Winslow High School - Meteor Yearbook (Winslow, AZ)

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MADRIGAL AND CONCERT CHOIRS The W. H. S. Chorus consists of two groups, a select chorus called Concert Choir, and Madrigal Choir, which consists of 12 singers and various soloists. Among the activities participated in during 1973-74 were the Chorus Variety Show, at which Holbrook's chorus was the invited guest, an all-school Christmas program (held in conjunction with the junior high and grade schools). Solo and Ensemble Festivals for district and state, and a spring musical, Once Upon A Mattress, which was presented in conjunction with the speech and drama departments and orchestra on May 9 and 10. During 1973-74 Concert Choir went to Grand Canyon and sang concerts at Flagstaff, Grand Canyon, and Ash Fork. This tour was held on April 25 and 26. Among selections performed were Morning is Broken, Elijah Rock, and They Call the Wind Maria. Students from Winslow who attended regional competition in Chorus were Arthur Rubi, Ross Frame, Mary Cahill, Mark Pfieffer, Buddy West, Carolyn Duggins, and Ken Conatser. All-State qualifiers were Cahill, West, and Conatser. Mr. William Arthur was director. 7

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ORCHESTRA Fall 1973 saw the Winslow High School string section of the symphony nearly double in size with an enrollment of 27 and a total membership in the symphony of 55. This rapidly growing orchestra opened its season with a major formal concert given in October—the earliest symphony performance in a school year. The orchestra also performed for the Music Department Cakewalk, the All-School Christmas program, and the Chamber Orchestra accompianied the Community Chorus production, How Far Is It To Bethlehem? The second semester included participation in the Regional Solo and Ensemble festival in Prescott on January 19, a second formal concert on February 14, hosting the Eastern New Mexico University Symphony Orchestra in concert on February 18, and attendance at at the Northeastern Arizona Music Educators' Festival held in Joseph City on March 22. In early April a two-day tour was culminated by attendance at the University of Arizona Music Festival. A musical titled Once Upon A Mattress was presented in conjunction with the drama and choral departments, and a final spring honors concert was held in late May. The 1973-74 Orchestra proved itself equal to the challenge of performances of such works as the Beethoven Symphony No. 1, Farandole by Bizet, and The Hero's Gate of Kiev by Moussourgsky. The conductor is Mr. Kim Thompson. Left: Orchestra members concentrate on sheet music and Mr. Thompson's arms. Above: Mr. Thompson in deep concentration. 6

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Winslow High School Band had another successful season under the direction of Mr. Paul Summcrsgill. The band carried on its traditional activities: the sale of personalized band calendars, marching in the Homecoming, Christmas, and other parades, and interscholastic competitions for high ratings at Prescott and Mesa where All-State was held. At semester, the band was split into two sections: Symphonic and Concert. This was because there were too many students in the original sections. Band officers for the 1973-74 year were Mary K. Coughlin, president, Elaine Douthitt, vice-president, Angela Stotts, secretary, Annette Beaty, treasurer, and Bobby Estudillo was Student Council representative. The drum major for the 1973-74 season was Senior Marcus Warren, and the majorettes were JoAnne Campbell, Janet Heflin, and Stephanie Ceballos. 8