Corona Del Mar High School - Ebbtide Yearbook (Newport Beach, CA)

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,. se 1 Beg. voice!M.M.M Beginning voice is a program designed for new singers to explore their musical talents. The program, according to advisorfteacher Loretta Robinson, is geared to create a performance-like environment for the novice singers. This year they had many opportunities for performing. The vocalists sang at private engagements, school assemblies, and the Spring Musical. What is MMM? Modern Music Masters is an international music honor society which fosters an interest in solo, ensemble, band, orchestral and choral performances. Advisor Harry Corea feels that MMM is necessary, for it encourages and promotes music and musicianship on a high school campus. This year's president, Becky Delancy, led the many talented musicianfmembers. Front Row: jennifer Siebel, Eliza- beth Mooney, Shannon Buzzard, Dana Bolen, Vicky McPeak. Back Row: Deanne jacobs, Toni Daves, Melinda Mara, jamie Felt, Tracy Allsup, Maryehristine Sungaila, Anne Denman, Cheryl Ward, Lisa Kraft, Beth Eisenberg. 1. Ensemble joins in on song, Bundle O' Funk during a Thurs- day Night performance. 2. jilber Hovagimyan and Tom Boat harmo- nize during jazz festival. 3. Harry Corea directs Mike Brown through a swift moving solo. 4. Scott Smith expressionately delivers solo at an evening concert. 5. Marychristine Sungaila and Toni Daves review musical score before a perfor- mance. 6. Advisor Harry Corea, Mike Brown, and Kara Hoepner watch with interest as a member viodern Music Masters: justine Rosenheck, Daniel Weisshaar, Michelle Goodrow, Tyra Wolfs- performs, merg Ken lsraels, Harry Corea, and Susan Lucas. beg. voicefmmm 125

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azz band swings Front Row: Michelle Goodrow Susan Lucas Michele Lester Mike Brown David Lincoln Back Row: Advisor Harry Corea Dean Fulton Scott Smith Tim Cassutt Marc Stewart Tom Boat Ken lsraels Brian Woodworth Bonniejean Laird Angelica Duran Donald Yahn not pictured: lilber Hovagimyan lt was with style that the Cdm jazz band played this year. The legacy of a top-rated and continued on with many members receiving awards at festivals for their solo abilities. Recognition at these festivals was for Dean Fulton on trombone, Mike Brown on sax, Donald Yahn on piano, and Scott Dalton on drums. The band entered in the advanced cate ories at many festivals throughout Soutiern California. At these competitive festivals, the band also received top-rated advice from local professionals. The band traveled to Mt. San Antonio College, San Diego Cit College, Fullerton, and Orange Coast College. The band also played during lunch and in evening concerts. Director Harry Corea felt that the band had many aspirincg jazz musicians which together create an ensemble that swung. 124 jazz band

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Sing for joy l Front row: Janis Thomas, secftreasg Helen Lemmon, presi- dent, Shari Segner, social sec. Back row: Marc: Thomas, social sec. Larry O'Connor and Allison Swan, historians. Walking by the choir room fourth period, one often sto ped to listen to the beautiful sound of Ma rigals and Concert Choir singing. These two choirs captured many people's attention this year in their numerous pub ic and private appearances. Both choirs sang at the Home Tour, at Fashion lsland, at South Coast Plaza, and at many private parties. The choirs worked very hard to reach their desired sound. In October, Madrigals went on a four day retreat to Lake Arrowhead. There, between fun times and relaxation, Madrigals sang for a total of 16 hours. Madrigals also met everyday at 7 a.m. to practice before school. Front row: Rachel Bunn, Betsy Helwig, Rebecca Delaney, Kristin Cesario, janis Thomas, Melissa Michelson, Stephany Kushner, lennifer Maher. Row 2: Dana McCallum, julie Locke, Samantha Mcgahan, jill Mara, Amy Gregg, Helen Lemmon, Lisa Thomas, Allison Walters. Back row: Amy Reinhold, Marci Thomas, Dave Peckenpaugh, Shari Segner, Allison Swan, Larry O'Connor, Lynne Schied, Lori Gustafson, Mike Brown, Andrea Siegel, Andrea Allison. 126 concert choir