Baldwin High School - Balthi Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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ORCHESTRA The orchestra, that group of hard-working musicians which welcomes you with music to all the assemblies, is composed of some of the more advanced band members plus a string section. Two afternoons a week during the regular band period, the members practice the numbers which you hear at many special programs including the class plays and graduation exercises. This year a cello has been added to the violin section. Under the direction of Mr. Mcllroy, the orchestra is swiftly becoming a prominent part of the Music Department. MIXED CHORUS The members of the Mixed Chorus in their purple robes were among the busiest students at Baldwin the past year. Each of their performances, regardless of its importance, was preceeded by weeks of preparation. Coached by Mr. Con- ner, these Senior High boys and girls learned the fundamentals of tone and enunciation as well as proper methods of breathing. Their beautiful presentation of the traditional carols during the Christmas season was followed by an equally successful performance in the annual Music Festival. Their versatility is recog- nized by all, and their rendition of the Alma Mater will be remembered for a long time to come.

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P MAJORETTES AND HIGHLANDERS Oh boy, look at ,em strut!! -As the majorettes precede the band down the Held, all eyes are upon them. Led by Vickie Tkiesuk, they are an important feature of the football season. Our wee Highland lassiesv are also well known to all loyal Baldwinites. With their bright plaids and flying feet, they have become a well known sight at all our games.

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THE TRIPLE TRIO Thi- 'l'1'iplv Trio, :1 wcll known part of nhl- Blusic' llvpartnivnt, is voinposrd of nina Q Svnior High girls choscn by Mr. Conncr R X for thvir ability in both individual and group singing. 'l'hvy have pcrformcd bcfon: vari- ous civic' clubs as well as at many srhool programs and havm' bvcn wvll nwcptvd cvvly- wlivrv thvir music' is hcurd. BUYS DOUBLE QUARTET .XllUilll'I' lllllwlflll group rvquiring no introduction is thc' Boy's lloublx igiilvt. Whvn thx-sv x-ight boys from thc Svnior High vonihinv thcil' natural ging gihilily with thi' training 1'c'c'vivvd from Mr. Connvr, thc rvsulting music is wry plvnsznit to hmr.