Arsenal Technical High School - Arsenal Cannon Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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.ww W.-any-lwv ' ...W ' Orchestra, handbell make Strolling in the second floor of the Cafeteria-lVlusic Building the ninth period, one is likely to hear the Concert Orchestra rehearsing. Under the direction of John White, the orchestra has compiled quite a repertoire, including a number of over- tures, fughettas, and symphonies. While participation is a strenuous job of endless practice, both individual and group, the Q , .W sz. . ' 'wt I V, - .. i 1,4 Q - 2 f Mwsyw W-rm X A- ' ez? ,a A - MBS. LOESJE MEN DEL demands the coordi- nation that makes the Handbell Choir a thrilling experience. end result is an experience. The group plays for performances at school assem- blies, open-air concerts, and PTA meetings. Versatility is one of the key words of the Orchestra. Through the efforts of lVlr. White, the group has mastered tunes from all over the world. If you happen by room 634 sixth per- iod and hear bells ringing, don't worry, ABOVE: DING-DONG BELL takes a breather between Bongs on a padded bell table. LEFT: How sweet it is! The music that flows from the bow of Charles Abernathy during Orchestra practice . . . sweet sound you're not doomed to marriage. It is only the Burt Handbell Choir practicing for a performance. Directed by lVlrs. J. Loesje lVlendel, the fourteen members perform for PTA meetings, chuch services, and din- ners. The White Chapel English handbells, donated by lVlrs. Burt LaBerge, came from England and are valued at 33,000 for the 64 bell set. THE BURT HANDBELL CHOIR performs for Open House in the Cafeteria, as parents and friends look On.

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Groups groove toward programs, game xi, , - :'y ,gary f sw' all SAXOPHONISTS RANDY WADE, Paul Richardson and Dennis Weeden strive for perfect harmony during a rehearsal. The 17 piece group enjoyed a growing program of outside engagements. -,, DON KNORR UNDERSTUDIES THE MUSIC MAN for a dance band appearance, coaxing hot and sweet sounds from the slide trombone. ln numerous practice sessions, the 53 girls in Concert Club readied for the Christ- mas program for which they donned their new green A-line dresses and sang with other vocal groups. Earl Shay, new director of the Boys Concert Club, prepared the 30 boys for a program to be sung with the Techoir at Christmas time. Class after school? Sure, if you want to be in the Dance Band. Under the baton of director Joseph Bachmeyer, the group re- hearses after school almost every day. The 17 members enjoyed playing in the big band style which is currently experiencing a comeback. In its second year, the band played at the Senior Parents Reception and the lVlar- shall High School IVlilitary Ball. Doubling as the pep band for Tech's basketball games kept members busy at work, but they didn't mind the free tickets to games. EARL SHAY, gives the rhythm a physical inter- pretation as he coaches the Boys Concert Club for a program.

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JOANETTA CARTER and Rose Bond practice a difficult passage during orchestra rehearsal. MAYBE NOT CHIMES, but members of the handbell choir certainly do ring their bells. Caught in action, they perform for the Open House program in the Student Cafeteria.