Byron Area High School - By Hi Yearbook (Byron, IL)

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Choruses MIXED CHORUS Front Row: Wallin, Garner, Campbell, Daane, Laswell, Love, Walker, Second Row: Dummer, J Whetsel, Blanchard, K. Hess, V. Whetsel, Harmon, Vanstone, S Morrison, Mon, N. Morrison, Third Row: Auker, England, Lutz, Shelton, D Ives, Calvert, E. McDonald, Colwell, Fea- therston, DeFouw, E. Stebner. Fourth Row: Shank, Bain, Medearis, Wiley, Greene, Reber, G. Ives, Meline, Myers, Henson. GIRLS' CHORUS Front Row: Daane, Campbell, Forbes, Las- well, V. Oltmanns, L. Heidenreich, Greene Second Row: Snyder, Dummer, J. Drake, J Whetsel, K Hess, V. Whetsel, Harmon, Capes, Vanstone, S. Morrison, Mon, N. Morrison. Third Row: P. McDonald, Stukenberg, Shelton, Wright, Boehm, Colwell, E. McDonald, C. King, Featherston, E. Stebner, DeFouw, Blanchard. Fourth Row: L. Stebner, Price, Bontjes, Love, Lingbeck, loanne Nelson, England, Walker, Garner, Wallin, Auker, Lutz, McKee. The Choruses this year took part in three concerts. Early in the year they entertained members of the PTA. In December they took part in the Christmas concert and later in the year in the Spring Concert. MUSIC DIRECTOR Calvin Daane, Byron's new music director, has done much to enlarge and improve our band and choruses. He came to us directly from the Teachers' College, Columbia University, where he received his Master of Arts degree. Mr. Daane graduated from Mission House Academy at Plymouth, Wisconsin; attended the University of Wis- consin; served with the Infantry in Germany; played in a dance band in Germany, also in Nebraska and Kansas. He graduated from the State Teachers' College in Mil- waukee before he attended Columbia University. Since his coming to Byron, he has proven himself as a teacher and musician. — 28 —

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Band Byron's band under the direction of Mr. Daane was a greatly improved group this year both in size and ability. With thirty-two members now playing and a great number in grade school busily learning, the school should be able to look forward to an outstanding musical group in a few years. This year a Band Parents Club was organized and the group was successful in acquir- ing new uniforms for the whole band. Membership is still increasing. This whole-hearted interest of the community is greatly appreciated. The band was active this year playing at football games, basketball games, the senior play, and at concerts. H1G T First Row: Baker, Worman, Shelton, Wiley, Jackson, Washburn Second Row: J. Calvert, R McKee, Scott Walker, G. Ives, L. Heidenreich, Wright, Deill, P Mon. Third Row: Daane, K Johnson, J Cox, Emery, Sally Walker, Greene, Featherston, Messinger, D. Ives. Fourth Row: D. Cox, Shank, Wallin, Haggerty. K. Meline, Bain, J. Campbell, Anderson, R. Harding. — 27 —

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Vocal Groups Walker, Wiley, Greene, Calvert, D. Ives The Boy's Quartet seemed to be one of the most popular of the musical groups this year. Although they were called up- on several times for public appearances, the highlight came when they were re- quested to sing at Teacher's Institute at Oregon on February 9. Calvert sang top tenor, Greene, lead; Wiley, baritone; and Ives, bass. Sally Walker acted as accom- panist. A few of their most popular numbers were Halls of Ivy, Coney Island Baby, Grand- father's Clock, and Ain't That A Shame. The Girls Sextet was organized late in the year for the purpose of participating in the music contests. This sextet, composed of Mary Vanstone, Norma Bymaster. Faith Featherston, Judy Garner, Sally Walker, and Kay Love, sang To a Wild Rose by Edward MacDowell at the District contest in Rock Falls, March 31. DISTRICT MUSIC CONTESTANTS David Ives Trombone Rick Greene French Horn Shirley Shelton Clarinet Bill Wiley Clarinet Nellene Morrison Vocal Shirley Shelton Vocal Judy Garner Vocal Ellen Blanchard Vocal Mary Vanstone Vocal Thoughts of Love Pryor Andante Contabile Tschaikowsky Begin the Beguine Porter Mozart's Concerto for the Mozart Clarinet Morning Speaks When I Have Sung My Song Charles Coming Home Willeby By the Bend of the River Edwards I Love You Grieg first place ratings and advanced to Both David Ives and Rick Greene were awarded the state contest. ACCOMPANISTS Much credit is due Rick Greene and Sally Walker, two able accompanists, who gave so freely of their time and ability throughout the year. In addition to accompanying different vocal groups and soloists, these two musicians found time to play piano duets. Their co- operation is greatly appreciated by the music department. — 29 —