Berne Knox Central Schools - Memoir Yearbook (Berne, NY)

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Correct rests are as important as correct notes (above). Mr. Smith conducts a slow passage (below left). March time blurs conductor's hands (below right). Woodwinds play an important part in concert band. Music theory class (Bruce Filkins) observes proper violin techniques. 29

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Band plays at many activities The band fulfills at least two important purposes, offering students the opportunity to put their musical training to good use and providing music whenever desired for the school. Under Mr. Vincent Smith’s direction, band members march and play in parades, in Alta-mont and Scotia as well as Berne and Knox, with stirring music. Majorettes add spirit, and precision marching and twirling. Pep rallies and occasional assemblies display the band’s repertoire of selections ranging through classical and popular tunes, as do the music festivals both local and county-wide, where the music is enjoyed by larger audiences. Most traditional of all is the band’s assistance at both the baccalaureate and commencement programs at the end of the year. Band adds bright sound at pep rally CXir marching band waits to swing into the Knox parade. Majorettes enjoy marching with the band. 28

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Originality is choir’s key word Under the supervision of a new choir director, Mrs. Weiss, the junior and senior high school choirs have provided us with some delightful and highly original entertainment. They are not only pleasing to hear; they use imagination in presenting their programs as pictured on these two pages. The junior high choir is known as Les Girls” for the choir consists entirely of girls. This group is set apart from the senior choir because of the different type of music they sing. There are only two harmonizing sections, but they produce a beautifully melodic sound. Choir members listen attentively to instructions. Les Girls with their director, Mrs. Lois Weiss. MRS. DIANNE ARMSTRONG: Elementary Music Chorus completes its portion of the Christmas concert. 30