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r Band and Choir Travels, Competition enhance performance The lights flash and then dim, the theatre is encased in darkness and silence. The curtain opens, the orchestra takes their places, and the director is ready. A tap-tap is heard, then the instruments fill the theatre with the sounds of music. Two hours later the orchestra rises, as the concert has finished without a hitch. This ideal concert was a success but it was hard to comprehend how much work was put into it to successfully pull it off. Many hours of practicing, planning, and much dedication were required from every person involved. However, that hard work, dedication, and determination paid off for East band and choir members who earned trips to Canada and Utah respectively. The band department went to Canada from May 18 to May 22 to participate in the Festivals of Music, an international competition of bands from the United States and Canada. To be invited to the Festival, bands were judged by their past performing experiences and their contest winnings. After Spring Break the groups typically practiced two nights a week and on Saturdays. Raising the money to go took just as much time, but it was a little easier. I have sold so many candy bars that I have lost track, Junior Amy Sharpe said. Band members sold cheese and sausages, candy bars, pizzas, pound cakes, and washed cars to raise money. Each person got a commission for everything they had sold. This money was put into an account so they would earn enough money. For the choir the distinction was especially meaningful since this was a second excursion to Utah. In 1985 East's choir was invited to sing with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Mormon Tabernacle Choir was so impressed with them that they told Director Mary Clark any time she wanted to bring another East choir to sing she could. This brought about the trip, in April, which included 34 choir members. Being able to go to Utah was a once in a life- time experience and I'm glad I was able to go. It took a lot of hard work, but it was worth it, Junior Curt Spurgeon said. While in Utah, choir members participated in the eighth National Choral Festival. The choir stayed and practiced at Brigham Young University. For most, the biggest thrill came from the rehearsal and performance with nearly 130 members of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. I was a little intimidated by the Choir, but I still sang my heart out. I think 1 was more in awe than anything else, Senior Jim Frakes said. The students worked mostly in class on their numbers, but when we got to Utah they had to work under three different directors. It was a little difficult on them, Clark said. After practicing with the Tabernacle Choir the three choirs had a concert of their own. Clark thought their efforts went very well. by Sherri Arthur yr Canada was the wildest experience I ever had but it was still educational. It took a lot of work, but we had fun. Freshman Kaprecia Pridgen I was a little intimidated by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, but I still sang my heart out. Senior Jim Frakes 28 Performances Choir and liand
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JimPrakcs During their free time the concert choir had a chance to tour Snowbird, a popular ski resort in Utah. Other places they viewed were Robert Redford's ranch, Sundance, and the historic Mormon Temple Square. While in Toronto band members took first in Field Show and Outstanding Guard and Low Brass; fourth overall in Symphonic, first overall in Orchestra, and third overall in Jazz. Some of the senior leadership, under the direction of Peter Foster, included Chris Erfmcicr, Betsy Fowler, Michelle Hudson, Sonya Laedbetter, Matt Howery, Camie Baming, Angie Harris, Trevor Famsley, Amy Smith, Jolinda Buchanan, Heidi Murray, and Casey Cordry. On a busy day of shopping in Toronto, Junior Kim Bowman stops to pay the monkey but he was more interested in the camera. Bowman participates in flags. Taking a break from their hectic schedules Juniors Tina Gray, Kim Bowman, and Senior Jolinda Buchanan enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of Toronto's Hard Rock Cafe. Choir and BandlPerformances!?»
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