Boonton High School - Echoes Yearbook (Boonton, NJ)

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’TKtteic . . . The orchestra provides the finishing touch to many performances. 25

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From Room 209 come the strains of o march ployed by the Band at one of their bi-weekly rehearsals. SkzCC Music is the speech of angels Displaying fine musical ability, the Orchestra always ready to supply music for plays and assembl programs. Every Spring they present a concert at which they play classical and semi-classical selection Showing their appreciation for music, they take annual field trip to hear some famous band of orche™ tra perform. The Orchestra also renders its services at Baccalaureate and Commencement exercises eaij Spring. Proving their versatility, many of the Orchestra members also participate in the Band. In their cole ful red and black uniforms, the Band adds to scho| spirit, especially during our football season. Under the direction of Doc Warford, they play marches school songs, and many other types of music at thf games and at their annual spring concert. Each yea the Band takes part in at least one parade, usually on Memorial or Armed Forces Day. Out in front, thfl twirlers, their batons flashing rhythmically, really aq color to the performance. This year Joan Dallery was the Drum Majorette, and June Carey was Hec Twirler. 24 The Band's B formation received the hearty approval of all.

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'H e Raided Out 'Voiced Music is the universal language of mankind Under the supervision of Miss Feagans, B.H.S.'s Choral Department has long been an outstanding organization of our school. Twice a year, at Christmas time and in the spring, the Boys' Chorus, Girls' Chorus, and Glee Club present fine musical entertainment. These programs are well supported and enjoyed by the townspeople as well as the students of Boon-ton High.