Alpena High School - Anamakee Yearbook (Alpena, MI)

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FACTDR IN CULTURE AND LIFE The instrumental phase of the music depart- ment offered e X p c r i e n c e in sight reading, in preparing for public performances, exposing the students to many type s of music, in addition to instrumentation, better tone qu al it y, and pre- cision marching. The band department Was able to pu r c h a s e five new instruments, an d the orchestra purchased twenty-five ne W orchestra jackets. .+gaqM:7f,fif:wwnf,Q.:1wws mwah Q-' ' , fm,.,.ifm,m,hr-Aw

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Mr. Best Mr. I-Ieiberg THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT. Learning music arts becomes a major factor in the preparation for professional careers and personal e nj oyme nt later in life. The Alpena High School Mu sic Department offers the basic training necessary in the de ve lo pm en t of the background for a career in music, and the use of music as entertainment. As a result of the move to the new high school, the music department acquired many new facil- ities, including private offices and libraries for the instructors, larger rooms, a stereophonic recording system, a special auditorium for con- certs, and a private practice field for the Varsity Band.

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11... PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT. . 1 W E? .wfwm - V vi ,- ff, ,vi Proper singing t e c hn i qu e , a n d sight reading are the main objectives in the Vocal area of the music department. Although the experiences of preparing for public perfor- mances and sharing in the creation of cultural enjoyment are major goals, there is much fun and the establishment of an esprit de corps among music students. ....-41-...A