Santa Rita High School - Eyrie Yearbook (Tucson, AZ)

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Harmon Perfectionists inging and working together closely with one another created a unique harmony among the Ensemble members. Ensem- ble was a select group of 18 singers who performed more advanced music and stage techniques. The neatest thing is the way they work together and by the end of the year they develop long lasting friend- ships, commented Dr. john S. Davis, vocal department teacher. Davis had a music degree from the University of Arizona and had been teaching music for 15 years. In general, they work harder, learn twice as much, and work on more com- plicated music than any other group, said Davis. Ensemble President Eugene Lac- caillade stated, I like Ensemble very much, because we get to sing a wide variety of music. Eugene also felt that Dr, Davis is a really nice guy and helps us in learning the music and picks the songs that are best for us. Ensemble member Monica Carney added, Ensemble is basically 18 dif- ferent solos that came together and form one voice. Each one of us has worked to the fullest in order to get where we are today. In order to have a good Ensemble you have to have unity in order to have harmony. Monica also said, Other people look at us and call us performists, which is just another word for premadonas. All we are is a group of perfectionists striving to show our talents as best as we know how. Ensemble showed their skills and en- thusiasm in our community as well as at Santa Rita by participating in benefit performances at local nursing homes and elderly communities, and staging concerts for the students and faculty. Ensemble-Back row: Mark Timm, Dan Gregory, Marty Peterson, Tom Tilford, Keith Ashburn, Alan Addleman,jon Gilmore, Sheldon Knudson, Eugene Lacaillade, Front row: Andi Foxworthy, Stacey Clawson, Monica Carney, Janette Anderson, Coleen Dwyer, Debbie Brewer, Cathy Dowse, Cindy Ansberry, Danya Frazier. ENSEMBLE 181

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P Senior Debbie Brewer gets results while singing a solo for the choir. P Senior Marty Peterson strives for perfection for an upcoming concert. V While rehearsing, Monica Carney and Andi Foxworthy wait for cue. If Stung ,,.vv f-uni f J' dl 'P E41 K Q A Members of Ensemble work hard to blend their voices well. 1, A P Senior Eugene Laccaillade shows his enthusiasm and feeling. P Instructor Dr.john S. Davis directs the ensemble while playing the piano. 80 Page: Bernadine Mooney Photos: Mike Hergenreter, Ken Arnold, Tony Olivero xx. x it .

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