Brandywine Heights High School - Tracer Yearbook (Topton, PA)

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:iXt ' fe ' ' Y- n.-. CLASSICAL Classical music, in its heighth between the sixteenth and nineteenth centuries, has been noted for its distin- guished style and perfection of form which sets it apart from all other forms of music. Though its beau- ty has not received the full appreciation it deserves in these days of rock and pop, it is still going strong to- day. It can be said that classical music has stood the test of time. However, classical music does not appeal to every- one. It is thought that it appeals mostly to intellects — the scholars who are able to sit and listen for the full enjoyment. In the eyes of men, no one has fulfilled the role of the scholar more completely than the teacher. Since the early days of the country, anyone involved in the field of education has been known as an individual with a special air and style about him. This is found in classical music. Therefore, how better can the prema- turely gray, underpaid and overworked teachers be described than by saying, They have stood the test of time. h 4 Classical

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Each phase of life that we encounter is stylized by its own type of music. It can be joyous and triumphant or moody and sad. Our small but important facet of life spent at Brandy wine can be compared to different aspects of mu- sic which help to shape our character and personality. This is the music of life. During our years at Brandywine. we have composed our own music of life. We have written the words and music with the gentle care of a composer and then set them aside with the other musical works that compose our lives. Musical works are given a number to identify the chronological position of that piece. The musical piece is then known as an opus. We are the musical works which have been idealized, written and edited by our parents, friends, teachers and other persons who have affected our daily lives. We, the TRACER staff, present OPUS 72; a montage of our high school years set to music. By writing our music of life and listening carefully to that of others we have grown in mind and sensitivity. We realize that life is not an easy mea- sure to write. The score has often been marred many times by disappoint- ment, but eventually we are able to turn the dissonance into harmony. We, as seniors, are about to move into a larger orchestra where we will play the less important instruments until we have learned and practiced enough to move into the first chair position. We learn. We grow. We still have a great deal to learn for we have only just begun.

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