Cody High School - Comet Yearbook (Detroit, MI)

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oncerfd eafure ine mudic The refreshing sounds of spring filled the auditorium as the Girl's Ensemble blended their voices in lyrical songs. The spirit of the season was set to music as the Senior Girl's Glee Club displayed both gaiety and reverence in vocal renditions of Lolly Toodum and Sheep May Safely Craze. Co-ordinating voices and in- struments, Cody continued its, distinguished tradition of bring- ing fine music to appreciative audiences. Paying tribute to spring and winter seasons in various moods, our musical fes- tivals for the sixth consecutive year were pleasingly produced. As an added attraction, Cody played host to the orchestras of the West Side high schools in a combined concert last April. The Cody orchestra also enter- tained a host of pleased listeners in a special Library String Con- cert this winter. From strains of deep classicals to the lively beats of modern jazz, Comet musicians displayed their artistic talents during Cody's year of choral and instrumental activi- ties. Soloist Joan Mucha looked the part as she sang beautifully and grace- fully The Swan. Twenty-four The 1958 musical calendar highlighted the Cody all stiing orchestra, the first of its kind in Detroit high schools Climaxing a busy season of library concerts and church socials, thirty-five talented musicians, under the direction of Miss Arlene Seaman, entertained an appreciative audience in the Cody library in January with a program of chamber HIIISIC.

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The Detroit Schoolmens Chorus, under the direction of our Fine Arts Department Head, Mr. Robert Jones, added a professional overtone and dignity to the 1958 Bandarama production. Colorful floats, costumed dancers, confetti, and Mardi Gras music filled the stage as the festive finale brought the Bandarama musical extravaganza to a close. 5-we-we -'mu wa Bandarama of 1958 presented a festi- val of music in a gay holiday mood. A colorful Mardi Gras backdrop and clus- ters of omamented balloon faces set the stage for this year's production by the Cody bands under the direction of Jack Shelby. A program highlight was the Detroit Schoolmen's Chorus medley of songs which included selections from My Fair Lady. The Cody Combo's rendition of Intermission Riff in modern jazz, and other novelties featuring modern dancers and story narrators added much variety to the evening's performance. Keeping with tradition, the Cody faculty presented their version of What a Strife, which was an original comic farce of student life. The program ended with a'musical fanfare and a grand Mardi Gras festival parade. MAJORETTES . . . Front Row: G. James C. Endahl. Second Row: M. Eros. Back Row: B. Hunter, C. Seeba.