q55 me Q l 215

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fry, try again. Madrigals Viki Pollnow and Pam McAllister, seniors, rehearse for a Madrigals Festival. Students who participated in this select group had to be at school at 7:30 each morning for zero hour practices. Keys to remember. Richard Hardin, Choir director, works with sophomore Kenda Reeves, who accompanied the group on the piano. Q41 llolrx lhnlatl Sandra Thompson, Marion Watson, Carl Allen, Reanee Webb, Debbie Acklin, Viki Pollnow, Kathy Brnadaway. laeeonrll lnri Reeves, Caryn Brown, Janet McDowell, Susan Millirons, Kelly Pollnow, Cindy Skinner, Belinda Bell. lthlnll Julia Genz, Tami Gammill, Melanie Craft, Kyron McAllister, Louis Blanks, David Winters, Eric Bowen, Deidre Gardner, Karen Williamson. lharthl Kim Baker, LaDayne Farrell, Cary Gaylor, Pam McAllister, Mike McKinnis, Bart Glenn, Ken Berry, Kay Gardner, Jana Jacobson, Elaine Lindsey, Glenda Smalley, Camille Hughes. Ihaekl Richard Hardin tdirectorj, Travis Hom, Reggie Clayton, Keith Dill, Paul Rodgers, Ronald Blackmon, Brian Hollenbeck, Susan Hayes, Andrea Bowen, Pinkie Coleman, Sandra Johnson, Francis Pace. Madllgnhx llnltl Richard Hardin Kdirectcrl, Kathy Broadaway, Eric Bowen, Kenda Reeves. Iaoendl Keith Dill, Viki Pollnow, David Winters, Cindy Skinner, Bart Glenn. lhaekl Pam McAllister, Brian Hollenbeck, LaDayne Farrell, Jana Jacobson, Mike McKinnis, Terry Farrell. .9 l 4 O Choir and Madrigals-217