Alta High School - Accipitor Yearbook (Sandy, UT)

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Some Musicians Of Note A big chunk of the successful publicity generated by school organizations came from the awardwinning music depart- ment. The various groups not only enter- tained school and community patrons, but they also worked hard to bring home hon- ors from district and state competitions. The music department consisted of the instrumental music classes taught by Mr. Ken Gondor. and the choral department led by Mr. Gordon Quigley. Five singing groups were available for students interest- ed in singing: A'capella. Madrigals, Girls Chorus and the Junior Choir. Besides per forming the annual Christmas and spring concerts, the choirs traveled to local churches, the ZCMI Mall, the L.D.S. Church Office Building. The Madrigal Choir presented Christmas carols for those attending the performances of The Nut- cracker” at the Capitol Theater. The major competition of the year for choirs and indi- vidual singing performances was the State Solo and Ensemble Festival, held on April 16. The choirs were exposed to, practiced, and performed a great variety of music from pop to classical to religious. This vari- ety provided diverse opportunities for per- formance locations. In other words, be- cause of their varied music repertoire, the group was able to perform at many loca tions to many different audiences. “In or der to succeed in the chorus.” Mr. Quigley stated, a total commitment to attendance at all rehearsals and performances must be made in addition to the individual time Looking for direction from conductor Ken Gondor. the string section of the orchestra class practices numbers from the school musical Guys artlfDolls 120 • Music At athletic activities, the Marching Band proved one of the best spirit boosters to the fans. This year s band was larger and better than ever and won several competitions early in the year.

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Going over a scene from the musical Guys and Dolls. John Durrant. Robin Bishop and Susan Gilliat discuss the proper acting techniques from facial expressions, to tonal qualities as they practice the popular musi cal. A sketch or a water color is always easier to do when on professional drawing tables, which are at the disposal of Susan Maraida and any other Art student who has the assignment or urge to let his or her artistic leanings flow. Practicing a scene from Neil Simon's play God's Favorite. Mitch Hall and Steve Ivie work on the memorization of the lines. Drama students do many scenes so they may have a greater repetoire. Art Drama • 119

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Ironically consisting of mostly sophomores, the Junior Choir provided a singing experience for those who did not tryout for Concert Choir or would next year The choir performed two numbers at the Christmas Concert Dressed in their pink, silk like dresses and tux edos the Concert Choir always presented a classy image when performing at or away from school. Buying and making the uniforms was the respon sibility of each individual choir member The mighty •Clausettes do their thing With sweats and caps. Barbara Erikcson. LeAnn Gaydon. Chris Blankentstein. and Nancy Booth perform a quartet number between choir presentations at the Christmas Concert. Daily practices in the Instrumental Room prepared the Symphonic Band for concerts during the year Andy Dahl and Chris Weiss share a music stand during a woodwind section solo. Music • 121