Ashbury College - Ashburian Yearbook (Ottawa, Ontario Canada)

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THE ASHBURIAX 'U Crew of H.Nl.S. Pinaforeu: Xlartin Connell, Gordon llerington, .-Xmlrexv hlohnston, Holi McArthur, David NleGowran, Charles Xlaelaren, Alexander Stiles, Nliehael Hennherg, Sydney Hilanslty. Producer and .llusival Dircvror Geoffrey Thomson Associate glfllizlfill Direvtor and Lorna llarwootl-jones AL'007llf74'llIf5f Stage ,llnvmger and Scenic' Artist Harry NIeGowran Lighting Tony Plgan and Greg Nlanson Carpetltets Daryl Atchison, .lohn MacDonald zlilalce-up Aline Van Dine Assisted by Christine Deeble, Kathy Gray, livva Massey, Trish XYilgress Back-stt1geStr1ff Raphael Barrios, Fred Blaumann, Greg Manson, Alan Myers Costzmzes Mrs. john Coyne, Mrs. George Aldous

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22 THEASHBURIAN woodenly and never seemed very relaxed Cexcept with Buttercupj - even so, the performance had its merits and showed great promise Calthough it is doubtful if the length and style of his hair would ever have allowed him to rise to the rank of Captain in the Royal Navy, even in the 19th century! J. Beverley Erlandson as Josephine looked marvellous and acted well- vocally she seemed ill at ease, especially in her upper register, but she evinced far more warmth and affection to Ralph than he to her! Philip Loftus portrayed Sir joseph Porter as a namby-pamby, affected and effeminate First Lord of the Admiralty, this part is open to other interpretations, but this one was perfectly valid and was beautifully sustained. And Elizabeth Tanczyk made more than one would ever have believed possible of the tiny and nondescript Part of Cousin Hebe. Movement and grouping got by, but only just, they were too often unimaginative and awkward. The set was simple but effective, and surmounted most of the limitations imposed by the very small stage. Lighting was not very good, but we gather that the man in charge was ill and unable to be present at the final rehearsals and the performances. Costumes and make-up were entirely satisfactory. There may be some readers who loved every minute of the show and who will regard this as an over-critical review, so let it be said now that the total impact of the performance was great and the audience's enjoyment even greater, because of this it was felt that anythng less than an attempt at serious criticism would have been an insult to the standards reached for Cand, in large measure, attainedl by all who took part. ffH.M.S. PINAFOREW CAST Cin order of appearanceb Little Bzztterczzpv Dawn Harwood-jones Bill Bobsmy John McColl Dick Demleye Ted janke RalplvRackst1n1fw Robert Millar Captain C07 C07'41'11 David McNaughton Iosepliivze Beverly Erlandson Sir joseph P01'te1', K.C.l3. Philip Loftus H elve Elizabeth Tanczyk Sir Josephs Sisters, Cousins and Aunts: liathv Baldwin, jane Blvth, Nlarkic Cochran, jennifer Coyne, Debbie Grills, jackie Heard, janet Hughson, Cathy Klaclaren, Sue Massey, Charlotte Sinclair, joy lYallingford, Vicky XVilgress, Alix Young.

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2-I THE ASHBURIAN MUSIC Music has now become a class subject in the Senior School up to, and including, Grade Xl. Every form has one period each week, the main object is to assist boys in listening intelligently and appreciatively to good music. There are no marks, tests or examinations, it was felt that such things would defeat the purpose of the classes. At Hrst the classes were held in the Library, but eventually the constant breakdowns of the otherwise very fine hi-fi system proved too much, and the scene of operations moved to the Director of Musie's own room. There, everything is to hand: a stereogram, a piano, a large record collection and a fairly comprehensive collection of music. Moreover, the intimate atmosphere of a private sitting-room is preferable, even though there is a good deal of over-crowding, and seating is not available for everyone! The first attempt at forming a Music Club was not very successful, but support will probably improve as more boys come to realise that good music is for everyovle, and not merely the preserve of the elderly and the staid! VVe hope very much to increase the scope of musical activity as time goes on. Possibilities include instrumental teaching Cindividually and in groupsj, more combined choral performances Cnot necessarily operaticj with Elmwood, occasional recitals by visiting players and singers land ultimately by the boys themselvesj, visits to concerts in the city, and so on. Ashbury could become one of the most musical schools in Canada, this is every bit as worthy an objective as producing champion teams in sports, and it is hoped that every boy who has ever enjoyed a Hpopl' record Cand who hasn7t?D will realise that he has it in him to widen his musical horizons by listening with an open mind to other and more enduring things, if he then goes on to trying his hand at practical music wzaleivzg Cas a singer andfor playerb, we shall be well on the way to achieving the goal mentioned at the beginning of this excessively long sentence! G.XV.T.